BX23S - Fuel cap - lockable with key

[mjlott]

Hi,

I just got a BX23S and notice that the fuel cap is just a regular, screw on cap.

I contacted Kubota dealership for a "lockable" fuel cap with a key. They said Kubota does not make one. I searched Amazon.ca - none available.

Does anyone know where I can buy a fuel cap with a lock?

Thanks.

Mike

 

[fried1765]

Hi,

I just got a BX23S and notice that the fuel cap is just a regular, screw on cap.

I contacted Kubota dealership for a "lockable" fuel cap with a key. They said Kubota does not make one. I searched Amazon.ca - none available.

Does anyone know where I can buy a fuel cap with a lock?

Thanks.

Mike

There are thieves in Canada?

 

[mjlott]

That's funny - no I'm actually worried about foreign stuff being dropped into the gas tank. I don't have a garage to park the tractor.

 

[GeoHorn]

My 1996-vintage M4700 has a PLASTIC fuel filler neck….. mated to a PLASTIC CAP…..

It’s HIGH on FRICTION…and a pain in the ARSE to get the threads engaged …even tho’ they are completely UN-damaged.

I wish there were a simple METAL CAP to replace that plastic cap.

 

[Speed25]

A lot of us have put a coffee strainer into the tank. Fits perfectly, less than $20 (US at least) from Amazon, and keeps anything from getting in. This is what I used in my BX25D:
https://www.amazon.com/iAesthete-Coffee-Filter-Stainless-infuser/dp/B075L531TR

I think the BX23S is slightly different, so search around to see what others used.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

I bought a 'mason jar coffee filter from TEMU for $14 (?) 2 years ago..... fits perfectly, about 7" tall, very fine screen..amazing what it traps !

this one is similar...https://www.temu.com/ca/304-stainless-steel-cold-brew-coffee-filter-cone-with-white-rubber-seal-reusable-leakproof-mesh-infuser-for-iced-coffee-tea-boba--fruit-drinks-acid-resistant-portable-easy--filter-reusable-g-601100644391856.html?_oak_mp_inf=ELC3iLOq1ogBGiBjZjczOTMzZWYyMzE0Mzg5OTRkNWY0NWE0MGI2ODIyNCCB8aXvgjM%3D&top_gallery_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimg.kwcdn.com%2Fproduct%2Fopen%2F58717dd6ef204fa5af1e0f6e9346192e-goods.jpeg&spec_gallery_id=6857415247&refer_page_sn=10009&refer_source=0&freesia_scene=2&_oak_freesia_scene=2&_oak_rec_ext_1=MTE5Mw&_oak_gallery_order=2070065933%2C232198473%2C1217984950%2C666733079%2C173999601&search_key=mason%20jay%20filter&refer_page_el_sn=200049&_x_sessn_id=09u5nwez03&refer_page_name=search_result&refer_page_id=10009_1753116935570_c5ldmw7tsb
..though mine was NOT tapered.

 

[mjlott]

Thanks for the suggestions of the coffee filter for mason jars. Awesome idea. I just ordered mine from Temu.

 

[John T]

That's funny - no I'm actually worried about foreign stuff being dropped into the gas tank. I don't have a garage to park the tractor.

If you are worried about someone messing with the tractor..... The coffee screen won't help you if they pour anything liquid into the tank...

 

[mjlott]

If you are worried about someone messing with the tractor..... The coffee screen won't help you if they pour anything liquid into the tank...

Yes - that's actually what concerns me...

I had that happen to my car over 30 years ago in the city. It was just a prank - but an expensive one. Ever since then - I've always had the standard locked panel that comes with Japanese cars.

There probably nothing like this on the market - so I'll have to hack something together...