Hi Jack, I have the same tractor, when I did the pre-delivery inspection I noticed the same issue with the ROPS, the technician fixed it by using a small type dremmel to grind the hole and make it just a bit bigger. What also helps that I’ve since noticed is loosening the big bolt just a bit and that seems to help. Take care
1. Drill a bigger hole 2. Use a acorn nut 3. Zip ties 4. The cutting-edge implement is for digging, not for scooping 5. Use a oil funnel 🤷🏻♂️ Just solved all your problems for $10 or less. If you think these little problems are annoying, don’t bother buying a John Deere. 🤣
The black knobs don’t do anything in this case. The misalignment is vertical. The knobs could be completely taken off and the pins still require a hammer to take in and out.
We have a kubota mower and it’s garbage rot dies 5 to 6 times while mowing and we also have a bx2380 and it’s pretty solid we use it at our farm but the throttle the way it slides up when even when you put up the throttle high it’s so annoying heck I really just take a bungie cord and put it on it so it doesn’t slip lol
Man, puck the folice!...ditch that gooberment-mandated safety spout on the gas can, get you a replacement nozzle from tractor supply or wherever. Drill a quick hole in the can and you now have a vent, along with a long and flexible spout you could just shove in the fuel fill. So much better.
8:07 get yourself a metal Just Rite 5 gallon can. I hate those plastic gas cans, always breaking, leaking fuel. Switched over to the metal cans and no regrets, totally worth the cost. It'll solve your problem and they'll last forever.
Thanks guys! Been looking at an alternative while limping along with this. Ideally, we’d just have a tank, but for now, I’ll probably pick up a few of the Just Rite cans.
The Mindful Homestead Friend of mine also has one of those battery powered fill pumps that he can’t live without. I’m not quite that lazy yet but worth a mention :)
Get a shaker siphon hose and you don’t have to worry about spilling and it very quick also. The rops needs to be adjusted with the two knobs on the front and they work easily.
Great video. But 5:02 I have to ask what is the aftermarket 3rd function? I just bought this tractor with the mowing deck front bucket and rear rotary tiller. I’m naive to everything and have only 5 hours on it thus far. So far I’ve only experienced the crappy gas tank placement lol
Objective and a fair review. Well done. The 2022 edition of the tractor is greatly improved, but it still has some difficulties which make a one man show nearly impossible.
The No Spill cans actually work very well for me. It rests right on the handle and the spout is dead center of tank. They’re a little pricey but are well built and fast flow
There’s a little tab on those safety can that you can use the lip of the fuel tank neck and push on it. Those cans can be turned completely upright, then push it down on the filler neck with the tab on the can and fuel begins to flow. I have a BX and use a similar can with no issues, good video thanks
Put the seat forward, and fill the tank with the can sitting behind the seat. You dont have to hold it, and the weight of the can keeps the valve on the can open.
Try loosening the Black knobs on your ROPS. I turn mine almost all the way out and I have no issues. You can also loosen the bolts by 1/4 turn and that might help too.
And the handle is placed there because if you're driving along an incline you want to reach to the side to hold on, not down and forward, The filler is their because the tank is under the rear. It's a great design
Thanks for your input. The fuel fill, with its existing tank location has plenty of placement options. Moving the handle closer to the operator and shifting the fuel fill out is the simplest in my opinion, but there are other places it could be put as well. With your excellent mechanical design expertise, I’d suggest reaching out to Kubota for a job. You could be just the guy they need on hand to really make it big!
On the old ones, the tank was above the engine and you had to carefully balance with a five gallon load of fuel standing with one foot on the front tire and one on the platform, or some other awkward contortion that had major spillage or chiropractor visit written all over it. Plus with a loader, the boom blocked access to the filler as well. On larger farm tractors, they have finally made it easy to stand on the ground and have easy access to the filler. A fuel pump would help, but with compacts, most people aren't using a lot of fuel and having to carry a fuel pump to a tiny tractor seems like overkill.
I am very confused by that jerrycan. I've never seen one like that in Canada, with that weirdly short and rigid hose, so maybe this is one of those small differences between Canada and the US. If you're in New Hampshire and need a jerrycan with a longer and more flexible nozzle, you could go up to Quebec and buy one at Canadian Tire or Home Depot.
I forgot to mention on the subject of the ROPS, aren't those black knobs there for adjustment? I thought my salesman said they could be adjusted as things got out of whack over time.
Loosen the bolts a little on the Rops. It’ll make it easier to install the pins. Had same issue with mine. A little WD40 helps too. Oh, and made a skid plate for mine as well to protect the fan. Never had an issue.
Good review. With you on the gas cans. The new cans are awful! I have some metal cans and older plastic cans that I use for big fill-ups. I always use a wide funnel when filling my tractor. It allows for errors and is very helpful when trying to pour from a full, heavy, 5-gallon can.
hi Jack , Great video. I am about to buy one like yours, I have a question - are these strong enough to dig out a Culvert? How is the power on the Bucket?
Do a lot of research on what you’re buying. The loaders on these aren’t great at digging and typically only go down a few inches. If you’re going to do meaningful digging, you want a backhoe for sure.
Tractor Supply (and others) sell a fix kit for the approved ventless . You can drill a proper vent in the back and add covered port. It also comes with a longer flexible hose for the pour.
That helps with front to back alignment. It does nothing for the vertical alignment which is what’s off on ours. It’s a bummer but it is what it is. It still works.
@@TheMindfulHomestead must be different on newer models .On my older bx25d ,screwing the knob in stops the rops closing fully which does effect how far down the holes close over each other and acts as a depth stop once set .
My biggest complaint is the separate peddle for reverse. If you backing up a hill its very hard to push down. Gas can issue I just use a funnel. thanks,
Go to Tractor Supply and get a replacement spout for your can. Round head bolts would solve your bucket edge cutter or weld the cutting edge on like most folks do.
I just subscribed to your channel about two weeks ago and enjoy all your content very much. Two things on the fuel can: first, if it's releasing fuel before you get it in the tank you need a new nozzle, part of the idea is that it has to be in the tank and depressed to deliver fuel so as not to be pouring it on the ground and creating an eco-tastrophy. Second, I found a conversion kit on Amazon with a vent and extendable, flexible nozzle to convert modern, stupid gas cans into usable, vented cans. I don't know yet if it will fit a diesel can but I intend to try and if not I'll check the seller for a diesel version. If you're interested I'll send you a link. I am a 5 week owner of a BX23S and a homesteader wanna-be and really appreciate your videos.
Jack....You are an amazing man and I would not put up with this garbage from Kubota. I will swing by and pick up that heap and take it off you hands....cause that is what a real friend does. LOL Another great vlog bud. I can't believe you still have beets and greens in your garden. Our okra is over 8 feet tall....what does that have to do with anything? It means it's stinking hot!!!!
That okra in your last video had me jealous! We never get a good crop up here and actually skipped it this year... and as it turns out, it's the first year it would have been hot enough for it. It's definitely the tail end of green season here. Once the beets, kale and broccoli rabe are out, we won't replant them until the fall. Maybe try to get something quick in there to turn around.
For fuel loading you need to fix your fuel can. Go to Central Tractor(Tractor Supply Company) and pick up the fuel can vent along with a new spout. That way you wont have to use the push connection to dispense fuel into your tractor. Another way might be to get a fuel caddy and mount it on the wall of your garage. Then its like pumping fuel from a gas tank.
