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    BX23 vs BX25D vs BX23S

    The BX25D was made for four years, though 2015-2016 were technically the BX25D-1 and had some minor tweaks/upgrades over the 2013-2014 years. Earlier this year, I picked mine up for $16k with ~120 hours, and after selling off the equipment/parts I didn't need on it, I'll be in it for $11k or so...
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    How much do you trust you kids?

    This is great advice based on my experiences as well. "Humane" treatment is only for animals, not people sadly. Set out your instructions to include a DNR (do not resuscitate) order for anything serious, discuss with your daughters what your wishes are in the event you become ill and need to...
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    BX23 vs BX25D vs BX23S

    Be careful with the BX23S units. I found a lot of them that were previous rental units (Home Depot, etc.) and like rental cars, you DON'T want one that's been used and abused by someone that didn't give a crap, especially when servicing is questionable at best. Since these units are outside...
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    Covid's Back

    We've had a spike every year around this time, right after vacations and school starting. It'll drop back down in the next few weeks, like it has each year before spiking again in December before falling again in January. People gather, it spreads, people go back to their normal lives and it...
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    Pond dredging Project

    If you have access all the way around, I might try using a dirt scoop as a dredge. Attach straps or a chain to the front of it and pull it kinda diagonally across the pond? You'd have to play with the attachment height to keep it from digging in too much and becoming an anchor. No clue if...
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    Are dealers that busy? Update.

    I don't think my local dealer is computer-literate enough to deal with this kind of contact, haha. I'm very okay with that though as I like the old-school service.
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    Buying a BX and already own a L2501

    After removing the loader, backhoe and cab off my BX, the resulting "mower configuration" was deceptively stable on hills, so I have to be careful to not get lulled into complacency.
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    Buying a BX and already own a L2501

    Having recently gone from the L2501 to a BX, I agree with most of what's been said. Personally, I'd spring for the loader on the BX2680 for two main reasons already mentioned above. The resale value is better, so it'll save you money in the long run unless you plan on keeping the BX forever...
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    Buying a B7500 TLB, sight unseen.

    As someone that did the dumb **** and bought his current low-hour tractor sight unseen and had it shipped via UShip, I got a smoking good deal and the tractor was exactly as advertised. No complaints. I requested and received a LOT of pictures, as well as the well-documented service history...
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    Printer Recommendations

    Definitely another Brother guy here, and I won't do inkjets for home use ever again. Now, work is a different story with our large-format printers. We'll only use HP inkjets and no longer use anything toner-based. The toner-based units are cheaper per page, but once you factor in down time and...
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    What to get the wife?

    Surely you can come up with a tractor implement that would benefit her in some way, right? :ROFLMAO:
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    WD 40

    Usually I've had good luck with my usual foaming bee spray on yellow jacket nests in the ground. Had one a month ago that the spray had no effect on. Carb cleaner into their hole didn't do anything either. I read that dish soap was good, so I went out after dark, dumped a half container of...
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    Stimulating a backhoe

    Came here looking for a picture of a backhoe arm sticking straight up. Leaving disappointed.
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    BX23S - Chop The ROP Bar.

    Better to have a modified ROPS than just leaving it down to avoid contact like I see many do.
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    Working with fiberglass .... urghhh!

    Definitely not a fan of having to do fiberglass work, but if I have to, I'll always wear 3M's organic vapor cartridges in my mask. Completely gets rid of the smell of the fiberglass/resin.
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    Daily Chuckle

    So does their idiocy! Why is their pain more important than mine? :ROFLMAO:
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    Daily Chuckle

    The world's richest man is dying. He's made peace with that, but what bothers him is no one in the afterlife will even know it. Here, he's a self-made man who created this huge fortune from scratch, but he can't take it with him. Not that he could spend it, of course, but just to SHOW everyone...
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    Daily Chuckle

    An old woman, a beautiful girl, an army general, and a young soldier are sitting in the same car on a train. Suddenly, the train goes into a dark tunnel. There is a rustle of movement, a loud kiss, and a firm slap. The train returns to the light. The general has a red mark on his cheek. The...
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    WoodMaxx Order Concerns/Considerations

    Man, I'm gonna have to up my crate game!
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    Would you buy the same tractor again or a different one?

    I followed advice here on going bigger than you might need and opted for the L2501. It worked great, and once I had done all of the big work on my small property, I sold it for a more manageable BX. Resale was so good on the L, and I found a steal on my BX, so I ended up with the backhoe I...