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Originally Posted By SWIRE:
I've been looking at getting a small Kubota like you have. How does the BX23 drive and sound? With a diesel vs gas engine I would assume it doesn't struggle to drive itself up hill. The Terramite is listed as 3,000lbs and the BX23 is 2,700. So weight and traction would be similar I assume. Other than reach on the backhoe any other issues with that small of a tractor? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By GAhunter95:
My kids had a little 'incident' with the side by side Fortunately, they were wearing their seat belts and they didn't get hurt. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc183/mschw04/5171004C-3540-41F1-82C3-8731A7365A47.jpg and for the rescue... http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc183/mschw04/A92A67C3-A6EE-4642-A573-3671F1EAAD1A.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By PA452:
My BX23 sounds great, and drives fine too. There are things I like about the size; there are times where it's kind of nice that it's on the small side, but I do frequently wish it was one size larger, and not just for the range of the backhoe. After the backhoe reach, I'd say the next biggest issue with a tractor that size, for me anyway, has been ground clearance. Since I've had the tractor a lot of what I've done with it has been digging trenches to drain wet areas. So naturally I've had it in the wet stuff a lot. I've been stuck quite a few times already, though using a combo of the FEL and the backhoe, I've been able to get myself unstuck every time without getting a pull. Getting back to the reach thing, I try to do the same thing sometimes where rather than spin the seat around or get off the tractor, I just lift the stabilizers and reach back to the foot control by hand. The problem I have doing that is between bending back and applying downward pressure, I sometimes find it's hard to do while also keeping enough weight on the seat to keep the safety switch from turning the tractor off. I've also occasionally used the backhoe bucket to pull the tractor forward if I'm digging in line, but I generally prefer to just drive it where I want it. Here's some pics from a french drain I put in last year: This is on the dry end. http://oi68.tinypic.com/332p852.jpg A little past the wettest areas. Although from here back I was essentially relocating the low point to avoid working in the really soft stuff to my right. You'll notice in the next pics that there's no pile of dirt along this part of the trench. That's because everything I took out I piled in the lower spot to the right and even tamped it down with the backhoe bucket. http://oi65.tinypic.com/2dj2sgl.jpg This was a bad spot. I got stuck pretty bad when I got too far in trying to dig somewhat in line. Ended up digging from the side like this to keep out of the muck. http://oi64.tinypic.com/2uz75aa.jpg This is from the uphill end. I'm running the ditch down to the far side of the culvert under the driveway. http://oi65.tinypic.com/2pt2zdf.jpg http://oi64.tinypic.com/im72qg.jpg This was the next morning. I didn't finish opening it up to the creek the first day. http://oi64.tinypic.com/30b1tnm.jpg This was maybe weeks later. The dirt (mud) I piled on the uphill side of the trench in this area was too wet to do anything with in the beginning. I'd have just been asking to get stuck again. Here I was essentially just using the backhoe to drag the bulk of it up away from the drain, then I came in sideways with the FEL, scooped it up and hauled it somewhere else. http://oi65.tinypic.com/2hd9u6p.jpg All cleaned up. http://oi64.tinypic.com/2uoot1k.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By PA452:
Kind of hard to say how long it took. I spent more than a full weekend on it, but that included cutting the brush back some and some other site prep. The fact that I was digging in a wet area slowed me down a lot too. I got stuck bad once, probably spent 30-45 minutes trying to get out at least. Digging from the side in the muddy areas slows things down a lot, especially if you're trying to make a reasonably clean and smooth ditch. Relocating the low point took a long time too, because I was tamping down the dirt/mud I was discarding with the backhoe bucket. I also had a couple of planning fails on my part that slowed me down, but in the end I got through alright. Maybe the biggest one was the weekend I was going to do this, I was anxious to get started and began digging part of it Friday night. The next day I realized I was better off starting in a different place. So when I reached the point that I started with on Friday, I ran into some difficulty getting into positions where I could cleanly make the two trenches meet. It's not a real fast machine, but if it was too fast that would almost take the fun out of it for a home owner. I also used the FEL to move limestone from the pile to the ditch. That job was a genuine joy. I wouldn't be surprised if the BX23 backhoe is a little shorter than the Terramite. Don't know what model you had, but a local hardware store here has a Terramite for rent, and it looks like it would have a longer reach. I think mine is supposed to be able to dig 6' deep. I've actually only dug down maybe 4' tops. Here's a hole I dug last summer where I plan to build. It's maybe 3' deep or so. The ground here is mostly clay. I was able to dig that in maybe 10 minutes or so, just a guess. http://oi65.tinypic.com/28korvq.jpg She's about 5'4". http://oi68.tinypic.com/21jaa92.jpg View Quote |
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A rental site claims the digging depth is just over 8 feet and the reach is 11 feet on the Terramite T5C. There is a Home and Garden show coming up this weekend which is supposed to have a Kubota dealer at it. It should help give me an idea of what is out there compared to the Terramite. With the property that I bought I could use the loader or backhoe every week for a year and still have projects left to do.
