Nice review and update, Ross. My B2601 hydraulic manifold has leaked (just wet) from day one. I’ve never done anything about it. Great video with clever editing, as always!
2 years and it finally made it out of the garage! 🤣😂🤣 I think Lucas had that hydraulic manifold replaced or resealed under warranty....common leak. Take care Ross and glad to see grass instead of snow!
Haha! Yes Brad.. I pulled it out of the shop just for this video. And back it goes until snow! Ya Lucas just did his. My dealer did say "when it leaks, they'll replace it" so we'll see how it goes until the fall, and I'll get it looked at before winter.. or next spring most likely... Cheers.
The BX is a great tractor. I had mine for 6 years and just a little over 800 hours on it with no issues so you can expect many more years of service from yours. Have a great day Ross!
Nice tractor. But doesn’t matter what you buy. There’s always gunna be little things. I don’t have one of those tractors, but would like to. I do have 11 garden tractors that always need something. I find the whine from the hydro loud Ross. And maybe that’s normal or the camera is making it sound that way on the video. What did I do on my land today ? Well I cut dead branches and ones that were in the way for grass cutting. Three trailer loads. 4’ by 6’ trailer. Used my 1982 Case 446 to haul that. Then I tilled between 7 rows of potatoes to keep the weeds at bay and bring soil up for hilling next week. Used my 1980 LGT 165 Ford with 36” rear tiller to do that. Have a good weekend Ross.
Hello Noel, the whine is normal unfortunately. I will be switching to a thicker fluid next go around and that's supposed to quiet it down some. But it's a thing with the BX. I'd like to get a flail mower and a tiller to make better gardens but have not done so yet. Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting. Have a good weekend.
The BX series are great tractors! I had a 2009 BX25 that I just sold as a down payment on my new b series. That was 13 years, and 1500 hours. Perfection. I never even replaced the battery (which is still crazy to me) I worked it hard too. But always did the maintenance by the book. I know the guy who bought it is very good about maintenance too, so I’m sure it has long way to go yet. Seriously great little tractors. Thanks for posting this video.
Hi Brian, I really like hearing these stories. Thanks for sharing, knowing I have many years of use left. I like doing the maintenance almost more than using it to work! Hahaha. Have a great day.
It is nice having the dealership so close! Haha. Really they are about 25 minutes away but no one's got time for that. :) It's a little trick I learned to shorten trios with the kids when they were younger. Haha.
Happy Birthday! Tire wear in a a function of good tire maintenance, so good job there. Absolutely get the pin type arm adjusters. I have on mine with a box blade and rear blower, simple and works great and I did bend my original adjusters a bit due to backing up. Thanks for the update.
Great review and points to be aware of. I think you need to use it more 109 hours is not enough!!!!😁👍 You need to start thinking of more way to get hours on your tractor🤪 like you could have made this review while driving it or mowing or digging a hole or just idling it. 😂 I am Just Joking Ross!!!! 🚜💨🤣 Have a great day!!!
I stopped replacing my lens because I break them again with my quick hitch 😬 I wish I had arm rest Cute Cat and Promoter 😂 Good explanation on the diff lock I need a cutting edge for bucket I need to get a spinner for sure My L is 1.5 years with 225 hrs Thanks for sharing Good observations Phil PFON
Hi Phil. Ya the cat is a very good supporter haha.thsnks for the support as well. If people look at how these things work, they'll understand how easy they are. Lots of misinformation online about them. Have a super weekend.
My biggest complaint is the deck adjustment knob. It worked fine for awhile but over time something happens and it becomes a pain to adjust. It’s not a matter of knowing how to adjust it, it’s just a junk setup. Which mowing is the main task mine does. Mines at 230 hours. One thing I’d like to see on the sub compact tractors is independent brakes. Good review of the tractor!
