My New KX 161-3

[curtisfarmer]

The swing function on excavators is a gear and pinion set up, so it is the weakest function of them all. With the boom on the KXs, the boom articulates side ways via piston, so is stronger, but impractable to use effectively. I want a mower for my KX121, but at about $8K, too much. I have a 5,6, and 7' bush hogs, and with my L48 I can mow anything. People complain it is too slow to mow with, I disagree slightly, as it does the job. And, with what other machine can you dig with power comparable to KX121 and STILL mow a field at the same job site? I think Kubota has the best mini x's on the market hands down. Smooth, powerful, and tight.

 

[X24]

I thought about using the articulating boom to swing dirt sideways, but the house just moves the other way, so that doesnt work either. There must be a leaky valve or something?

 

[RayCo]

Nice excavator. I'd love to see pictures of your 79 IH. I guess posting them here would be off-topic, so if you don't mind, could you send me a picture or 10 to ray at lane34.com?

Thanks!