BX25D. Mod #1 and continued.

[4shorts]

Yes I have waxed it before.
I want to apologize to 4shorts for stepping on his thread, it started out me asking about his Grand L or Bx then it was about what I was doing. So I'm going to leave this thread talk about my tractor and let it get back about the BX and not about the larger tractors. Sorry to all the BX owners I'm sure they click on to find out about 4shorts next move instead they get something they have no interest in. I did not intend to do that :thumbsup:

Listen here my friend. We've been on threads together a long time and to tell the truth I'm enjoying the conversation so don't stop because of me or because its a BX topic. Grand L's are my first tractor love anyway

 

[ultrarunner]

I think just about everyone needs a small TLB and a larger one.

It works for me because the small size of the BX can get into places larger ones simply cannot.

The real reason I bought my BX is because there are a lot of things I wanted to do and I needed help... help digging, carrying and for finish work...

It's been a real backsaver!

 

[check 6]

I think just about everyone needs a small TLB and a larger one.

It works for me because the small size of the BX can get into places larger ones simply cannot.

The real reason I bought my BX is because there are a lot of things I wanted to do and I needed help... help digging, carrying and for finish work...

It's been a real backsaver!

I wish you had not said that. I have fallen for the B2650 with cab partially because it has more power (both three point hitch and FEL), a cab for our weather extremes and physically it is not that much bigger. However, I really like my BX and some tasks are better with the little tractor and an open tractor so I don't want to lose my BX 25. I'm afraid that at my age, almost 71, and the fact we have only an acre although I do work to help many neighbors, if I suggested two tractors plus my Zero turn mower she might shoot me.

 

[4shorts]

I think just about everyone needs a small TLB and a larger one.

It works for me because the small size of the BX can get into places larger ones simply cannot.

The real reason I bought my BX is because there are a lot of things I wanted to do and I needed help... help digging, carrying and for finish work...

It's been a real backsaver!

Home run on that statement. Exact same reasons I have the two machines. Uploading a video now of the two machines working. Maybe up late tonight, maybe. Its a slow upload.

 

[WaxMan]

Listen here my friend. We've been on threads together a long time and to tell the truth I'm enjoying the conversation so don't stop because of me or because its a BX topic. Grand L's are my first tractor love anyway

Well thanks Paul, I didn't know if I was messing up your thread, and making people disappointed. I can't wait for your latest video I want to see that L in operation with it's little side kick bota.

I don't know why it takes so long to upload a video. I wonder if you choose a different setting on your camera or computer.
I have a Canon Xa10 HD camera and Apple computer at first it was taking forever to upload then I read on line to change some settings and it was a lot faster. But then again they were not 20 minute long videos.

 

[aczlan]

I don't know why it takes so long to upload a video. I wonder if you choose a different setting on your camera or computer.

He is uploading HD videos which are very large...

Aaron Z

 

[4shorts]

Well thanks Paul, I didn't know if I was messing up your thread, and making people disappointed. I can't wait for your latest video I want to see that L in operation with it's little side kick bota.

I don't know why it takes so long to upload a video. I wonder if you choose a different setting on your camera or computer.
I have a Canon Xa10 HD camera and Apple computer at first it was taking forever to upload then I read on line to change some settings and it was a lot faster. But then again they were not 20 minute long videos.

All the videos I've been uploading are HD. The one I'm uploading is done on my POV camera. I like it because its wide angle but its not my favourite to use. The vid is up to 78% right now. It will be up late tonight or early morning. Don't worry about this thread. I thought it would end 10,000 views ago but seeing it haven't I'm going to post a new mod tomorrow. I spent 6.5 hours on it and the paint is drying now. Its been built hundreds of times before but mine managed to still be different. Don't know how that happened :laughing:

Anyway, stay tuned :thumbsup:

 

[aczlan]

I'm going to post a new mod tomorrow. I spent 6.5 hours on it and the paint is drying now. Its been built hundreds of times before but mine managed to still be different. Don't know how that happened :laughing:

Its the magical 4shorts touch...

Anyway, stay tuned :thumbsup:

Willdo.

Aaron Z

 

[varmint]

All I can say, is when Paul stops messing with his tractors and posting the results, thousands of us "followers" will have withdrawal symptoms! Like when you favorite long-term cartoon strip ceases, or something.

 

[radioman]

All I can say, is when Paul stops messing with his tractors and posting the results, thousands of us "followers" will have withdrawal symptoms! Like when you favorite long-term cartoon strip ceases, or something.

uhh yup !!!!! :laughing: I must be one of them ....

 

[4shorts]

Its the magical 4shorts touch...


Willdo.

Aaron Z

All I can say, is when Paul stops messing with his tractors and posting the results, thousands of us "followers" will have withdrawal symptoms! Like when you favorite long-term cartoon strip ceases, or something.

uhh yup !!!!! :laughing: I must be one of them ....

