New Guy Intro

[Runs With Scissors]

Hello all, I've been lurking for quite some time so a quick intro is in order.

Got my first tractor about 8 months ago, so I only have about 80 hours of total tractor time.

My biggest regret about buying it is that I didn't buy it 30 years ago!!!

I can't believe how much fun "Tractor'n" is. It has opened up a whole new and fun world to me.

Although, it is difficult to tell which I like more, working with it, or working on it ( i.e. modifying it) either one puts a smile on my face.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

Nice use of a jack being respectful of stored energy under the raised loader…Welcome.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Nice use of a jack being respectful of stored energy under the raised loader…Welcome.

Yea, hate to have that thing landing on my skull.

But have no fear, I do lots of other dumb stuff to make up for it. LOL

 

[johnjk]

Welcome. Lots of good info here. Looks like you have a wide selection of toys, er attachments for your Orange.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Welcome. Lots of good info here. Looks like you have a wide selection of toys, er attachments for your Orange.

LOL.... My wife says that the sales guy "saw you coming from a mile away".

I just couldn't pass up 84 months at 0 percent.

 

[JeremyBX2200]

Hello all, I've been lurking for quite some time so a quick intro is in order.

Got my first tractor about 8 months ago, so I only have about 80 hours of total tractor time.

My biggest regret about buying it is that I didn't buy it 30 years ago!!!

I can't believe how much fun "Tractor'n" is. It has opened up a whole new and fun world to me.

Although, it is difficult to tell which I like more, working with it, or working on it ( i.e. modifying it) either one puts a smile on my face.

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Welcome. I hear you about it opening up a whole new fun world...as well as the wishing you got it years ago.

I got my BX about 3 years ago. One of the best purchases I have made. Saves time and my back. Amazing what I can get done with it.

Prior to the BX I had a regular rider. IT definitely wasn't up to the task.

 

[Lil Foot]

Welcome aboard!

 

[ve9aa]

Welcome from NB, Canada

always wanted a B or LX, but my garage is literally too small.

(love the use of the jackpost as well)

 

[Rdrcr]

LOL.... My wife says that the sales guy "saw me coming from a mile away".

You ain’t the only one, lol

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the purchase! The L2501 is an amazing tractor with TONS of potential!

Mike

 

[Mark_BX25D]

But have no fear, I do lots of other dumb stuff to make up for it. LOL

My kind of guy!




Welcome!

 

[Mark_BX25D]

Prior to the BX I had a regular rider. IT definitely wasn't up to the task.

Riding mowers are up to the task of mowing, and pulling a cart.

That's about it.

 

[fried1765]

LOL.... My wife says that the sales guy "saw you coming from a mile away".

I just couldn't pass up 84 months at 0 percent.

Me thinks your wife is correct!
Please let me know where else I might borrow at 0 percent for 84 months.
I am thinking about buying a new Mercedes.

 

[Sparky Prep]

Welcome!

 

[dirtydeed]

welcome...and a big congrats!

 

[ctfjr]

Welcome and farkle away!

 

[mcmxi]

Nice use of a jack being respectful of stored energy under the raised loader…Welcome.

I use a heavy section of angle iron on one of the loader rams to reduce the likelihood of having a loader or bucket come down on my when working around the front of the tractors. But that jack is a good idea.

 

[Bri-Guy-GA]

Welcome aboard and have fun getting dirty.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

I use a heavy section of angle iron on one of the loader rams to reduce the likelihood of having a loader or bucket come down on my when working around the front of the tractors. But that jack is a good idea.

Ever seen these? I’d like to see a set…not free but neither is a copay…look pretty simple/effective.

Tractor Loader Cylinder Safety Stops- Ask Tractor Mike

Tractor Loader cylinder safety stops for extra safety when you need to work in our around your tractor engine. Keeps loader up securely.

asktractormike.com

 

[mcmxi]

Ever seen these? I’d like to see a set…not free but neither is a copay…look pretty simple/effective.

Tractor Loader Cylinder Safety Stops- Ask Tractor Mike

Tractor Loader cylinder safety stops for extra safety when you need to work in our around your tractor engine. Keeps loader up securely.

asktractormike.com

I haven't seen those but they're really nice and more secure than a piece of scrap angle! I think Kioti tractors come with safety guards from the factory that are similar to that.

 

[Benhameen]

Welcome and farkle away!

Never heard the term farkle used until I got back into riding motorcycles. Does the tractor community use it as well? Guess you just did, so yes.
And to the OP, welcome. Wish I would have bought mine sooner as well. Enjoy!