I know this is how you provide for your family. Might i say you are one exceptional gifted person. You think everything out even as you go to modify your things as well as others. You don't show the whole process which i can understand. I haven't seen a bad video yet, thank you. Have enjoyed them all and i have many more to watch yet.
+Jake Schisler Thanks Jake. Oh yes I'll agree with thinking things out. Down to the smallest detail lol. I don't show the full process a lot of times due to trying to protect the viewer from injuring themselves and also trying to keep the video shorter. We do our best to produce a good quality video and we're also researching other ways to make them even better. Thanks for your kind words and for watching.
Thanks so much for this old video and because I watched it I didn't want to see a happy face bucket on my brand new 2020 BX 1880 so unlike 2015 when you made your own cutting edge Kubota now sells them off the shelf plus the bucket comes with the holes pre drilled already. I dropped mine off because of a hydraulic leak and had them mount the cutting edge plus a leveling kit as well. Thanks again
I do not expect anything but the best from you Paul. I do not know anyone in my area that dose the type of work you do. They all are into one thing and that makes it hard when you need several things done at one time. I end up taking things here and there. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us. Blessings Shane.
Shane freeman Thank you Shane. When new customers come in the shop they ask what we do. I tell them everything except making bread lol. I've had some very unique types of work come in the shop.its been an interesting ride so far. Thank YOU for being part of our TH-cam family. God Bless
Thanks Paul for the very informative video. I had bought bolt on hooks but not the ones that have a riser welded on to get them over the lip on my B2601. Now after watching your video I will mount them inside the bucket. I’m amazed on your knowledge by using heavy equipment and feel lucky to see how you do it. Thanks for showing us how to do it!
Wayne putting the hooks inside the bucket is the safest way to do it. I do these videos to try and educate people and if they prevent injury or worst then the time it took to do the video was well worth it. Thanks for your kind comments. Thanks for watching. Happy Tractoring 👍
I Work on the west coast in mining and heavy construction as a welder and will confirm hooks inside is the safest location. You should never be straight in line with your pull without armour, when chains break they can toss links with enough force to seriously hurt you. Love your videos you are an excellent roll model in both my work ethic and in my marriage you and Kathy rock keep up the great work.
ecko996 I got into the small tractor world back in 2008. I could never understand why anyone would put a hook on the back of a bucket yet everyone does it. To me it's just wrong. It's easy to see you've been around the big stuff because you know why the hook is inside. It's a bad feeling seeing a cable snap and head towards the cab. It's happened to me and I was happy to be behind that bucket. Thank you for your kind words. Really nice knowing you've been watching our videos. Keep well over there and have a great weekend.
Thanks for the details about the BX bucket, I have a 66" bucket on my L3800 that I have thought about doing that to and now will probably start pricing the parts this week. Thanks for the encouragement and explanation of how you did yours. No need to reply. Thanks Paul!
***** Your kindly welcome David. I'm happy to hear it's helped you out. It's a very worth while mod to your tractor. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Thanks Paul .... I am having the "Smiling" bucket after moving the 108 plus inches of snow in the Boston area. But thank the powers that be that I was able to purchase the BX for winter 2014/15. I mentioned in a previous post that I was wondering if I'd get a chance to move snow ... OMG did I move snow! I'll work on finding the blade and replace it as soon as I can ... and yes I'll invest in some industrial drills ... and out the one from Harbor Fright to drill holes in wood. Again thanks for the Bucket Mod .. as always good information to keep my BX in great shape!
Bill Amore Well you deserve that new machine and what a year you picked to get it. Good on you. Yes the cutting edge mod is well worth while and your kindly welcome for the video.
I have a cutting edge, only bad thing is that its not reversible. I wish I had one, but for me, it should last a long time. I've also added some golf cart mirrors on loader arms like yours. I used 4 magnets I bought at Harbor Fright. They hold pretty good. I plan on getting a right side rops bracket from you once I get some more money saved up. I found the perfect toolboxes at HF. I have been accused of modding too much. All I can say is I learned from the best and not for sure if you can have too many, though. They make life easier when using these tiny tractors.
It's nice to have a cutting edge on a bucket. Saves the life of the bucket when it's scraping against things and makes a nicer edge for back dragging like you said.
Hi Paul. Thanks for the video. I have over 400 hours on my BX, the edge is almost completely worn off so I had better do something soon. My bucket is still straight so I would like to keep it that way. Have a good weekend guys.
You have some great videos! I crown you " King Kubota". I bought a bx1850 new in 08 and just picked up a 04 bx 23 2 weeks ago.Thanks for all the valuable tips, mods and info your highness! :)
John Fussell Thank you John for the crowning and your kind words on our videos. ;). Happy to hear your enjoying the videos. You got two very nice machines there. Can't kill those BX's. Thanks for watching and commenting. Gee. Now I got to look for an orange throne. Lol.
Thanks Paul. I love the modifications and you explained everything very well. Any tractor video is appreciated as I am learning to operated and modify my own.
Hi Paul, I picked up the cutting edge today from NL Kubota and will be measuring it this weekend. I will have the machine shop at my work make the cuts to the ends. Your video on this was fantastic and very understandable. I will forward you a few pictures of the completed install next wee. Best regards sir. Jim M Mt Pearl
Jim Mac Hey Jim that's great. I'm happy to hear the video has helped you out. It's a very worth while mod that will keep your bucket for years to come. Looking forward to seeing those photos. Thanks. Paul
Very great idea on the loader bucket, When I first started seeing your videos about the BX, I thought it came like that, nd seen at the dealership they wasn't on them. lol I'm used to the bigger machines where they are already on there. That's a BUG Plus to have on. Spill Gard would be a great plus also. Thanks my friends for sharing.
got my new cutting edge for my b7300 kubota today and gotitall drilled up looks good, now to build the spill guard also had to put plates on bottom of bucket as tractoris18 yrs old with lots of hrs worn paper thin should probably of put a new bottom on as was only 3/16 thick when new thanks for the video a job well done namvetseabee
Thanks for sharing Paul. I am getting ready to put hooks on my bucket and I am glade I seen this video first. Very informative. Looking forward to the tooth bar you mentioned.
Another great video . Never gave much thought to a cutting edge , guess I will be taking a trip to my JD dealer for a cutting edge . ! LOL BTW ,I DO NOT miss repairing HD equipment , last one I fixed was a engine in loader in a sand pit , you fix it where it broke , and the reason it broke was a buster heater hose . They keep using the machine until the engine overheated and seized !!!!! EXPENSIVE FIX ! all the best , be safe , be well you guys , bob k
Robert Kavich Like you bob I'm not a fan of working on heavy equipment and like you I've just about seen it all. As for the cutting edge, it's a well worth while mod so go for it buddy. You keep well my friend. New video up tonight. God Bless you and yours.
