This is the amount of metal shavings I ended up with after 6 7/16's holes. Notice that they are starting to rust as we speak. Touch up paint in the drilled holes is a must.
Just installed 2 of the grab hooks from JUFabworks and their front tie down rings for my BX 2680. I recommend buying a New "Not $5 7/16's drill bit to drill the bucket. Spend at least $20 on a quality bit for the 6 holes required.
My 2001 BX2200 was in Pristine condition and the dealer offered me $1,100 trade in. Sold it on FB market place for 6k and the buyer drove 240 miles to pick it up.
Owned a 2001 BX2200 for the last 23 years and upgraded to a BX2680. Needed some better lighting and watched most of the youtubes and couldn't decide if I wanted to use Giant U bolts, Tie wraps, Industrial Magnets or even Double Sided Tape or Glue to mount them to the ROPS.
So... I went with...
Just sold it last week but, I owned a 2001 BX2200 for the last 23 years it had approx. 5,500 hrs with no major issues. Sold it for 6K and put that down on a 2023 BX2680 w/loader, box blade and mower.
I'm No expert but I did own a 2001 BX2200 w/loader, 60" mower for 23 years. Used it on average of 20 hrs a month for the 23 years and never had to repair any major component. Just sold it for 6K and put that down on a 2023 BX2680 w/loader and mower deck. And there's No such thing as "Over...