Front Bucket Control Lever

Maxxsam

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2002 BX22MLB
Jun 17, 2026
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I have a 2002 Kubota BX22MLB, or the 2200 with a backhoe. My current problem has been festering for years, and that is the Control Lever for the front bucket has gotten very sloppy. I almost cannot curl the bucket at this point. I have taken off the shield and removed the assembly down to the valve. The pin in the base of the control handle looks good, but the hole thru the base of the control handle, where the pin resides is definitely worn larger than the pin. I am hoping the handle is available, or I am guessing I will have to drill it out and find a snug fitting pin. Any suggestions?
 

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TheOldHokie

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L3901/LA525, G2160/RCK60, G2460/RCK60
Apr 6, 2021
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I have a 2002 Kubota BX22MLB, or the 2200 with a backhoe. My current problem has been festering for years, and that is the Control Lever for the front bucket has gotten very sloppy. I almost cannot curl the bucket at this point. I have taken off the shield and removed the assembly down to the valve. The pin in the base of the control handle looks good, but the hole thru the base of the control handle, where the pin resides is definitely worn larger than the pin. I am hoping the handle is available, or I am guessing I will have to drill it out and find a snug fitting pin. Any suggestions?
What model loader do you have?

Dan