Paul I liked your video on the bucket blade mod. I'm going to do the same to my 60" bucket. I would also like to see your mod on the spill guard when you get the time. Thanks for all the good ideas and mods, keep them coming, I'll be watching.
Thank you once again in providing your advice on this series of topics. I'm about to install the hooks on my BX bucket, and wondered why you placed yours on the inside. As well, the primary topic being the cutting edge - well, I guess that'll be my next to-do on my MacHine. I was going to install/fabricate a tooth bar on my B3030 a couple of years ago, and never got it done - still have the teeth, but no bar yet. Very much looking forward to that fabrication and install onto your cutting bar/bucket. Always appreciated.
Bryan Walker Thanks Bryan. I've seen so many hooks installed on the back side of buckets and could never figure out why they mount them there but that just might be me and I vould gave it figured all, wrong. As I said, the cutting end brings so many added benefits to the machine it makes it the number one mod. I'll be doing a follow up mod on the spill guard and show the hooks up close in the next video. Thanks for watching my friend.
In my view, this is a very informative video, Paul. I could not help but notice that the mid to the rear portion of the underside of the bucket was discernibly wearing. Perhaps it might be wise to attach three narrow strips of hardened steel, running from the rear edge of the front cutting edge to the rear edge of the bucket---so as to alleviate any unwanted, undue wear. I enjoy your videos immensely and, without any reservation, I feel it fitting to mention that you are the type of individual that is few and far between of having desirably varied abilities and attainments.
+Manuel Hernandez Thank you Manuel. The bottom of the bucket looks that way but in reality it's only the paint wearing off. In the future I'll be adding a new designed 4 into 1 bucket I'm thinking about building for the machine. Thank you for your kind words. They are much appreciated.
Well it's November 2020 and I just took delivery of a brand new BX 1880 with a loader and I noticed my bucket already has predrilled holes so I'm assuming that in the 5 years since this video was made Kubota has designed a cutting edge for it. I will have to check with my dealer to be sure as I don't want a happy bucket. I also have the spill guard already installed and I do like your hook placement much better. Thanks
Hi Paul and Kathy! So Paul, you are going to show the mod of the tooth bar right? Not that I need one but I'd like to see what you come up with. I just got a BXpanded tooth bar for mine Monday night. Then Wednesday morning I had it my neighbor call and asked if my tractor would dig a hole deep enough to bury his miniature donkey that had died during the night. I hadn't put the bar on my bucket yet so I told him to give me 45 minutes and I'd be there. So I put the bar on and went to dig the hole. I'll tell you, the tooth bar worked great. Digging in hard packed soil with packed clay turns out to be really hard ground. I dug down around 4 feet. They told me they couldn't see the hood of the tractor when I was in the hole digging. I had got the tooth bar at just the right time. Everything worked out just right, Got to test the bar and seeing as I had never dug a hole that deep it was a good test. Good test for the 1026R too. I had dug a hole for our dog without the bar but it was softer dirt and I didn't go but about 3 feet down. So I'm curious what you come up with. Have a great weekend and God Bless. Levi~~
mi2tn That was sure nice of you to do that for them. Your a good man sir. I bet that tooth bar made a Hugh difference. Last year I built one for the 5740 and what a big difference. Fighting with our rocks was much easier. You can do a lot of work with those machines. Have a great day my friend. God Bless
Great job describing the cutting edge install. As usual, well thought out and executed perfectly (like Kubota should have done in the first place). I would like to see the spill guard mod and know if you did any reinforcement were the hooks were welded in. The videos you and Kathy produce are always entertaining as well as informative. The respect you have for one another shows and is good to see in the world we live in now. We also notice and appreciate your ending comment on every video. Thank you both.
Sellarmusic Thank you very much. We'll be doing the spill guard video this week and will also include the bucket hooks install including how and why they were installed. We thank you for your kind words. 33 years together and we feel like we just met. We are a lot of things but the first thing we are is best friends. What you see on the videos is how it is. We like to keep it real and we appreciate your kind words and support. God Bless you and yours my friend.
Kioti has a 48" bolt on reversible cutting edge now. It's actually 49" long and you will still have to drill holes in the BX25D bucket. It's about $240 CDN. The 2017 BX23S has a predrilled bucket so it's likely Kubota will have their own bolt on cutting edge.
Hello paul, I actually did this to my bx25d this past winter, and the canadian part # is not the same as the usa part #. The cutting edge is also made from Manganese steel, super super hard steel. Thanks for posting
Mike Eldredge I had posted this mod on Tractor By Net a fe years ago and I'm only now getting around to doing the video. I figured the part numbers were different. Do you know the US number?
Sorry paul I never did find the part #, i have a Question , well 2 actually. #1, is your bucket floppy on your Bx where the Hydralic cylinder attaches to your bucket and where the other end attches to the cross beam on the Loader, mine got really floppy and my dealer tells me this is completly Normal, it seems pretty floppy to me though where the cylinder is pinned on both ends, lots of play. Question #2, did you ever make a tooth bar that will fit over your cutting edge that you added to the bucket?, thank-you for the input
Hey Paul I like ur blade. what we do here is go to the county shops and get their used road grader blades and use them in the same manner and yep tuff to cut and heavy as heck I mark them and have the welding shop cut everything for me. costs a bit more but lots less trouble for me.
Stan Osterhoudt Yes I've seen them used many times. they pull them off graders and reuse them on just about everything. No matter what's used it's better than wearing out your bucket.
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I really hate to disagree with you Paul, but the weather man is not the only one to get things wrong and keep their jobs, you forgot politicians. LOL. Great video as well Paul. I always enjoy them.
You can generally get a worn out grader blade from your friendly local grader operator;) Especially if you keep him sweet with a forty of good Canadian whiskey;))) Weld it on……cut it off when it wears out, stop drilling holes!
Your bucket and fuel filter mods are probably the best ones you've done to improve the longevity (there's a big word, like, "marmalade" lol) of the BX25D. Speaking of your fuel filter mod, have you had to change the cartridge yet? Oh, and if you could put together a video of your spill guard that would be awesome!
Truck Shackley Haven't had to change the element yet and it looks clean. It's reassuring to know that it's an easy fix if it plugged. Awful the way Kubota put those filters on there. I'll get at the spill guard soon.
For those interested... I took Paul's TL2143 part number to my local (US, California) Kubota dealer and their crossover part was a TL2157 which measures 56-5/8" overall with 8 holes (just under $200). Paul didn't go into great detail on the cut off sizes but with this blade I'll have to shift the blade one hole off center... So I'll have to cut about 1/2" off one end and about 8" off the other. That leaves seven bolts holding the blade on, one will be centered and the outer holes will be about an inch inside the bucket sides. Should work fine...
ramosel I didn't go into great detail! Geez I told what I could remember from two years ago and spent 2.5 hours doing the video. That being said what your saying isn't adding up but if what your doing is making the cutting edge reversible then it will work. Mine can turn around and the bolts will fit exactly into the bolt holes. Measure twice, cut once.