Hi Ben , the adjustment knob could definitely use a redesign! I don't use the Mid Mount for anything except under armour in summer, so it's of little use to me, but for people who are constantly using it, I totally understand . Have a great weekend
@@RossOnTheLand I’ve got so I just set it and leave it alone now. I’ve tried to figure out the issue but not had any luck. Worked great up until last mowing season.
Happy 2 yrs review Ross 😉👍👌✨🚀 Yes you need to clean underneath you rubber carpet 👌👍😉 Very nice hot rod car 😉👍👌 Yes I use contact cement glue for sticking my rubber edge of my Mahindra 👌🧐 OUTSTANDING REVIEW Video Ross and can't wait to see you maintenance video Cheers 🍻🍻 Congrat's on your incoming 900 k's subs ✨🚀
Mine will be 2 in September 👍🏻, I’ll have to check the rubber gasket on the hood 😳 and I also need to clean under the mat 🤣. I noticed someone painted something on the asphalt 😳🤣🤣. Have a great weekend Ross 🙋🏼♂️🙂👍🏻
Thanks Luc.. I was thinking if you when I pulled the mat up... Don't hate me! 😁. Ummm ya... Aidan painted something.. he didn't want to ruin a big piece of cardboard.... Haha.
Its about 2 weeks till I hit the 1 year mark with my BX2680. Only 53 hours on it. It does everything I need it to do, I only have an acre so it don't get used much. I've used it twice to mow for friends who let their yards get out of control. I picked up a 60" mid mount mower this spring finally, so I've been using it a little bit. I do need to get a rotary cutter and/or a flail mower though, doing these heavy mowing jobs is going to destroy that mid mount mower....already chewed up one of the antiscalp wheels that managed to remove itself from the mower deck yesterday while mowing a property....chewed up the wheel, severely gouged the metal shaft it mounts to, and bent the lower edge of the mower deck...spent about 20 minutes straightening out the deck so the blade wasn't hitting it....not happy about the damage. I have the pin type aftermarket lower links on my BX, it works so much better than those stupid turn buckles, and a lot easier to adjust...not that I have to adjust them much anymore as I have a quick hitch now...only thing with that is when I need to use my 3 point receiver hitch I have to take the quick hitch off, as well as if I use my sub-soiler/ditcher the quick hitch has to come off. Wish they made longer lower 3 point pins so I don't have to remove the quick hitch LOL. My height adjustment for the MMM no longer goes to the TOP setting unless I crawl under the tractor and shove the lift links up then rotate the height adjustment knob to TOP at the same time as I push up on the links.
Hi William, that is a fantastic comment. Thank you. I have 6 acres, but use a zero turn instead of MMM. Next time you are under and adjusting the links see if there is an adjustment screw rearward towards the rear 3pt arms. Some people say there is an adjustment back there. But mine works fine. I would love to get a flail mower. And I'm definitely getting the other link adjusters instead of turnbuckles
@@RossOnTheLand The only adjustments I've found is the ones for leveling left to right on the deck, and for how high the deck lifts which is behind the left wheel of the tractor, and not exactly sure that adjusting it one way or the other does anything. I'll have to crawl under it one of these days when it ain't 100+ degrees and see if I can find anything else because not being able to lock the lift arms into the TOP position without fiddling around with them is not acceptable...especially when there's a skid plate attached to them when the MMM isn't installed. I'm leaning towards a flail mower as well, very expensive though, and no way to finance one so that's the problem I'm running into and why I don't have one. The pin type link adjusters are extremely easy, and you really have to be doing something dumb to break or bend them, typically you'll run out of traction long before you bend or break them....those turn buckles just never stay adjusted properly...with the pin type you simply put the pin wherever you want and they're set...they have a little bit of slop in them to allow for an implement to move slightly if you hit something, but not enough to have a bunch of free play where your linkage is hitting stuff on the tractor. I cause enough damage to my equipment myself, so I can't really say the tractor itself is bad, its just being my first tractor and learning things the hard way as I go HAHA!!
