Recent content by Blue2Orange

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    BX2380. Block heater v. magnetic heater?

    The old NH being replaced by the Kubota has a block heater. Bit of a need during winter up here in the Northwoods. I need to check with the dealer if there is one installed on the BX. Same dealer I purchased the NH +20 years ago. Block heater was a standard dealer added feature on the...
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    BX2380 steering connecting rod boot?

    Downsizing from a cat2 NH to the BX. Tractor and implements on order or in the process of set up at dealer. One of the issues noted on a few YTube BX2380 videos was the relatively low durability of the connecting rod boot. Older videos viewed. IIRC, a few of the people noted only 2 y/o...
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    BX2380 3 point operation.

    New tractor and new skills and "feel" to develop. Part of the fun. Thanks everyone.
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    bx2380 chains?

    Probably just keep it simple. Like what you noted in an earlier post. Thanks everyone.
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    bx2380 chains?

    Downsizing from a class 2 NH to the BX2380. Survived 25 winters using a rear mounted 60" Loftness snowblower and no chains. Loader and heavy duty bucket stayed attach. Like the combo for dealing with our Lake Effect dumps. The BX is a significantly lighter tractor. Tires chosen are the R4...
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    BX2380 3 point operation.

    New to Orange. New Holland class2 user for the past +20 years downsizing to the Kubota BX2380. Just ordered the tractor. The NH 3pt valve allowed setting it at anywhere within the range of movement and the implement maintained that position. Ignorant and a bit confused by the "positional" 3...