You fellows are just to kind. :laughing:

Well wifey and I spent the whole weekend working on the property project. Got most of it done. I had rented a stump grinder but it had all the carbide cutters worn out so I had to bring it back then travel one hour, one way to rent another one. When I got back with that low and behold I had to sharpen the cutters on that one to get it to work. How many people are renting this stuff and using it not knowing the difference when It don't work right.

Anyway all the top soil is down as is the red crushed stone. I still need to move the fuls tank and the waste oil tank but that's not bad to do. I did get the video up. I used a POV camera on this one with no external mic so the quality isn't perfect. I went with this camera this time because I wore the camera. My others are just to big to strap on my head lol.

Here's a few photo's so far. Still waiting on the contractor to put up the new storage shed for the BX and it's implements so for now they'll stay outside. We still have a lot of branches to chip up. I'll soon be posting the new mod. Wifey came out with the decal but I found a slight flaw in it so it's gone back to be redone.

I started this new mod last evening and it took 6.5 hours to complete (ya, I'm slow) It's been done a thousand times and maybe more but this one is a little different.
The next mod which I'll be starting in the next day or so will be a cool mod yet the most worthless mod needed on a BX but I still have to do it.
Anyway here's a few more photo's. Remember when you look at these photo's there was all trees and rocks in these areas a few weeks ago and the BX was responsible for all that you see because the 5740 couldn't get down there.

I truly apologize to those who find this stuff boring. Maybe when I post the mod it will make up for it

Kubota BX & Grand L - YouTube




This is what I started out with Saturday morning.

 

[4shorts]

Some more photo's


Putting the chipper on a pallet.



Now I can store all my equipment out in the back instead of the front in view. I'll be making more space soon (another project) :thumbsup:





This is up front. It was all grass and a little messy looking. Now it's cleaner and more parking

 

[WaxMan]

Paul how far back do you own where the chipping pile is? If it's far I would put that L5740 bucket down and go, Push that pile back and bury it. The most fun I have with my tractor is clearing land.
You'll wear out your chipper. Nice video, love the Grand L

 

[4shorts]

Paul how far back do you own where the chipping pile is? If it's far I would put that L5740 bucket down and go, Push that pile back and bury it. The most fun I have with my tractor is clearing land.
You'll wear out your chipper. Nice video, love the Grand L

The land is 110' wide and it goes back around 1300' more. I thought about pushing it all back but we want the branches for the chipper to spread out on the property and if we pushed it we'd never get to do that. This is just phase 1 of the project so there will be lots to do again later on :thumbsup: Glad you liked the video. That one was really rushed. Trying to work and document it is hard to do at times but at least you get the idea of what we are trying to do by viewing it.


OK. For the folks out there that's been watching this thread for mods and mods only I'll post this for you and I'll add a few extra photo's for your viewing pleasure :laughing:

As I said, This has been done before and I just like to add my own touch to it and any improvements that might come to mind in the process. Another goal I have is to make it look as much a "factory" piece as it can be so I hope I've accomplished that. :confused3:

I'm calling this "Tow Guard" As some of you will notice, I have installed a Quick Hitch to the BX so I needed a way to tow, drag, pull something so I designed the Tow Guard. I'm calling it a guard because of the 1/4 shield I have in the front. If I back up to something and I miss the ball I'll hit the guard and not the tractor. Well that's the way its supposed to work lol.

Everything is mostly 1/4 thick meterial except the end pieces where the pins go in. They are 1/2". The square bottom tube is 4" X 1/4. Is it over kill you ask? For sure BUT I had this metal kicking around the shop so that's why I used it. The total hitch weighs in at 51.4 pounds.

Anyway have a look.

Started out with this and found some more scraps around the shop in the process.

 

[4shorts]

Here's the Tow Guard :cool2:



















Thank you wifey for the outstanding graphic

 

[RaydaKub]

All I can say, is when Paul stops messing with his tractors and posting the results, thousands of us "followers" will have withdrawal symptoms! Like when you favorite long-term cartoon strip ceases, or something.

Oh my goodness. I never realized it was a syndrome until now!

 

[Scooby074]

How do you like the Speeco hitch, Paul?

I see them at Princess and wonder if they are any good? Did you look at any factory QA's?

 

[PapaPerk]

How do you like the Speeco hitch, Paul?

I see them at Princess and wonder if they are any good? Did you look at any factory QA's?

I like the land pride or john deere quick attach hitches. Good quality

 

[4shorts]

The local guys I've talked to said they were pleased with the Speeco Quick Hitch. The cost was around $250. Land Pride at the Bota dealer was $495. plus tax. :thumbdown: I only installed it yesterday and it's off again today but I used it a few times and it was easy to install, easy to put the chipper on and locked in well. In the shop tonight doing the 50 hour service on the little guy.

 

[Scooby074]

I like the land pride or john deere quick attach hitches. Good quality

Yeah, thats what I heard. Im wondering where the Speeco is relative to those two brands?