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Hi, I have a bx with glitter in the gear oil from the front axle and an mild clunking in 4x4 (could be u-joint?). No odd noise in 4x2. How would one trouble shoot this? Are metal bits in the axle oil common? front axle oil changed at 200 hrs by me and replaced with 90w thanks

The sticker came off my MMM height control knob during a HST fan replacement (what a joy that was). The old knob cracked and I have procured a new knob but I don't see the part number listed for the sticker that sits on top of the knob for a bx1860. Is the sticker (shows 1-4 and top)...

Hi, New to driveshafts - is there a trick to remove the main driveshaft on a BX1860? It keeps cranking the engine when I try to spin off the three bolts. I got two off but the last one is a PIA. thanks

bx1860 hst fan via drive shaft method A stick just got past my aftermarket skid plate and totaled my HST fan. Has anyone done the HST fan on an 1860 via the drive shaft removal method? I have seen it done on bx2x series but I think they are longer tractors (which might not matter). Trying...

I am looking for a used headlight lens for the right side of a bx1860. they are very expensive when purchased new!

I have a bx2750 blower for my 1870. I also have a front blade. Ideally I would have a rear pto blower and front blade. Is there any hope of modifying the bx2750 blower to use on the rear 3pt/pto? Right off the bat I noticed that the PTO spline seems smaller on the blower. Is this idea crazy?

Hi, My bx1860 recently developed a screech and bucket drift. The 3pt and bucket both have a new load hydraulic screech (almost like the sound of two metals plates grinding against each other) when under load. For the 3pt this sound only happens when its topped out. For the bucket this happens...

Hi, Has anyone ever added an secondary muffler setup to their bx (mine is a 1860) to make it quieter? Even with ear protection, at WOT the thing is loud. I also sometimes use it to power a PTO generator and would like it to be as quite as possible. I have been thinking about using a $30 walker...

I would like to put chains on the front of the bx1860 to help with steering while plowing snow (its cold and icy in central vermont). Has anyone found chains that fit the small front wheels with their limited clearance on the tie rod ends? thanks

Hi, I am new (<1 year) to bx operation and have a question. I mow and plow with my 1860 and I sometimes use the forward and reverse pedals to change direction without using the brake pedal. Is this bad? Should the tractor be completely stopped with the brake pedal before changing direction...

hi, I have noted what feels like some minor drive line roughness recently when my bx1860 is in 4 wheel drive. Tractor has only 210 hours. I do not feel the same roughness when I take it out of 4 wheel drive. I am only using the 4 wheel drive on loose dirt and wet grass. I noticed there are...

Hi, I have a bx-1860 and have issues with the seat safety switch in the winter. I bypassed it this winter and just pulled it apart to find the seat foam is soaking wet and dripping down onto the switch. My bx has lived inside for about a year since I purchased it used. Has anyone had this...

Hi, Anyone run a pto generator off a bX1860?

Hi, I have a bx1860. I started it tonight, drove it a few feet and then it died. Just before it died I was lowering the front blade, it blew black smoke, rpms dropped and then it stalled. Now it will crank, catch, blow a little black smoke and die. Its cold out here (about 22 F). Any ideas...

Hi, I have a bx2750d and a bx1860 that I purchased used. The former owner attached the chute controller to the joy stick controller (attached photo). Is this really where this thing is supposed to be attached? Its not a good design. Anyone have a better system? I would consider going...

Hi, I have the option to buy a used dirt scoop for a three point hitch off craigslist. I own a bx1860 with no FEL. I would like to move dirt / snow around the yard. Will the bx1860 be up to using a scoop? If so, how much scoop is too much? thanks

Hi, I live in Vermont and (like everything in Vermont) my bx1860 has a rusty floor pan (mostly on the bottom side). The floor pan is really thin and I worry I will soon be putting my foot through it! Has anyone dealt with this issue? I was thinking of painting the bottom of the pan with...

Hi, Is anyone using the Omni Mfg weight rack? I have it on the omni combo hitch and I worry that if you pull the top link pin (in a moment of stupidity ) with weights on the rack it could be really dangerous as the hitch can pivot away from the back of the tractor on the bottom two links. Any...

Hi, I have a question about the purpose of the thin metal loop welded to the top link of the three point hitch on a bx1860. Any one know what its for? Also, there are two metal eyelets bolted to the back of the tractor on both sides of the three point hitch. I am curious what these are for as...

Hi, I have a bx1860 that I purchased from an estate sale (188 hrs on it). Got a great deal but I wonder if it was ever serviced. It has a dark gray unmarked oil filter and hst filter. It came with some kubota UDT2 fluid and one of the 1 gallon jugs was half used. Are these dark gray filters...