Recent content by TRUCK3

I'm plugging away at 400 hr maintenance items on my BX2680. I purchased it used at about 200 hrs so this is my 1st HST fluid change. I've read the manual and watched a few YT videos. What is the deal with whether to have the loader attached? I usually remove the loader for most service. I've...

Definitely second the 1/2" impact wrench. Picked one up a few years ago after 40+ years of breaker bars, etc. I've been buying the Ridgid cordless tools from HD for a few years. Tools are good quality and batteries seem to last quite a while and the only battery that failed was replaced at no...

Giving my Ironcraft flail mower a workout this year with all of the rain we've had in the northeast. Was working on mid-season maintenance and a couple things came up. I was greasing the two ends of the flail axle as it is referred to. When I grease the non-drive side, no grease comes out from...

Thanks for all of the replies, good to see no one is jumping at replacing all of those hoses at 400 hrs. Regarding the secondary filter, the BX2680 had a Fleetguard AF25550 installed when I purchased it used. I replaced it once before with the same filter. The AF25550 has a matching Fleetguard...

Coming up on 400 hrs on my BX2680 - getting ready for the 400 hr service items. I do a Rock Auto order 2-3 times per year and try to get everything I’ll need for the cars/truck, tractor, and other OPE. For the coolant change I was going to change out the fan belt. Kubota part # is a 16241-97013...

Thanks, forgot about Northern Tool , haven't bought from them in years

I'm looking for sources for lighter weight 36" pallet forks for my BX. Last year I bought a 16" carrier with 42" forks. I wanted shorter forks, but the local suppliers only had 42". The 42" forks I have are 1 1/8" to 1 1/4" thick and the blades are about 3". I can find used 36" forks, but they...

Nice idea, I was thinking about something like this - I have a 3 pt receiver and initially was thinking welding a used weight frame to it. Costs of weights eliminated that. I was thinking about casting it in concrete - 2 cu ft. would give you about 300 lbs which seems about what this is. Great...

Thanks, didn't think of a carry-all; if I can keep it compact, might be better than a ballast box since I could get more uses out of it

I need to come up with a low cost rear ballast option when using my FEL on my BX2680. I have been just leaving my box blade or even my tiller on the 3 pt. I'd rather have something taking up less space though, the box blade and tiller can get in the way in tight quarters. Anything with weights...

I'm looking to get a set of pallet forks for my BX2680. I'd like the SSQA frame mounted style, not bucket mount. I'm a little confused on the smaller units out there. The Class 2 forks with frame seem pretty straight forward with the 16" carriage height. It is lower capacity, subcompact tractor...

For comparison purposes, I picked up a used RTA1550 this spring for use with my BX2680. I tilled from sod to previously worked soil this year. No issues at all under any condition, didn't sense the engine under excessive load at any time. I think the BX2680 could drive a 5 footer, it would be a...

I keep my expenses as low as possible, that's why I bought a used tiller for $1,300, instead of a new one at $2,500-$3,000 + sales tax.

I just picked up a used Land Pride RTA1550 tiller for my BX2680. I added rear spacers last year which puts the rear track at about 4'. Figured I should get a unit with an offset. I also looked at the KK XB54" tiller at Runnings. That was going to be my back up option if I couldn't find a...

I'm in the market for a rotary tiller for my BX2680. I've read a number of other threads and various reviews. I thought I would post a thread and get any up to date recommendations. I'm open to used, but prepared to buy new. For new, my local options are LandPride, Ironcraft, and KingKutter I...