It seems like I don't have any power steering in my tractor. I have to fight with the wheel just to get to make a turn when it is standing still. I know that it is better for the tires to have the tractor moving when turning, but there are times, I have to make a slight correction to line up the ball with the hitch when hooking up the trailer. I am used to the old BX22, which was very easy with its 8" rimm, and the new tractor has a low profile tire using a 10" rim. Is it me or the tractor? 110 hours on the machine.
BX23S Power Steering
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I don't know whether it's you or the machine, but I've never experienced that problem with my 2380.
ve9aa
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TG1860, BX2380 -backblade, bx2830 snowblower, fel, weight box,pallet forks,etc
I am pretty new to the BX2380, but it's very easy to steer. Maybe even easier than my TG1860 with electronic assist power steering. Backing it into the garage in 4WD low, and as slow as it'll go (idle), I can still steer it quite easily with the aftermarket steering knob. (to give you an idea how easy it is)
Sorry-I don't know really anything about the steering on a BX23S
My 2019 BX23S is super easy to steer, the hydraulic pump is also used to "power steer" the tractor. It sounds like you may have a hydraulics issue?
I don't think it is tire size related. I think the BX23S uses a rear tire size either very close or identical with your old BX22.
If this is correct, then the front tire OD must be very close to the front tire OD of the BX22.
Wheel size does not matter, just tire OD as far as tire size goes. To keep the gear ratio between the front and rear where it should be.
My GUESS is that something is not right. Sounds like you either are getting some leakage through the steering cylinder, or that the device that sends hydraulic pressure to the steering cylinder is not doing its job correctly.
Hopefully some BX23S owners will chime in and tell you how their tractors perform in this regard.
Myself, I have never notices any extra effort required to turn the tires on either my BX2200 or B2910.
As long as the engine is running.
Your engine was running, right? LOL
GreensvilleJay
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BX23-S,57 A-C D-14,58 A-C D-14, 57 A-C D-14,tiller,cults,Millcreek 25G spreader,
i just did a steering cylinder rebuild and its firm but easy.
Raise the front off the ground and check if same.
Raise the front off the ground and check if same.
xrocketengineer
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BX1880, FEL, Grapple, 36 in. Forks, 48in. MMM, Quick Spade, Ripper
If you turn the steering to "full lock" you should notice the change in tone in the hydraulics as the relief valve opens. If it does not happen there is a hydraulic issue.
Tire pressure is good? I’ve had no problems, other than at one point I was dealing with a pinhole leak that when using the FEL, the steering was definitely “heavier”.
Good luck with it
Good luck with it