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Glad to hear this. I still wear an N95 mask when i go into businesses.

Thanks for the info. I'll update my notes in case I ever get serious about adding additional hydraulic controls.

Excellent. Thank you for the helpful information. I watched the Messick's video and one thing they mentioned was that it's powder coated.

Yeah no kidding, right?!!! If I had an immediate need and knew it would work on the BX23S, I would order one today without further thought. Time, and further research, will tell. Plus I gotta get the box blade first.

Not a cab tractor. Before I bought the tractor I was disappointed that I couldn't afford a cab, but now that I've had a chance to use it, I'd hate having one. That Kubota kit rear aux kit (BX7326) is actually pretty affordable ... $377, but as I said previously, it's still unclear to me if it's...

Thanks for giving me food for thought. I'm currently focused on getting my 3 pt hitch kit (on its way) and a box blade, but of course I'll be mulling this issue. I like your idea though as an alternative with trying to futz with the factory valve, whether that's actually even an option ... I've...

Isn't that a bitch when you finally spend the money and realize that it actually was worth every penny? When I got my tractor a few months ago, I was going to hold off on getting the quick coupler for the backhoe. But I had a feeling, so I went ahead and ordered it. First day using the backhoe...

This is incredibly helpful. I was familiar with Mark Hodge's stabilizers, although I didn't have his name on the top of my head, or the search term "telescoping stabilizers"! But most importantly, I didn't know the price or that Messicks sells them. I can see myself ordering a set in the coming...

Why do they suck?

I got my first tractor, a BX23S in February. I developed a rule that I never move it without having the seat belt on. In recent weeks I've lightened up a bit on my rule a couple of times, but this thread makes me think I should go back to having it be a no-exceptions rule. ROPS is always up. I...

I ordered the BX2506 kit today. Two local dealers wanted $330 and $360 plus tax. I found it online for $241 + $52 shipping, no tax, so $293 delivered.

Thanks anyway! I'm heading to the local dealership in a day or two ... see how much they want for a kit.

I just got a BX23S earlier this year. I also got the BXpanded quick-change and I'm so glad I did. Get a couple of spare linch pins ... I don't think it's an issue with a regular bucket, but I lost two using the BXpanded ripper blade. They're 19 cents a piece at tractor supply. I also got the...

Thanks. Mostly I wanted to know if there was some guy out somewhere making killer 3pt kits for the BX in his barn. I think I'll bide my time on getting the kit since I don't have any implements yet ... maybe I'll stumble across one for sale for cheap. It was premature of me to bring up the rear...

I have a BX23S and am starting to think about getting a 3pt attachment set up for it (box scrapers are starting to entire my thoughts). Kubota offers a 3pt attachment kit BX2506 for about $260. Are there other attachment kits I should consider instead of the Kubota? either for lower price or...

Good points. So basically, "use advanced/half throttle if you need it". I was just so surprised to see half throttle in the manual...seemed like an awful lot of throttle!

Thanks for all of the responses! Only one person said they start at half throttle. The only other diesel engine I've had was my VW TDI. But my fear was that starting with half-throttle would cause the engine to rev way up, but now I'm thinking maybe that's not what diesels do when they're cold...

I've got a BX23S with about 50 hours on it. First tractor. I was reading the starting procedure in the Operators Manual and was surprised to see the instruction "Set the hand accelerator lever to about 1/2 way" before starting the engine. I have been starting the engine with the accelerator...

I installed an under plate on my BX23S. Started prepping the flower garden area. Then pulled some smaller stumps and vine maples before starting work excavating a much bigger stump. I need to move the firewood before I can get my backhoe into position to continue the effort.

I spend a couple of hours spreading out gravel in my neighbor's parking area. Second time I've helped a neighbor out, and my first paid gig! She was very happy and gave me a more money than what I charged her.