Hey Ross, I loved my BX. Absolutely a force multiplier. I wonder how anyone gets anything done without a tractor. Excellent review, PS your cat called and wants more air time and they’re own tractor. Have a great weekend!🍻🇨🇦👍🏼🚜🌴😼
I 💯 agree! I never want to use a shovel or manually move stuff around at all anymore. If the Kubota can't do it, the job wasn't meant to be done haha. Not sure why the cat wanted so much attention, but he got his 15 seconds of Fame.
Great 2 year review. You really are helping me with my decision to buy. BTW, on another channel, they said that a piece of 1/2 inch PEX will fit in the covers for when the loader is mounted. 2 bits of PEX and then your plastic covers can connect to each other to keep them clean. Not sure I explained that very well.
Great review and video Ross. I have the same issue with my backhoe seat on the B2301. I wish they would come up with a better set up for these. Overall it sounds like the BX is holding up well and is doing a good job for ya. Keep up the great work buddy 👍. Take care and all the best 👋.
There might be a recall on the swift connect ,call your dealer . The delivery video from Messicks goes over that connection. (I think it is only like a week ago)
How's she goin'? I was missing your vids buddy. As always some great editing!! Nice. I really enjoyed this review too Ross. You pointed out some good points and some things that are just cosmetic but could be improved. Honest and to the point. Your cat likes the Kubota too!! Take care!!!
I installed the turnbuckle replacement kit from Messicks on my 2021 BX . So much more stability. Superglue worked great on my hood cowl gasket. The steering wheel spinner is a must ! Lol
Im happy to hear from people that have used the replacement arms! Thank you. And I'll definitely have to take off and clean the hood cowl gasket in the spring, too cold to get a proper fit now. Yes! The spinner is a must. Thanks for the comments! Have an awesome weekend
Nice review Ross. Those level ends have been a questionable material since the 50 series. It fades easy, gets dirty. Your rubber floor mat is such an upgrade over my 60 series. Sorry to see the oil leak. And as far as what I did on my land today, nothing because my loader bucket is currently at the weld shop. Take care, J
Nice review and update, Ross. My B2601 hydraulic manifold has leaked (just wet) from day one. I’ve never done anything about it. Great video with clever editing, as always!
Thank you Ed, ya mine seems wet now, so I'll clean it up and watch it. Thanks for the comments on editing Have a good weekend.
2 years and it finally made it out of the garage! 🤣😂🤣 I think Lucas had that hydraulic manifold replaced or resealed under warranty....common leak. Take care Ross and glad to see grass instead of snow!
Haha! Yes Brad.. I pulled it out of the shop just for this video. And back it goes until snow! Ya Lucas just did his. My dealer did say "when it leaks, they'll replace it" so we'll see how it goes until the fall, and I'll get it looked at before winter.. or next spring most likely... Cheers.
@@RossOnTheLand A dirty tractor is a happy tractor!
The BX is a great tractor. I had mine for 6 years and just a little over 800 hours on it with no issues so you can expect many more years of service from yours. Have a great day Ross!
Thanks Paul. Yup expecting years of use from it. Mostly winter snowblowing.
Nice tractor. But doesn’t matter what you buy. There’s always gunna be little things. I don’t have one of those tractors, but would like to. I do have 11 garden tractors that always need something.
I find the whine from the hydro loud Ross. And maybe that’s normal or the camera is making it sound that way on the video. What did I do on my land today ? Well I cut dead branches and ones that were in the way for grass cutting. Three trailer loads. 4’ by 6’ trailer. Used my 1982 Case 446 to haul that. Then I tilled between 7 rows of potatoes to keep the weeds at bay and bring soil up for hilling next week. Used my 1980 LGT 165 Ford with 36” rear tiller to do that.
Have a good weekend Ross.
