BX23S - Bro-Tek or BXpanded skid plate

bdh1966 · Jul 10, 2019

I'm looking for advice on which skid plate to get for the BX23S. The Bro-Tek looks beefer & stronger, but equally is more expensive especially when factoring in both skid plates. The BXpanded looks to be easier to remove/install.

I do not run a MMM on this tractor and have no plans to do so in the future.

Anyone with any suggestions or experience to share, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Cfrazer · Jul 10, 2019

I went for the bxpanded for basically same reasons, no MMM and no plans to get one as well as cost. I do have a front snowblower but didn’t think I needed a skid plate installed for that. The bxpanded is significantly cheaper. Both companies make good stuff so quality is there in both. The bxpanded skid plate is pretty tough and very easy to take on and off. If I was trouncing through the woods and straddling logs I think I may have gone with bro-tek just because it appears heavier, having said that I think the bxpanded skid plate would work as well.

Bottom line - don’t think you can go wrong either way.

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Jimt100 · Jul 10, 2019

I have had a BXpanded on order for one month and no idea when it might ship.

John T · Jul 10, 2019

Whats the issue with the MMM ?

does the plate need to be removed to use a mower?

rokhunter · Jul 10, 2019

John T said:
Whats the issue with the MMM ?

does the plate need to be removed to use a mower?

Bxpanded does, yes, but it's literally as simple as lowering the 3-pt hitch/MMM arms and sliding the plate off.

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BX25D Rookie · Jul 10, 2019

I chose the Bro-Tek skid plates (got both pieces) for my BX25D as they cover more area.
I don't use a mid mount mower and likely never will.
So the ease of installation for the Bxpanded didn't mean anything for me.
I also got the power steering cylinder protector kit from Bro-Tek.
Ordered and shipped then installed in about a week total time.
The ROPS mounted toolbox and the P/tooth bar from Bxpanded...
I'm still waiting for those items.

jmf78 · Jul 11, 2019

If you've no plans for a MMM, the brotek plates are solid. I'd recommend the mid plate along with the rear. I had just the rear for a while and had a stick come up and got close to taking out my HST fan blades. It was a pretty small stick, thankfully. Ordered the mid plate immediately thereafter.

Unfortunately I run a MMM, so the mid plate does add a bit of work when the seasons change.

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bdh1966 · Jul 11, 2019

Thank you everyone, for the comments so far. I have read on other sites that BXpanded is behind in their deliveries.

bdh1966 · Jul 11, 2019

Question for jmf78 - you mentioned a mid plate, I do not see a mid plate on Bro-Tek's website. I only see the rear and front plate. What does the mid plate cover? Thanks in advance.

jmf78 · Jul 11, 2019

It looks like it's actually the front plate, considered an extension to the skid plate. For some reason I thought there was another to add further up.

http://www.bro-tek.com/files/Bro-Tek BX-F-M-EXT Instruction Pack.pdf

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jmf78 · Jul 11, 2019

It looks like it's actually the front plate, considered an extension to the skid plate. For some reason I thought there was another to add further up.

http://www.bro-tek.com/files/Bro-Tek BX-F-M-EXT Instruction Pack.pdf

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jmf78 · Jul 11, 2019

It looks like it's actually the front plate, considered an extension to the skid plate. For some reason I thought there was another to add further up.

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jmf78 · Jul 11, 2019

bdh1966 said:
Question for jmf78 - you mentioned a mid plate, I do not see a mid plate on Bro-Tek's website. I only see the rear and front plate. What does the mid plate cover? Thanks in advance.

It looks like it's actually the front plate, considered an extension to the skid plate. For some reason I thought there was another to add further up.

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jmf78 · Jul 11, 2019

bdh1966 said:
Question for jmf78 - you mentioned a mid plate, I do not see a mid plate on Bro-Tek's website. I only see the rear and front plate. What does the mid plate cover? Thanks in advance.

It looks like it's actually the front plate, considered an extension to the skid plate. For some reason I thought there was another to add further up.

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dirtydeed · Jul 11, 2019

I had bro-tek's on my older BX23. They are a solid unit. The set that I had featured a removable piece that would allow you to connect the MMM. It was a bit difficult to connect the MMM pto shaft, but doable.

I don't know what's changed since then (I had the bro-tek plates since approx 2008), but, I'd highly recommend them.

dirtydeed · Jul 11, 2019

I had bro-tek's on my older BX23. They are a solid unit. The set that I had featured a removable piece that would allow you to connect the MMM. It was a bit difficult to connect the MMM pto shaft, but doable.

I don't know what's changed since then (I had the bro-tek plates since approx 2008), but, I'd highly recommend them.

jmf78 · Jul 11, 2019

bdh1966 said:
Question for jmf78 - you mentioned a mid plate, I do not see a mid plate on Bro-Tek's website. I only see the rear and front plate. What does the mid plate cover? Thanks in advance.

It looks like it's actually the front plate, considered an extension to the skid plate. For some reason I thought there was another to add further up.

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jmf78 · Jul 11, 2019

bdh1966 said:
Question for jmf78 - you mentioned a mid plate, I do not see a mid plate on Bro-Tek's website. I only see the rear and front plate. What does the mid plate cover? Thanks in advance.

It looks like it's actually the front plate, considered an extension to the skid plate. For some reason I thought there was another to add further up.

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jmf78 · Jul 11, 2019

bdh1966 said:
Question for jmf78 - you mentioned a mid plate, I do not see a mid plate on Bro-Tek's website. I only see the rear and front plate. What does the mid plate cover? Thanks in advance.

It looks like it's actually the front plate, considered an extension to the skid plate. For some reason I thought there was another to add further up.

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dirtydeed · Jul 11, 2019

Had Bro-tek's on my old BX23. They did have a removable piece in the rear plate for attaching MMM. It was a bit of a PITA to connect it, but doable.

Highly recommend the Bro-tek version. Tough stuff if you do any "off-roading".

edit: double post cause I didn't think the first one went thru on OTT...

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