Paul Short Kathy needs to take you to dinner... you need a break. I wasn't complaining, You did a great job of letting us know what to do. I'm following your lead. Centering one hole and centering the blade so it can be reversed. But with 8 holes you don't have "A" center hole. You have 2 center holes. I have to lose one so I have an odd number so you can get a center hole in the center of the bucket. I'll measure it 10 times and drill and bolt it before I ever cut anything off. Thanks for your help Paul. Call me if I need to clear up any more of my mud.
Thanks! I was wondering how you went about modifying your bucket. Only question I have is, where did you source the hooks for inside the bucket? Great info. Thanks again!!
Jim alexander Jim I got the hooks out of the US. I don't remember the exact place but it was a towing company. Google "weld on chain hooks" and you should find them. Your welcome
great video i wish i would have seen this before i did my cutting edge i didnt have a clue i just had to wing it lol u know how i asked you about the fluid film i was cleaning my garage yesterday and found a can on my bench how crazy is that i have no idea where it came from what kind of hooks are on your bucket camera was too far away i couldnt tell are they hooks or d rings i have to add hooks to mine and havent made up my mind what im gonna do yet your opininion would be greatly appreciated have a great weekend
bud moore Kool. You found some Fluid Film. Maybe someone from above sent it down to you. I heard St.Pete uses it on the pearly gates ;) I'm doing a follow up video this week on that spill guard and will show in detail the hooks. How do that sound ?
I just purchased a brand new BX25D for my brother and all of the bucket outer edges are peeling or have peeled. All the small edges on the boom arms and across the inside leading edge of the bucket. I've watched all of your videos, and you have a great deal of talent where fabrication is concerned. It figures you're also musically inclined. Is there a specific 'Kubota' paint I should use to redo these areas? I suppose I should invest in some welding equipment if I want to apply some of the things you've expertly illustrated. Admittedly, it will take me considerable time but time is all we've got and its never too late. Thanks!
Tim you should ask your selling dealer to repaint those areas. That's what warranties are for. As for the paint well I like to buy the spray cans of Kubota Orange from the Kubota dealer but ?Home Hardware has Kubota Orange as well for far less money than the dealers price. Talent! What talent? This is just what I do. Nothing more, nothing less. Happy to hear you watched a few of our videos. As for welding. If I can do it, you can too. Keep well
Paul I would like to see how you put the spill guard on the BC25D. I hope I can do the some thing to my BX22. Thanks for the video I enjoy watching them. Gives me some ideas.
Steve Rob The spil guard will be the next video. As for the van well it's about the handiest, nicest machine we've ever owned. It's got the Stow N Go seating so it's like a truck with the seats down. When we have friends in it there's complete comfort with heat and AC in the rear. Hard to beat that.
Paul, It appears you installed the hooks up side down in the bucket, is there a reason you mounted them that way ? I plan to make a cutting edge with teeth that can easily be removed and watching all your video's you seem to be great at coming up with solutions. Looking forward to seeing your design. Thanks for all the great video's you and Kathy produce.
+Rick Meeks The hooks are located like that so that when the chain is hooked on them and the bucket is raised the chain can't fall out of the hooks plus when the bucket is up and your pulling on the chain if the chain lets go the position of the bucket will protect you from the chain. I gave a demo of that in one of my videos. Thanks for watching our channel.
Very, very informative. I would like to see that spill guard addition. Also, what type of hooks did you use in the bucket? It looked like they were bolted in. Are they like a tow hook for a vehicle or more heavy duty? Thanks for the videos and waiting for the next one. :-)
Paul, hope you are feeling much better. Prayers to you and you family. Quick question, bought a cutting edge off the net. Its 1055 carbon steel with no holes. I tried drilling it, and its nearly impossible...slow speed, cutting fluid, still burned up 4 bits with no progress. Need to drill 5 1/2 inch holes. Any recommendations on type of bits or suggestions? Thank you. BTW , trying to do this with a drill press, and cobalt bits to no avail.
For digging no but for leveling, fine grading this would be best. I use attachable teeth for digging on this cutting edge. I have the best of both worlds this way.
Paul. Just viewed the BX25 bucket edge video. Have a smiling BX 25. Saw in the comments a reply from someone who was going to install new edge to smiling bucket. Is that going to fully straighten it, or will it simply end up with gaps at the right and left side end that will need to be shimmed between the bucket and the blade?
It all depends on the amount of smiley the bucket has. If it’s extreme then my advice would be to cut the bottom out of the bucket, replace with new steel then install the cutting edge. That’s the right way to do it. Happy Holidays.
+Jake Schisler Me to. Lost a lump of snow off the back of a Cat 966 loader one time. It took out the windshield and the class cut my arms up pretty bad. We put spill guards on all the loaders after that.
great video, do you think it would be an issue if I put a cutting edge that was shy 1.75 inches from the edge on each side? I located on that was 44 1/2 that is a very good price. Thanks
Another great video. Thank you. About the spill guard, I see it goes down about 4 to 5 inches but does it than go in and get welded to the bucket? BTW, great idea for hooks. Are their back up plates on each hook on the nut side? Again nice work.
Brian Mc Donnell Yes. The spill guard is welded and all the hooks have backing plates on the other side to prevent the bolts from pulling through the bucket. Thanks!. Much appreciated.
Paul Short I wanted to know if you ever made a tooth bar to fit over your cutting edge on your bx, and also wanted to know if you have any bucket Flop on your FEL bucket, I have qiite a bit in mine and I took it to my dealer and he says it is completly normal, so those were my questions
Mike Eldredge Sorry Mike. We get ad average of 150 plus questions and comments a day and there's no way possible for me to keep up with that many. I'm actually considering closing the comment section of our video's or quitting TH-cam altogether so sorry for missing yours. Nope. I haven't made a tooth bar for the BX BUT I did for the 5740. If I didn't have the 5740 I would have made a tooth bar for the BX. I'm not sure what you mean by "Bucket flop" but all the pins and bushings on our BX are tight so there should be any bucket flop[.
Well when I pick up the FEL arms with a load the bucket wants to move back and forth, I am sure you are hammered with questions, and it must take up a ton of time answering them all, I appolagize
Mike Eldredge Oh, ok. Yup that's normal. It's caused by the geometry of the tilt cylinder. It's really because there's only one cylinder and that seems to be the only way they could get it to work. It shouldn't pose a problem. I never really notice it myself.