Hello Noel, the whine is normal unfortunately. I will be switching to a thicker fluid next go around and that's supposed to quiet it down some. But it's a thing with the BX. I'd like to get a flail mower and a tiller to make better gardens but have not done so yet. Cheers and thanks for watching and commenting. Have a good weekend.
The BX series are great tractors! I had a 2009 BX25 that I just sold as a down payment on my new b series. That was 13 years, and 1500 hours. Perfection. I never even replaced the battery (which is still crazy to me) I worked it hard too. But always did the maintenance by the book. I know the guy who bought it is very good about maintenance too, so I’m sure it has long way to go yet. Seriously great little tractors. Thanks for posting this video.
Hi Brian, I really like hearing these stories. Thanks for sharing, knowing I have many years of use left. I like doing the maintenance almost more than using it to work! Hahaha. Have a great day.
Great review Ross...lots of good info. Also, how nice is it that your Kubota dealer is only 0.3 seconds from your house?! Sweeeet!!! 👍😎🇺🇲 🇨🇦
It is nice having the dealership so close! Haha. Really they are about 25 minutes away but no one's got time for that. :) It's a little trick I learned to shorten trios with the kids when they were younger. Haha.
Well it sure beats the clunky old headrest DVD players!
@@watershedoverlook haha. Yes it does. Have a great weekend my friend.
🤣🤣🤣
Happy Birthday! Tire wear in a a function of good tire maintenance, so good job there. Absolutely get the pin type arm adjusters. I have on mine with a box blade and rear blower, simple and works great and I did bend my original adjusters a bit due to backing up. Thanks for the update.
Hello David yes the pin adjusters are on my short list for sure. Thanks for helping me with my decision. Overall very happy.
Congratulations on two years! I want to upgrade the turnbuckles too! I bent one of mine so it is a nightmare to tighten now. 🙄
I'm surprised I haven't yet with all my winter box blade work. I guess I won't change them till I bend one in the deep winter haha. Thanks 👍
Great review and points to be aware of. I think you need to use it more 109 hours is not enough!!!!😁👍 You need to start thinking of more way to get hours on your tractor🤪 like you could have made this review while driving it or mowing or digging a hole or just idling it. 😂 I am Just Joking Ross!!!! 🚜💨🤣 Have a great day!!!
Haha! I know I should just let it run teehee. Thanks for watching.
I stopped replacing my lens because I break them again with my quick hitch 😬
I wish I had arm rest
Cute Cat and Promoter 😂
Good explanation on the diff lock
I need a cutting edge for bucket
I need to get a spinner for sure
My L is 1.5 years with 225 hrs
Thanks for sharing
Good observations
Phil
PFON
Hi Phil. Ya the cat is a very good supporter haha.thsnks for the support as well. If people look at how these things work, they'll understand how easy they are. Lots of misinformation online about them. Have a super weekend.
My biggest complaint is the deck adjustment knob. It worked fine for awhile but over time something happens and it becomes a pain to adjust. It’s not a matter of knowing how to adjust it, it’s just a junk setup. Which mowing is the main task mine does. Mines at 230 hours. One thing I’d like to see on the sub compact tractors is independent brakes. Good review of the tractor!
Hi Ben , the adjustment knob could definitely use a redesign! I don't use the Mid Mount for anything except under armour in summer, so it's of little use to me, but for people who are constantly using it, I totally understand . Have a great weekend
@@RossOnTheLand I’ve got so I just set it and leave it alone now. I’ve tried to figure out the issue but not had any luck. Worked great up until last mowing season.
@@khtractors that's sucks.
Happy 2 yrs review Ross 😉👍👌✨🚀 Yes you need to clean underneath you rubber carpet 👌👍😉 Very nice hot rod car 😉👍👌 Yes I use contact cement glue for sticking my rubber edge of my Mahindra 👌🧐 OUTSTANDING REVIEW Video Ross and can't wait to see you maintenance video Cheers 🍻🍻 Congrat's on your incoming 900 k's subs ✨🚀
Hello David! Thank you, yes getting close to 900! ok I'll try cleaning up the moulding and use better cement. Lots of hotrods pass by here it's nice.
