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I should have added I have a lot of experience with tire machines. I used to be an automotive ASE Master Tech. I've done way too many tires. I tried one of the Harbor Freight tire changers. Bolted it down in my garage and proceeded to mangle it doing truck tires. I didn't bother reinforcing it...

You should just get a nitrogen machine. :D

I came here to say this. When the original wrench OP posted fails, you get one of these. Only thing they don't work well on is the cartridge filter housings. Though if you do your own filter changes it's not as necessary I guess. Don't have to deal with overzealous lube techs. This is the good...

Alcohol (ethanol) isn't necessarily less efficient. It does have less energy for the volume, but is a higher octane so compression and ignition advance can be higher with it. Diesel also has less engergy than gas. The main problem with ethanol is it's more corrosive than gas, so it doesn't play...

That makes a lot of sense. My first thought was, holy crap the backhoe is bigger when it's off the tractor! Then I realized that isn't a BT603. :P

He does have a lock between front and rear, that's what makes it 4WD. But because front and rear are open he can still spin a wheel(s). Generally speaking, 4WD has a locking center diff while AWD has a LSD center diff (or center diff effectively works as as LSD). And if the limited slip is gear...

Don't forget if he has the SSAQ attachment that adds more weight to the bucket.

Only if the engine is running.

I have zero experience with block heaters. This winter will be my first with a diesel. Heat rises. It's amazing how much hotter it is above a heat source vs below. I would think something under the oil pan is best. Max amount of energy going towards heating the engine itself. Plus the oil is...

Anyone do their own tires? Can you mount/balance (I guess you don't balance these?) these tires on an automotive tire machine? Especially the small front ones. Curious because if you can it will push me closer to buying my own. I'm talking about a shop grade powered one. Not something like a...

Just curious for now, is there a larger bolt in alternator available for the BX? It's a 23 BX23S with a 40 amp alternator. Looks like a Denso with an oval connector.

Man, when I originally read this I took a look at the radiator fan (I missed the HST part, still learning these) and had a hard time seeing how you jammed a stick up in there. Not to mention it looks relatively easy to replace. I was poking around underneath familiarizing myself with this a...

This is great. Exactly what I needed. Thanks again.

Awesome info, thanks. Do you have a backhoe? Reading through the directions that could cause complications. They only list 2 kit part numbers on their site for the 80 and 23S (there's 2 kits for the 60, 70, and 25D also). 380-339A: 3FVK FF BX2680 380-289A: 3FVK PC BX2680 FF is the flat face...

Is the Kubota kit better than aftermarket options? Or are there improved aftermarket ones? Details please, I like to understand why a choice is made. I'll be installing either way. Going on a 23 BX.

FWIW I was torn which one of these to order. I have a BX23S that I use for my yard; primarily for excavating. I wanted a toothed edge because the straight edge doesn't dig well enough for me with the lack of power/weight behind it. Initially I was going to go with the Pro because I tend to lean...

I can't speak specifically to this application; normally an accumulator is used to make pressure build faster and shorten "recovery" time. It's possible Kubota felt adding the 3rd function slowed down the system enough it was necessary?

The factory ones on mine. They don't seem to have anywhere to attach if the hose is hooked up. I'll have to see if they're male/female. That's a good idea.

In my owners manual (BX23S) it says don't fill rear tires with ballast if you have a backhoe mounted. Curious if anyone has any input on this? I didn't know and had my tires filled (salesman didn't say anything). I'm not really worried, it isn't doing wheelies or anything (unfortunately :D)...

The plastic covers for the hydraulic hose ends. I can't believe Kubota leaves these open to collect dirt. They're supposed to keep dirt out of the fittings. I know I can cover them with a baggie and a zip tie. Any other creative solutions?