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    Operating rear PTO while out of the saddle

    I just purchased a used 3point hitch wood chipper for my BX23s . Am I missing something or can I not leave the tractor seat with the wood chipper PTO engaged. I know I can start the trac5or while not seated if the parking brake is engaged but it dosen't seem to be the case with the pto. Is the...
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    reassembling back hoe

    I have swapped the front end loader from my B8200 manual to my B8200 HST including the entire sub frame. I am now reassembling my Bradco 8LD back hoe that has been in pieces for perhaps four years in preparation for all new hoses and some pivot pins, bushings and a cylinder rebuild. I would...
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    ford dirt scoop on B8200

    I have a chance to buy a good used Ford dirt scoop from a family member. It is too big to fit on their Mitsubishi 180 (970 cm) width and I was wondering if it would fit my B8200 (1400cm)width. Has anyone used one of these implements on a similar sized tractor?
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    water logged B8200 engine

    I went to put away my B8200 for the winter. It is one of two I have and the one I'm dealing with is my parts tractor. It runs fine but has been idle for the summer. I hadn't noticed that I had parked it under a roof overhang and water had entered the exposed exhaust pipe. There is a lot of water...
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    flushing and priming hydraulic system

    I recently swapped the hydraulics from my B8200 manual to a B8200 HST. The FEL is functioning fine and I am about to reassemble my Bradco 8LD back hoe. The backhoe has all new lines and is ready to be reassembled after having been in pieces for a couple of years now. I would like to no the...
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    bf300A hydraulics drain

    I am presently swapping my BF 300A FEL from my B8200 onto my B8200 HST. All the sub frame has been installed but prior to the install I would like to purge the FEL of old contaminated fluid before introducing it to the HST. What is the preferred method to drain the old fluid? The B8200 HST only...
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    swapping B8200 undercarriage and hydraulics to B8200HST

    Hi. I am taking my B8200 manual and swapping my loader and Back hoe frame including all hydraulics to my recently acquired B8200 HST that had been used only for mowing. Should I expect any surprises or will everything be fairly straight forward?. Will the mid PTO have to be abandoned on the HST...
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    RC60-82H belly mower for sale

    I purchased a second B8200 that came with the belly mower and I don't need it. It is in decent shape with a new belt but missing the covers. I will include all hardware. $600 . I am in Georgian Bay area of Ontario, Canada https://photos.app.goo.gl/SaR5ma6zFrkUhYvC6
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    building one B8200 from two

    Hey guys. I had a catastrophic break down of my front axle on my B8200 non hydrostat and after much searching and disappointment I have secured a B8200 HST as a donor tractor. The former has a front end loader and a Bradco 8LD back hoe with the frame undercarriage. The HST has a belly mower and...
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    looking for B8200 complete front axle

    I am in need of an entire front unit as mine is in total need of a rebuild including ring and pinion gear assemble and most bearings and seals. Anyone have any ideas where I could find one? I would even consider buying a complete tractor for parts.
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    8200 front axle break down

    I am rebuilding my front axle and am having trouble separating the front axle arm from the Bevel gear case. Does anyone have a solution that doesn't involve wailing on it?
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    snow blower connection

    Hi. I am new to this forum although no stranger to it. I have recently purchased BX23S and I am considering buying a Bolens 48" 3pt. hitch snow blower. It's not pretty but the price is right and it is in good repair including a hydraulic chute. My question is this.Is this blower in need of more...