@@RossOnTheLand I clean the rubber and paint on the hood with acetone ( nail cleaner ! ) before putting tree coat of glue Cheers
Mine will be 2 in September 👍🏻, I’ll have to check the rubber gasket on the hood 😳 and I also need to clean under the mat 🤣. I noticed someone painted something on the asphalt 😳🤣🤣. Have a great weekend Ross 🙋🏼♂️🙂👍🏻
Thanks Luc.. I was thinking if you when I pulled the mat up... Don't hate me! 😁. Ummm ya... Aidan painted something.. he didn't want to ruin a big piece of cardboard.... Haha.
Nice review! I have very little complaints about my b2601. These really are well built tractors! Great video!
Totally agree Justin. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Its about 2 weeks till I hit the 1 year mark with my BX2680. Only 53 hours on it. It does everything I need it to do, I only have an acre so it don't get used much. I've used it twice to mow for friends who let their yards get out of control. I picked up a 60" mid mount mower this spring finally, so I've been using it a little bit. I do need to get a rotary cutter and/or a flail mower though, doing these heavy mowing jobs is going to destroy that mid mount mower....already chewed up one of the antiscalp wheels that managed to remove itself from the mower deck yesterday while mowing a property....chewed up the wheel, severely gouged the metal shaft it mounts to, and bent the lower edge of the mower deck...spent about 20 minutes straightening out the deck so the blade wasn't hitting it....not happy about the damage.
I have the pin type aftermarket lower links on my BX, it works so much better than those stupid turn buckles, and a lot easier to adjust...not that I have to adjust them much anymore as I have a quick hitch now...only thing with that is when I need to use my 3 point receiver hitch I have to take the quick hitch off, as well as if I use my sub-soiler/ditcher the quick hitch has to come off. Wish they made longer lower 3 point pins so I don't have to remove the quick hitch LOL.
My height adjustment for the MMM no longer goes to the TOP setting unless I crawl under the tractor and shove the lift links up then rotate the height adjustment knob to TOP at the same time as I push up on the links.
Hi William, that is a fantastic comment. Thank you. I have 6 acres, but use a zero turn instead of MMM. Next time you are under and adjusting the links see if there is an adjustment screw rearward towards the rear 3pt arms. Some people say there is an adjustment back there. But mine works fine.
I would love to get a flail mower.
And I'm definitely getting the other link adjusters instead of turnbuckles
@@RossOnTheLand The only adjustments I've found is the ones for leveling left to right on the deck, and for how high the deck lifts which is behind the left wheel of the tractor, and not exactly sure that adjusting it one way or the other does anything. I'll have to crawl under it one of these days when it ain't 100+ degrees and see if I can find anything else because not being able to lock the lift arms into the TOP position without fiddling around with them is not acceptable...especially when there's a skid plate attached to them when the MMM isn't installed.
I'm leaning towards a flail mower as well, very expensive though, and no way to finance one so that's the problem I'm running into and why I don't have one.
The pin type link adjusters are extremely easy, and you really have to be doing something dumb to break or bend them, typically you'll run out of traction long before you bend or break them....those turn buckles just never stay adjusted properly...with the pin type you simply put the pin wherever you want and they're set...they have a little bit of slop in them to allow for an implement to move slightly if you hit something, but not enough to have a bunch of free play where your linkage is hitting stuff on the tractor.
I cause enough damage to my equipment myself, so I can't really say the tractor itself is bad, its just being my first tractor and learning things the hard way as I go HAHA!!
@@wildbill23c ya I'm my own worst enemy in terms of damage haha.
Hey Ross, I loved my BX. Absolutely a force multiplier. I wonder how anyone gets anything done without a tractor. Excellent review, PS your cat called and wants more air time and they’re own tractor.
