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[TMJVETT]

I have a bx 2380 and was thinking about one of those front end lifters but need to no how heavy the front end is please.

 

[Dave_eng]

Your tractor is shown to weigh 1443# according to tractordata.com. This could be dry weight without fuel.

Add weight for a mower, 48" 165#, 54" 210#, 60" 250#

Dividing the weight 50%-50% between the front and rear axles would be a reasonable estimate for your purposes so figure on around 800#

Dave

 

[Henro]

I have a bx 2380 and was thinking about one of those front end lifters but need to no how heavy the front end is please.

What is a front end lifter?

Some kind of jack?

 

[Dave_eng]

What is a front end lifter?

Some kind of jack?

Advertised to easily raise the front of a Zero Turn or Garden tractor to allow access to underside of the mower.

Some use hydraulics, other a screw, my brother has one that works like the Formula 1 cars using only a leverage principle.

Mower lift

Hydraulic lift

Doubtful if they make ones for the weight involved with a B2650

Dave

 

[TMJVETT]

What is a front end lifter?

Some kind of jack?

it is a jack that is made for mowers and tractors check it out on ebay

 

[TMJVETT]

Advertised to easily raise the front of a Zero Turn or Garden tractor to allow access to underside of the mower.

Some use hydraulics, other a screw, my brother has one that works like the Formula 1 cars using only a leverage principle.

Mower lift

Hydraulic lift

Doubtful if they make ones for the weight involved with a B2650

Dave

They make one that will hold 1750# but it cost 600.00

 

[Dave_eng]

They make one that will hold 1750# but it cost 600.00

could you please provide a link.

Dave

 

[i7win7]

2 good jack stands, 2 cement blocks and your FEL should be your cheapest option.

 

[Kurtee]

I have the one Kubota offers. Works for my BX2660. Air over hydrualic control. Get one that is rated for the weight of the machine, it is your life that is under it.

 

[BigG]

2 good jack stands, 2 cement blocks and your FEL should be your cheapest option.

Never use cement block for cribbing. It is a dangerous way to hold something up while you work under it. Instead you need to use wooden blocks.

 

[i7win7]

Use FEL to press down on blocks (or build up wooden blocks), use jack stands under front axle.

 

[i7win7]

Never use cement block for cribbing. It is a dangerous way to hold something up while you work under it. Instead you need to use wooden blocks.

Use FEL to press down on blocks (cement or wooden), put jack stands under front axle.

4 wheel drive right? Buy a pair of car ramps.

 

[Dunslandloy]

What is a front end lifter?

Some kind of jack?

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Please never, EVER use 'concrete' or 'cinder' blocks ! Unless your life insurance is paid up. They WILL fail ! As others have said use solid wooden blocks.
One problem with that lift is it's under the tractor so it can(will) be in the way.
I solved that issue, installed a 24' long 4by8 steel beam acoss the garage. Added 2 'trolleys' and chain hoists. makes it simple and safe to raise any rider front end up, great for deck cleaning,blade sharpening. Also have split big tractors for clutch replacement. I have less than $200 into the beam and jackposts, maybe less south of the 49th ??