Thanks for the great video Paul, Just wondering since you added weight to the bucket, have you ever thought about adding shims to the hydraulic relief valve? Just did it to my bx for a little extra umph!
I have a question my bx1870 is just smaller then the 25d/25s can I put the same pod lights on my tractor then you have on your 25 and how can I do that
Paul, I really like your whole processes. I after seeing your mod cutting edge. I purchased the exact same cutting edge here in Manassas, Va. exact same stock number. Thank you. I really like your band saw. Who made it and what is the model number, I am talking about the horizonal one
Thanks Ron. Glad option helped you out. It's a great mod and your bucket will love you for it. As for the saw. Here is where I got mine. www.busybeetools.com/products/metal-b-saw-7in-x12in-1hp-csa-craftex-cx103.html
Paul could you do the same thing for the bucket you modded on the 5740? I'm sure I have the same bucket on my MX5100 and am interested and have the tools to do it just need a little direction.
Josh Beckett I'll have a look at the main computer and see if there's photo's of that mod. I'm pretty sure there are. I'll have to do it the same way as this one was done because there is no video footage of the mod if that's OK.
+Jake Schisler Yes it do and will but in this case it don't matter because the machine can still life a full bucket of "Class A" which is the heaviest meterial I need it to lift and it gives the bucket much more strength.
Hi Paul, Great video. I just wondered whether the bottom of the bucket would feel easier to use if it was extended by about 15/20 cm and the sides slightly curves to match it. You could put rubbing strakes on the bottom to add strength, and I think this would give a more useful, perhaps ‘rock-esq’ type of bucket, still able to use your sharpened front edge and teeth? Take care and as usual a really professional looking video. Thank you. … This is of course only a suggestion and it is not necessary to reply. mrbluenun
+mrbluenun When working or modifying the buckets on these sub-compact tractors weight is a major concern in the design and outcome of the mod. The more weight you add the less you'll be able to lift. Finding that happy medium is the tough part.
@@7863348 I checked them cleaned them and pushed them all in make sure they were working it has manifold quick connection tractor only has 150 hrs on it fuess I will have to take it in
The cutting edge is a piece of grader blade. It is a specialty steel especially when being rolled out in a steel mill. It is a hard job to maintain the bevel edge on the edges of the blade. If you look at the plowing edge of a road grader you will see one mounted on the edge of the blade. As Paul says the blade is double edged and it can be 6 inch, 7 inch, and 8 inch's wide and come with a double edge or sometimes it would have a single edge on one side and a rounded edge on the other which makes it non reversible. Love and Peace. Blessed Be. Doug
Yes that sounds about right. Just ask your supplier for cutting edge bolts and they will come with the flat bottomed bolt, nut and lock washer. Good luck
Paul I have a question for you, I just bought a bx25d a few weeks ago and noticed my bucket cutting edge is straight after watching this video. is this normal on all bx models. what would you do? you advice is greatly appreciated.
Great video, as always. I've been watching your videos for months, going back to some of your earliest, and it's cool to see how you've evolved in production. You also inspired me to put hooks and clevis mounts on my tractor bucket in a similar fashion, making a TH-cam video along the way! th-cam.com/video/i-5USBwn1Cs/w-d-xo.html Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the quality work!
joeynickdotnet Thanks Joey. Happy to hear your enjoying the channel. Yes there's been some advancements in the video production since I started. Nice job on your tractor. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I know this is how you provide for your family. Might i say you are one exceptional gifted person. You think everything out even as you go to modify your things as well as others. You don't show the whole process which i can understand. I haven't seen a bad video yet, thank you. Have enjoyed them all and i have many more to watch yet.
+Jake Schisler
Thanks Jake. Oh yes I'll agree with thinking things out. Down to the smallest detail lol. I don't show the full process a lot of times due to trying to protect the viewer from injuring themselves and also trying to keep the video shorter. We do our best to produce a good quality video and we're also researching other ways to make them even better. Thanks for your kind words and for watching.
Thanks so much for this old video and because I watched it I didn't want to see a happy face bucket on my brand new 2020 BX 1880 so unlike 2015 when you made your own cutting edge Kubota now sells them off the shelf plus the bucket comes with the holes pre drilled already. I dropped mine off because of a hydraulic leak and had them mount the cutting edge plus a leveling kit as well. Thanks again
Yes Kubota followed my lead and did the mod as well. Makes for a better machine that will last. Your welcome. Thanks for watching.
I do not expect anything but the best from you Paul. I do not know anyone in my area that dose the type of work you do. They all are into one thing and that makes it hard when you need several things done at one time. I end up taking things here and there. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us. Blessings Shane.
Shane freeman Thank you Shane. When new customers come in the shop they ask what we do. I tell them everything except making bread lol. I've had some very unique types of work come in the shop.its been an interesting ride so far. Thank YOU for being part of our TH-cam family. God Bless
Thanks Paul for the very informative video. I had bought bolt on hooks but not the ones that have a riser welded on to get them over the lip on my B2601. Now after watching your video I will mount them inside the bucket. I’m amazed on your knowledge by using heavy equipment and feel lucky to see how you do it. Thanks for showing us how to do it!
Wayne putting the hooks inside the bucket is the safest way to do it. I do these videos to try and educate people and if they prevent injury or worst then the time it took to do the video was well worth it.
Thanks for your kind comments. Thanks for watching. Happy Tractoring 👍
I Work on the west coast in mining and heavy construction as a welder and will confirm hooks inside is the safest location. You should never be straight in line with your pull without armour, when chains break they can toss links with enough force to seriously hurt you. Love your videos you are an excellent roll model in both my work ethic and in my marriage you and Kathy rock keep up the great work.
ecko996 I got into the small tractor world back in 2008. I could never understand why anyone would put a hook on the back of a bucket yet everyone does it. To me it's just wrong. It's easy to see you've been around the big stuff because you know why the hook is inside. It's a bad feeling seeing a cable snap and head towards the cab. It's happened to me and I was happy to be behind that bucket.
Thank you for your kind words. Really nice knowing you've been watching our videos. Keep well over there and have a great weekend.
Thanks for the details about the BX bucket, I have a 66" bucket on my L3800 that I have thought about doing that to and now will probably start pricing the parts this week. Thanks for the encouragement and explanation of how you did yours. No need to reply. Thanks Paul!
***** Your kindly welcome David. I'm happy to hear it's helped you out. It's a very worth while mod to your tractor. Good luck and thanks for watching.
David....where did you find your cutting edge? Thanks ! Mike
Thanks Paul .... I am having the "Smiling" bucket after moving the 108 plus inches of snow in the Boston area. But thank the powers that be that I was able to purchase the BX for winter 2014/15. I mentioned in a previous post that I was wondering if I'd get a chance to move snow ... OMG did I move snow! I'll work on finding the blade and replace it as soon as I can ... and yes I'll invest in some industrial drills ... and out the one from Harbor Fright to drill holes in wood. Again thanks for the Bucket Mod .. as always good information to keep my BX in great shape!
