I was recently given a Kubota BX 2200 for the start of my farm. I have never had a tractor before and I am not mechanically incline, however, I'm not stupid and am willing to learn. I have done much research on the bx2200. I know that it needs a 12.5 volt battery. I know that it has a rear lift capacity of 652 lbs. I know the horsepower and the hitch category. But I can not FIND the actual battery it needs. I do not know how to check the cables or transmission. I do not how how to clean or/and repair the blades for the mowing deck I have. I have 5 acres and am working on tilling, plowing, and planting crops on these acres. I need to know how to try and get this BX2200 a battery and to function because i know ill need it. I just have no idea where to start looking for this battery that will fit and work. I don't know what I'm looking for.
I was just given this BX2200 and I have no idea
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Russell King
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The battery is easy (but in today’s world a bit costly). I assume you want to purchase a new battery and not try to troubleshoot it very much. A new battery will probably run $150 to $200.
The battery sits in rectangular tray and any battery you buy must sit in that tray and there should be something that holds it down to the tray. Measure the current battery size (length, width and height) and measure the tray dimensions if the battery is much smaller than the tray. Also make note of how the battery positive post and negative post are situated on the battery by taking a picture of the battery top. Take a few pictures from different angles so you can see how to install the new battery.
Then remove the battery cables (negative one first) and the battery and go to your local Walmart or automotive parts store. Tell them you need a battery to replace the battery in a Kubota BX2200 tractor that has the maximum cold cranking amps (CCA) they have available. They could also test your existing battery and tell you if it is good or not but they may have to charge it overnight to do that.
If it was me I would replace the battery cables also with new ones from the dealer for your tractor so you know they are the correct one. Clean where the negative cable is attached to the tractor frame really well.
Put new battery into the tractor and connect the negative cable last! The positive cable may be red or not. But the positive cable will be connected to the starter on the engine.
If you don’t feel comfortable with doing this yourself then ask a friend to come over and help you. You don’t want to hook anything up backwards when doing this because that can damage the tractor.
You can also post pictures of the tractor battery and the starter here and we will be able to point out which cable is which but most batteries are well marked by a + (positive) and - (negative) symbol.
But for all I know you may not even know where the starter is!
The battery sits in rectangular tray and any battery you buy must sit in that tray and there should be something that holds it down to the tray. Measure the current battery size (length, width and height) and measure the tray dimensions if the battery is much smaller than the tray. Also make note of how the battery positive post and negative post are situated on the battery by taking a picture of the battery top. Take a few pictures from different angles so you can see how to install the new battery.
Then remove the battery cables (negative one first) and the battery and go to your local Walmart or automotive parts store. Tell them you need a battery to replace the battery in a Kubota BX2200 tractor that has the maximum cold cranking amps (CCA) they have available. They could also test your existing battery and tell you if it is good or not but they may have to charge it overnight to do that.
If it was me I would replace the battery cables also with new ones from the dealer for your tractor so you know they are the correct one. Clean where the negative cable is attached to the tractor frame really well.
Put new battery into the tractor and connect the negative cable last! The positive cable may be red or not. But the positive cable will be connected to the starter on the engine.
If you don’t feel comfortable with doing this yourself then ask a friend to come over and help you. You don’t want to hook anything up backwards when doing this because that can damage the tractor.
You can also post pictures of the tractor battery and the starter here and we will be able to point out which cable is which but most batteries are well marked by a + (positive) and - (negative) symbol.
But for all I know you may not even know where the starter is!
ken erickson
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B7100 hst, 2650 front mount snowblower, L2501 hst qa loader
Double check this information for accuracy.
From what I find your BX2200 should take a group size 26RA battery. I believe the R denotes which side the positive post is on. Not sure what the A stands for.
Assembly 10 is the battery and two labels. The Kubota description is
26RA 526RMFD with a part number of K2563-96610
Again, please verify this information as I know Kubota does change part numbers from time to time, but the important information I take from this is the group size of 26RA which is a standardized size naming system here in the states.
I would make sure I get a owners manual if you do not have one and also a WSM, (work shop manual). A lot of your questions will be answered between these two publications. There will also be a owners manual for the particular mowing deck available.