I also have the BX2380. First of all why did you pay $25000? Is the 3rd function that much? I bought mine new in 2019 with 54 inch deck, 5 foot Landpride rear blade and the loader with quick attach bucket. $16,500 plus tax. The ROPS pins are a little hard to get in but i'm 68 years old weigh about 130 lbs with arthritis and I get the job done. I tightened the throttle nuts once when i got it and haven't had any problems. As for as the cutting edge bolts being inconvenient how else would you have done it? Buy yourself a No-Spill fuel tank and you can rest it on the inconveniently located handle. I agree the hydraulic fan could be a bit more durable but this is a subcompact tractor not a skid steer or a dozer.
I too have noticed the annoyance of the ROPS. I always put mine down while mowing due to low limbs and find myself struggling too much to get those dern pins back in. Usually takes a lot of wiggling and/or thumb pad bruising from trying to tap the rops back where it needs to be. Thank you for mentioning the fan! If changing the fan isn’t an option for kubota maybe they could at least improve the skid plate. The factory plate is just shy of a waste. A lot of people also have complaints about the fuel filters and more specifically the one located under the tractor. I’m just shy of 60 hours and although they don’t specify to swap all filters and fluids, I’m doing them all but the coolant. I spent 18k on a tractor, no reason not to do extra preventative maint. Overall I am extremely pleased with mine as well :)
I contemplated mentioning the fuel filter, but with the relocation kits out there, and the fact it’s not something you really have to mess with frequently, it didn’t make the cut. The ROPS is just rough. We have a dead blow mallet that basically lives next to the tractor who’s sole purpose in life is to knock in the pins. Ours is so tight, no level of pushing and twisting with our bare hands will get them in.
I also take my mower deck somewhat regularly and have a hard time getting the rear arms lined up, takes some prying to get them where they should be. Still better than having the drive over deck with all the low hanging brackets.
I think all tractors with those add-on cutting edges either have bolts on them, or they protrude into the inside of the bucket to some extent. Makes for manually loading and unloading stuff a pain, and when it comes time to replace that bolt on cutting edge especially you'll fight with getting those bolts out as the threads have been beat to crap. I agree the design on that could be better. That 3rd function valve wiring, I'd just go get a 3 or 4 pin trailer light plug and wire it into one of those, its still quick connect and it'll be much better for placement to be mounted against the side of the tractor out of the way and no more dangling wires, that's a wiring mess waiting to happen right there wow. I'll skip the 3rd function too when I purchase my tractor soon.
Yea, I've torn open bags of mulch and concrete on them and not been happy about it. I'll look into rewiring the 3rd function. I'll need to figure out just how many wires are in there first.
Sorry but gas can issues. See modification. I use tire valves for vent and normal spouts. The EPA cans I spill more fuel than mine. I had a guy chase me down a road because my EPA can fell over and was dumping out my truck.
What about installing and taking off the mower deck? Is it easy? Tractors may be owned mostly by do it yourselfers. How easy is it to work on? Is it built with maintenance in mind?
Hi Jack if you unbolted the second cutting edge before you put the piranha bar on the bolts would be there. The way you got it now you have three cutting edges on your bucket.
There are only 2. The bucket comes with no welded on edge. The piranha is made to either boot over the bolt on edge, or wrk with no edge, but they aren’t interchangeable. You have to chose when you order.
@@TheMindfulHomestead Hi Jack you where complaining about the bolt being in the way. If you took the bolt on one off be for you put the piranha bar on the bolts wouldn't be in the way.
Gas can fix...Go to tractor supply and get their gas can spout kit (sold next to their gas cans). It gives you a vent that you install and regular spout just like the good old gas cans we use to have. This "update kit" only cost around $12 and is worth every penny!
I have some of those nozzles for fuel cans, there is supposed to be a little nub on the end of it that rests on the filler neck to push the nozzle open so you dont have to hold the nozzle just the can. You may be able to get a piece of rubber hose from the auto parts store that fits on to extend the nozzle to make it so the fuel goes in the filler neck at a much more shallow angle. I used to do that for filling the furnace fuel tank. I had almost 2 feet of hose on the nozzle that would go in the filler with the can up right. Then I could tip the can up with no spillage.
for the fan getting broke, I bought a aftermarket shield to protect the fan. I’m glad you told me about the poor quality of the wiring on the third function valve. On the fuel problem maybe a funnel would help. I haven’t noticed a problem with the throttle at all. It may need adjustment. Happy tractoring!
I had a BX and it never let me down but just too small... Upgraded to a B2650 and wish I had done it sooner. I have had it for a few years now 300 hours later, with no regrets.
Check out SureCan 5 gallon diesel fuel cans. I have one I use for my BX2380, grab handle is in a perfect spot to hold up the can up. Also I had the same issue with my ROPS, I adjusted the rear knobs and no longer have a problem. Throttle, get a nylon filled lock nut. Use it as the last nut.
Go to Tractor supply and buy the old style filler neck for your fuel can. Makes life so good. Also I like you do not like the electric style of 3rd function valve. I researched that and when I ordered my tractor I did a hydraulic 3rd function valve setup. Grapples are awesome.
We have two BXs and a John Deere 1025R. When JD upgraded the 2305 to the 1025R, they remedied the fan issue, but BX didn't. I was really disappointed, but just added Bro Tek protectors AFTER a fan was shredded with the deck mounted. DON'T count on the deck for protection.
Thanks for the vid. the 3rd function is ridiculous, I'll have to hash this out when I purchase. Side note, every wheel loader I've operated, CAT and Komatsu, have the cutting edge mounted on the bucket the same way.
Another thing: When you turn those lights underneath consider a rear mount bullet pair. run the wiring conductors down the rops and switch accordingly. I love my rears and use them alot plowing snow.
Not in this case. The misalignment here is vertical, not horizontal. The knob, no matter how it’s adjusted, won’t bring them in line in that orientation.
3rd function issues fall on your dealer. They install it and sometimes they don’t use the landpride (kubota). I’ve already seen them use aftermarket ones to save a buck. As far as connectors , they should be zip tied away.
I fixed the rops on mine in two minutes by finding a drill bit the size of the pin and running it through. Simple fix. Get rid of your gas can and get one from a race shop. Sometimes they call them "water cans" and they come in different colors. If I were running a tooth bar, I would simply take the bolt on cutting edge off. This will help lift capacity and roll back power too.
If these are the only things you hate about your Kubota then it speaks extremely well for Kubota! Thy are so trivial that the company should be overjoyed to find such a hate list. I’ve owned so many different pieces of equipment over the years and my Kubota is my favorite, hands down! I never have to make repairs on it, it is very forgiving of my torture to it, and it never complains. I can’t say that for much else I’ve owed over the years. So, even though there are a couple minor idiosyncrasies, big whoop. I just got a big funnel and take the stupid spout off the diesel can, tighten the nut when the throttle seems loose, put my undercarriage guard on in the woods, make the dang hole a tiny bit bigger on the ROPS. If that’s all it takes, damn I’m am a lucky man! You should be darn happy to be an owner of such a fine little piece of equipment…I am! Just think of the issues you’d have if you bought the John Deere. Oh yeah, nice veggies brother.