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Originally Posted By SWIRE:
A rental site claims the digging depth is just over 8 feet and the reach is 11 feet on the Terramite T5C. There is a Home and Garden show coming up this weekend which is supposed to have a Kubota dealer at it. It should help give me an idea of what is out there compared to the Terramite. With the property that I bought I could use the loader or backhoe every week for a year and still have projects left to do. View Quote ETA anytime your buying looking at the max capabilities (reach, lift, PTO) it means you intend to use it to that which could prematurely wear down the machine. Better to define what you want it to do and have that be about 60-80% of the machines capabilities because you will always find a project just a little bigger...only took me three tractors to learn this lesson |
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I have a very small place and smaller tractor would be adequate for most things. Even the Terramite did the job, just took 3 times as long as I expected. Some projects I want to do would require something larger though. There is an 1998 L35 for sale near by. The bucket force on the backhoe is rated at more than double what is on BX tractors. I need to find one pictured with a BX tractor or see one in person to get a size comparison.
The L35 tractor has over 1,800 hours on it and it looks like it has a rental company sticker on it though. Is that a lot of hours for a Kubota and can they stand up to the abuse of being rental equipment? |
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Originally Posted By SWIRE:
I have a very small place and smaller tractor would be adequate for most things. Even the Terramite did the job, just took 3 times as long as I expected. Some projects I want to do would require something larger though. There is an 1998 L35 for sale near by. The bucket force on the backhoe is rated at more than double what is on BX tractors. I need to find one pictured with a BX tractor or see one in person to get a size comparison. The L35 tractor has over 1,800 hours on it and it looks like it has a rental company sticker on it though. Is that a lot of hours for a Kubota and can they stand up to the abuse of being rental equipment? View Quote 1,800 hours on a diesel engine is just done breaking in but there could be damage to the rest of the machine. Going to want to test hydro pressure, all the pins for tightness/slop, steering components and axles for cracks. |
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"Iran is playing with fire - they don't appreciate how 'kind' President Obama was to them. Not me!" The President DJT
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Originally Posted By GAhunter95:
My kids had a little 'incident' with the side by side Fortunately, they were wearing their seat belts and they didn't get hurt. http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc183/mschw04/5171004C-3540-41F1-82C3-8731A7365A47.jpg and for the rescue... http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc183/mschw04/A92A67C3-A6EE-4642-A573-3671F1EAAD1A.jpg View Quote Wow, glad nobody was hurt. Great job Dad! (Assuming Dad and not mom, but maybe I'm wrong?) I mean great job of teaching them to do the right thing and wear their seat belts, and letting them get good at driving before they get in a car on the highway. I bet they were a little shaken up. Hope they get back on the horse sooner rather than later. |
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Originally Posted By sea2summit:
The BX is made to get through a 48" gate without the mower deck, the B is about the same height but wider stance and weight so it handles uneven terrain better and has greater rated capacities. L series are higher and wider still but generally less than ~5' wide with wheels in. 1,800 hours on a diesel engine is just done breaking in but there could be damage to the rest of the machine. Going to want to test hydro pressure, all the pins for tightness/slop, steering components and axles for cracks. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By LOW50S:
Used a loader to put away 150 tons of salt that will be used on roads next winter https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/287405/IMG-1981-177136.JPG View Quote |
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An L35 with the BT900 backhoe was just listed in the local paper. Very cheap too. Probably something wrong with it for the price but I might check it out anyway.
