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Or, you could use the outriggers on the backhoe to lift up the right side of the tractor, put a block under the wheel and let 'er rip. TG

If you're only talking about changing fluid and filters, the backhoe does not need to be removed. Tight quarters but workable. At least on the BX23D, that's the experience. Tractor Gal

Yes, as mentioned, "things can be fixed." But, let's not forget in 20 years how our physical strength/stamina diminishes. Plus, now the equipment to re-do everything may not be working so it's just a heartbreak all around. My area is close by and somewhere around 5+ inches fell here. Only a...

With bale accumulators, stacking bales is no longer necessary. And, yes, I grew up on a farm and stacked bales at the neighbors' dairy farm. Believe it or not, I enjoyed it! Now I wonder what was wrong with me. :) Tractor Gal

Mikester...I'm confused. If you drilled holes in it....? Tractor Gal

Or...a little less expensive idea...an expandable base cup holder: this would work for my BX23D and maybe others. $2.50 plus $4.57 shipping...

:) Makes sense to me!

My little BX23D doesn't have a good cup holder either....it's not nearly deep enough to hold much of anything. Hopefully, one of the many geniuses on this forum will have come up with something. Meanwhile, I just go without until the task is finished. Tractor Gal

I can't wait to hear the report! It's almost as good as having one myself. TG

Hate that for you, TOH. But, as others have said, it's great that you found one! After a while, you'll forget the aggravation and expense. Our minds are good like that! Tractor Gal

Thanks for the chuckle. I wonder why "readers" and "lurkers" think it's a big jump to join this forum? It seems that when someone joins, they've "been here" for a while. Anyway...you'll be glad you made the jump. You're one of us now. Scary, isn't it?! :) Tractor Gal

Notice the word "approximate." It's a way to have an idea of the weight load without having to go to the manual which says: LA300 Loader 600 lbs lift (full at pin) 272 kg TG

To calculate the approximate FEL lifting, multiply the model by 2.2 Tractor Gal

Gotta' love those Ford N tractors! I have a 1944 2N that is still called upon for some tasks...easy to tune up, easy to fix, easy to operate. Tractor Gal

Check with Mountainman on this forum. He may have something to help. Tractor Gal