Have a great weekend!🍻🇨🇦👍🏼🚜🌴😼
I 💯 agree! I never want to use a shovel or manually move stuff around at all anymore. If the Kubota can't do it, the job wasn't meant to be done haha. Not sure why the cat wanted so much attention, but he got his 15 seconds of Fame.
Great 2 year review. You really are helping me with my decision to buy. BTW, on another channel, they said that a piece of 1/2 inch PEX will fit in the covers for when the loader is mounted. 2 bits of PEX and then your plastic covers can connect to each other to keep them clean. Not sure I explained that very well.
Ah yes I think it was Lucas at Peaks Peak Hobby Homestead showed that off.
Yes, that's where that was.
Happy birthday BX !!!
Thanks B one of the best purchases I've ever made.
Handy piece of equipment
It definitely is! One of my favourites for sure.
Pretty good review 👍
Thank you. Let me know if you'd like more info on particular things. Or stuff I missed.
Great review and video Ross. I have the same issue with my backhoe seat on the B2301. I wish they would come up with a better set up for these. Overall it sounds like the BX is holding up well and is doing a good job for ya. Keep up the great work buddy 👍. Take care and all the best 👋.
Ya just a bit more space around the seat bracket would have been good. I'm extremely happy with this machine. Cheers have a great day.
Just watched this video! Thanks Ross and I am glad you're enjoying the tractor!
Hey Jack! yup you know I am!
Great editing as well as a great review Ross. Well done. I subscribed and follow B.T. MacFarlane. They do a good job with their videos.
Thanks Gary. Yes very happy with BT McFarlane. And Jack does good work! They are all top notch over there.
Hey Ross. Good review. I liked your upgrades accessories. Happy birthday BX. Good video man
Thanks BJ, I'm happy with them. Let me know if there is anything else you want more info on.
There might be a recall on the swift connect ,call your dealer . The delivery video from Messicks goes over that connection. (I think it is only like a week ago)
Hello, thank you for watching and commenting. I'll call my dealer. Much appreciated
Hey that swift connect issue was on Sunny slope homesteads channel.
Thanks Cliff I'll check them out.
Yo yo Roscoe, thanks for the intel 🇨🇦
You are welcome 😁
How's she goin'? I was missing your vids buddy. As always some great editing!! Nice. I really enjoyed this review too Ross. You pointed out some good points and some things that are just cosmetic but could be improved. Honest and to the point. Your cat likes the Kubota too!! Take care!!!
Thanks Mike. I had fun with this one and it's good to look at what's going on for potential issues down the road. Have a good day.
Hey Ross good review. I like the up grades too. Good video man
Thank you. Have a good weekend.
I installed the turnbuckle replacement kit from Messicks on my 2021 BX . So much more stability. Superglue worked great on my hood cowl gasket. The steering wheel spinner is a must ! Lol
Im happy to hear from people that have used the replacement arms! Thank you. And I'll definitely have to take off and clean the hood cowl gasket in the spring, too cold to get a proper fit now. Yes! The spinner is a must. Thanks for the comments! Have an awesome weekend
I think your cat wants to do the review, the star of the show :-) Great review, it is good that after two year's use you are still happy with it
Hello Joseph! Hope your weather is cooperating with you. Yes very happy. Thank you
It's a tractor ,they get dirty. Messicks has a fix for the turnbuckel, call them.
Yes for sure. I'm definitely going to.
Nice review Ross. Those level ends have been a questionable material since the 50 series. It fades easy, gets dirty. Your rubber floor mat is such an upgrade over my 60 series. Sorry to see the oil leak. And as far as what I did on my land today, nothing because my loader bucket is currently at the weld shop. Take care, J
Morning! Ha I'm happy with the floor mats actually. But maybe I'll take it off and clean it, and also wash that manifold.