bx2711 Front Hitch

[jerkyboy]

Anyone familiar with this part? My BX1500 came with a quick hitch and two shafts. The quick hitch has an id plate with part number bx2711 on it; can I use this set up to fit a rotary broom to the front of my tractor? The dealer told me it's for a front mount snow blower. Also, is this an expensive add on?

 

[irvingj]

If it's similar to the Massey GC series front quick-hitch assembly, yes, I suspect it's expensive. On mine, it can be used for a front blower --which works great, BTW-- or a front-mount rotary broom. Either of those also require a Mid-PTO extension driveshaft about 4' long. (A mid-mount mower uses a shorter shaft.) Sounds like you have the shaft(s) too.

 

[jerkyboy]

Yup, that's exactly what it is.....and it came with two shafts, one about three feet long and the other shorter. Thanks for the info. and the pic.

 

[irvingj]

You're welcome.

One of the main drawbacks to a front-mounted snowblower vs. 3PH mount is the cost-- and a lot of that is due to the parts you already have....

The blower or broom comes with a "shoe" that slips over the tongue on the quick-hitch assembly, and makes installation or removal very simple. (Sorry, that's a large file!)