Toothbar vs. Asphalt

JimmyJazz

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B2601
Aug 8, 2020
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Pittsburgh, Pa
Hello, I ordered a vicious looking Bxpanded tooth bar and am having second thoughts about the purchase. I take my loader off weekly to cut my grass and in doing so stick the bucket edge onto the driveway asphalt. So far not an issue however I am wondering if the sharp tooth bar might further degrade my asphalt. Need I worry ? I will admit as a new tractor owner that getting the loader back on occasionally presents a challenge that in time I hope to master.
 

lynnmor

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B2601-1
May 3, 2021
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Red Lion
Hello, I ordered a vicious looking Bxpanded tooth bar and am having second thoughts about the purchase. I take my loader off weekly to cut my grass and in doing so stick the bucket edge onto the driveway asphalt. So far not an issue however I am wondering if the sharp tooth bar might further degrade my asphalt. Need I worry ? I will admit as a new tractor owner that getting the loader back on occasionally presents a challenge that in time I hope to master.
Why not place it on a couple of boards?
 
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Goz63

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Kubota L2501, LA525 loader, QH15,Land Pride RCR1860, BB2560, SGC0660, forks
Jun 19, 2021
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I put all of my implements whether front or back on a pallet or 6x6’s to get them off the ground. Makes putting them back on A LOT easier. This may solve both your problems.
 
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Mlarv

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BX23S
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I have a BX2380 so a little different then yours. I take mine off in my garage all the time. I have an old piece of outdoor carpet I place it on.

I wouldn't worry about putting yours down on the asphalt, you could place a few pieces of 2 by under it (as stated above) if you are worried about it.

The trick to make it easy on and off is place it on a level spot. It makes a world of difference..
 

GreensvilleJay

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ANY depressions in the asphalt will, over time, allow water and salt water, to get underneath,then bad things happen. One of those 'ounce of prevention' things.. toss a 'bucket sized' piece of OLD(free) plywood down first or a skid.
 
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