BX2200 Abuse

[JimMorrissey]

Just wondering if ya'll consider digging dirt (till the wheels spin) abuse when done within the first 15 hours or so of a BX's life? I really want to do some digging and actually have done a little, but don't want to do any damage to it during its break-in period. It is such a fantastic little machine and I don't want to screw anything up for the long term. Thanks.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Jim,

That is the BEST Snowblower I've ever seen... Not only does it remove all the snow, but makes the grass <font color=green>green</font color=green>... /w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif

 

[kubmech]

Ow, my neck! Always wondered about those rear mont snow blowers.

 

[woodstock]

Now you tell me.
As fars as I know, it doesn't pay to baby an engine during the breakin period.
What is important is
1. No long duration full throttle..
2. No long duration constant rpm, vary the rpm.
3. No loading up until bogging the engine.
Everything else is acceptable and actually desirable.
Give her some tar paper as my uncle use to say.

Winnipeg, Manitoba

2001 BX2200 (15 hrs) All Kubota FEL,Tiller, box blade, blower w/elec shute, 60 mid mt deck, Ag tires.
Grey market B7000 w/Tiller (120 hrs)
1984 JD 316 after 687 hrs.

 

[TresCrows]

Dude!!, what the heckfire is that thing on the back of your BX!!! You planning on clearing a whole highway or what? I have to say--you do not fool around with half way do you? Properly impressed. J

 

[msocko3]

Awsome snowblower, who makes it? what size is it? How bad was the price? I'm getting ready to buy one for my BX1800.

 

[Bird]

Jim, I wouldn't worry about hurting it doing a little digging. Vary your rpm during break-in; i.e., don't just leave it running full speed, back off when the engine sounds like it's "lugging" or losing rpm, and go at it.

Bird

 

[r0GuE]

If you want to go a little easy on it, take a couple thousand pounds of implements off it. ;^)

Rogue

 

[RPM]

If the wheels are spinning I doubt you are hurting it. Just goes to show the amount of torque that the BX puts onto the ground - and the capability of the drivetrain to get it there. I had the same issue when 'ripping' the compacted clay I have in preparation for tilling a garden (which is now doing great).

The BX is a 'can-do' type of tractor - it'll keep on trying for you!!

If the tractor was bogging down - wheels stopped turning under load - then you should be a little concerned.

 

[JimMorrissey]

Woodstock, my only crime is #3. No loading up until bogging the engine. I'm pretty sure I did that once or twice....oh well. It wasn't for long durations though. I was trying to drag a large stump and left it in high range by accident. You don't think a few short bogs do damage do you (say no)

 

[JimMorrissey]

Ain't she a beauty. The thing is huge! I looked at it when I was at the dealer before they dropped it off and said "can that little tractor even lift that thing?" The dealer uses one at the shop and said "not only can it lift it, but it can blow 24" of snow (medium density) 50' at full speed in reverse (low gear). It's gunna make quick work of my 400' drive. By the way, I plowed last year and the snow piles by my garage were over 9' high in northern Vermont. It was a crazy winter, but I love plowing and blowing. This thing is gunna do me right.

 

[JimMorrissey]

msocko3,
It's called a Meteor made by Forage King. The corporate name seems to be MK Martin Enterprises Inc. R.R.4 Elmira, Ontario N3B 2Z3 Tel: 519-664-2752

I have been told that it is the best blower for the money. It was only $1150 here in Vermont (The alternative is the Kubota for just under $3000...no thanks). It's all there, as they say. It's actually a lot lighter than it looks....285 pounds.

 

[JimMorrissey]

Kubmech, It was inexpensive ($1150) and the alternative was nearly $3000 from Kubota. I'll deal with sitting side saddle for a half hour or less. It won't be a problem for me. I cruised around in reverse for awhile and it wasn't bad at all.

 

[AKarpinski]

I wouldn't worrie about it

 

[JimMorrissey]

It only weighs 285 lbs. Looks heavier than it is.

 

[JimMorrissey]

RPM, I bogged a couple of times here and there, but not too bad and not for too long. I don't think it'll be too bad (I hope)
Thanks.

 

[JimMorrissey]

I can't believe how potent that little thing is. I'm throughly impressed; love the size and power. Awesome purchase. My wife even loves it!

 

[huckflynn]

Jim,

I went the $3000 Kubota route -- I too, have a 420 foot drive. If I had known the 3ph blower was available for so much less I certainly would have given it a great deal of consideration. But I'm a happy camper -- I fly through the snow blowing and actually look forward to snowfalls.

Huck

 

[RPM]

Re: Bogging down

The only thing you might want to check is your fluid levels. Just a couple of times shouldn't have hurt. Put it in Turtle and have at it!