3 pt movement speed.

[Blue2Orange]

The hydraulics on the BX 3 pt has a significantly different feel relative to the old NH. One issue I'm experiencing and not dealing with too well is the speed and distance of movement of the implements as you transition from "slow" to the extreme end of lowering. On the NH the lift and drop speed was constant at whatever speed you set it. Float was positioning the lever in the mid range of the lever movement. The BX transitions from "slow" to basically dropping the last x inches. Bit abrupt. Hard to feather the height.

Would repositioning the lower arm higher or lower on the rocker arm effect this abrupt movement. I don't even remember if the BX has multiple positions. New tractor and still getting acquainted with it.

 

[TheOldHokie]

The hydraulics on the BX 3 pt has a significantly different feel relative to the old NH. One issue I'm experiencing and not dealing with too well is the speed and distance of movement of the implements as you transition from "slow" to the extreme end of lowering. On the NH the lift and drop speed was constant at whatever speed you set it. Float was positioning the lever in the mid range of the lever movement. The BX transitions from "slow" to basically dropping the last x inches. Bit abrupt. Hard to feather the height.

Would repositioning the lower arm higher or lower on the rocker arm effect this abrupt movement. I don't even remember if the BX has multiple positions. New tractor and still getting acquainted with it.

Have you tried adjusting the lowering speed knob?

Dan

 

[chim]

On the one Ford an three Kubotae I've had. UP speed was pretty much the same with different implements. DOWN speed varies a lot with the weight of the implements. The adjustment knob mentioned is what I use to get the DOWN speed desired and prevent heavy ones from slamming to the ground.

 

[Blue2Orange]

I've played around with the speed dial. There is a point where the implement is a certain distance above the ground and goes from slow to just clunk drop. No real fine control below that point. The old NH compact had multiple holes on rocker arm and lower arm for positioning implements and meeting load requirements. No hole option for repositioning the rocker arm on the lower arm on the BX. Just need to adjust my "technique" and develop a better feel. Using the box blade for tearing out wild blackberry and leveling the area was quick and easy. My driveway at the transitions from up to down and down to up even with just a back blade has been challenging.

Mechanic at the dealership noted the Land Pride scraper grader if set up properly requires minimal 3pt positioning attention. Sort of an implement junkie. Sounds like I need one. But when enquiring on the price... $1400 for new. On the wait list for a use one. IIRC a weekend rental is $250. Using at least twice a year. I think I need to purchase one.

 

[Bearcatrp]

What speed dial on the BX?

 

[Sawdust&Shavings]

What speed dial on the BX?

 

[Bearcatrp]

Thanks for the picture. When I get back home, will look as I don’t recall a knob for that, just a knob for the mower.

 

[Grandad4]

B 2 O: Did your previous NH maybe have "position control"? That give full, accurate hydraulic control of 3 point up/down movement and is pretty much standard on larger tractors. Kubota gave the little BX a less costly type of 3 point setup that is less precise and has a fairly hair-trigger up/down action.

 

[Blue2Orange]

Maybe had a position control. Could fine tune the implement height to almost ground contact. On the lever the float position was a range in the center. There was also a knob that slides up from the bottom to top below the lever to allow no look lever position to the lowest you set.

I think I need the "dumb persons" box blade. Land plane, scraper grader type implement for driveway maintenance. The prices surprised me. Thought they would be similar to box blade. On the dealers wait list for a used LandPride 48 or 60". He noted rare to get a used one in. Need the qh compatibility. Don't want to man handle +300# with the basic conventional 3pt on the BX. Got spoiled quick with QH05. The ~200# Vassar dirt bucket is relatively easy to pivot and slide around. Thinking a land plane would be a pain in the back.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Maybe had a position control. Could fine tune the implement height to almost ground contact. On the lever the float position was a range in the center. There was also a knob that slides up from the bottom to top below the lever to allow no look lever position to the lowest you set.

AFAIK every Ford and CNH tractor made since the 8N has had position control.

I doubt thats your problem. Have you adsjusted the lowering speed valve on your BX?

Dan