BX23 3-Point Gauge

[Jopet]

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]

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.

 

[imnukensc]

Most RFM cut height is set with the gauge wheels on the mower. Does yours not have gauge wheels?

 

[Trimley]

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.

 

[Trimley]

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.

Here's how I did it on my BX23S.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Hay T
curious me
what's the gray tube attached by a clamp to the top link ?

 

[Sawdust&Shavings]

Hay T
curious me
what's the gray tube attached by a clamp to the top link ?

I believe he uses it as a handle to adjust his top link length.

 

[Trimley]

Hay T
curious me
what's the gray tube attached by a clamp to the top link ?

Easier for me to adjust tool free.

 

[chim]

Hay T
curious me
what's the gray tube attached by a clamp to the top link ?

Rocket launcher

 

[RCW]

Hay T
curious me
what's the gray tube attached by a clamp to the top link ?

I believe he uses it as a handle to adjust his top link length.

Easier for me to adjust tool free.

A distraction, but I was disenchanted with the Kubota OEM top link from Day 1.

Have a couple aftermarket TL's of different lengths. $25 at the time - - much easier for me to manipulate.

 

[Trimley]

A distraction, but I was disenchanted with the Kubota OEM top link from Day 1.

Have a couple aftermarket TL's of different lengths. $25 at the time - - much easier for me to manipulate.

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I don't necessarily care for the toplink myself. I considered drilling through the center and putting the thru-rod in it, that's when I did what I did as seen above.

 

[BXHoosier]

I added a 3 point height indicator to my BX24.

BX 3-point height indicator

In the thread about changing the BX 3-point to position control, someone mentioned adding an indicator instead. I decided to add a pointer in the slot intended for the optional rear remotes. Today, I got the pointer made and mounted. The pointer is attached to a delrin plastic piece that pivots...

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