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I've got a newish BX23S that has about 14 hours on it. I've already removed the backhoe 5 times and had no issues reattaching it the previous 4. This time I can't seem to get the hydro lines connected. I've released pressure on the tractor side and tractor is turned off. I've also moved all...

I have a generator (~350lbs) I need to lift with the FEL of my new (delivered last Saturday) BX23S. The genset has an eyebolt, as an intentional lift point, at the top center of balance. I’ve seen on larger tractors, with thicker gauge steel FEL buckets, chains with hooks, hooked over the...

All's well that ends well. Issue fixed. Called the dealer at 8am. He called me back at 8:30. Texted him a picture of the issue, which he took to shop manager. They saw right away what the problem was. Someone, at some point, had wrapped both of the 2 hydraulic lines OVER the tops of the...

Hi Les, others, Thanks for the help! Just a quick comment. I'm unable to connect the "loop" line that goes from the tractor, back into the tractor. I believe that you are not supposed to operate the tractor without out it hooked up - per manual and Messicks video. Also, in my case, the...

. Sorry, not following the “or see above” part.

QUICK NOTE - THIS IS RESOLVED. Explanation below original post. Main take away, if you can't get the bypass plugged in, it *could* be several things (listed in responses below)- but in MIGHT be that the steel tube got bent by improper routing of the backhoe hoses by either Kubota or the...

I just took a look at the AI2 set - they look nice! They are also out of my league price wise at ~$870. (not including shipping) Assuming (based on the info above) I'm in the ballpark at around 250lbs in weight for everything else - I'm not going to sweat it. If the Kubota forks came in...

I purchased a new BX23S tractor package from a dealer last Friday and it arrived on Saturday. Thrilled with the purchase, but have some concerns about the QA pallet fork set I ended up with and am wondering if I should have gone a different direction. To start, I believe the dealer was...

My new BX23S was delivered yesterday. Had the dealer add the loader bucket level rod as they prepped tractor. This is my first tractor with a loader. (My first Kubota was a used B2410 that came w/o loader). So the tractor did not come with any instructions for understanding the rod. Is there...

That sounds reasonable and I wondered as much, but don't understand one thing - no issues going forward over the same terrain. The bug hill I mentioned, I went down it forward and attempted to back up it - so both time I was facing same direction. Thank for the help, I'll check the switch...

My brand new BX23S (backhoe model) was delivered at 08:30 this morning. Had a great time going over the implements and trying everything out - but have one major concern by the end of the day - the tractor seems to want to stall out when backing up (reverse) and the reverse paddle (for lack of...

The new BX23X arrives tomorrow. Does anyone have any break-in advice or maintenance that exceeds the service intervals in the owner guide? On my gas engines I usually run lightly for a couple of hours then change oil. I’ve not owned a new diesel or hydro before - so not sure what I can do to...

Thank you for the outstanding point regarding the armor. Not something I’d ever have thought of, but the armor is important due to foliage around my place. Calvin

I was told today by a dealer that the 54" inch drive-over deck is not very popular with the BX23S (Backhoe model of the BX line) - due to clearance issues between the drive-over deck components and parts of the Backhoe model specific subframe. The specific tractor and deck models are: - 2019...

Expecting to receive a BX23 this week. Sign-off on financing would occur at delivery. Assuming that at that time will be offered extended warrenty. Does it have to be paid for in cash or can it be rolled into financed amount? Is it worth it? I***8217;ve seen a *number* of reports online of...