Mowing BX2200 Mower Choice

TresCrows · May 7, 2002

The BX handles the KK 48 inch cutter easily. These are sold at Tractor Supply, Atwoods and several other places --cheap. The only mod needed is lowering the pins and turning them in. It might be needed in some cases to purchase an extended top link just for the hog. As far as weight and power is concerned the BX balances decent with the hog with the loader attached which is useful for knocking over trees. Power does not seem to be a problem. The KK 40 inch is an even better choice for the BX. There also some estate cutters--these are similar to a hog but have scalp rollers up front, dual rear wheels and usually have a higher speed gearbox. I have seen these from 38 inches up to 6 feet. The 4 foot would work well on the BX. The 3-point on the 2910 is only slightly larger than the 2410 and I struggle as much with implements on it as I did on the BX. Actually, I do not seem to have much problem with mounting implements, it is fairly easy, easier with the pins turned in. J

Anonymous Poster · May 18, 2002

I have the BX2200 with 60" MMM. It cuts very well. However I do not think it is "easy" to get the MMM on and off. I would only want to do it once a year.

I have the loader. Overall I am happy with the outfit. Done again, I would have got the next larger frame size, but at that time it would have cost me about $2500 more.

Charliebrn · May 19, 2002

Are you sure you are talking about the BX??? I've never seen a MMM that comes off as easy as the BX! Maybe you aren't doing something right. I can get the deck off in less than 5 minutes, back on in about the same. I take it off every few cuttings to power wash the bottom of the deck and sharpen the blades.

Ive used numerous MTDs, Toros, a Simplicity, two Cub Cadets, a Lazer ZTR, and a Kubota L2910 and I've never seen a mower as easy to take off and install as the BX.....

Hoosier_Daddy · May 20, 2002

I don't understand the problem you are having with the MMM either.... My old Cub was a bear to remove.. You had to drive over the deck. The Simplicity was fairly simple but you still had to drag it out sideways once un-hooked. This Bota MMM is really easy. Rolls out from under like a big skate board. But do be careful hooking the drive shaft back up. Make sure it is locked on good. And, even if you decide not to remove the deck that often, be sure to spray some grease on the shaft coupling from time to time so you don't have a problem when you do decide to remove and re-attach.... Tom

HootervilleMN · May 20, 2002

1. Remember to spend the 5 minutes required to detach the gauge wheels and turn them 90 degrees so the mower deck will roll sideways BEFORE you lower the deck and disconnect any linkage (I made that mistake the first time I removed the deck - OUCH!).

2. You DO have to have long arms, a good grip, and tolerance for greasy hands and sleeves if you want to disconnect/connect the drive shaft. If you disagree with me, what's YOUR trick for detaching/attaching the drive shaft?

Al

Hoosier_Daddy · May 20, 2002

I will admit that the worst part of removing and re-installing the deck is the drive shaft. You need to do it first when removing with the deck all the way down and do it last when installing it also with the deck all the way down. Not a lot of arm room. I pull the snap ring back to the locked position and hold the coupler up to the spline and just kind of turn the shaft in my hand back and forth until the coupler slides on.

I find using a "simple good natured frame of mind" really helps. Without it, the job sucks.....

I definately use gloves and not because I have a problem with grease but because I always manage to leave some skin behind without them..... (Wife says a great weekend for me is if I make it to Sunday evening without stitches. A good weekend is when I only have a hole in me and a bandaid will fix it.)

It's helps to keep the snap ring loose with WD40. It gets easier to put back on every time I do it....

Just be careful to read the steps in the book the first few times. I wrote them on a cheat sheet so I wouldn't forget them. Kind of like "pre-flight" check list...... Tom