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  1. BXHoosier

    Infinite height bucket level indicator

    I did not shorten the throw of the dial linkage. The distance from the dial center to the link connection is the same as the bucket pivot pin to link connection distance. That makes the total angle of the dial rotation the same as the bucket rotation angle. The link rod length is the same as the...
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    Infinite height bucket level indicator

    It has just enough travel both directions. The bends in the rod are to allow it to clear the dial when the bucket is rolled back.
  3. BXHoosier

    Infinite height bucket level indicator

    I decided to try my hand at building a level indicator that would work at any height. I wanted it mainly for my hang-on pallet forks since they are impossible to see from the seat to know if they are level. Here is what I came up with. The linkage from the bucket rotates the white dial that is...
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    How many hours on your tractor.

    273 hrs on my 2007 BX24.
  5. BXHoosier

    Tool You Made

    I built this vise that fits in a receiver hitch.
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    Best Money Spent on a Shop Item?

    They are one of the greatest inventions. To me it is almost a must-have when it comes to TIG welding when you are holding the torch in one hand and filler rod in the other.
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    New guy from Indiana

    That’s where I got the idea. The turnbuckles are a huge PITA.
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    New guy from Indiana

    It’s between 400-500lbs. There’s a dead 3/4hp cast iron motor and about 50 lbs of scrap metal in it along with 3-1/2 80 lb bags of concrete
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    New guy from Indiana

    I’ve also made a set of 3-point stabilizers, a receiver hitch, 50 lb ea wheel weights, belly shield, and 50cal ammo can tool box. I’m currently working on a bucket level indicator that works at all heights as well as with my forks.
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    New guy from Indiana

    My Cubs are a 1964 100 that’s in the middle of being repainted and a 1972 129 that I repainted to look like a 66 series IH tractor.
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    New guy from Indiana

    Thanks Hokie. Here’s a few pics of the BX.
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    New guy from Indiana

    Hi guys. I’m Adam and I bought my first Kubota in July. A friend sold me his 2007 BX24 w/ 260hrs on the clock. So far, I’ve built a set of bucket forks, a rear ballast, and added lights to the ROPS. I’ve also been messing around with ‘60s and ‘70s IH Cub Cadets since 2009.