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Originally Posted By SWIRE:
An L35 with the BT900 backhoe was just listed in the local paper. Very cheap too. Probably something wrong with it for the price but I might check it out anyway. View Quote Bought a bush hog for the tractor we don't yet have. Needs some work but couldn't say no for $100 Attached File |
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Originally Posted By LOW50S:
its not super little its larger than the cat loader we have I would rather run this deere over the cat loader any day. I just like the controls better in the deere View Quote |
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Originally Posted By ejeviking:
I'm out of commission until I can find a replacement pump/hydrostat for my Cub. Anybody got a 717-3507 laying around? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/20170401-115805-178617.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/20170329-205735-181133.jpg This is going to take so long to fix I'm going to forget how to put this thing back together. View Quote I see wear, but nothing that is obviously horrible (to this beginner). If you feel like explaining, I could learn a lot. |
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Originally Posted By ejeviking:
I'm out of commission until I can find a replacement pump/hydrostat for my Cub. Anybody got a 717-3507 laying around? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/20170401-115805-178617.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/20170329-205735-181133.jpg This is going to take so long to fix I'm going to forget how to put this thing back together. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Pavelow16478:
Can always say no, never know when you might catch a deal. Speaking of... Bought a bush hog for the tractor we don't yet have. Needs some work but couldn't say no for $100 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/86377/IMG-6446-180862.JPG View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Pavelow16478:
Originally Posted By SWIRE:
An L35 with the BT900 backhoe was just listed in the local paper. Very cheap too. Probably something wrong with it for the price but I might check it out anyway. Bought a bush hog for the tractor we don't yet have. Needs some work but couldn't say no for $100 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/86377/IMG-6446-180862.JPG I called the number in the paper, left a message, called back a second and never got a response. The tractor is still listed in the paper today. Not sure what the deal is. The L35 is about 50% the price I've seen on any of the machine trader sites. It's the best deal that I've seen so far. A $100 for a bush hog is really good deal too. |
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Originally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Is somethign wrong with the gears you show in your photos? I see wear, but nothing that is obviously horrible (to this beginner). If you feel like explaining, I could learn a lot. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Originally Posted By ejeviking:
I'm out of commission until I can find a replacement pump/hydrostat for my Cub. Anybody got a 717-3507 laying around? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/20170401-115805-178617.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/20170329-205735-181133.jpg This is going to take so long to fix I'm going to forget how to put this thing back together. I see wear, but nothing that is obviously horrible (to this beginner). If you feel like explaining, I could learn a lot. |
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Originally Posted By ColtRifle:
Let's see the rest of it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By ColtRifle:
Originally Posted By ejeviking:
I'm out of commission until I can find a replacement pump/hydrostat for my Cub. Anybody got a 717-3507 laying around? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/20170401-115805-178617.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/20170329-205735-181133.jpg This is going to take so long to fix I'm going to forget how to put this thing back together. |
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Those splines have seen better days
I'd be concerned if chunks were missing....which I dont see any big chunks. How many hours on that hydrostat? Saying this because if you can find that shaft you could take it to a shop and have them press the new one in and give the whole case a good once over, gears and all. Then again if you're all for getting a new one go that route lol |
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Originally Posted By Pavelow16478:
Can always say no, never know when you might catch a deal. Speaking of... Bought a bush hog for the tractor we don't yet have. Needs some work but couldn't say no for $100 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/86377/IMG-6446-180862.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By ejeviking:
I'm out of commission until I can find a replacement pump/hydrostat for my Cub. Anybody got a 717-3507 laying around? https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/20170401-115805-178617.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/20170329-205735-181133.jpg This is going to take so long to fix I'm going to forget how to put this thing back together. View Quote |
