New BX24 Owner

offcamber · Mar 4, 2008

Well after looking for over a year I finally decided to buy a BX24. The new Kubota financing pushed me over the edge. I should have my tractor delivered this weekend.

Anyone have any tips for a new owner...
The dealer is welding some hooks to both buckets, loading the rear tires and adding a block heater. Anything else you recommend?

This spring I plan on buying a Landscape rake and I was hoping for some type of sand spreader but the budget doesn't allow for it just yet...maybe next year...

Thanks

sqidget · Mar 4, 2008

You will have fun! congrats on the new toy/tool. Mine is almost 2 years old and is a fantastic machine. You will want a skidplate to protect the fan and hyd filter. Bro-tek sells them on e-bay. Search here for details.
Good luck!

Shmudda · Mar 4, 2008

Are there any other manufactures that make skid plates for the BX24 other then Bro-tek??

I took delivery on a new BX24 on December 31st and built a thumb for it, but havent even had it scratch the dirt yet because of the weather. I have many things planned for that machine this summer, so I hope its ready, as I am!

Craig

Hedgy · Mar 4, 2008

offcamber said:
Anyone have any tips for a new owner...
Thanks

My tip would be the first time you go downhill and the engine dies, just sit back and enjoy it! Well, sit back anyway because the seat safety switch is cutting out the engine.

But seriously, there is a wealth of experience in these threads but as a new owner it's not easy to figure out what to read up on. So to save people from re-typing the same answers, you can browse the topics on BXtractors.info and when you need a more in-depth answer come back here and ask away.

megaboz · Mar 4, 2008

Hedgy said:
My tip would be the first time you go downhill and the engine dies, just sit back and enjoy it! Well, sit back anyway because the seat safety switch is cutting out the engine.

But seriously, there is a wealth of experience in these threads but as a new owner it's not easy to figure out what to read up on. So to save people from re-typing the same answers, you can browse the topics on BXtractors.info and when you need a more in-depth answer come back here and ask away.

Plan on planting the left foot on the support for the FEL. There's noting more fun than the tractor dying on a steep incline. Make sure you cinch that seat belt tight, it helps some with that issue.

CRAFTBENDER · Mar 5, 2008

Don't forget to release the brake before taking off. By the way, I love my BX24.

offcamber · Mar 5, 2008

Hedgy said:
My tip would be the first time you go downhill and the engine dies, just sit back and enjoy it! Well, sit back anyway because the seat safety switch is cutting out the engine.

But seriously, there is a wealth of experience in these threads but as a new owner it's not easy to figure out what to read up on. So to save people from re-typing the same answers, you can browse the topics on BXtractors.info and when you need a more in-depth answer come back here and ask away.

Thanks for the link! and all the other replies...I can't wait to start moving snow piles!!

I am sure I will have a few questions...this is my first TBL

nh DRAGON · Mar 5, 2008

megaboz said:
Plan on planting the left foot on the support for the FEL. There's noting more fun than the tractor dying on a steep incline. Make sure you cinch that seat belt tight, it helps some with that issue.

You should not have this problem with the new seat. I only had this happen with the old seat and never since.

shownuff · Mar 5, 2008

my bx 24 wont move with the brake on nothing like the bx 23 u could drive for hours with the brake on

offcamber · Mar 6, 2008

nh DRAGON said:
You should not have this problem with the new seat. I only had this happen with the old seat and never since.

When did they redesign the seat? I wonder how long my BX has been sitting at the dealer before I bought it. They are a larger dealership so I am guessing they don't sit around to long. They said it their most popular model.