I got a JustRite Type II can on Zoro for $65 and the extended nozzle works amazing, also won't tip over in my car. Solves the handle being in the way. Thankfully I watched this video before I bought a plastic can and avoided that. Thanks man!
I am negotiating a deal with a private owner who has a 2020 bx2380 with several attachments for 13k cash price,,in your video you say yours is a 25k tractor,,does 13k sound too good to be true,,owner only owned it for a year ,,they out 35 hours on it,,thought they wanted to be a farmer but after realizing it is hard work they decided to move back to town
Depends on the attachments. The front mount blower and it’s necessary hardware to mount run about $5k. I’d look it over real good before making the deal.
Hey, thanks for the well done review. Thoughtful operational criticisms are not easy to find. I’ll be looking at 2024 BX models, but you have made excellent points, and helped me look, and evaluate more effectively, and set me up for much better questions before I buy, especially questions for the Service guys: what is going to break first? Best 3rd party alternatives? and others…. Thanks!
On my BX the ROPS pins drop right in very easily. And my throttle is very tight even after three rears. There are times I wished I had gone up in size myself. But the BX fits in so many tight areas where any other tractor would not work. And with my little 12 acre place anything larger would just be in the way. I'm thankful for it every time I jump in the seat. Oh, as far as the fuel fill. I fought that too and hated fumbling with those heavy cans and stupid spouts. So I built a 55 gallon fueling station using a plastic drum and an electric pump with a filling station nozzle on it from Amazon. When the tank gets almost empty I set it in the bed of my pickup, go fill it up, then use my front loader to scoop it off and set it back down. By the way, the whole setup cost under $100.
Fixing the ROP should be easy if the holes are pretty close. Fold it down and use a "step drill" (Unibit) and enlarge the inner holes just a tiny bit (one step)
I use a gas approved red can that has a swivel spout on the bottom of the can. I simply swivel to desired location then press handle on top to let fuel out.
Better the fan breaks than the shaft...and for your gas try a funnel...its much better than the gas fill on tge middle of the hood. Ty for the cool video👍👍👍
On the hyd fan check onkine for an after market company that makes a bolt on skid plate i have a massey and i found a skid plate they make for the hyd fan
A bigger tractor would help a lot for any digging. Glad that a knowledgeable salesman convinced me not to go too small. Best thing I ever did was buy a three point hitch mounted finishing mower and get rid of that useless belly mower. Out in the woods the belly mower was always catching on something and just a nuisance and it really isn't trivial to take on and off. Hanging under the tractor, it's always in the way and although most people don't get this until they've used one, a rear mounted mower is a hundred times better for maneuvering close to things, or getting under shrubbery. When it's on the 3 point hitch it adds dearly needed counterweight to keep the rear wheels on the ground when lifting anything heavy. I also found that a lot of third party loaders and related attachments are actually built a lot better than Kubota's. The tractors themselves though... wonderful little machines.
I can't believe one of your complaints isn't about the seat, I bought a new BX2370 and the ride is horrible.......... if I knew what I know now I would have never bought it. Thanks for sharing.
Fair review. One of the things I dislike most about this tractor -- and this goes for the entire BX series -- is how it looks. It really looks like a slightly larger riding lawn mower and not like a farm tractor. I've seen this machine in showrooms and...I just can't bring myself to like its styling. IMO, the BX series would look much better if the tractors had: 1) Bigger wheels (the 12 inch rear rims and 10 inch front rims look puny), and 2) Less plastic trim (this makes the machine look cheap). I have a B6200 from the early 80s. Yes, it's a bit less powerful and the manual transmission takes some getting used to, but, IMO, it looks much, much better than any modern BX tractor. The 16 inch rear rims and 12 inch front ones really help out there!
H Jack ! Is there some sort of "parking brake" on the 2380 ? If you get off your tractor on a small incline ( enough for the tractor to start moving by gravity ) while the engine is running, would the tractor start to move ? Or is it suggested to turn the tractor off, which would keep it from moving if it was in gear ( ? ) Thanks for any info.
There is a parking break. It’s a small tab that you lift up, then depress the brake, and then let the tab fall before letting the brake come up. It will hold the tractor on all inclines we’ve run into so far!
Try the 5 gallon diesel can that’s shorter than the one you are using with the 90 degree push button. They work really well for the exact position your dealing with. The fuel fill on my Deere is in the middle of my hood and that can works perfect. I believe It was from Tractor Supply
@@TheMindfulHomestead Yes. this. can. No-Spill is the brand, the push button valve is great, and you can rest the can on the grab handle while you fill, saving your arms. Handle goes from a bug to a feature, just by switching cans.
I've had the throttle problem with the nut used red loc-tite good. Rops yea I carry a hammer for the implements so I use itn no older so none of those problems. The fuel I went on Amazon and got 3 new spouts for my fuel cans my aim is pretty good but sometimes I still use a funnel this works great.
$25,000 tractor?!? Wow! They only cost around $16,000 with a loader where I live. Nice tractor, though. I am on the fence between the bx1880 and bx2380.
@@TheMindfulHomestead I was just messing with you. I figured you had other stuff. I am getting a bx1880 w/loader, cutting edge, and box blade delivered tomorrow. Not as slick as your toy, but probably just as much fun. I'm gonna check it over. Its been ready at dealer for a couple of days. They were waiting til I was able to get a day off work. Its been sitting out front of dealership and stopped 2 times inspecting it. I plan on going over it with a "fine tooth comb" as they say. I have heard horror stories how tranny and front diff and maybe engine's weren't topped up and were not caught until hours later. One guy even said his was bone dry after 50 or so hurs and he made a video of it. I'll try and post some vids soon. Have you ever thought about buying some stuff from my friends in Canada, Paul and Kathy Short. I have a bunch of mod stuff ordered from them An EZ ON step, diff petal, and light guards among a other stuff. I look at it this way. You want the best for your investment, buy from the best. Its making my good little tractor even better by purchasing from them. As Paul says, "It's the KOOL factor", and he's right. They are wonderful people and will treat you right. If you contactbthem about purchasing, tell them I sent you. He actually made a video just for me called "Basic Wire Soldering" a few years ago. I'll try and find the link. They don't have much time for videos like that, especially these days, so I really appreciate them takingvtheir pecioustime out to do that. GOD Bless them both and You and your family.
@@TheMindfulHomestead that sucks, and you're not alone. My brand new 2380 had a bolt that was put in stripped at the factory that holds the seat plate down. The holes aren't lined up through the top of the three point. Dealer has it now.
Purchase an extra pin. Machine the one (or 2) pin down 25/ thousandths or greater this should give you enough wiggle room to get the other pin in so you have both pins secured. I think the tubing is a wear point and over time it will break in? I don’t own the tractor, but I can’t imagine them being misaligned from the factory, when you say you need a mallet to get the second one in... keep the spout and get a second knurled cap, attach some clear tubing and shelf the safety spout. If your storing the fuel you might want to switch? I think motorcycle shops that sell dirt bikes would have a better alternative?
