HERE SHE IS-FINALLY

eubie5 · Apr 20, 2019

it was official yesterday, signed everything yesterday morning and my baby was delivered yesterday afternoon. They forgot the grapple(how do you forget a big implement?), and brought that this morning.
It's been pouring rain the last couple days, but during a break, i took her out and got a little mud on the tires.
Can't wait for things to dry out.

atsah · Apr 20, 2019

Very nice setup, good luck with it..

dragoneggs · Apr 20, 2019

Congratulations... looks great! What are you going to use on the rear? Probably want some ballast at least and I see you have a 3pt hitch! :thumbsup:

eubie5 · Apr 21, 2019

Before i do any real loader work, i plan on making a homemade concrete ballast. Probably use a 30 gallon barrel i have, or part of it, to make it. That will be plenty of weight. Plus, i have a box blade and a 5ft blade for the back.

dragoneggs said:
Congratulations... looks great! What are you going to use on the rear? Probably want some ballast at least and I see you have a 3pt hitch!

dragoneggs · Apr 21, 2019

eubie5 said:
Before i do any real loader work, i plan on making a homemade concrete ballast. Probably use a 30 gallon barrel i have, or part of it, to make it. That will be plenty of weight. Plus, i have a box blade and a 5ft blade for the back.

Sounds like a plan! I have a box blade and rear blade for my BX. Bought a DIY kit to add hydraulic top and tilt adjustment for my blades. Just need the time to get the project done.

eubie5 · Apr 21, 2019

dragoneggs said:
Sounds like a plan! I have a box blade and rear blade for my BX. Bought a DIY kit to add hydraulic top and tilt adjustment for my blades. Just need the time to get the project done.

What kit did you buy? You have a link?

dragoneggs · Apr 21, 2019

eubie5 said:
What kit did you buy? You have a link?

Fit Rite Hydraulics - fitritehydraulics.com

You will find a lot of info here on TBN. The owner is a member here too.

I have the valves and pistons. Long wait to receive goods as he is a small shop. Still have to outfit/mount so I know hose lengths to get custom made by him.

Diggin It · Apr 21, 2019

eubie5 said:
They forgot the grapple(how do you forget a big implement?), and brought that this morning.

Be very, VERY careful. There have been a few threads here recently about people bending their curl cylinders and it seems to be not uncommon with grapples.

dragoneggs said:
I see you have a 3pt hitch! :thumbsup:

Isn't that standard?

Thomas · Apr 21, 2019

Congrats :thumbsup: your project list just got a whole lot easier.

JOHNTHOMAS · Apr 21, 2019

eubie5 said:
Before i do any real loader work, i plan on making a homemade concrete ballast. Probably use a 30 gallon barrel i have, or part of it, to make it. That will be plenty of weight. Plus, i have a box blade and a 5ft blade for the back.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::cool2:CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! You will probably never get around to messing with the concrete home made (I did a home made concrete for the front of a small B2320 once). With the BB which you can leave on all the time except when you may use the blade or other 3ph attachment you'll have all the weight you need and if not enough weight put some concrete blocks on the BB. I always leave my BB on unless I'm using one of the other 3ph attachments.

Jchonline · Apr 21, 2019

Very nice setup. Is that the old mower out in the yard in the background

Kyle_in_Tex · Apr 21, 2019

Congrats, be careful at first. Enjoy.

justoldjoe · Apr 21, 2019

Congratulations, nice looking setup to handle the equally nice looking home and property. Love my kubotas. They are reliable and make life easier.

eubie5 · Apr 21, 2019

Jchonline said:
Very nice setup. Is that the old mower out in the yard in the background

no, that's actually made into some sort of planter "art" in my neighbor's yard.

eubie5 · Apr 21, 2019

Diggin It said:
Be very, VERY careful. There have been a few threads here recently about people bending their curl cylinders and it seems to be not uncommon with grapples.

Isn't that standard?

how would that damage happen? trying to lift too much with grapple?

atsah · Apr 21, 2019

Read post #4 and you will be fine..

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums... cylinder&highlight=curl cylinder#post5402327

Fallon · Apr 21, 2019

eubie5 said:
how would that damage happen? trying to lift too much with grapple?

Generally you can damage the curl cylinders by back dragging at high bucket angles. The lines are closed & back dragging generates excessive force. If you are actuating the curl cylinders, the relief valve is in the circuit & should protect things.

dragoneggs · Apr 21, 2019

Isn't that standard?

To be honest, I can't remember. I bought a BX25D that came with a backhoe attached. I'm not sure if the 3pt was optional or not.

atsah · Apr 21, 2019

dragoneggs said:
To be honest, I can't remember. I bought a BX25D that came with a backhoe attached. I'm not sure if the 3pt was optional or not.

When I bought my 2305 TLB they gave me the hitch arms etc with it..

JOHNTHOMAS · Apr 22, 2019

dragoneggs said:
To be honest, I can't remember. I bought a BX25D that came with a backhoe attached. I'm not sure if the 3pt was optional or not.

The 3ph arms are not standard on the BX25. Some dealers add options like 3ph arms on BX25s and don't mention it to the customer but the charge is usually there since they have to pay for them.