Bill Amore
Well you deserve that new machine and what a year you picked to get it. Good on you. Yes the cutting edge mod is well worth while and your kindly welcome for the video.
I have a cutting edge, only bad thing is that its not reversible. I wish I had one, but for me, it should last a long time. I've also added some golf cart mirrors on loader arms like yours. I used 4 magnets I bought at Harbor Fright. They hold pretty good. I plan on getting a right side rops bracket from you once I get some more money saved up. I found the perfect toolboxes at HF. I have been accused of modding too much. All I can say is I learned from the best and not for sure if you can have too many, though. They make life easier when using these tiny tractors.
It's nice to have a cutting edge on a bucket. Saves the life of the bucket when it's scraping against things and makes a nicer edge for back dragging like you said.
Tyler Donovan Yup. so true. It's a good mod to do in my opinion.
Hi Paul. Thanks for the video. I have over 400 hours on my BX, the edge is almost completely worn off so I had better do something soon. My bucket is still straight so I would like to keep it that way. Have a good weekend guys.
Jim Kidson Ya it's a good time to get at it. You'll thank yourself for doing it.
Keep well.
Spill guard is a great addition. One of those things you say to yourself why didn't I think of that? Thanks for the idea.
You have some great videos! I crown you " King Kubota". I bought a bx1850 new in 08 and just picked up a 04 bx 23 2 weeks ago.Thanks for all the valuable tips, mods and info your highness! :)
John Fussell
Thank you John for the crowning and your kind words on our videos. ;). Happy to hear your enjoying the videos. You got two very nice machines there. Can't kill those BX's. Thanks for watching and commenting. Gee. Now I got to look for an orange throne. Lol.
Thanks Paul. I love the modifications and you explained everything very well. Any tractor video is appreciated as I am learning to operated and modify my own.
***** Your more than welcome. Glad it's helping you out.
Hi Paul,
I picked up the cutting edge today from NL Kubota and will be measuring it this weekend. I will have the machine shop at my work make the cuts to the ends. Your video on this was fantastic and very understandable. I will forward you a few pictures of the completed install next wee. Best regards sir.
Jim M
Mt Pearl
Jim Mac
Hey Jim that's great. I'm happy to hear the video has helped you out. It's a very worth while mod that will keep your bucket for years to come. Looking forward to seeing those photos.
Thanks.
Paul
All great videos, really enjoying them. BX owner so very helpful!
Cool. Glad you've enjoyed them 👍
Very great idea on the loader bucket, When I first started seeing your videos about the BX, I thought it came like that, nd seen at the dealership they wasn't on them. lol I'm used to the bigger machines where they are already on there. That's a BUG Plus to have on. Spill Gard would be a great plus also. Thanks my friends for sharing.
got my new cutting edge for my b7300 kubota today and gotitall drilled up looks good, now to build the spill guard
also had to put plates on bottom of bucket as tractoris18 yrs old with lots of hrs worn paper thin should probably of put a new bottom on as was only 3/16 thick when new thanks for the video a job well done namvetseabee
+John Goodwin
Well your bucket will perform better and is stronger as well.
Thanks for sharing Paul. I am getting ready to put hooks on my bucket and I am glade I seen this video first. Very informative. Looking forward to the tooth bar you mentioned.
Ed Milligan Thanks Ed. Glad you liked it.
Another great video . Never gave much thought to a cutting edge , guess I will be taking a trip to my JD dealer for a cutting edge . ! LOL BTW ,I DO NOT miss repairing HD equipment , last one I fixed was a engine in loader in a sand pit , you fix it where it broke , and the reason it broke was a buster heater hose . They keep using the machine until the engine overheated and seized !!!!! EXPENSIVE FIX ! all the best , be safe , be well you guys , bob k
Robert Kavich Like you bob I'm not a fan of working on heavy equipment and like you I've just about seen it all. As for the cutting edge, it's a well worth while mod so go for it buddy. You keep well my friend. New video up tonight. God Bless you and yours.
One of the mods you made was the ax and chainsaw that I would really enjoy watching how you made. Thanks Paul for the great videos
Awesome video, my bucket is waved on the bottom already, I will be doing this mod for sure to get my bucket flattened out and beefed up. Thanks
A well worth while mod to do and your bucket will last a lifetime by doing it.
Paul I liked your video on the bucket blade mod. I'm going to do the same to my 60" bucket. I would also like to see your mod on the spill guard when you get the time. Thanks for all the good ideas and mods, keep them coming, I'll be watching.
John Warden Thanks John. Glad your enjoying it. The new video is uploading now.
Great video Paul!👍
I appreciate this video Paul! I am going to install a cutting edge on our new BX25D now and I am going to have better idea how. Thanks again !!
Gord Marsh
That's great. Glad you enjoyed seeing the video and it's going to help you out. Your more than welcome.
Thank you once again in providing your advice on this series of topics. I'm about to install the hooks on my BX bucket, and wondered why you placed yours on the inside. As well, the primary topic being the cutting edge - well, I guess that'll be my next to-do on my MacHine.
I was going to install/fabricate a tooth bar on my B3030 a couple of years ago, and never got it done - still have the teeth, but no bar yet. Very much looking forward to that fabrication and install onto your cutting bar/bucket. Always appreciated.
Bryan Walker Thanks Bryan. I've seen so many hooks installed on the back side of buckets and could never figure out why they mount them there but that just might be me and I vould gave it figured all, wrong. As I said, the cutting end brings so many added benefits to the machine it makes it the number one mod. I'll be doing a follow up mod on the spill guard and show the hooks up close in the next video. Thanks for watching my friend.
In my view, this is a very informative video, Paul. I could not help but notice that the mid to the rear portion of the underside of the bucket was discernibly wearing. Perhaps it might be wise to attach three narrow strips of hardened steel, running from the rear edge of the front cutting edge to the rear edge of the bucket---so as to alleviate any unwanted, undue wear. I enjoy your videos immensely and, without any reservation, I feel it fitting to mention that you are the type of individual that is few and far between of having desirably varied abilities and attainments.
+Manuel Hernandez
Thank you Manuel. The bottom of the bucket looks that way but in reality it's only the paint wearing off. In the future I'll be adding a new designed 4 into 1 bucket I'm thinking about building for the machine. Thank you for your kind words. They are much appreciated.
Sir.....you are living my Dream!!!!!
Mike it's more like a nightmare lol 😂
nightmare......I can't wait to fall asleep then ; ) .....btw.....lov your video's
Lol. Thanks Mike. Thanks was funny. Happy to hear you enjoy the show. Thanks for watching.