I work on these machines regularly. I think I can address most of these issues. 1. When trying to put the ROPS in the upright position, loosen the tension knobs first. Put the ROPS in the upright position, insert pins. Retention the knobs. 2. The throttle. This is an ongoing issue with these tractors. Some are loose from the factory. If you have one that’s loose, contact your dealer and they should be able to take care of it. If it’s out of warranty, it is easily corrected by properly tensioning the nut and jam nut. 3. The 3rd function. The 3rd function valves are normally installed at the dealer. If you are questioning the durability of the wiring/harness etc, I would talk to them. That’s not necessarily a Kubota issue. 4. Piranha tooth bar. I could be wrong but I don’t think that’s a Kubota item. See the dealer who installed it. 5. Grab bar. That’s not a tractor issue. That’s a you got the wrong jug issue. Call your congressman. 6. “Hydraulic fan” that’s the fan for your Hydro. The BX is a residential machine. It’s not meant to be crawling through the woods. It’s meant to move some light loads here and there on mowed grass. To change that fan is easily done by removing the motor. The motor can be removed in less than an hour with coffee breaks. Once the motor is removed, take the shaft loose from the hydro. It’s not a 5,6,7 hr job. I hope this helps. I didn’t write this to sh$t on your video. I wrote this to help people with common problems. Good Luck and next time get a B series.😂
Big fan of your tractor content, and when I saw your vid about quitting job I knew why. (FWIW, thought you were in IT). Just purchased my Kubota. Given the price delta, curious why you didnt buy the 2680.
We weren’t using a lot of ground engaging implements, so the extra 2.5hp out the back wasn’t a huge deal. That and they had a 2380 on the lot where we would have had to wait for the 2680. With Jackie as pregnant as she was when we bought, I didn’t want to be dealing with a newborn and coordinating delivery, and learning a tractor. I’m also terribly impatient. 😉
@@TheMindfulHomestead In retrospect, do you think the add'l HP would be worth the cost given the experience with your tractor (obviously not a big enough deal to motivate a trade in).
I agree with the fan poor design for replacement. I discovered the problem when I found small white pieces of plastic on the ground while pushing branches off to the side after a wind storm. It took all day to replace a $13 part, and had to disassemble half the tractor. Could not find anyone to help me with a better way. Love my BX 25, but this it’s Achilles heel, and I’ve had my tractor 10 years and can’t believe Kubota hasn’t changed the design. Moral of the story, if you are pushing branches, careful not to let them up under the tractor frame or install a protective plate. Hope the engineer that designed that part for Kubota didn’t advance far with the company.
I would have purchased a separate zero turn for mowing and never would have had to deal with the mower deck issues and if the deck goes down it’s gone.
Except you’d void all liability in the event of a rollover with injury and need to replace the ROPS if the tractor was ever to be sold. Safety equipment cannot be modified.
@@TheMindfulHomestead I'd rather have functional safety equipment and no warranty than be possibly crushed to death to save my warranty and a few bucks. If you can afford the the tractor then you can afford the repair it. Can't afford to die and leave your family with fatherless for a warranty.
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I do not have any equipment that i find easy to refill with fuel. If the can is full its worse. I put a clear plastic hose about 1.5 feet long that is curved downwards that fits tightly on the end of the spout. So much easier to fill anything and rarely spill fuel.
use a rattle siphon 4 fueling its the bees knees. In Alaska we use atv waste oil jugs for fuel works like a charm it has a vent but the end hose only lasts a year or so with gas. JUST DONT FORGET YOUR SIPHON UNATTENDED FUEL WILL GET EVERYWERE!!!!! . PS THE SMALL TRACKTORS ARE THE WRONG TOOL FOR EVERY JOB . GET A small DOZER WITH BACKHOE CAN DO ALOT.
Another thing on the fan blade ... If they modified that with a spined shaft and put a threaded bolt into end of the slip shaft with a 2 piece gear that bolted with the slip shat to the main shaft, seems suffice. The fan should be of a plastic nylon that of the same material that clothes hangers are but with a bit more flexible / bendy without breaking.
Lots of “fixes” are out there. Problem is “any” modification to the ROPS releases Kubota from liability in an accident and would shift blame to us if the tractor was eventually sold and the new user was injured. Technically, it’s illegal to even sell a used tractor with a modified ROPS. So while it can be fixed, the bigger picture means it’s more worth it to just find the mallet when we need to fold the ROPS.
On the rops, lower it and drill the hole a little bigger. You'll probably never change the factory cutting edge so weld it and take the bolts out. Get a funnel for your fuel. Your problems are so simple to fix.
Could you take a metal drill bit to the problem hole on the ROPS and just take a tiny bit off to help slide the pin in and out? Not sure about Warranties etc though.
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I use the battery powered fuel pump from Harbor Freight and never standing there holding a fuel can.
Hi Jack, I have the same tractor, when I did the pre-delivery inspection I noticed the same issue with the ROPS, the technician fixed it by using a small type dremmel to grind the hole and make it just a bit bigger. What also helps that I’ve since noticed is loosening the big bolt just a bit and that seems to help. Take care
Thanks for the info! Thanks for sharing.
1. Drill a bigger hole 2. Use a acorn nut 3. Zip ties 4. The cutting-edge implement is for digging, not for scooping 5. Use a oil funnel 🤷🏻♂️ Just solved all your problems for $10 or less. If you think these little problems are annoying, don’t bother buying a John Deere. 🤣
Agreed, but his point is for the money he paid he shouldn't have to do any of that, Kubota should have done that.
1. Loosen the black knobs on the front. That's to keep them from rattling by tightening against that pin.
The black knobs don’t do anything in this case. The misalignment is vertical. The knobs could be completely taken off and the pins still require a hammer to take in and out.
yep. Kubota is tops!!
We have a kubota mower and it’s garbage rot dies 5 to 6 times while mowing and we also have a bx2380 and it’s pretty solid we use it at our farm but the throttle the way it slides up when even when you put up the throttle high it’s so annoying heck I really just take a bungie cord and put it on it so it doesn’t slip lol
Man, puck the folice!...ditch that gooberment-mandated safety spout on the gas can, get you a replacement nozzle from tractor supply or wherever. Drill a quick hole in the can and you now have a vent, along with a long and flexible spout you could just shove in the fuel fill. So much better.
Fold the seat forward it helps alot.
8:07 get yourself a metal Just Rite 5 gallon can. I hate those plastic gas cans, always breaking, leaking fuel. Switched over to the metal cans and no regrets, totally worth the cost. It'll solve your problem and they'll last forever.
I second the metal cans. I have both Jerry and Eagle metal cans. Those new spouts are for the birds
Thanks guys! Been looking at an alternative while limping along with this. Ideally, we’d just have a tank, but for now, I’ll probably pick up a few of the Just Rite cans.
The Mindful Homestead Friend of mine also has one of those battery powered fill pumps that he can’t live without. I’m not quite that lazy yet but worth a mention :)
@@TheMindfulHomestead Hey Jack I picked up a SureCan at Chappell tractor. Works fantastic.
Get a shaker siphon hose and you don’t have to worry about spilling and it very quick also. The rops needs to be adjusted with the two knobs on the front and they work easily.
I’ve played around with the knobs. The holes are misaligned vertically. No amount of adjustment brings them back in.
Great video. But 5:02 I have to ask what is the aftermarket 3rd function? I just bought this tractor with the mowing deck front bucket and rear rotary tiller. I’m naive to everything and have only 5 hours on it thus far. So far I’ve only experienced the crappy gas tank placement lol
It’s not an after market. It’s the Kubota third function kit which allows you to use a grapple on the front end of the loader.
The handle is pretty helpful when your driving on a high or hilly part of land I like it to hold on with mine it’s a pretty good setup.