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"Iran is playing with fire - they don't appreciate how 'kind' President Obama was to them. Not me!" The President DJT
I'm an advocate of the 3 chainsaw, two tractor, one wife, one God plan. |
Originally Posted By sea2summit:
For $100 I don't think you'll loose any money but I wouldn't trust that deck unless I had a steel cage around my cab or I was just mowing grass. In for the rebuild project thread View Quote |
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Originally Posted By ejeviking:
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Originally Posted By Pavelow16478:
Later this year I'll plasma cut most of the deck out, draw up replacement panels in CAD and have the laser shop I use for work laser them out of 1/4" plate and weld them in. Probably have $250 ish in it all said and done. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By sparkyD:
I'd just scab 3/16" over the bad spots and run it. The gear box will give up before the 1/4". And the extra weight will be hard on your 3pt. Just looking at it if it has a stump jumper it might be rubbing. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Pavelow16478:
Does Cub actually make that or is it something else rebranded? Looks like a pretty good little tractor. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Pavelow16478:
Originally Posted By ejeviking:
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I guess my MS Paint broke this thread....
I did finally find the correct parts, I think. Now to see how much to rebuild the pump. Just an FYI, Stay FAR AWAY from these Cub Cadet tractors. This is a known problem with these tractors. FML |
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Originally Posted By ejeviking:
I guess my MS Paint broke this thread.... I did finally find the correct parts, I think. Now to see how much to rebuild the pump. Just an FYI, Stay FAR AWAY from these Cub Cadet tractors. This is a known problem with these tractors. FML View Quote Say away from cub cadet as a whole you mean. Their hydraulic systems collectively make them a joke with treads and blades |
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Originally Posted By Its_The_Kid:
Say away from cub cadet as a whole you mean. Their hydraulic systems collectively make them a joke with treads and blades View Quote |
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john deere or get out
jk but yea john deere is always good |
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I did not use the BX2670 for anything today. I did change the oil and check and add to any fluid that was low. Tomorrow the mower deck comes out and gotten ready for grass cutting.
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Originally Posted By Grizz272:
Tomorrow the mower deck comes out and gotten ready for grass cutting. View Quote |
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used the backhoe to cut and clean up a tree I called it quits today as I do not think my back can take anymore for the day.
Attached File Attached File Attached File used a Husky 450 rancher and a husky 372xp the 372 is a beast !!! I took it from work I damaged the bar and I had to buy a replacement one quickly so i paid a premium for it needing it quickly. I wish the wood was something like oak but it was a cottonless cottonwood |
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Originally Posted By ar-jedi:
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Originally Posted By ar-jedi:
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_19/680731_it_s_springtime__don_t_forget_about_your_NIPPLES_.html View Quote |
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Always called them "grease fittings" here.
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Gotta enjoy the little things.
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Originally Posted By Its_The_Kid:
Know what I call them.......junk when they fall out and the run dry, needless to say it was in there that morning............up until the time i went kablamo https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11221997_10203144875022437_385844603774041904_n.jpg?oh=c3c1e9b431919f058383a00c4894c73b&oe=59534147 View Quote |
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Originally Posted By ejeviking:
No chunks. The shaft is not exposed to the inside of the gear box, rather is inserted from the outside into the shaft that powers the PTO. Since everybody likes MS paint: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/395027/IMG-0337-181345.jpg View Quote Maybe try lubing the shaft splines with high moly content grease when you reassemble it. Looks from the rust that you are getting moisture in from the pump shaft side. |
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Looked like normal wear and tear over time with good moderate to heavy useage to me, as I said I'd be worried if it had taken chunks out of the splines. New seals and all would be a good thing when putting it back together as well as orings.
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