Well it's November 2020 and I just took delivery of a brand new BX 1880 with a loader and I noticed my bucket already has predrilled holes so I'm assuming that in the 5 years since this video was made Kubota has designed a cutting edge for it. I will have to check with my dealer to be sure as I don't want a happy bucket. I also have the spill guard already installed and I do like your hook placement much better. Thanks
Hi Paul and Kathy! So Paul, you are going to show the mod of the tooth bar right? Not that I need one but I'd like to see what you come up with. I just got a BXpanded tooth bar for mine Monday night. Then Wednesday morning I had it my neighbor call and asked if my tractor would dig a hole deep enough to bury his miniature donkey that had died during the night. I hadn't put the bar on my bucket yet so I told him to give me 45 minutes and I'd be there. So I put the bar on and went to dig the hole. I'll tell you, the tooth bar worked great. Digging in hard packed soil with packed clay turns out to be really hard ground. I dug down around 4 feet. They told me they couldn't see the hood of the tractor when I was in the hole digging. I had got the tooth bar at just the right time. Everything worked out just right, Got to test the bar and seeing as I had never dug a hole that deep it was a good test. Good test for the 1026R too. I had dug a hole for our dog without the bar but it was softer dirt and I didn't go but about 3 feet down. So I'm curious what you come up with. Have a great weekend and God Bless. Levi~~
mi2tn That was sure nice of you to do that for them. Your a good man sir. I bet that tooth bar made a Hugh difference. Last year I built one for the 5740 and what a big difference. Fighting with our rocks was much easier. You can do a lot of work with those machines. Have a great day my friend. God Bless
Also could you put up a video on how you did the spill guard please, I need to do this
Great job describing the cutting edge install. As usual, well thought out and executed perfectly (like Kubota should have done in the first place). I would like to see the spill guard mod and know if you did any reinforcement were the hooks were welded in.
The videos you and Kathy produce are always entertaining as well as informative. The respect you have for one another shows and is good to see in the world we live in now. We also notice and appreciate your ending comment on every video. Thank you both.
Sellarmusic Thank you very much. We'll be doing the spill guard video this week and will also include the bucket hooks install including how and why they were installed. We thank you for your kind words. 33 years together and we feel like we just met. We are a lot of things but the first thing we are is best friends. What you see on the videos is how it is. We like to keep it real and we appreciate your kind words and support. God Bless you and yours my friend.
Pau Kathy I like video for the cutting edge you put on the DX. have nice weekend
Vaughn Lowe Thank you. Happy to hear it .
Looking foreword to the spill guard video Paul great video
Joe Jessee It will be done this week. :)
hi guy loved the video. "Its like a good meal, but you got to do the dishes" very funny
john cushing Ha ha well it's true lol. Glad you enjoyed the show ;)
Kioti has a 48" bolt on reversible cutting edge now. It's actually 49" long and you will still have to drill holes in the BX25D bucket. It's about $240 CDN. The 2017 BX23S has a predrilled bucket so it's likely Kubota will have their own bolt on cutting edge.
Hello paul, I actually did this to my bx25d this past winter, and the canadian part # is not the same as the usa part #. The cutting edge is also made from Manganese steel, super super hard steel. Thanks for posting
Mike Eldredge I had posted this mod on Tractor By Net a fe years ago and I'm only now getting around to doing the video. I figured the part numbers were different. Do you know the US number?
I did not keep it but can find out,
Sorry paul I never did find the part #, i have a Question , well 2 actually.
#1, is your bucket floppy on your Bx where the Hydralic cylinder attaches to your bucket and where the other end attches to the cross beam on the Loader, mine got really floppy and my dealer tells me this is completly Normal, it seems pretty floppy to me though where the cylinder is pinned on both ends, lots of play.
Question #2, did you ever make a tooth bar that will fit over your cutting edge that you added to the bucket?, thank-you for the input
Plz do a video on the spill guard. I’m moving a lot of land on my farm in Tennessee and have this problem.
We actually sell bolt on spill guards for the BX. www.specialtyrepairscustommods.com/bx-spill-guard-kit
Hey Paul I like ur blade. what we do here is go to the county shops and get their used road grader blades and use them in the same manner and yep tuff to cut and heavy as heck I mark them and have the welding shop cut everything for me. costs a bit more but lots less trouble for me.
Stan Osterhoudt Yes I've seen them used many times. they pull them off graders and reuse them on just about everything. No matter what's used it's better than wearing out your bucket.
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Thanks again for putting the video up for me about the cutting edge my b2650 has only 20 hours and I'm doing the cutting edge rate away
Mitch S Your kindly welcome. Glad it helped you out ;)
Great video good idea investing in the bolt on cutting edge I enjoyed your video
Great sir and very good cooperation of your family
Thank you very much. Happy New Year 🥳
I really hate to disagree with you Paul, but the weather man is not the only one to get things wrong and keep their jobs, you forgot politicians. LOL. Great video as well Paul. I always enjoy them.
***** I agree. They get it wrong then lie about it. So I guess we're both right.
Peter Thompson Red Skelton was asked one time why he don't pick on politicians. His reply was "why pick on politicians, they don't do anything" ;)
You can generally get a worn out grader blade from your friendly local grader operator;) Especially if you keep him sweet with a forty of good Canadian whiskey;))) Weld it on……cut it off when it wears out, stop drilling holes!
I’d never weld it on. bolt it on then you got to flip it over when it wears. and old cutting edge is just that “old”
Your bucket and fuel filter mods are probably the best ones you've done to improve the longevity (there's a big word, like, "marmalade" lol) of the BX25D. Speaking of your fuel filter mod, have you had to change the cartridge yet? Oh, and if you could put together a video of your spill guard that would be awesome!
Truck Shackley Haven't had to change the element yet and it looks clean. It's reassuring to know that it's an easy fix if it plugged. Awful the way Kubota put those filters on there. I'll get at the spill guard soon.
Please do a video on the spill guard
My bx23s came with a cut edge added on so they do make them to fit .
They didn’t when this video was made. look at the date of the video. There wasn’t a 23S made yet.😏🤨
Nice mods on the bucket Paul. I just might implement some of it on mine as well.
Colin ;-)
***** Thanks Colin. Hope is well out your way. Have a great weekend.
Hi Paul,
Check out Bobcat. They sell shorter cutting edges. I think it was just under $150 for a 44" one in the spring of 2015. Love your videos!
+MarkDog
Thanks Mark. Good info. Thanks. Happy you like the videos.
Nice video
Thanks Paul! Helpful has always!
