BX25 Winch

[Artisan]

Gents has anyone utilized the 4 front bolts up front that hold the engine guard in place for a winch? It looks like it is screaming for a winch. I see lots of pics of guys stuck...I want out and fast. I get my new BX25 in about 3 hours...I'll have a better look at it then. Has anyone done this?
I see a posible way using a 2" receiver as well with a removable winch cradle.
In the past I have winched backwards by simply wrapping the cable under the undercarriage. I think I will look into a specific sheeve to support the cable off the undercarriage if I do this...should work.
OH! If you have a winch what flavor did you go with? PICS!

 

[cal1]

Never thought about one on my tractor but it sure makes sense. My atv has a Promark 2500 with the syn rope from here:

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Definately less $ and as good as a warn (IMO). Not sure if I'd go with the syn rope if I had it to do over. Harbor freight has some very inexpensive ones. Not sure about the quality/durability but the price is so cheap I'd probably strongly consider them.

 

[keyman1808]

Never needed a winch. Unless I am mowing the FEL and BH are on so I use those to get myself out. If I'm in such a bad spot that that wont work then same on me.

 

[Artisan]

I am thinking that if I get stuck, if the tractor weighs about 3000lbs w/ me on it, then a 3000lb winch would be a minimum rated unit for it. Of corse if you use pulleys you double that but you loose cable lenght etc. If, or I should say "when" I get a winch, I am thinking in the 5000lb range and be cool w/ it. I am impatiently waiting for my new BX25, should arrive any minute, then I get to pour over it looking at how tough that frame is up there...

I believe in another thread I saw a guy mention a Ramsey Honcho 5000, it has a bolt pattern of 4.5" x 4". Fun stuff, I can use AutoCAD and I have a guy that will Water Jet cut parts for me so some cool stuff is gonna happen!:tractor:

 

[ultrarunner]

When I get stuck... I always need to winch from the back and use a chain fall... very heavy to lug or a light weight come-along... it doesn't take much to get unstuck.

The industrial tires are near worthless in mud... even a few inches on an incline in my adobe soil.

 

[CHDinCT]

Congrat's on the new BX25. No advice on a winch; don't have one but thinking about it for pulling downed trees out. Just want to advise to check the front axle oil level often the first month or so. They all drop down from the factor fill as tractor gets used and the oil works into all the gears, etc. Kubota ships them with SUDT in the front axle. Don't forget pic's once it's home.

 

[Just2quickz28]

I have always been able to get myself un-stuck with the backhoe and front loader only once when plowing snow did I need assistance from the neighbors skid steer and that was before I had chains and a better rear counter weight. Might be over thinking the "getting stuck often" idea.

 

[chucko]

I use my truck

 

[ultrarunner]

I've been doing a lot of hillside trail work... just take my time.

The ONLY flat areas of my property are ones I made...

I seem to get stuck every year once... mostly impatience and wanting to get going on a project when the ground conditions are less than optimal.

Only one time was I stuck in a bad way... I was working too close to the bank of deep creek when the tractor started sliding head first down the slope. The loader ended up on the opposite side and the backhoe anchoring the tractor on this side... the front wheels where at least 3 feet above the water blowing in the breeze...

Used some planks and the chain fall anchored to a big old oak... no way to get a regular size vehicle anywhere near.

A winch set up to pull from the back would have been ideal!

 

[cal1]

These guys have a reverse winching system that would be easy to duplicate.
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A winch mounted done low on the front would work in both directiions. Unfortunately winches are like insurance. When you really need it ...

 

[Artisan]

I have always been able to get myself un-stuck with the backhoe and front loader only once when plowing snow did I need assistance from the neighbors skid steer and that was before I had chains and a better rear counter weight. Might be over thinking the "getting stuck often" idea.

Naw....not over thinking it, just being prepared...I am convinced there are two kinds of BX25 owners, Those who have been stuck, and those whom are going to get stuck...just being proactive and as the man eludes to, it is cheap insurance. Prob will look badass too!

 

[Artisan]

These guys have a reverse winching system that would be easy to duplicate.
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A winch mounted done low on the front would work in both directiions. Unfortunately winches are like insurance. When you really need it ...

Eggs-Act-A-Lack-A-Lee ! Well, close to what I have envisioned. I think i will be doing this. And I think the best way to carry the hook is wrapped under the tractor and attached at the rear, so if you get stuck in the muck and bury the machine you already have the winch hook at the rear, and if you want to winch forward just turn it on and pull the cable thru the muck forward! It would be HARD to try to get the cable to the rear...yep...time to dust off my AUTOCAD program and hit the drawing board.

