Toothbar vs. Asphalt

[JimmyJazz]

Hello, I ordered a vicious looking Bxpanded tooth bar and am having second thoughts about the purchase. I take my loader off weekly to cut my grass and in doing so stick the bucket edge onto the driveway asphalt. So far not an issue however I am wondering if the sharp tooth bar might further degrade my asphalt. Need I worry ? I will admit as a new tractor owner that getting the loader back on occasionally presents a challenge that in time I hope to master.

 

[lynnmor]

Hello, I ordered a vicious looking Bxpanded tooth bar and am having second thoughts about the purchase. I take my loader off weekly to cut my grass and in doing so stick the bucket edge onto the driveway asphalt. So far not an issue however I am wondering if the sharp tooth bar might further degrade my asphalt. Need I worry ? I will admit as a new tractor owner that getting the loader back on occasionally presents a challenge that in time I hope to master.

Why not place it on a couple of boards?

 

[Goz63]

I put all of my implements whether front or back on a pallet or 6x6’s to get them off the ground. Makes putting them back on A LOT easier. This may solve both your problems.

 

[Mlarv]

I have a BX2380 so a little different then yours. I take mine off in my garage all the time. I have an old piece of outdoor carpet I place it on.

I wouldn't worry about putting yours down on the asphalt, you could place a few pieces of 2 by under it (as stated above) if you are worried about it.

The trick to make it easy on and off is place it on a level spot. It makes a world of difference..

 

[GreensvilleJay]

ANY depressions in the asphalt will, over time, allow water and salt water, to get underneath,then bad things happen. One of those 'ounce of prevention' things.. toss a 'bucket sized' piece of OLD(free) plywood down first or a skid.

 

[JimmyJazz]

Why not place it on a couple of boards?

I had considered that. I suppose its the extra step coupled with my limited space and laziness that gives me pause.