Oil & Fuel BX: How to Change Fluid with Loader?

Plow Paul · Jun 10, 2015

I got my BX1830 new without a loader back in 2005. Late last year, I stumbled across a clean used LA211 loader for it. I had faith that the oil in the loader was clean as well, hooked it up and it worked great. Now I need to change the hydraulic fluid, but this is the first fluid change with the loader. Are there any special procedures for changing fluid with the loader? Thanks!

Fawken · Jun 10, 2015

Don't know about your model, but my little ford holds a tad over 5 gallons in the tractor and guessing about a gallon and a half in the loader. Unless your fluid looks really suspect, I wouldn't sweat it. It would be a real chore to drain the fluid from a loader since all the cylinders are DA.

s219 · Jun 10, 2015

No special procedure -- same with or without loader.

JOHNTHOMAS · Jun 11, 2015

I'll bump the changing fluid post on BXs.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...o-your-own-fluids-filters-36.html#post4162006

Plow Paul · Jun 11, 2015

Thanks for all your replies. I guess the fluids from the tractor and loader are well mixed by now! So I assume what little bit of fluid left in the loader cylinders will just mix right in with the new fluid and filter. I know, I tend to over-think simple matters!