 

[Artisan]

...and I did get the tractor today. I got to play w/ it for 20 minutes then the phone rang, went out and sold a water heater and shed install. Now I am to tired to play!

__I am encouraged though, I see the BX25 comes stock with a BEER HOLDER! Yea! :thumbsup::thumbsup: Two thumbs up to the engineers!
I think I will name here Orange Crush or Crusher for short. :confused2:

Here, have a cigar;

..one for all my new tractorbynet friends!

Here she is...Drum Roll Please...

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Here is the delivery doctor. I drew the owner of the dealer for a delivery guy! Glad I got to meet the man! Just another plus for the dealer.

Here she is full dialation, ready to drop down the ramp!

...and HOME she is. WOW. Mine all mine I say! Muhahahaha :thumbsup:

 

[ultrarunner]

So what projects are waiting in the wings for the new addition?

Will you be able to use the BX in your plumbing business?

 

[Artisan]

So what projects are waiting in the wings for the new addition?

Will you be able to use the BX in your plumbing business?

I'll probaby draw up and build a winch mount unless I simply go w/ a 2" receiver that is already available and heck, by the time I make it I can have it shipped and done. I saw them on ebay. ...I need to think about it.

I have a drawing started for a sod remover that will use the hoe to propel it.
So if I go to replace my water service, I can cut the sod and save it for replacement after I am done.

Yes, I "could" use it for my business, but I will wait for two years first so the warranty does not go south on me at one year for commercial use...:confused2:

I am thinking about some reversable outrigger feet, pad one side, more agressive than stock on the other.

Grapple, FEL

Thumb, BH

I have my eyes on some implements I might pick up and modify...

The SEAT, oh man, that seat HAS to get replaced or I need to learn how to use it better. I need to be able to easily turn it around w/o hopping off the tractor. THAT may be more than I care to deal with. I do know I am NOT liking that mechanism.

Lights, beacon perhaps as well.

You have 120watts available ONLY or you draw down the battery. I am hoping there is an upgraded alternator that can be bolted on. Oh, it is an Alternator, and not a Dynamo...at least the manual refers to it as an alternator.

Skid Plate

FEL hooks.

The steering wheel needs to go UP or tilt. Tilt will be to hard to build but perhaps I can wiggle up an extension to raise the steering wheel maybe 1.5 to 2 inches or so. Gotta look into it.

The throttle lever rubber fell off already...errrr need to find a pernament fix or make an 8 ball, 5 ball, or 13 ball or ???

Prob some more gauges.

A ripper tooth for the BH

more...give me time, I only got it today! :laughing:

You know, cool stuff! HA!

 

[irvingj]

For lever knobs that won't stay on... try rubbing alcohol and/or acetone to clean the surfaces, then use cyanoacrylate ("super") glue. I've had very good luck with this procedure.

 

[Deano]

Here she is...Drum Roll Please...

Tiime to get her dirty!!!:thumbsup:

 

[Artisan]

For lever knobs that won't stay on... try rubbing alcohol and/or acetone to clean the surfaces, then use cyanoacrylate ("super") glue. I've had very good luck with this procedure.

Ah HA! Thank u sir...

 

[Artisan]

Tiime to get her dirty!!!:thumbsup:

I got her dirty yesterday, already tearing into projects I have been wanting to do...It is AMAZING how much work one man can do w/ this machine!

 

[ultrarunner]

The business angle was along the lines to be able and offset some of your purchase through depreciation...

My seat was very stiff... lubed it and it turns easy... still have to get on and off to swivel.

I bought the ripper and has not quite worked the way I planned... I think it would work better if the profile was thinner... I picked up a ripper from a full size TLB that would be ideal for the tooth.

After you get a few hours on it... you may want to check the pressure relief setting... mine was almost 10% under and changing it made a big difference.

Foam filling the rear tires has been a godsend... much better backhoe digging, added stability when the loader was full of mud and lowered the center of gravity... The reason I did it was because I was tired of flats... all of the above is just a bonus...

You mentioned water heaters...

I bought a couple brand new in the box old style for $99 each yesterday... can't believe what the new ones cost...

I used to use Hoyt all the time when the plant was in Oakland... now, my favorite heater is Bradford White for residential.