BX Bucket

[2230 kubota]

Any suggestions for an easy to re-installing of a bx2230 bucket to lifting arms? I remove to replace with a root bucket I have and I have a hard time replacing the loader bucket itself( not arms). Appreciate info on any videos , pictures advice. Thanks Fred

 

[GreensvilleJay]

do the job on a level, flat concrete pad really helps
use 4 big 'drifts' to 'rough align' the bucket to the loader

 

[BXHoosier]

I welded 1/2”diameter x 3” or 4” long bar stock to my pins to give me handles to remove and install the pins. I replaced the bolts with linch pins. It makes it much easier swapping between my bucket and pallet forks. Setting the bucket on a dolly also helps with aligning the holes.

 

[fried1765]

Any suggestions for an easy to re-installing of a bx2230 bucket to lifting arms? I remove to replace with a root bucket I have and I have a hard time replacing the loader bucket itself( not arms). Appreciate info on any videos , pictures advice. Thanks Fred

Is the bucket Q/A system available for the BX2230?

 

[dlsmith]

Is the bucket Q/A system available for the BX2230?

Yes, AI2 Products has a QC setup for 2230s.
https://bxattachments.com/product/quick-attach/

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Just be aware that's that's not 'SSQA' compatible !!!

 

[mikester]

 

[fried1765]

Just be aware that's that's not 'SSQA' compatible !!!

BUMMER !!

 

[Trimley]

do the job on a level, flat concrete pad really helps
use 4 big 'drifts' to 'rough align' the bucket to the loader

Alignment tools are a must-have in every man's toolbox.

 

[2230 kubota]

Is the bucket Q/A system available for the BX2230?

I have the bucket just have a hard time putting back on. Thanks for reply

 

[2230 kubota]

Yes, AI2 Products has a QC setup for 2230s.
https://bxattachments.com/product/quick-attach/

Great set up but I just want to re-install original bucket

 

[2230 kubota]

Alignment tools are a must-have in every man's toolbox.

Thanks for reply. It is on level concrete floor and yes I do use alignment tools.

 

[2230 kubota]

Any suggestions for an easy to re-installing of a bx2230 bucket to lifting arms? I remove to replace with a root bucket I have and I have a hard time replacing the loader bucket itself( not arms). Appreciate info on any videos , pictures advice. Thanks Fred

Thanks for all suggestions. Does it matter which pins are inserted first...Piston or bucket. I have perfect alignment .

 

[2230 kubota]

I welded 1/2”diameter x 3” or 4” long bar stock to my pins to give me handles to remove and install the pins. I replaced the bolts with linch pins. It makes it much easier swapping between my bucket and pallet forks. Setting the bucket on a dolly also helps with aligning the holes.

Thanks for reply. I do have handles on all pins

 

[GreensvilleJay]

the 'trick' is to NOT fully install ANY pin. you use drifts 'long tapered pins' so slowly get the bucket to line up with all 4 joints.usually the ends of the loader arms can be pinned first, as the cylinders will have more 'give'

 

[TheOldHokie]

Any suggestions for an easy to re-installing of a bx2230 bucket to lifting arms? I remove to replace with a root bucket I have and I have a hard time replacing the loader bucket itself( not arms). Appreciate info on any videos , pictures advice. Thanks Fred

Should not be hard on a bucket that size. I am not a big man and at my age not all that strong. All I have ever needed on a similar size loader is a small hammer for driving the pins home. I put the bucket face down on the ground and drop the boom into those slots. Pin them on then raise the bucket off the ground. Rotate it up and back to connect the rod ends. Hardest part is synching the second rod end after the first is connected.

Dan