Kindly welcome 👍
For those interested... I took Paul's TL2143 part number to my local (US, California) Kubota dealer and their crossover part was a TL2157 which measures 56-5/8" overall with 8 holes (just under $200). Paul didn't go into great detail on the cut off sizes but with this blade I'll have to shift the blade one hole off center... So I'll have to cut about 1/2" off one end and about 8" off the other. That leaves seven bolts holding the blade on, one will be centered and the outer holes will be about an inch inside the bucket sides. Should work fine...
ramosel I didn't go into great detail! Geez I told what I could remember from two years ago and spent 2.5 hours doing the video. That being said what your saying isn't adding up but if what your doing is making the cutting edge reversible then it will work. Mine can turn around and the bolts will fit exactly into the bolt holes. Measure twice, cut once.
Paul Short Kathy needs to take you to dinner... you need a break. I wasn't complaining, You did a great job of letting us know what to do. I'm following your lead. Centering one hole and centering the blade so it can be reversed. But with 8 holes you don't have "A" center hole. You have 2 center holes. I have to lose one so I have an odd number so you can get a center hole in the center of the bucket. I'll measure it 10 times and drill and bolt it before I ever cut anything off. Thanks for your help Paul. Call me if I need to clear up any more of my mud.
Another awesome video.
Mike Collard Thanks Mike ;)
Thanks! I was wondering how you went about modifying your bucket. Only question I have is, where did you source the hooks for inside the bucket? Great info. Thanks again!!
Jim alexander
Jim I got the hooks out of the US. I don't remember the exact place but it was a towing company. Google "weld on chain hooks" and you should find them. Your welcome
Paul Short Thanks
great video i wish i would have seen this before i did my cutting edge i didnt have a clue i just had to wing it lol u know how i asked you about the fluid film i was cleaning my garage yesterday and found a can on my bench how crazy is that i have no idea where it came from what kind of hooks are on your bucket camera was too far away i couldnt tell are they hooks or d rings i have to add hooks to mine and havent made up my mind what im gonna do yet your opininion would be greatly appreciated have a great weekend
bud moore Kool. You found some Fluid Film. Maybe someone from above sent it down to you. I heard St.Pete uses it on the pearly gates ;)
I'm doing a follow up video this week on that spill guard and will show in detail the hooks. How do that sound ?
Another great video
marianna mouton Thank you ;)
I just purchased a brand new BX25D for my brother and all of the bucket outer edges are peeling or have peeled. All the small edges on the boom arms and across the inside leading edge of the bucket. I've watched all of your videos, and you have a great deal of talent where fabrication is concerned. It figures you're also musically inclined. Is there a specific 'Kubota' paint I should use to redo these areas? I suppose I should invest in some welding equipment if I want to apply some of the things you've expertly illustrated. Admittedly, it will take me considerable time but time is all we've got and its never too late. Thanks!
Tim you should ask your selling dealer to repaint those areas. That's what warranties are for. As for the paint well I like to buy the spray cans of Kubota Orange from the Kubota dealer but ?Home Hardware has Kubota Orange as well for far less money than the dealers price.
Talent! What talent? This is just what I do. Nothing more, nothing less. Happy to hear you watched a few of our videos. As for welding. If I can do it, you can too. Keep well
I too am very interested in dump guard
Paul I would like to see how you put the spill guard on the BC25D. I hope I can do the some thing to my BX22. Thanks for the video I enjoy watching them. Gives me some
ideas.
Bob Wakefield Thanks Bob. It's uploading now
I'd like to see the spill preventer mod. Just wondering Paul what your thoughts were on the dodge van. Would you buy another ?
Steve Rob The spil guard will be the next video. As for the van well it's about the handiest, nicest machine we've ever owned. It's got the Stow N Go seating so it's like a truck with the seats down. When we have friends in it there's complete comfort with heat and AC in the rear. Hard to beat that.
What metal did you use for the cutting edge and will you be making corner bits for it also does the backhoe bucket have corner bits
Paul, It appears you installed the hooks up side down in the bucket, is there a reason you mounted them that way ? I plan to make a cutting edge with teeth that can easily be removed and watching all your video's you seem to be great at coming up with solutions.
Looking forward to seeing your design. Thanks for all the great video's you and Kathy produce.
+Rick Meeks
The hooks are located like that so that when the chain is hooked on them and the bucket is raised the chain can't fall out of the hooks plus when the bucket is up and your pulling on the chain if the chain lets go the position of the bucket will protect you from the chain. I gave a demo of that in one of my videos. Thanks for watching our channel.
Paul, If spill guards are so good as a safety device why aren't they made standard on all front end loaders.
born2flyau
That's a great question. I know the place I worked as a heavy equipment operator had them on all loaders.
Very, very informative. I would like to see that spill guard addition. Also, what type of hooks did you use in the bucket? It looked like they were bolted in. Are they like a tow hook for a vehicle or more heavy duty? Thanks for the videos and waiting for the next one. :-)
Greg Smith I'll try and do that video soon and include all the info on the hooks as well.
Thanks for watching.
Great video. What do you think of Cub Cadets. I have a 1250. I learned a lot
Gretchen De Wit You don't see them much around here but history have proven them to be very good machines.
Paul, hope you are feeling much better. Prayers to you and you family. Quick question, bought a cutting edge off the net. Its 1055 carbon steel with no holes. I tried drilling it, and its nearly impossible...slow speed, cutting fluid, still burned up 4 bits with no progress. Need to drill 5 1/2 inch holes. Any recommendations on type of bits or suggestions? Thank you.
BTW , trying to do this with a drill press, and cobalt bits to no avail.
Would this be a better option than the Parana Bar from BXPandid?
For digging no but for leveling, fine grading this would be best. I use attachable teeth for digging on this cutting edge. I have the best of both worlds this way.
Paul. Just viewed the BX25 bucket edge video. Have a smiling BX 25. Saw in the comments a reply from someone who was going to install new edge to smiling bucket. Is that going to fully straighten it, or will it simply end up with gaps at the right and left side end that will need to be shimmed between the bucket and the blade?
It all depends on the amount of smiley the bucket has. If it’s extreme then my advice would be to cut the bottom out of the bucket, replace with new steel then install the cutting edge. That’s the right way to do it. Happy Holidays.
The spill guard i can vouch for that! i have lost so much dirt and that can be rough on the operator
+Jake Schisler
Me to. Lost a lump of snow off the back of a Cat 966 loader one time. It took out the windshield and the class cut my arms up pretty bad. We put spill guards on all the loaders after that.
Would there be a benefit of weight if I cut off the factory cutting edge off first?
great video, do you think it would be an issue if I put a cutting edge that was shy 1.75 inches from the edge on each side? I located on that was 44 1/2 that is a very good price. Thanks
which strobe lights are you using ? thanks
Another great video. Thank you. About the spill guard, I see it goes down about 4 to 5 inches but does it than go in and get welded to the bucket? BTW, great idea for hooks. Are their back up plates on each hook on the nut side? Again nice work.
