Recent content by dandeman

Based on my experience the problem may be the weight is not too much, but the problem is with the weight being far out from the tractor rear axle suspended by the 3 pt hitch, giving the weight too much leverage. If you can change the mounting design such that the weight is closer into the rear...

One thing to remember on 4 wheel tractors they can behave a lot like a 3 wheeled tractor on slopes, especially with heavy front end loads... The front 2 wheel axle pivots on the center pin... The amount of pivot may not be much on some tractors, but that small amount to movement (allowing the...

While the name CVT is used by many in reference to Toyota Hybrids that's a bit of a misnomer... The Hybrid Synergy Drive, (Toyota's name) is not a CVT belt/variable diameter cone pulley system which the CVT name generally applies to, but instead uses a planetary gear set that couples the engine...

My fix.... https://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/threads/yet-anouther-kubota-bx-fuel-filter-relocation.44096/

Well almost... sure looks like it! :D Perhaps I should say a snagle toothed Kubota.. :rolleyes: What's it used for? Turns out vertical ground plane antennas (this case a tower) needs a ground plane & the ground itself is too lossy.. so "radial' wires in this case 66 of them 90 feet long are...

I put the new filter inline (between the tank and the electric fuel pump) as it was with the original Kubota inline filter. You are right on the added line length.. I bought 8 feet of 5/16" ID fuel hose and to my surprise it took all of it to relocate the filter to the location shown. Part of...

Yet Another Kubota BX Fuel Filter Relocation I seen many posts & photos of people relocating the "PIA to get to" 1st fuel line filter ahead of the electric fuel pump underneath on the Kubota BX tractor. Here is another one!. My BX and use of the tractor in the woods where sticks and stuff...

This was a DIY project I did.. The only part somewhat specific to the application is the magnetic switch.. You need a single pole/double throw magnetic switch i.e. 3 contacts Common, N.C. (normally closed) and N.O (normally open). Magnetic switches work best as they are sealed from the dirt...

Ditto! have also done it.. and this simple error can cause serious damage if not caught in time.. I added a switch (a sealed magnetic switch used in an alarm system) underneath on the brake pedal rod and the switch activates the flashers when the brake pedal is pressed.. Since the flasher...

Bungy cord fix to damp vibrations.. been on there for 4-5 years, no problems.

Agree the T25 heads are best where considerable torque has to be applied to get the screw in.. I've also found that battery impact drives with adjustable torque settings will get a screw in (or out) better than a simple drill drive and not twist the screw off/breaking it in harder materials...

In researching tractors before I bought the BX2230, the wifes ability to use it to maintain our property was a major consideration. She had used my Ford 4000 tractor in the past so not something she had never done. Per experience with the old lawn/garden tractor being replaced, the new...

So far as steam cutting metal, I spent the first half of my 3 years active duty Navy service on the John Paul Jones DDG-32 which had a 1200psi steam plant.. Have not been able to find an authorative source, but always wondered how many 1200psi plants the Navy used, due to ongoing maintenance...

It might be that some folks carrying challenging, stressful responsibilities in high tech fields were fortunate enough and had the wisdom to appreciate living in the sticks and made it happen. Finding the way back just seemed to be in the instinct, especially if that's where someone came from...

And confirming.. I bought the factory service manuals at the time I bought my BX2230 and it shows ball bearings in the front wheel hubs that would be subject to lateral stress.. At least good to learn from this thread to be careful imposing heavy lateral loads on the front wheels.. Had always...