Front Quick Hitch Question

[billhall]

I have just ordered a new bx 25 with the quick hitch and snow blower attachment. My question is can the quick hitch part of the snow blower be left on when you re-install the FEL?

 

[Farmall45b]

On my B2320 you have to take the quick hitch off to install the loader. Not a big deal. The quick hitch comes off the tractor with 1 pin, loosen a T-bolt, and remove a PTO shaft. Really simple. The loader comes on and off easily as well. The brakets that the loader and quick hitch use stay on the tractor though.

 

[billhall]

Thanks, is it a big deal to install brackets, should I get the dealer to do it before I take delivery of the tractor?

 

[billhall]

Sorry, I forgot to ask this question as well, I ordered the electonic chute rotator, should I change this to the hydraulic chute rotator? And if so does anyone know the price difference?

 

[Evil the Weasel]

For the BX24, hydraulic rotation is $743 and electric rotation is $350 (list). I love having the hydraulic rotation controls right on the stick. It's very convenient. The price is crazy though. If you do some searching here, you'll see plenty of slick custom solutions that are easier on the wallet.

 

[stuarth]

I have seen a thread on TBN about being able to keep the BX front hitch on when using the FEL. The thread said you just need to deal with the two hoses that are attached to the cylinder on the quick hitch lift/lower. I would think you could change to quick couplers at the cylinder and then the hoses could just be removed easily also.