Objective and a fair review. Well done. The 2022 edition of the tractor is greatly improved, but it still has some difficulties which make a one man show nearly impossible.
The No Spill cans actually work very well for me. It rests right on the handle and the spout is dead center of tank. They’re a little pricey but are well built and fast flow
There’s a little tab on those safety can that you can use the lip of the fuel tank neck and push on it. Those cans can be turned completely upright, then push it down on the filler neck with the tab on the can and fuel begins to flow. I have a BX and use a similar can with no issues, good video thanks
The biggest complaint we get is “I should have bought bigger.”
I can see that. We are on the fence ourselves about going to an LX.
Put the seat forward, and fill the tank with the can sitting behind the seat. You dont have to hold it, and the weight of the can keeps the valve on the can open.
I’m going to have to try that! I never even thought to move the seat forward.
@@TheMindfulHomestead I mean tilt it forward, not just moving it forward.
Try loosening the Black knobs on your ROPS. I turn mine almost all the way out and I have no issues. You can also loosen the bolts by 1/4 turn and that might help too.
Might have to loosen the bolts. The issue is they are out of alignment vertically, so the knob adjusters don’t fix the issue.
And the handle is placed there because if you're driving along an incline you want to reach to the side to hold on, not down and forward, The filler is their because the tank is under the rear. It's a great design
Thanks for your input. The fuel fill, with its existing tank location has plenty of placement options. Moving the handle closer to the operator and shifting the fuel fill out is the simplest in my opinion, but there are other places it could be put as well.
With your excellent mechanical design expertise, I’d suggest reaching out to Kubota for a job. You could be just the guy they need on hand to really make it big!
On the old ones, the tank was above the engine and you had to carefully balance with a five gallon load of fuel standing with one foot on the front tire and one on the platform, or some other awkward contortion that had major spillage or chiropractor visit written all over it. Plus with a loader, the boom blocked access to the filler as well. On larger farm tractors, they have finally made it easy to stand on the ground and have easy access to the filler. A fuel pump would help, but with compacts, most people aren't using a lot of fuel and having to carry a fuel pump to a tiny tractor seems like overkill.
I am very confused by that jerrycan. I've never seen one like that in Canada, with that weirdly short and rigid hose, so maybe this is one of those small differences between Canada and the US. If you're in New Hampshire and need a jerrycan with a longer and more flexible nozzle, you could go up to Quebec and buy one at Canadian Tire or Home Depot.
Thanks to the good old US govt.
10:17 get a battery powered electric fuel transfer pump. It is $75 and transfers fuel without spilling or lifting.
Thanks for the tips. We’ve actually sold the Kubota and moved to something a good bit larger.
I forgot to mention on the subject of the ROPS, aren't those black knobs there for adjustment? I thought my salesman said they could be adjusted as things got out of whack over time.
I've played with them all over the place. The holes are off vertically.
Loosen the bolts a little on the Rops. It’ll make it easier to install the pins. Had same issue with mine. A little WD40 helps too.
Oh, and made a skid plate for mine as well to protect the fan. Never had an issue.
It’s a vertical alignment issue. The bolts and knobs don’t fix the issue.
Gotcha, never had that issue.
Good review. With you on the gas cans. The new cans are awful! I have some metal cans and older plastic cans that I use for big fill-ups. I always use a wide funnel when filling my tractor. It allows for errors and is very helpful when trying to pour from a full, heavy, 5-gallon can.
hi Jack , Great video. I am about to buy one like yours, I have a question - are these strong enough to dig out a Culvert? How is the power on the Bucket?
Do a lot of research on what you’re buying. The loaders on these aren’t great at digging and typically only go down a few inches. If you’re going to do meaningful digging, you want a backhoe for sure.
@@TheMindfulHomestead Thank you.. I will look into this more.
Tractor Supply (and others) sell a fix kit for the approved ventless . You can drill a proper vent in the back and add covered port. It also comes with a longer flexible hose for the pour.
Thanks for the heads up!
nice video, on the rops if you adjust the plastic knobs on the front of the hinge it lines the holes up perfectly
That helps with front to back alignment. It does nothing for the vertical alignment which is what’s off on ours. It’s a bummer but it is what it is. It still works.
@@TheMindfulHomestead must be different on newer models .On my older bx25d ,screwing the knob in stops the rops closing fully which does effect how far down the holes close over each other and acts as a depth stop once set .
My biggest complaint is the separate peddle for reverse. If you backing up a hill its very hard to push down. Gas can issue I just use a funnel.
thanks,
I though that too. I actually began hooking my foot under the forward pedal and pulling up to reverse. It works well.
Go to Tractor Supply and get a replacement spout for your can. Round head bolts would solve your bucket edge cutter or weld the cutting edge on like most folks do.
Thanks for the tips!
I just subscribed to your channel about two weeks ago and enjoy all your content very much. Two things on the fuel can: first, if it's releasing fuel before you get it in the tank you need a new nozzle, part of the idea is that it has to be in the tank and depressed to deliver fuel so as not to be pouring it on the ground and creating an eco-tastrophy. Second, I found a conversion kit on Amazon with a vent and extendable, flexible nozzle to convert modern, stupid gas cans into usable, vented cans. I don't know yet if it will fit a diesel can but I intend to try and if not I'll check the seller for a diesel version. If you're interested I'll send you a link. I am a 5 week owner of a BX23S and a homesteader wanna-be and really appreciate your videos.
Jack....You are an amazing man and I would not put up with this garbage from Kubota. I will swing by and pick up that heap and take it off you hands....cause that is what a real friend does. LOL Another great vlog bud. I can't believe you still have beets and greens in your garden. Our okra is over 8 feet tall....what does that have to do with anything? It means it's stinking hot!!!!
That okra in your last video had me jealous! We never get a good crop up here and actually skipped it this year... and as it turns out, it's the first year it would have been hot enough for it.
It's definitely the tail end of green season here. Once the beets, kale and broccoli rabe are out, we won't replant them until the fall. Maybe try to get something quick in there to turn around.
For fuel loading you need to fix your fuel can. Go to Central Tractor(Tractor Supply Company) and pick up the fuel can vent along with a new spout. That way you wont have to use the push connection to dispense fuel into your tractor. Another way might be to get a fuel caddy and mount it on the wall of your garage. Then its like pumping fuel from a gas tank.
If the headache rack is down at night how u gonna see ahead of you if the l.e.d lights are shining up ? 😒
I don’t put it down at night.
Have you tried to use the big screw knob in front of the ROP to line up holes?
I also have the BX2380. First of all why did you pay $25000? Is the 3rd function that much? I bought mine new in 2019 with 54 inch deck, 5 foot Landpride rear blade and the loader with quick attach bucket. $16,500 plus tax. The ROPS pins are a little hard to get in but i'm 68 years old weigh about 130 lbs with arthritis and I get the job done. I tightened the throttle nuts once when i got it and haven't had any problems. As for as the cutting edge bolts being inconvenient how else would you have done it? Buy yourself a No-Spill fuel tank and you can rest it on the inconveniently located handle. I agree the hydraulic fan could be a bit more durable but this is a subcompact tractor not a skid steer or a dozer.
That figure I assume is including several attachments.
Can you use a skid plate with the mower deck?
The BXpanded plate lets you use the belly mower. The others do not.
