BX25 Goodies

[CORamos]

I have started a "Favorites" on my box for Implements / Attachemnts that are relative to my BX25 / Sub Compact tractors. After it grows maybe I can post it up. Don't hold yer breath! Seems to me the list owner, Muhammad? might consider such an area, be wise to make an area for vendors to display there wares, make it free for vendors till it grows...

I am a newb, I am searching and searching and searching for what is available, heck, I didn't know about JAKE RAKE till the man jumped in waving a flag, HERE I AM, and I am GLAD he did! I want to see EVERYTHING and it is NOT in one place to feed upon!

Are there other vendors on this list that sell attachments / implements for my BX25? Is there a place I have not found yet to view said?

My signature line has links to my attachments. I'm still learning the capabilities of the BX25.

The Bro-tek ripper tooth has come in very handy. I also have the thumb, which works well, though I've only used it a couple times.

BXpanded is great. I suspect I will eventually own one of almost everything they have!

The Ratchet Rake also works well, I plan on working it hard next spring.

Yesterday, I was trying out a post hole digger I just got from Everything Attachments... I wish I got it sooner! This thing should get lots of use. I just wish there was some sort of stand available for it. (Maybe I should just learn how to weld and make my own....more toys :laughing

Depending on your situation, you may want to look into various dollies that come in handy to move some of the heavier implements around the garage. I've got my backhoe, FEL, grass catcher, and snow plow on dollies.

 

[Haywire]

Maybe I should just learn how to weld and make my own

I would highly encourage that. I bought a stick welder earlier this year from Everlast and it has been downright handy. I don't get into complicated projects, and my welds would make a welding teacher cringe but when I need X stuck to Y, it works. Haven't had any of my welds fail yet.

Ian

 

[Artisan]

Yep and before you said "Everything Attachments" I found it.

"Everything Attachments" is a GREAT place to look at and learn whats available, they have lots of videos too! Drill down the hierachy of web pages
and you run into great videos showing many implements working. Of corse I wish they were all connected to a BX25 but hey!

 

[Artisan]

Speaking of Auger, can anyone ID this auger and or tell me anything about this flavor? Is that handle a DIYer device?

 

[Artisan]

I am starting to think about adding a grapple to the FEL. Looks like I will aquire a 3.5" x 3.5" x .25" Piece of angle, cut off the "Level" indicator on the FEL's bucket and weld in said in place.

I am considering buying The Thumb of 20" size for my BX25 and I am trying to figure out the best way to power it. I think I am leaning towards an electronic valve, perhaps a 12 VDC Hyd. Double Selector Valve ITEM 9-7852 as seen HERE on the right side. It is 13.2GPM so over sized, I do not assume that to be an issue. Anyone have an opinion or suggestion?

Fasse basically sells the same thing I think. I think I can buy this valve then get just fasse's ergonomic FEL lever switch and get the same fasse set up for a couple of hundred less. Yes, no maybe?

 

[Artisan]

--Got a trailer, 7x14 ID, The BX25 fits nicely inside it w/ the hoe to one side. Pictures coming maybe tomorrow. I found a place that makes AWSOME rachet straps rated at 3333lbs EA for $13.50 ! There orange too! HA! If you want Awsome rachet straps for a GREAT PRICE, stay tuned.
--Here I am first dump ever dropping 5.2 ton. Yes, overloaded but it did it. Second load was spot on, 300lbs under #7000, 5000lbs tare, 12K GVW If you have a very fast connection or want to see the movie it is like 95Megs, CLICK HERE in maybe a 1/2 hour from now. This is my local dump, it is DEEP, deeper in other areas moreso then what you see!

 

[Artisan]

So many attachments and so little money, right now anyways...

Check Out THESE Guys BX Attachments small loader Quick attach, Tach-N-Go and attachments

 

[cschulz]

So many attachments and so little money, right now anyways...

Check Out THESE Guys BX Attachments small loader Quick attach, Tach-N-Go and attachments

I have spoken with Jery about his products and he is very paticular about the quality of his products and always looking for ways improve. From what he has told me about whats up and coming. Im putting away cash right now for the grapple. That would work for me in so many ways.:thumbsup:

Chris

 

[CHDinCT]

Artisan,

On adding a remote for your potential grapple, I bookmarked this setup some time ago when I was contemplating doing the same but never did. It's a package setup with the solenoid, block, switch and wiring. It would turn one of your FEL circuits into two circuits with a selectable control switch. Just something else to consider. If you do the grapple project, be sure to post pic's.

http://www.farmequipment24-7.com/SCV_Hydraulic_Selective_Control_Valve_Multiplier_p/scvmultpb.htm

 

[Artisan]

And Thank You Chris...I will be doing a grapple as soon as I nail down how I am to circuit the hydraulics.

Artisan,

On adding a remote for your potential grapple, I bookmarked this setup some time ago when I was contemplating doing the same but never did. It's a package setup with the solenoid, block, switch and wiring. It would turn one of your FEL circuits into two circuits with a selectable control switch. Just something else to consider. If you do the grapple project, be sure to post pic's.

