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  1. Downeaster

    Pros and cons of snow removal options

    If you live near me in the White Mountains you won't have to worry about getting your quota of snow, I do every year. I have a Bx1880 with a BX2816 and it take care of it fine.
  2. Downeaster

    Pros and cons of snow removal options

    I recently purchased a BX2816 and find it will do fine for me on a long paved driveway. What I don't like is the small steel skids. Probably the same on the 2822. I found some poly ones that fit either model, and that would eliminate scrapes on my pavement and pavers.
  3. Downeaster

    Storing Implements/Attachments?

    Nope, they sell Dolly's as i just purchased 3 small one, and they also have a sale going on for a larger one. I had my kubota snowblower on them and they roll very easy.
  4. Downeaster

    Wire Loom Management on ROPS Options

    Just so everyone know they do make the wire tie mounts in black and white, and two different sizes. 1x1 inch sq, and 1/2 x 1/2 inch sq. When I wire I use them with the ribbed plastic casing just to give the wire a little more protection.
  5. Downeaster

    D-ring for the chassis front

    I was really considering the D hook, but I have no welding equip. i thought about drilling through the plate, so I checked the thickness, and it is way to thick and not worth the effort. So I will just buy a couple of tie down instead.
  6. Downeaster

    Wire Loom Management on ROPS Options

    I have been using them for years, and love them.. Understand there are two different sizes. The normal size is about 1 inch sq. and the other is about 1/2 inch sq. Get the 1" sq ones. I have them on my light bar to my Side by side, and several of my friends. i have them in back of my Oled...
  7. Downeaster

    New decking on my trailer

    I have no idea, and I don't think old timers care. But they use it anyway.
  8. Downeaster

    New decking on my trailer

    If I didn't use this stain, that is what I had in mind. A lot of people around Maine use old motor oil for rustproofing their trucks. It does work, but I was a little worried about rubber tire slippage on the trailer boards if I used oil.
  9. Downeaster

    New decking on my trailer

    Stopped by the store that sells the Ready seal. I had to look hard as they had every Cabot stain available, but I found it on a lower shelf in about 6 or 7 shades. I picked up a gallon of the shade that closely matches the PT boards. Of all the shades it happened to be $10. less than the...
  10. Downeaster

    New decking on my trailer

    This was great for me to know. I have used the Thompsons before with no so good results. The trailer I have now is my 4th trailer, and finally alum. i bought it just before covid, and the cost of it doubled after that. The company is relatively new, but known here in Maine for quality work...
  11. Downeaster

    How much rear ballast is enough for BX with FEL?

    My ballast box on mine says to add 300 lbs for a BX and 600 for larger tractors.
  12. Downeaster

    Need septic tank cleaning suggestions

    We had some guys go into a septic tank in Maine a few years ago do do exactly what you recommend. They both died from fumes.
  13. Downeaster

    Need septic tank cleaning suggestions

    Heck his tank will fill to the top in a week. Blasting away the solids is something he needs to do. If not then he can plan on replacing the entire leach field. I have to clean the outlet to the field every 2 years.
  14. Downeaster

    Kubota dark grey paint for my trailer

    I guess I am not a rocket scientist, as I had doubts that man paint companies can do a decent match, let alone put it in a spray can for me.
  15. Downeaster

    New decking on my trailer

    That is great to know. I have a new trailer (alum) and it has 2x8 boards, very strong, and it is in need of a good stain this spring. I checked and their is a store near me that I have driven by a hundred times, and never realized it was there. I will pick up a gallon next time I go by... thanks.
  16. Downeaster

    First service at 50 hours

    I bought a used BX1880 in Sept. It was a 2019 model. After having it for a week I was checking the air cleaner, as it looked a little dirty under the cowling. The air cleaner was dirty and needed replacement. On further examination I determined that the 50 break in maintenance had not been...
  17. Downeaster

    BX brake pedal height

    i bought my BX80 used and the brake pedal was almost to the floor of the tractor. I adjusted it with the small turnbuckle on the right hand side under the floorboard. Easy to do. Just turn the turnbuckle a few turns and check it.
  18. Downeaster

    Kubota BX80 tractor mirrors

    Seemed like a simple question to ask about the mirrors, but it does pay to ask questions of others when researching a purchase. Saves a little money here and there, and not waste dollars on crap. Thanks guys.