Installation of BXpanded skid plate on BX25

[CHDinCT]

I have the MMM but I think I can schedule my work so that I would be in the rough terrain when the MMM is off and the Under Armor on, and it would stay on for the winter plowing. I have not read here on TBN how to change the hydo filter with the Bro-Tek plate on. If the plate has to come off to do rear maintenance or any other service or cleaning it looks inconvenient to take off. Though maybe that type of activity is done so infrequently most would not consider it a big deal. My one time mounting the MMM after servicing it & checking the blades (I only got my used 2660 in August) I found it cumbersome trying to reattach the drive shaft to the Mid-PTO, so more restriction there is not attractive to me. Anyway, I think the convenience of putting the skid plate on and off so quickly, and the fact that the factory plate and the MMM seems to provide adequate protection operating outside of woody, brushy areas makes me lean to the BXpanded for my purposes. I really only gave it the second look today because I found your post. If Bro-Tek users could chip in with comments on mounting and dismounting that unit I would appreciate it as well. (May have to start a new thread though?) Thanks again and, Be well.

I have the Bro Tek skid plate. Bought it before BXpanded started selling his. As far as doing a hydro oil change, you don't need to remove the plate, but to make things easier, I removed the right rear wheel which gave me good access to the filter. And there's a cut out to remove the oil drain plug. I did have to loosen the front u-bolts some to change the fuel filter that's under the mid-section. I do like that it's on all the time and does add some protection to the bottom of the tranny case.

 

[klmman]

In my bx24d mid-mount going down same time as 3 point does ??? This will set this skid plate with low clearance when 3point down and Im backing up

 

[dragoneggs]

I have the MMM but I think I can schedule my work so that I would be in the rough terrain when the MMM is off and the Under Armor on, and it would stay on for the winter plowing. I have not read here on TBN how to change the hydo filter with the Bro-Tek plate on. If the plate has to come off to do rear maintenance or any other service or cleaning it looks inconvenient to take off. Though maybe that type of activity is done so infrequently most would not consider it a big deal. My one time mounting the MMM after servicing it & checking the blades (I only got my used 2660 in August) I found it cumbersome trying to reattach the drive shaft to the Mid-PTO, so more restriction there is not attractive to me. Anyway, I think the convenience of putting the skid plate on and off so quickly, and the fact that the factory plate and the MMM seems to provide adequate protection operating outside of woody, brushy areas makes me lean to the BXpanded for my purposes. I really only gave it the second look today because I found your post. If Bro-Tek users could chip in with comments on mounting and dismounting that unit I would appreciate it as well. (May have to start a new thread though?) Thanks again and, Be well.

I have the BroTek rear and mid plates. Easy to install and I recently did the 50hr maintenance. No need to completely remove plates. Just remove the rear bolts for each and the plates swivel down for easy access. Piece of cake.

 

[Shutesbury]

Klmman,

There's a 'lock' position at 12 o'clock on your height control knob, so the plate (or MMM if attached instead) will remain in the full-up position when using the 3PH.

Paul

 

[Shett]

What Shutesbury said, just lock it at the top and it'll stay there. Make sure it's all the way up or it won't lock.

 

[psvines]

Great report.

I've got that skid on my BX2660. It's a good unit all the way around. Easy-on and easy-off are a big plus. I use it when I bushhog.

I'm considering the same for my BX2660, and use mine all summer for mowing. It appears to be easy enough to remove each spring, install the mower for the summer, then swap the plate and mmm in the Fall.