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[Tdog]

Well, last Friday I evolved from wannabe to BX22 owner. It's been a long wait. So far I've only managed about 6 hours, mostly mowing. After spending about 3 hours with me introducing me to the tractor & implements, he asked what I was going to do first. I had let the pasture grow for the last couple of weeks, in anticipation of the new machine, so we took off the FEL & BH. I was very impressed at how well the 60 MMM cuts, and how manuverable the BX is - - I have a lot of trees in my pasture, but I cut around them as well as with the Craftsman, only a LOT faster.
I managed to put the FEL on after mowing, and put the 3-pt hitch on so I could hitch up the box scraper. The FEL work is coming along - - I moved some gravel and also some compost from the pile to the garden area. The box scraper, on the other hand, is going to take some practice. I could do a better job leveling the gravel with the FEL than the box. I'm going to have to spend some serious learning time on that implement.
I only played with the back hoe while the dealer was here. I'll be giving it another whirl in the next few days. I can see that that will require a bit of practice too.
Can't wait to get at it.

 

[FamilyFarm]

Congrats on the BX!

One tip on install of the backhoe. Keep it low - only high enough to mount the frame, with a steep angle away from the tractor until lower mounts on the frame, then raise it into place. From experience, it is easy to hit the rear fenders if not done properly. The hoses don't allow much room for error, so best also to keep the FEL down to make sure tractor doesn't move on you unintentionally.

Happy BXing! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Terry

 

[frank_f15]

NICE LOOKING MACHINE. nice to see that you LOVE to work, don't seem like work does it? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif just take your time and u will get the hang of all the implements. u sure got a lot of leaves on your trees already. up here we only have buds on the trees with a few leaves just starting. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif course i ain't cutting much grass either /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Tdog]

<font color="blue"> </font> u sure got a lot of leaves on your trees already. up here we only have buds on the trees with a few leaves just starting. course i ain't cutting much grass either
<font color="black"> </font> Yep, Spring is about over here. It's been in the 80's the last couple of days, although still high 50's - mid 60's at night. The rye grass is on its last legs - - it might last a couple-three more weeks. Wish we could can this & use it through September.

Go to spend a little more time with the FEL this afternoon. Still learning, but it is coming OK.

My next task - - take off the 3ph & get the back hoe on again. I surprised myself at how easy the FEL went back on after having it off for mowing.