From what I find your BX2200 should take a group size 26RA battery. I believe the R denotes which side the positive post is on. Not sure what the A stands for.
Assembly 10 is the battery and two labels. The Kubota description is
26RA 526RMFD with a part number of K2563-96610
Again, please verify this information as I know Kubota does change part numbers from time to time, but the important information I take from this is the group size of 26RA which is a standardized size naming system here in the states.
I would make sure I get a owners manual if you do not have one and also a WSM, (work shop manual). A lot of your questions will be answered between these two publications. There will also be a owners manual for the particular mowing deck available.
North Idaho Wolfman
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Check the HST cooling fan underneath the seat area and make sure the blades are still intact.
Keep in mind that the BX2200 has low ground clearance and a stick can easily shear off the blades on that plastic fan. Replacing that fan is in the PITA category...
You should be able to download the Service Manual for the BX2200 from kubotabooks.com for free or preferably a small donation.
Keep in mind that the BX2200 has low ground clearance and a stick can easily shear off the blades on that plastic fan. Replacing that fan is in the PITA category...
You should be able to download the Service Manual for the BX2200 from kubotabooks.com for free or preferably a small donation.
Blue2Orange
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BX2380 with LA344S & QH05. SB1051. SG0554. BB1248. RB0560, Vassar dirt bucket
The BX2380 I just picked up probably has similar ground clearance to the BX2200. IIRC, spec noted 6.?" Had the dealer install skid plates. One random stick flipped up into the fan sounds like it would cost more than the plates did. Someone noted it's a $20 fan blade, but a pita to replace. If off too the shop. Minimum $$$?
Good for you, jackjack99168. It's good that you have gotten a tractor without the expense, but also good that you're able and willing to learn how to use it. This board will be invaluable as you begin the process.
While I had been around motors and machinery my whole life, I had never had the opportunity to operate anything diesel or with hydraulics. It opened a whole new vista and it has been fun. Well, aggravating at times but that always passes when success appears. You'll be surprised at how much you can learn from the "brilliant minds" on this board. And, I mean that term. Many of the members know these machines inside and out. And, the remarkable thing is...they try to help us learn and get out of pickles because we don't know!
Aside from all of the processes that you will encounter with your new machine, be sure to learn and keep up with the maintenance of the fluids, filters, etc. That effort will probably make your machine last longer. Try not to be tempted by buying "off brand" parts/filters. It's tempting, for sure, and some of those purchases are OK, but, for the most part, stick with the OEM (original equipment manufacture). Saving a few dollars may cost more in the long run. Then, do not try to ask that little baby to do more than it is designed to do. Like us, everything has limits. Keep in mind that this particular model of Kubota tractors seem to be a bit "tippy," so avoid working horizontally on slopes. It's never good to learn the hard way!
So, hang in there. It's a process. And like the tortoise and the hare, try not to rush the intake of information. Things take time, especially if you are not familiar with machines yet. I hope to read of your successes along the way. I've had a few myself!
Tractor Gal
While I had been around motors and machinery my whole life, I had never had the opportunity to operate anything diesel or with hydraulics. It opened a whole new vista and it has been fun. Well, aggravating at times but that always passes when success appears. You'll be surprised at how much you can learn from the "brilliant minds" on this board. And, I mean that term. Many of the members know these machines inside and out. And, the remarkable thing is...they try to help us learn and get out of pickles because we don't know!
Aside from all of the processes that you will encounter with your new machine, be sure to learn and keep up with the maintenance of the fluids, filters, etc. That effort will probably make your machine last longer. Try not to be tempted by buying "off brand" parts/filters. It's tempting, for sure, and some of those purchases are OK, but, for the most part, stick with the OEM (original equipment manufacture). Saving a few dollars may cost more in the long run. Then, do not try to ask that little baby to do more than it is designed to do. Like us, everything has limits. Keep in mind that this particular model of Kubota tractors seem to be a bit "tippy," so avoid working horizontally on slopes. It's never good to learn the hard way!
So, hang in there. It's a process. And like the tortoise and the hare, try not to rush the intake of information. Things take time, especially if you are not familiar with machines yet. I hope to read of your successes along the way. I've had a few myself!
Tractor Gal