SCV, Hydraulic Selective Control Valve Multiplier

 

[Artisan]

--Adding to my pile of goodies as I eluded to a post or so above is a Carson 7'X14' I.D., 12,000 GVW Dump Trailer. We threw on a 10K landing gear at the tongue, it makes it EASY! :thumbsup: This thing is solid... Hopefully I am "paying it forward" to someone else who is tryin to determine a trailer sized right for a BX25 and can see what I did. This trailer is almost made for this tractor:thumbsup: It fits NICE, just swing the boom to one side and Viola!

--The BX25 FEL Bucket clears the side walls, not just barely but not w/ tons of room to spare either. The push-bar on the front of the tractor hits the rubber only on the tires making it a no-scratch, no-dent, no-brainer, even not right in frount of the tires it is easy to see where your at. I loaded up one side then the other and off we went to the dump!

--The outriggers even lower perfectly just inside the walls of the trailer. I added many "D" rings inside, removable if I please and bought Rachet Straps (Custom Rachet Straps made MY WAY, rated at 3333LBS touted at 11,000 I think it was. I paid a whooping $13.50 EA for the rachet straps! They come configured in HUNDREDS of flavors and many cifferent colors as well.

--Pictured below is some more fun today. Yes, it was overloaded, I think this pile off Asphat was 9200lbs w/ a 7000 rated payload on a 12,000GVW trailer. It was the last load, no problems pulling it w/ the mighty Isuzu Turbo 4-banger in my NPR and the trailer hydraulic took it like a man and got the job done w/o a whimper.

--The loading ramps tuck away inside the trailer frame. You can see two brass locks, very rear lower) that hold the ramp-doors shut when you lift.

-- I also added Jari USA tie down lugs. They are a nice set except I trashed there rear bolts and upsized to a 3/8"-16 SS Hex Bolt X about 4.5" long. The fronts use existing frame hardware.

 

[cschulz]

And Thank You Chris...I will be doing a grapple as soon as I nail down how I am to circuit the hydraulics.

Give Jery a call. Im sure he has it all worked out.

Chris

 

[Artisan]

Give Jery a call. Im sure he has it all worked out.

Chris

I sent an email and referenced you... :thumbsup:

 

[Artisan]

....more Goodies... I found a virtually new 8" bucket for $280.00 including shipping to my door... :thumbsup:

 

[Artisan]

More goodies it is!

A 46.5" Toothbar makes this one mean lil tractor!

 

[GolfAddict]

Pretty sweet. What tooth bar is that? BXpanded has one in prototype I'm kinda waiting to see about, but that one looks pretty cool!

 

[Artisan]

There Fabco teeth...replaceable teeth, held in w/ roll-pins. This is the ebay special toothbar by Iowa Farm Equipment. $295.00 Free shipping. It is SOLID. I measured the bucket ID at a smidge under 46.5" ID, after calling them I ordered the 46.5" unit and it slid in just right. I did slip in a washer as a shim on one side only. I drilled with a 3/4" hole saw bit. I had it all done in 15 minutes. It came w/ bolts and lock nuts too! Ohh, I did add some real thick washers, about .375 worth between the locknut and the toobar, the bolts are a lil long. I am impressed, it is solid and fits tight. Can't wait to backdrag w/ this babay and loosen the spoils! I could have used it last week ripping out an asphalt driveway...

 

[Artisan]

More Goodies...

The following 2 tools are a MUST HAVE (IMO) if you own a BX25.

The flare nuts on the hoses at the BH Valve Block are REALLY close together. I looked at every tool known to man and in the end the most expensive Snap On tools worked. Don't waste your time looking at others, I did, just buy these tools. Trust me...


Regarding the BX25 and the leaks at the BH Hydraulic Valve Block I have been having issues with THE SNAP ON TOOLS WORK. !!! I was able to get that flare nut to tighten easily a tad and no leaks yet. Next time I use it will be the real test but initial start-up and test showed no leaks.

CROWFOOT, OFFSET 3/8 Drive, 11/16 , 12 Point (AN850115B)

And the SOCKET, FLARE NUT, 11/16 6-POINT,3/8 Drive (FRX221)

Here is a picture showing both tools on the offending flare nuts! Between these two tools I do believe A man can fix most of, if not all hoses in this area w/o taking each hose off from one end as the factory suggests.

 

[Artisan]

More fun...

THE EMP Thumb works well, not usre if I have posted about it yet, documented well in posts by others, but I found it to be a great support for a pair of log tongs...

These tongs are the standard fair as found on EBAY sold by Northern Tools

 

[cschulz]

Thanks for posting all the goodies. Could I ask a small favor to post or email some pics of the hydro lines and quick connects for the Back Hoe. Im looking into extra hydro lines for my 2660. Wondering if the BH connection or the Aux. kit would work best for me.
Ill be making a purchase from Jery at My Tractor Tools. He has pretty kick butt grapple system coming avaliable soon.
c.schulz@charter.net

Thanks Chris