I lied! The BXpanded doesn’t allow the use of the belly mower. The Bro-Tek does.
I too have noticed the annoyance of the ROPS. I always put mine down while mowing due to low limbs and find myself struggling too much to get those dern pins back in. Usually takes a lot of wiggling and/or thumb pad bruising from trying to tap the rops back where it needs to be.
Thank you for mentioning the fan! If changing the fan isn’t an option for kubota maybe they could at least improve the skid plate. The factory plate is just shy of a waste.
A lot of people also have complaints about the fuel filters and more specifically the one located under the tractor. I’m just shy of 60 hours and although they don’t specify to swap all filters and fluids, I’m doing them all but the coolant. I spent 18k on a tractor, no reason not to do extra preventative maint. Overall I am extremely pleased with mine as well :)
I contemplated mentioning the fuel filter, but with the relocation kits out there, and the fact it’s not something you really have to mess with frequently, it didn’t make the cut.
The ROPS is just rough. We have a dead blow mallet that basically lives next to the tractor who’s sole purpose in life is to knock in the pins. Ours is so tight, no level of pushing and twisting with our bare hands will get them in.
I also take my mower deck somewhat regularly and have a hard time getting the rear arms lined up, takes some prying to get them where they should be. Still better than having the drive over deck with all the low hanging brackets.
I think all tractors with those add-on cutting edges either have bolts on them, or they protrude into the inside of the bucket to some extent. Makes for manually loading and unloading stuff a pain, and when it comes time to replace that bolt on cutting edge especially you'll fight with getting those bolts out as the threads have been beat to crap. I agree the design on that could be better.
That 3rd function valve wiring, I'd just go get a 3 or 4 pin trailer light plug and wire it into one of those, its still quick connect and it'll be much better for placement to be mounted against the side of the tractor out of the way and no more dangling wires, that's a wiring mess waiting to happen right there wow. I'll skip the 3rd function too when I purchase my tractor soon.
Yea, I've torn open bags of mulch and concrete on them and not been happy about it.
I'll look into rewiring the 3rd function. I'll need to figure out just how many wires are in there first.
Sorry but gas can issues. See modification. I use tire valves for vent and normal spouts. The EPA cans I spill more fuel than mine. I had a guy chase me down a road because my EPA can fell over and was dumping out my truck.
What about installing and taking off the mower deck? Is it easy? Tractors may be owned mostly by do it yourselfers. How easy is it to work on? Is it built with maintenance in mind?
Hi Jack if you unbolted the second cutting edge before you put the piranha bar on the bolts would be there. The way you got it now you have three cutting edges on your bucket.
There are only 2. The bucket comes with no welded on edge. The piranha is made to either boot over the bolt on edge, or wrk with no edge, but they aren’t interchangeable. You have to chose when you order.
@@TheMindfulHomestead Hi Jack you where complaining about the bolt being in the way. If you took the bolt on one off be for you put the piranha bar on the bolts wouldn't be in the way.
Gas can fix...Go to tractor supply and get their gas can spout kit (sold next to their gas cans). It gives you a vent that you install and regular spout just like the good old gas cans we use to have. This "update kit" only cost around $12 and is worth every penny!
To sort the the fuel filling use a large funnel which I do when filling any vehicle.
I have some of those nozzles for fuel cans, there is supposed to be a little nub on the end of it that rests on the filler neck to push the nozzle open so you dont have to hold the nozzle just the can. You may be able to get a piece of rubber hose from the auto parts store that fits on to extend the nozzle to make it so the fuel goes in the filler neck at a much more shallow angle. I used to do that for filling the furnace fuel tank. I had almost 2 feet of hose on the nozzle that would go in the filler with the can up right. Then I could tip the can up with no spillage.
What is wrong with using a funnel or take the handle off to refuel. I bought a 15 gallon high flow with a hand pump with a hose.
for the fan getting broke, I bought a aftermarket shield to protect the fan. I’m glad you told me about the poor quality of the wiring on the third function valve. On the fuel problem maybe a funnel would help. I haven’t noticed a problem with the throttle at all. It may need adjustment. Happy tractoring!
I had a BX and it never let me down but just too small... Upgraded to a B2650 and wish I had done it sooner. I have had it for a few years now 300 hours later, with no regrets.
Grind down the ROPS pin point and it will be easy to line it up and hammer it into place or to push it in by hand
Check out SureCan 5 gallon diesel fuel cans. I have one I use for my BX2380, grab handle is in a perfect spot to hold up the can up. Also I had the same issue with my ROPS, I adjusted the rear knobs and no longer have a problem. Throttle, get a nylon filled lock nut. Use it as the last nut.
Go to Tractor supply and buy the old style filler neck for your fuel can. Makes life so good. Also I like you do not like the electric style of 3rd function valve. I researched that and when I ordered my tractor I did a hydraulic 3rd function valve setup. Grapples are awesome.
We have two BXs and a John Deere 1025R. When JD upgraded the 2305 to the 1025R, they remedied the fan issue, but BX didn't. I was really disappointed, but just added Bro Tek protectors AFTER a fan was shredded with the deck mounted. DON'T count on the deck for protection.
Thanks for the vid. the 3rd function is ridiculous, I'll have to hash this out when I purchase. Side note, every wheel loader I've operated, CAT and Komatsu, have the cutting edge mounted on the bucket the same way.
Get a fuel pump. No strain no spill. Getting mine in 3 weeks Good job
funnel
Another thing: When you turn those lights underneath consider a rear mount bullet pair. run the wiring conductors down the rops and switch accordingly. I love my rears and use them alot plowing snow.
For the rops you align the pin hole with the threaded knob
Not in this case. The misalignment here is vertical, not horizontal. The knob, no matter how it’s adjusted, won’t bring them in line in that orientation.
3rd function issues fall on your dealer. They install it and sometimes they don’t use the landpride (kubota). I’ve already seen them use aftermarket ones to save a buck. As far as connectors , they should be zip tied away.
I fixed the rops on mine in two minutes by finding a drill bit the size of the pin and running it through. Simple fix. Get rid of your gas can and get one from a race shop. Sometimes they call them "water cans" and they come in different colors. If I were running a tooth bar, I would simply take the bolt on cutting edge off. This will help lift capacity and roll back power too.
Loosen the thumb screws on the front of the rops. They are for taking out the slack out and retighten after the pins are in.
Nope. Been there done that. The misalignment is vertical and the thumb screws only adjust horizontal.
If these are the only things you hate about your Kubota then it speaks extremely well for Kubota! Thy are so trivial that the company should be overjoyed to find such a hate list. I’ve owned so many different pieces of equipment over the years and my Kubota is my favorite, hands down! I never have to make repairs on it, it is very forgiving of my torture to it, and it never complains. I can’t say that for much else I’ve owed over the years. So, even though there are a couple minor idiosyncrasies, big whoop. I just got a big funnel and take the stupid spout off the diesel can, tighten the nut when the throttle seems loose, put my undercarriage guard on in the woods, make the dang hole a tiny bit bigger on the ROPS. If that’s all it takes, damn I’m am a lucky man! You should be darn happy to be an owner of such a fine little piece of equipment…I am! Just think of the issues you’d have if you bought the John Deere. Oh yeah, nice veggies brother.
Great video, we are looking at getting a new tractor. This video was a huge help.
