bikemiser
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Where\'s the tach
Does anyone know if some kind of a tachometer is available for the BX tractor?
Does anyone know if some kind of a tachometer is available for the BX tractor?
Where's the tach
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AntrimMan
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Re: Where\'s the tach
I've heard some use the tiny-tach. I don't have one but I did research it and it works off the injector pulses. Neat idea. Not too expensive either. Various models available with differing functions. Easy to install. There may also be other makes available. Google it.
All the best,
Martin
I've heard some use the tiny-tach. I don't have one but I did research it and it works off the injector pulses. Neat idea. Not too expensive either. Various models available with differing functions. Easy to install. There may also be other makes available. Google it.
All the best,
Martin
SeymourBota
Platinum Member
Re: Where\'s the tach
I do have one and it works great!! You will find plenty of info on them if you do a search in the Kubota forums but most discussions are at least 6 month+ back.
I do have one and it works great!! You will find plenty of info on them if you do a search in the Kubota forums but most discussions are at least 6 month+ back.
MessickFarmEqu
Super Member
Re: Where\'s the tach
I don't quite see why anyone would want a tach on a BX? What would you use it for?
I don't quite see why anyone would want a tach on a BX? What would you use it for?
JWE
Gold Member
Re: Where\'s the tach
The tiny tach is easy to install but there are issues with it. The main problem is that the internal battery is not replaceable so you have to replace the tach every 5 years ($65). Mine has not been very reliable. I started to lose display segments around two years (about 150 hrs of operation). It still works but it is hard to read.
The tiny tach is easy to install but there are issues with it. The main problem is that the internal battery is not replaceable so you have to replace the tach every 5 years ($65). Mine has not been very reliable. I started to lose display segments around two years (about 150 hrs of operation). It still works but it is hard to read.
Re: Where\'s the tach
You MUST have a tach to know that your aren't overtaxing the motor! Geeze. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Ok, you don't need one; but they are NEAT, and not that expensive. Easy to hook up. And as far as I can tell, pretty accurate. My 2200 idles and max rpm (per the book) very near where the tach says.
Mine is a tiny tach.
Have fun (with your tach!)
Ron
You MUST have a tach to know that your aren't overtaxing the motor! Geeze. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Ok, you don't need one; but they are NEAT, and not that expensive. Easy to hook up. And as far as I can tell, pretty accurate. My 2200 idles and max rpm (per the book) very near where the tach says.
Mine is a tiny tach.
Have fun (with your tach!)
Ron
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Boomerang1
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Re: Where\'s the tach
Once you find your optimal mowing or tilling speed, you can use your tach to repeat that speed every time. Duh! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Once you find your optimal mowing or tilling speed, you can use your tach to repeat that speed every time. Duh! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
AntrimMan
Gold Member
Re: Where\'s the tach
I do see your point.
Some like psi oil pressure gauges instead of the idiot light type.
I suppose if the engine is running it's pretty obvious it is, so there is no idiot light to indicate rpm's are present.
That said, your question does beg another...
What are tach's used for on larger equipment?
All the best,
Martin
I do see your point.
Some like psi oil pressure gauges instead of the idiot light type.
I suppose if the engine is running it's pretty obvious it is, so there is no idiot light to indicate rpm's are present.
That said, your question does beg another...
What are tach's used for on larger equipment?
All the best,
Martin
MessickFarmEqu
Super Member
Re: Where\'s the tach
on larger equipment its possible to run the engine at a point that will take the PTO beyond 540 RPM. So one those machines its needed to get the PTO speed, however on the BX's 540 is wide open so its not needed.
on larger equipment its possible to run the engine at a point that will take the PTO beyond 540 RPM. So one those machines its needed to get the PTO speed, however on the BX's 540 is wide open so its not needed.
Boomerang1
Gold Member
Re: Where\'s the tach
A tachometer is used to monitor the engine rpm
A tachometer is used to monitor the engine rpm
AntrimMan
Gold Member
Re: Where\'s the tach
Ok thanks. I'm in a different league than the big boys.
Thanks again.
Martin
Ok thanks. I'm in a different league than the big boys.
Thanks again.
Martin
Re: Where\'s the tach
OK I purchased a Tiny Tach and hooked it up today, works fine. I could not find a blank connector above the battery on my BX1830 that some talked about on an earlier thread so I hooked to battery posts. The only thing is it does not go off with the key. I thought it had a timer built in to turn it off after a short time but it does not. I don't think it will run the battery down. What do you think?
OK I purchased a Tiny Tach and hooked it up today, works fine. I could not find a blank connector above the battery on my BX1830 that some talked about on an earlier thread so I hooked to battery posts. The only thing is it does not go off with the key. I thought it had a timer built in to turn it off after a short time but it does not. I don't think it will run the battery down. What do you think?
AntrimMan
Gold Member
Re: Where\'s the tach
The tach represents an unnecessary and avoidable parasitic load across the battery. The ignition switch makes some circuits live when in the on position, some of which are the fuel pump or fuel solenoid and headlights. Be sure to use an appropriate fuse. It is poor practice to knowingly leave a load across the battery. You should identify and use one of the key controlled circuits or disconnect it when not in use. I don't have your model tractor, what have owners of similar tractors done, he does ask knowingly?
All the best,
Martin
The tach represents an unnecessary and avoidable parasitic load across the battery. The ignition switch makes some circuits live when in the on position, some of which are the fuel pump or fuel solenoid and headlights. Be sure to use an appropriate fuse. It is poor practice to knowingly leave a load across the battery. You should identify and use one of the key controlled circuits or disconnect it when not in use. I don't have your model tractor, what have owners of similar tractors done, he does ask knowingly?
All the best,
Martin
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