Will a 48" deck fit on a BX23?

[dlsmith]

I wonder if you were to install spacers between the axle hub and the wheel rim if that might alleviate the clearance issue? The only way to know would be to jack up the rear and remove the tires and rims and start taking measurements. Once again, we are headed down the road of modifications and who knows how Kubota will look at this should there ever be a warranty claim for the drive train.

I don't think that would work. If the narrower deck's gauge wheel bracket would set inboard enough to rub the tires, using a wheel spacer to move the rear tires out would only move the point of interference inboard on the tire. You would have to move the tire out it's full width (12"?) to solve the interference problem, or use a smaller diameter tire.

 

[RyanG]

Again... The only frame difference from the BX1880 to the BX2380/2680 are the tires. Just like the 60"MMM can be fit onto the BX1880 even though it's not listed as an option (just run into possible power issues). To put a 48" on you'll have to have them swap the BX1880 tires on (since they are smaller) and you're good to go. Which is the reason they don't list it as an option from Kubota.