Don’t get me wrong. They are awesome machines. But man, sometimes their engineering choices make me scratch my beard.
I got a JustRite Type II can on Zoro for $65 and the extended nozzle works amazing, also won't tip over in my car. Solves the handle being in the way. Thankfully I watched this video before I bought a plastic can and avoided that. Thanks man!
Those two knobs near the pins on the ROPS are what you adjust so the holes line up.
Name Withheld Negative. Holes are misaligned vertically, when the ROPS is up. No amount of adjusting the knobs makes a difference.
@@TheMindfulHomestead Mine line up very well, maybe its just some that were mis drilled.
If you would back out the screws on the front of the ROPS the pins would go in; then relighted the two screws after the pins are in.
Already been there. It’s a vertical misalignment, the knobs on the front don’t do squat for it.
It's a defeatist attitude saying you are "forced" to use this gas can style. :D
Well then call me the Cleveland Browns.
“Gascanspouts.com” Then you can use old style fuel cans ……
I am negotiating a deal with a private owner who has a 2020 bx2380 with several attachments for 13k cash price,,in your video you say yours is a 25k tractor,,does 13k sound too good to be true,,owner only owned it for a year ,,they out 35 hours on it,,thought they wanted to be a farmer but after realizing it is hard work they decided to move back to town
Depends on the attachments. The front mount blower and it’s necessary hardware to mount run about $5k.
I’d look it over real good before making the deal.
@@TheMindfulHomestead Is your size tractor powerful enough to add a backhoe,,i want a compact but also need a backhoe attachment
Hey, thanks for the well done review. Thoughtful operational criticisms are not easy to find. I’ll be looking at 2024 BX models, but you have made excellent points, and helped me look, and evaluate more effectively, and set me up for much better questions before I buy, especially questions for the Service guys: what is going to break first? Best 3rd party alternatives? and others…. Thanks!
A funnel? How about replace the vent less nozzle with an available replacement nozzle available on line
On my BX the ROPS pins drop right in very easily. And my throttle is very tight even after three rears. There are times I wished I had gone up in size myself. But the BX fits in so many tight areas where any other tractor would not work. And with my little 12 acre place anything larger would just be in the way. I'm thankful for it every time I jump in the seat.
Oh, as far as the fuel fill. I fought that too and hated fumbling with those heavy cans and stupid spouts. So I built a 55 gallon fueling station using a plastic drum and an electric pump with a filling station nozzle on it from Amazon. When the tank gets almost empty I set it in the bed of my pickup, go fill it up, then use my front loader to scoop it off and set it back down. By the way, the whole setup cost under $100.
Good points
Thanks for watching!
Fixing the ROP should be easy if the holes are pretty close. Fold it down and use a "step drill" (Unibit) and enlarge the inner holes just a tiny bit (one step)
I use a gas approved red can that has a swivel spout on the bottom of the can. I simply swivel to desired location then press handle on top to let fuel out.
A good drill bit will settle the rops problem and a funnel will help with the fuel problem .
Thanks for the tip.
Better the fan breaks than the shaft...and for your gas try a funnel...its much better than the gas fill on tge middle of the hood.
Ty for the cool video👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
On the hyd fan check onkine for an after market company that makes a bolt on skid plate i have a massey and i found a skid plate they make for the hyd fan
A bigger tractor would help a lot for any digging. Glad that a knowledgeable salesman convinced me not to go too small. Best thing I ever did was buy a three point hitch mounted finishing mower and get rid of that useless belly mower. Out in the woods the belly mower was always catching on something and just a nuisance and it really isn't trivial to take on and off. Hanging under the tractor, it's always in the way and although most people don't get this until they've used one, a rear mounted mower is a hundred times better for maneuvering close to things, or getting under shrubbery. When it's on the 3 point hitch it adds dearly needed counterweight to keep the rear wheels on the ground when lifting anything heavy. I also found that a lot of third party loaders and related attachments are actually built a lot better than Kubota's. The tractors themselves though... wonderful little machines.
Bigger is almost always better.
I can't believe one of your complaints isn't about the seat, I bought a new BX2370 and the ride is horrible.......... if I knew what I know now I would have never bought it. Thanks for sharing.
Fair review. One of the things I dislike most about this tractor -- and this goes for the entire BX series -- is how it looks. It really looks like a slightly larger riding lawn mower and not like a farm tractor. I've seen this machine in showrooms and...I just can't bring myself to like its styling.
IMO, the BX series would look much better if the tractors had:
1) Bigger wheels (the 12 inch rear rims and 10 inch front rims look puny), and
2) Less plastic trim (this makes the machine look cheap).
I have a B6200 from the early 80s. Yes, it's a bit less powerful and the manual transmission takes some getting used to, but, IMO, it looks much, much better than any modern BX tractor. The 16 inch rear rims and 12 inch front ones really help out there!
H Jack ! Is there some sort of "parking brake" on the 2380 ? If you get off your tractor on a small incline ( enough for the tractor to start moving by gravity ) while the engine is running, would the tractor start to move ? Or is it suggested to turn the tractor off, which would keep it from moving if it was in gear ( ? ) Thanks for any info.
There is a parking break. It’s a small tab that you lift up, then depress the brake, and then let the tab fall before letting the brake come up. It will hold the tractor on all inclines we’ve run into so far!
Try the 5 gallon diesel can that’s shorter than the one you are using with the 90 degree push button. They work really well for the exact position your dealing with. The fuel fill on my Deere is in the middle of my hood and that can works perfect. I believe It was from Tractor Supply
I’ll have to check it out.
@@TheMindfulHomestead Yes. this. can. No-Spill is the brand, the push button valve is great, and you can rest the can on the grab handle while you fill, saving your arms. Handle goes from a bug to a feature, just by switching cans.
I've had the throttle problem with the nut used red loc-tite good. Rops yea I carry a hammer for the implements so I use itn no older so none of those problems. The fuel I went on Amazon and got 3 new spouts for my fuel cans my aim is pretty good but sometimes I still use a funnel this works great.
Funnel is usually the quickest and easiest fix.
Could the handles be swapped either side so they point forward?
Hey, why don't you take a drill and rework the holes?🤷♂️
$25,000 tractor?!? Wow! They only cost around $16,000 with a loader where I live. Nice tractor, though. I am on the fence between the bx1880 and bx2380.
There’s a lot of extra stuff going on. Price it with a 60” deck and 55” commercial blower (not the homeowner grade blower).
@@TheMindfulHomestead I was just messing with you. I figured you had other stuff. I am getting a bx1880 w/loader, cutting edge, and box blade delivered tomorrow. Not as slick as your toy, but probably just as much fun. I'm gonna check it over. Its been ready at dealer for a couple of days. They were waiting til I was able to get a day off work. Its been sitting out front of dealership and stopped 2 times inspecting it. I plan on going over it with a "fine tooth comb" as they say. I have heard horror stories how tranny and front diff and maybe engine's weren't topped up and were not caught until hours later. One guy even said his was bone dry after 50 or so hurs and he made a video of it. I'll try and post some vids soon. Have you ever thought about buying some stuff from my friends in Canada, Paul and Kathy Short. I have a bunch of mod stuff ordered from them An EZ ON step, diff petal, and light guards among a other stuff. I look at it this way. You want the best for your investment, buy from the best. Its making my good little tractor even better by purchasing from them. As Paul says, "It's the KOOL factor", and he's right. They are wonderful people and will treat you right. If you contactbthem about purchasing, tell them I sent you. He actually made a video just for me called "Basic Wire Soldering" a few years ago. I'll try and find the link. They don't have much time for videos like that, especially these days, so I really appreciate them takingvtheir pecioustime out to do that. GOD Bless them both and You and your family.