Brian Mc Donnell Yes. The spill guard is welded and all the hooks have backing plates on the other side to prevent the bolts from pulling through the bucket. Thanks!. Much appreciated.
Did you get that question paul? I know you are hammered with questions
What question?
Paul Short I wanted to know if you ever made a tooth bar to fit over your cutting edge on your bx, and also wanted to know if you have any bucket Flop on your FEL bucket, I have qiite a bit in mine and I took it to my dealer and he says it is completly normal, so those were my questions
Mike Eldredge
Sorry Mike. We get ad average of 150 plus questions and comments a day and there's no way possible for me to keep up with that many. I'm actually considering closing the comment section of our video's or quitting TH-cam altogether so sorry for missing yours. Nope. I haven't made a tooth bar for the BX BUT I did for the 5740. If I didn't have the 5740 I would have made a tooth bar for the BX. I'm not sure what you mean by "Bucket flop" but all the pins and bushings on our BX are tight so there should be any bucket flop[.
Well when I pick up the FEL arms with a load the bucket wants to move back and forth, I am sure you are hammered with questions, and it must take up a ton of time answering them all, I appolagize
Mike Eldredge
Oh, ok. Yup that's normal. It's caused by the geometry of the tilt cylinder. It's really because there's only one cylinder and that seems to be the only way they could get it to work. It shouldn't pose a problem. I never really notice it myself.
Thanks for the great video Paul, Just wondering since you added weight to the bucket, have you ever thought about adding shims to the hydraulic relief valve? Just did it to my bx for a little extra umph!
harborcbs I didn't bother. I did the pressure test and it was on the high side of normal so I left it.
Paul Short I was about 100psi to the low side. much better now!
I have a question my bx1870 is just smaller then the 25d/25s can I put the same pod lights on my tractor then you have on your 25 and how can I do that
Paul, I really like your whole processes. I after seeing your mod cutting edge. I purchased the exact same cutting edge here in Manassas, Va. exact same stock number. Thank you. I really like your band saw. Who made it and what is the model number, I am talking about the horizonal one
Thanks Ron. Glad option helped you out. It's a great mod and your bucket will love you for it. As for the saw. Here is where I got mine. www.busybeetools.com/products/metal-b-saw-7in-x12in-1hp-csa-craftex-cx103.html
Paul could you do the same thing for the bucket you modded on the 5740? I'm sure I have the same bucket on my MX5100 and am interested and have the tools to do it just need a little direction.
Josh Beckett I'll have a look at the main computer and see if there's photo's of that mod. I'm pretty sure there are. I'll have to do it the same way as this one was done because there is no video footage of the mod if that's OK.
That would be awesome!
Where can I get a D-Ring like the one in the center of your bucket?
Princess Auto.
Thank you for the lesson/
Paul doesn't that extra weight from adding cutting edge take away from lifting capacity?
+Jake Schisler
Yes it do and will but in this case it don't matter because the machine can still life a full bucket of "Class A" which is the heaviest meterial I need it to lift and it gives the bucket much more strength.
Do you remember about how much the cutting edge was ? might be interested for one for my B3030 , thanks !
MrFrankturbo1 I really don't remember. It was two years ago but it was less than $200.
Paul Short I ordered one today here in Nfld from Nfld Kubota. $249 + tax Canadian.
Jim
thank you Jim !
Hi Paul,
Great video.
I just wondered whether the bottom of the bucket would feel easier to use if it was extended by about 15/20 cm and the sides slightly curves to match it. You could put rubbing strakes on the bottom to add strength, and I think this would give a more useful, perhaps ‘rock-esq’ type of bucket, still able to use your sharpened front edge and teeth?
Take care and as usual a really professional looking video. Thank you. … This is of course only a suggestion and it is not necessary to reply.
mrbluenun
+mrbluenun
When working or modifying the buckets on these sub-compact tractors weight is a major concern in the design and outcome of the mod. The more weight you add the less you'll be able to lift. Finding that happy medium is the tough part.
paul could you do one on the spill gaurd please and thank you
Here you go. That didn't take long did it lol.
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Hi Paul have any videos on bx2380 front end loader not going up at all or slow with no lift power
No but check your connections at the quick connectors. I bet one isn’t pushed right in.
@@7863348 I checked them cleaned them and pushed them all in make sure they were working it has manifold quick connection tractor only has 150 hrs on it fuess I will have to take it in
I have a kubota lawn tractor and I had if for about 10 years but now it's starting to lose power
Clean out the fuel filter
Gretchen De Wit Good suggestion
he Paul quick question, should I check the transmission fluid with the tractor running?
Yes.
The cutting edge is a piece of grader blade. It is a specialty steel especially when being rolled out in a steel mill. It is a hard job to maintain the bevel edge on the edges of the blade. If you look at the plowing edge of a road grader you will see one mounted on the edge of the blade. As Paul says the blade is double edged and it can be 6 inch, 7 inch, and 8 inch's wide and come with a double edge or sometimes it would have a single edge on one side and a rounded edge on the other which makes it non reversible. Love and Peace. Blessed Be. Doug
Douglas Smith All good points Doug. Thanks for pointing them out.
Spill guard YES!
cat637d Uploading now.
Are those flat or domed plow bolts on the edge install ? ? Thanks !
They are flat under the cutting edge.
Thanks for the prompt reply......One last ? ? How much oversize did you drill your holes.....1/32" or ?
Yes that sounds about right. Just ask your supplier for cutting edge bolts and they will come with the flat bottomed bolt, nut and lock washer. Good luck
Paul I have a question for you, I just bought a bx25d a few weeks ago and noticed my bucket cutting edge is straight after watching this video. is this normal on all bx models. what would you do? you advice is greatly appreciated.
Get your dealer to exchange the bucket. Something isn't right about it. I would insist they replace it.
Another "SMASHING" video to sing about :)
Paul. What size hook do you recommend?
For my BX I used 5/16th
Did you make a video of how you made the "spill guard" and if so can you tell me the name of the video? I can't seem to find it. Thank you.
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Thank you. I can't stop watching your videos witch is a good thing for me!
Thanks. If you haven't subscribed you should and get notification of all future videos.
I subscribed to you the fist time I watched you.
Even though I have not met you you are my mentor.
Well that's very nice of you. Thank you very much 👍
I meant cutting edge not straight!
Great video, as always. I've been watching your videos for months, going back to some of your earliest, and it's cool to see how you've evolved in production.
You also inspired me to put hooks and clevis mounts on my tractor bucket in a similar fashion, making a TH-cam video along the way!
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Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the quality work!
joeynickdotnet
Thanks Joey. Happy to hear your enjoying the channel. Yes there's been some advancements in the video production since I started. Nice job on your tractor. Thanks for watching and commenting.