Well....I finally made a decision.....

[Stanley Steamer]

I've decided on the Kubota BX25D.......with the QA bucket and grapple hook set-up...and a 4' box blade and tandem axle equipment trailer with electric brakes on both axles....also having them add the skid plates under the new tractor to protect the cooling fan/fuel filter/wiring in case I get into some rough stuff...... .....apparently, these little guys are powerhouses and have a cult following a large aftermarket for accessories and implements....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATlHXSl9ftE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe8DOaUzJAc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoyfaHae4Qk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpU01M98qNw

[Stanley Steamer]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/kubota-buying-pricing/379416d1402932762-finally-getting-bx25d-wp_20140616_001-jpg

[wiggydotcom]

Good luck with the new business, Stanley. Wishing you nothing but the best.. Nice looking rig!

[Patrick]

You didn't get the hoe ?  I'll assume you did though.
I'm thinking you'll like this set-up. looks like a neat tractor and from the video, that hoe/loader really makes quick work of whatever it tackles !   
Good luck with it.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Good luck with the new business, Stanley. Wishing you nothing but the best.. Nice looking rig!

+1 (but keep your cousin away from your clients)  

[Stanley Steamer]

You didn't get the hoe ?  I'll assume you did though.
I'm thinking you'll like this set-up. looks like a neat tractor and from the video, that hoe/loader really makes quick work of whatever it tackles !   
Good luck with it.

Yes.....the BX25D comes with the backhoe already attached, but you can remove it to use the 3 point hitch and rear pto........I think I'm going to like that grapple bucket too....

[Wizzard]

After having sold Kubota in my past, you made an excellent choice. you will not be sorry. Good luck. 

[CajunRider]

A little tip from a BX2660 owner...

Rig up a method of blowing debris out of the radiator from the engine side out.  I made myself a 2 foot long 1/4" pipe with a ball valve that hooks up to my air compressor.  It's difficult to get your hands in the engine compartment to blow it out with a regular air gun (tight spaces). 

The radiator has a habit of collecting trash (grass clippings and regular dust) from under the belly causing the tractor to run on the warm side. 

Also keep an eye on the radiator directly behind the battery (right under the steering wheel).  Crud likes to hide there and its hard to see if you're not looking for it. 

Other than that, the little Kubota diesel engine is a BEAST!  I mainly use mine to mow 3 acres... but it also gets time with a grader blade or doing general yard maintenance from time to time. 

Oh... and a set of wheel spacers makes the stance much more stable... it's hard to believe how much difference an extra 2 inches on the axle makes!!  I mow some very steep ditches... it does a great job, especially with the 4WD. 

I bought my my spacers from here:  http://www.bro-tek.com/home/

[signart]

Take note on what CajunRider says about radiator and use air, not water pressure.

[Stanley Steamer]

A little tip from a BX2660 owner...

Rig up a method of blowing debris out of the radiator from the engine side out.  I made myself a 2 foot long 1/4" pipe with a ball valve that hooks up to my air compressor.  It's difficult to get your hands in the engine compartment to blow it out with a regular air gun (tight spaces). 

The radiator has a habit of collecting trash (grass clippings and regular dust) from under the belly causing the tractor to run on the warm side. 

Also keep an eye on the radiator directly behind the battery (right under the steering wheel).  Crud likes to hide there and its hard to see if you're not looking for it. 

Other than that, the little Kubota diesel engine is a BEAST!  I mainly use mine to mow 3 acres... but it also gets time with a grader blade or doing general yard maintenance from time to time. 

Oh... and a set of wheel spacers makes the stance much more stable... it's hard to believe how much difference an extra 2 inches on the axle makes!!  I mow some very steep ditches... it does a great job, especially with the 4WD. 

I bought my my spacers from here:  http://www.bro-tek.com/home/

Do you have a pic of that?...thanks for the heads up.....it looks like the BX owners are a pretty helpful group....just like us Valkers.......

[fudgie]

A little tip from a BX2660 owner...

Rig up a method of blowing debris out of the radiator from the engine side out.  I made myself a 2 foot long 1/4" pipe with a ball valve that hooks up to my air compressor.  It's difficult to get your hands in the engine compartment to blow it out with a regular air gun (tight spaces). 

The radiator has a habit of collecting trash (grass clippings and regular dust) from under the belly causing the tractor to run on the warm side. 

Also keep an eye on the radiator directly behind the battery (right under the steering wheel).  Crud likes to hide there and its hard to see if you're not looking for it. 

Other than that, the little Kubota diesel engine is a BEAST!  I mainly use mine to mow 3 acres... but it also gets time with a grader blade or doing general yard maintenance from time to time. 

Oh... and a set of wheel spacers makes the stance much more stable... it's hard to believe how much difference an extra 2 inches on the axle makes!!  I mow some very steep ditches... it does a great job, especially with the 4WD. 

I bought my my spacers from here:  http://www.bro-tek.com/home/

Do you have a pic of that?...thanks for the heads up.....it looks like the BX owners are a pretty helpful group....just like us Valkers.......

If your talking about the long thing for the air compressor you can buy them at diff lengths at and farm store already made. We have a few on the farm.

[CajunRider]

I don't have a picture, but as Fudgie said they can be bought at hardware stores. 

Something like this:


I didn't feel like going to the store for something they may or may not have... so I used a few random parts I had laying around with a helping of J.B. Weld. 

[Stanley Steamer]

I don't have a picture, but as Fudgie said they can be bought at hardware stores. 

Something like this:


I didn't feel like going to the store for something they may or may not have... so I used a few random parts I had laying around with a helping of J.B. Weld. 

Oh yeah.......I have a 2' and a 4' one

[fudgie]

I don't have a picture, but as Fudgie said they can be bought at hardware stores. 

Something like this:


I didn't feel like going to the store for something they may or may not have... so I used a few random parts I had laying around with a helping of J.B. Weld. 

Oh yeah.......I have a 2'' or a 4'' one

Fixed it for you. 

[Gavin_Sons]

I don't have a picture, but as Fudgie said they can be bought at hardware stores. 

Something like this:


I didn't feel like going to the store for something they may or may not have... so I used a few random parts I had laying around with a helping of J.B. Weld. 

Oh yeah.......I have a 2'' or a 4'' one

Fixed it for you. 

[Stanley Steamer]

I don't have a picture, but as Fudgie said they can be bought at hardware stores. 

Something like this:


I didn't feel like going to the store for something they may or may not have... so I used a few random parts I had laying around with a helping of J.B. Weld. 

Oh yeah.......I have a 2'' or a 4'' one

Fixed it for you. 

Yeah right.......6" minimum!!

[Gavin_Sons]

I don't have a picture, but as Fudgie said they can be bought at hardware stores. 

Something like this:


I didn't feel like going to the store for something they may or may not have... so I used a few random parts I had laying around with a helping of J.B. Weld. 

Oh yeah.......I have a 2'' or a 4'' one

Fixed it for you. 

Yeah right.......6" minimum!!

I'm already kicking myself for this but, what is the maximum?    6 1/8?