Turn the adjusters for the ROPS pin alignment. Overall QC seems to be lacking just a bit
The holes are misaligned vertically. No amount of adjusting the knobs brings them into alignment.
@@TheMindfulHomestead that sucks, and you're not alone. My brand new 2380 had a bolt that was put in stripped at the factory that holds the seat plate down. The holes aren't lined up through the top of the three point. Dealer has it now.
Purchase an extra pin. Machine the one (or 2) pin down 25/ thousandths or greater this should give you enough wiggle room to get the other pin in so you have both pins secured. I think the tubing is a wear point and over time it will break in? I don’t own the tractor, but I can’t imagine them being misaligned from the factory, when you say you need a mallet to get the second one in... keep the spout and get a second knurled cap, attach some clear tubing and shelf the safety spout. If your storing the fuel you might want to switch? I think motorcycle shops that sell dirt bikes would have a better alternative?
Any reason to get the BX over the B? I’m struggling to find a good reason, other than the cost...but even there they’re close
I work on these machines regularly. I think I can address most of these issues.
1. When trying to put the ROPS in the upright position, loosen the tension knobs first. Put the ROPS in the upright position, insert pins. Retention the knobs.
2. The throttle. This is an ongoing issue with these tractors. Some are loose from the factory. If you have one that’s loose, contact your dealer and they should be able to take care of it. If it’s out of warranty, it is easily corrected by properly tensioning the nut and jam nut.
3. The 3rd function. The 3rd function valves are normally installed at the dealer. If you are questioning the durability of the wiring/harness etc, I would talk to them. That’s not necessarily a Kubota issue.
4. Piranha tooth bar. I could be wrong but I don’t think that’s a Kubota item. See the dealer who installed it.
5. Grab bar. That’s not a tractor issue. That’s a you got the wrong jug issue. Call your congressman.
6. “Hydraulic fan” that’s the fan for your Hydro. The BX is a residential machine. It’s not meant to be crawling through the woods. It’s meant to move some light loads here and there on mowed grass. To change that fan is easily done by removing the motor. The motor can be removed in less than an hour with coffee breaks. Once the motor is removed, take the shaft loose from the hydro. It’s not a 5,6,7 hr job.
I hope this helps. I didn’t write this to sh$t on your video. I wrote this to help people with common problems. Good Luck and next time get a B series.😂
Hi Bro, if you can confirm the transmission failures of Kubota bx series
Yup RUclips really is talking to you eh? Your the compact Kubota tractor guy now lol
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Big fan of your tractor content, and when I saw your vid about quitting job I knew why. (FWIW, thought you were in IT). Just purchased my Kubota. Given the price delta, curious why you didnt buy the 2680.
We weren’t using a lot of ground engaging implements, so the extra 2.5hp out the back wasn’t a huge deal. That and they had a 2380 on the lot where we would have had to wait for the 2680. With Jackie as pregnant as she was when we bought, I didn’t want to be dealing with a newborn and coordinating delivery, and learning a tractor. I’m also terribly impatient. 😉
@@TheMindfulHomestead In retrospect, do you think the add'l HP would be worth the cost given the experience with your tractor (obviously not a big enough deal to motivate a trade in).
Why don't you just file out the ROPS hole a little so that it does go in
Technically, any modification to the ROPS would absolve Kubota from liability if it failed. Messick's has a great video on it.
I agree with the fan poor design for replacement. I discovered the problem when I found small white pieces of plastic on the ground while pushing branches off to the side after a wind storm. It took all day to replace a $13 part, and had to disassemble half the tractor. Could not find anyone to help me with a better way. Love my BX 25, but this it’s Achilles heel, and I’ve had my tractor 10 years and can’t believe Kubota hasn’t changed the design. Moral of the story, if you are pushing branches, careful not to let them up under the tractor frame or install a protective plate. Hope the engineer that designed that part for Kubota didn’t advance far with the company.
I would have purchased a separate zero turn for mowing and never would have had to deal with the mower deck issues and if the deck goes down it’s gone.
Problem #1. Get a step bit and some paint.
#2 thread locker.
Except you’d void all liability in the event of a rollover with injury and need to replace the ROPS if the tractor was ever to be sold. Safety equipment cannot be modified.
@@TheMindfulHomestead I'd rather have functional safety equipment and no warranty than be possibly crushed to death to save my warranty and a few bucks. If you can afford the the tractor then you can afford the repair it. Can't afford to die and leave your family with fatherless for a warranty.
@@09cjc03 It’s functional, it just doesn’t fold.
Buy an Eagle diesel can...problem solved. I'm with you on the rops pin...I have same problem.
We’ll look into them!
@@TheMindfulHomestead Here's what I use: www.amazon.com/Eagle-UI-50-FSY-Galvanized-Capacity-Diameter/dp/B000MX0EII/ref=sr_1_5?crid=16AS7CQBLK290&dchild=1&keywords=eagle+diesel+can+5+gallon&qid=1600351216&sprefix=eagle+die%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-5
I knew the fan was gonna make the list. I remember you talking about that on another video. :)
I do not have any equipment that i find easy to refill with fuel. If the can is full its worse. I put a clear plastic hose about 1.5 feet long that is curved downwards that fits tightly on the end of the spout. So much easier to fill anything and rarely spill fuel.
use a rattle siphon 4 fueling its the bees knees. In Alaska we use atv waste oil jugs for fuel works like a charm it has a vent but the end hose only lasts a year or so with gas. JUST DONT FORGET YOUR SIPHON UNATTENDED FUEL WILL GET EVERYWERE!!!!! . PS THE SMALL TRACKTORS ARE THE WRONG TOOL FOR EVERY JOB . GET A small DOZER WITH BACKHOE CAN DO ALOT.
Great tips!
Another thing on the fan blade ... If they modified that with a spined shaft and put a threaded bolt into end of the slip shaft with a 2 piece gear that bolted with the slip shat to the main shaft, seems suffice. The fan should be of a plastic nylon that of the same material that clothes hangers are but with a bit more flexible / bendy without breaking.
Can you drill out the hole so you can get the second pin in? Or get an under-sized pin. There are a hundred fixes for this.
Lots of “fixes” are out there. Problem is “any” modification to the ROPS releases Kubota from liability in an accident and would shift blame to us if the tractor was eventually sold and the new user was injured. Technically, it’s illegal to even sell a used tractor with a modified ROPS.
So while it can be fixed, the bigger picture means it’s more worth it to just find the mallet when we need to fold the ROPS.
Excellent thoughts..thanks
buy a replacement fuel nozzle for that can on amazon. a must!
On the rops, lower it and drill the hole a little bigger. You'll probably never change the factory cutting edge so weld it and take the bolts out. Get a funnel for your fuel. Your problems are so simple to fix.
They are simple, but would have also been easy for Kubota to fix from the factory.
Could you take a metal drill bit to the problem hole on the ROPS and just take a tiny bit off to help slide the pin in and out? Not sure about Warranties etc though.