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    bucket size

    Thank you Pete and bx25owner ... Salesman called Friday.. My thumb an 12" bucket will be there Monday !!!! Thanks to all who responded. I really appreciate every response. :)
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    bucket size

    Thanks for the response Pete. I understand your point but does as you go with a larger bucket does the efficiency of the bucket to break through the tougher clay suffer ? I think I am going to go with the twelve inch bucket....
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    Thanks Stubbyie. Your response addresses what my concerns were..... Performance trade off for a larger bucket . I really do not have a specific use for the backhoe. I could see using the thumb with the bucket to pick stuff up just as much as I use it to dig... I would think the larger bucket...
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    Fuel advice for new BX25D

    Thanks to everyone for posting . I am still checking in and reading EVERY post !
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    Make it work!

    Those photos are even more convincing !!! Thank you once again for posting Wildfire !
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    Make it work!

    Thank you for posting your pics Wildfire ! I was concerned about the BX25D being enough tractor for the job ( I just bought one last Friday ). After viewing your pics I have more confidence in my choice. I haven't had much chance to use it much other than a little mowing and I move a pile of...
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    bucket size

    Thanks Eric, I will probably opt for the 12" bucket if it won't adversely effect the digging performance.
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    bucket size

    I priced my new BX25D with a 12" bucket. When I picked it up it had a 8" bucket on it. the salesman said they usually equip the little tlb with an 8" but he would swap it out for me to a 12" when he put the thumb on it this week. Having never run a backhoe before, I am not sure which is the...
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    Fuel advice for new BX25D

    Thank you Skeets. I will try and post a photo soon !! May sound crazy but it feels like Christmas to me !!!!
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    Fuel advice for new BX25D

    Thank you Dan. I am filling it up in just a minute. I had figured on not letting it get under that one bar mark.
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    Fuel advice for new BX25D

    My new Kubota BX25d came with a sheet in the owner's manual bag giving advice on fuel recommendations. Please excuse my ignorance but I do not have a clue how much vegetable oil or whatever is in the diesel fuel at the local convenience store. I have read a lengthy thread on additives on here...