2nd time my grille guard bent and loader stand bolt bent (BX23s).

[jwolfet]

I wasn't doing anything rough - just digging up dirt and this happened. I think the loader is getting a bit tweaked when i dig in and curl. So off to Kubota to get another bolt ($50) spacer, washer and a new lock nut for good measure - however I can't tell what is causing this - this is the only annoying thing about my tractor i've come accross. It cut my day short because that bolt kept hitting the bent brush guard. I plan on replacing it with an aftermarket brush guard. This got me thinking what else should I be looking at ?

 

[hagrid]

Need more snaps. Detail both sides of the brush guard, plz. Hoist the boom all the way up.

 

[BAP]

What model Tractor? What model Loader? Pretty hard to give help with the only information being Kubota.

 

[jwolfet]

What model Tractor? What model Loader? Pretty hard to give help with the only information being Kubota.

BX23s

 

[jwolfet]

Need more snaps. Detail both sides of the brush guard, plz. Hoist the boom all the way up.

Will grab more in a minute after i come back from the dump.

 

[jwolfet]

Need more snaps. Detail both sides of the brush guard, plz. Hoist the boom all the way up.

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[GeoHorn]

Hard to fix things like this over the internet.… I’ll venture you’ll have to take it to the dealer who mounted all that equipment.

 

[Bee-Positive]

First of all as BAP said - what tractor and loader do you have? Put that information in your profile at least.

Second your grill guard mount is clearly bent. Did that to mine, took a big pipe wrench and bent it back. I took the loader and the guard off to make it easier. Had to bend it back just a bit further than vertical since it has a little springiness too it. Took a bit of effort / standing on it. Should be about 1/2" - 3/4" from the guard. Look at the other side for reference.

 

[jwolfet]

First of all as BAP said - what tractor and loader do you have? Put that information in your profile at least.

Second your grill guard mount is clearly bent. Did that to mine, took a big pipe wrench and bent it back. I took the loader and the guard off to make it easier. Had to bend it back just a bit further than vertical since it has a little springiness too it. Took a bit of effort / standing on it. Should be about 1/2" - 3/4" from the guard. Look at the other side for reference.


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I mentioned prior it was a BX23s (just bought so i guess bx23s1). But yes i noticed that the grill gaurd mount broke - however this isn't the first time that loader stand bolt (you can see it bent in the picture) got bent - not sure how that happened - just noticed it after i was done digging up around a stump before i got to it with the backhoe. This has been the most annoying (2nd re-occurence) of this tractor. I don't see anything being misaligned. When I replaced it the 2nd time - i did use an aftermarket bolt which is a bit longer - but it happened with the original bolt. I just bought the new hardware, but looking to avoid this happening again. I read somewhere that the grille guard on these are pretty prone to this and that I should look into an aftermarket one. Not sure what everyones experience has been.

 

[Bee-Positive]

I bent mine by running into a tree while turning (going forward while looking backwards) without the loader on.

Maybe you got a stump root up into it or a good size stick. Bend it back and don't run into things...all should be good, they don't typically move without provocation.

The type of after market guard, insert vs total replacement, would determine if it's better or not.

 

[jwolfet]

I bent mine by running into a tree while turning (going forward while looking backwards) without the loader on.

Maybe you got a stump root up into it or a good size stick. Bend it back and don't run into things...all should be good, they don't typically move without provocation.

The type of after market guard, insert vs total replacement, would determine if it's better or not.

This is what I am looking at for a replacement: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BSVH72PF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1_1?smid=A2MA49J4B68Y70&th=1

 

[Bee-Positive]

This is what I am looking at for a replacement: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BSVH72PF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1_1?smid=A2MA49J4B68Y70&th=1

That should solve your problem, looks beefy in the pictures, and not a bad price.

I like how you pull the pin to tilt the guard forward. The OEM clips that hold the factory guard are a major fail for Kubota. One of mine is totally not there anymore (the side I bent with the tree) so it rattles at certain RPM's.

Not sure if I'd trust the ring as a tie-down for trailering and the hitch sleave looks short, depends on the hitch I imagine. Nice chain hook too.

 

[jwolfet]

That should solve your problem, looks beefy in the pictures, and not a bad price.

I like how you pull the pin to tilt the guard forward. The OEM clips that hold the factory guard are a major fail for Kubota. One of mine is totally not there anymore (the side I bent with the tree) so it rattles at certain RPM's.

Not sure if I'd trust the ring as a tie-down for trailering and the hitch sleave looks short, depends on the hitch I imagine. Nice chain hook too.

I wouldn't be buying it primarily for that - but nice ot have - i'd judge when i see int person - people claim that they are pretty well built/solid so i'll see. My Guess is that the brush guard is moving around just enough for it to get caught by the loader stand bolt (that keeps it locked up right) and that is what is causing my issues. It didn't feel particular substantial when I was removing/installing the last one. They are also not cheap either.

 

[jwolfet]

I think i found my problem - some how my loader stand is tweaked a bit - is this something I should replace ? I tugged on it a bit to get it more evenly spaced - but the right side (if sitting on the tractor) was resting a bit more towards the hood of the tractor - this is the side that smacked the brush guard). I had to re-tap the bolt hole, new bolt ($50! for a bolt!), installed a new spacer, washer/locknut as well. Still waiting on my new brushguard - but curious what your guys loader stands look like and if i should just slap the new grille guard on when it gets here or if I should do something more about this loader stand (or run it as it is). I don't know if this was a symptom or the cause.

Left side (right side if looking at the tractor from the front)

Right side (left if looking at the tractor straight ahead):

 

[John T]

Mine did that a few times after it got bent.... I just bent it back. until I finally just removed it completely. It's pointless.

 

[Bri-Guy-GA]

That is a nice stout looking guard. the Kubota factory one is junk. I see it also comes in the gray.

 

[D2Cat]

Need more snaps. Detail both sides of the brush guard, plz. Hoist the boom all the way up.

Hagrid, that's a typical demonstration of sending pictures for help. The owner is VERY familiar with the problem so when he takes pictures to ask for assistance he forgets we don't know what he knows. First picture should be standing back to give an overview of area, then more details.

 

[jwolfet]

Mine did that a few times after it got bent.... I just bent it back. until I finally just removed it completely. It's pointless.

I thought the loader stand was a must (if you want to take the loader off).

 

[John T]

I thought the loader stand was a must (if you want to take the loader off).

I was referring to the Brush Guard.

You are correct about the loader stand. You will NOT be able to remove the loader without it.