BX23 3-Point Gauge

Jopet

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Bx23
Aug 26, 2024
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Colorado
Hello,

I have a BX23 and when using any 3-Point implement I am having a hard time gauging how far down the implement is. In the larger tractor there is a position selector but on the BX23 it seems like a guessing game how deep to cut.
for example, I’m cutting grass one direction and need to turn around. I raise the impliment, turn around and ready for the next row; how do it return the 3-point to its previous position? Does anyone know of a hack or way to gauge the depth of cut or limit the down travel?

Thanks in advance!
 

RCW

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BX2360, FEL, MMM, BX2750D snowblower. 1953 Minneapolis Moline ZAU
Apr 28, 2013
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Chenango County, NY
BX tractors don’t have position control as you’ve figured out. Real limiting factor for some folks.

A work-around can be using check chains to limit downward travel.

I’ve considered them for my BX, but haven’t gotten to figuring out how /where to connect the chains to the tractor and 3PH.
 

Trimley

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BX23SLSB-R-1 plus additions
Jul 25, 2023
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BX tractors don’t have position control as you’ve figured out. Real limiting factor for some folks.

A work-around can be using check chains to limit downward travel.

I’ve considered them for my BX, but haven’t gotten to figuring out how /where to connect the chains to the tractor and 3PH.
Connect chains to the very most bottom of the ROP. Heavy turnbuckles in that chain-length would be a plus.