In this video we share our process and tips on how to quickly and easily remove your front-end loader and reinstall it.
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@bry88903 ай бұрын
I just did this on my BX2680 and I tell ya what. That loader will never come off again.... I don't know how you guys make it look so easy
@hughdmanАй бұрын
Great, and now I have quick connect coupler envy! My old BX2200 doesn't have that. Great video!
@BelloBudo00711 ай бұрын
An Australian here that is seriously looking at a Kubota tractor (with loader & bucket), but just a little nervous about disconnecting & reconnecting the front end loader. I must say that your excellent demonstration, along with points to be careful about, has me feeling far more confident. I especially liked your 'real time' demo at the end. 🚜👌Thank you!!
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead11 ай бұрын
Right on!
@FabbedFun2 жыл бұрын
It's the simple stuff like this that will really help viewers who are searching for tips. Great job, sir!
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Logan! I hope so!
@fatboyrowing3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the excellent explanation. I detached the loader and mowed the grass. But have yet to reattach it… but when I do, I’ll celebrate with a beer
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead3 ай бұрын
Good luck
@cjsmith1760 Жыл бұрын
I agree. Flat Level surface is a must! My compact is much older. Yours is so easy. I have to manually release each hydraulic hose, leg, and pull pins to unhook from the loader.
@steveclark50168 ай бұрын
I switched my hydraulic connections to individual connectors so they don't leak anymore.
@TinkerTroll052 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the "push against the bucket" tip! I'll have to try that next time I drop the bucket... I've had nothing but trouble getting the right (coupler) side to catch/lock when reattaching.
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Hope it helps solve your struggles!
@greg9647 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I just bought this machine.
@richardharris11832 жыл бұрын
Ok I haven’t been able to reconnect the hydraulic’s without shutting tractor down and moving the 4way lever around. But when wife gets done mowing 2ish acre’s I will try again. Got 53 hours on bx2380 and have had it for 2 months now. Been work that little beast with no problems what so ever on the new property. Thank you for tips and God bless
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead2 жыл бұрын
So I will tell you, it is probably safer to shut it down. I’ve had mine leak and have to shut it down and disconnect and reconnect doing that. When I’m in a hurry, sometimes I do still do it running though…
@richardharris11832 жыл бұрын
@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I tried it again. I guess my kubota needs shut down and relieve pressure on hydraulic systems. I run it till engine warm no matter what I’m doing with it. I thank you for your tips and techniques on how to operate the kubota and I will always try and watch videos if possible. Just got a mess of a house and 5 acres from family so real busy working and then working some more lol 😂. God bless you and yours.
@kenito1967 Жыл бұрын
Lucas: thanks for this and all your other videos on the Kubota BX23S. I mentioned back in May, yes how the time flies, a problem with my BX in not getting the loader back on. I finally had a chance to upload my video to KZfaq with the problem. I'll attach my video below. Feel free to use any part of my video to make a future video to inform your subscribers of this problem. I'm just glad I didn't ruin my loader by bending anything on it. Spread the word, Ken from Orlando.
@kenito1967 Жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r5aTZa6QtZm0iX0.html
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I will check it out. I appreciate the video idea! I am glad you fixed your issue without damage.
@michaelohara5703 Жыл бұрын
Great video!! I struggled with r & r of loader when I 1st got my 2680. I had to call my dealer once to send a technician out to help me.., I had the tractor angled & passed the loader arms, a big mess… main issue was uneven ground!!! ‘Practice makes perfect’
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Жыл бұрын
For sure! Once you learn a few basic tricks there is nothing to it. Level ground is essential! 👍
@smeefamily542 жыл бұрын
Lucas: you make it look so easy. The firt time I took mine off, for the winter, I put it on a pallet. Well when I went to put it back on, in the spring, I put everything through the pallet. Crushed the slates. Now the arms were on a slant and nothing would line up. Spent about 1/2 hour totally frustrated. My son was trying to help also. I guess my neighbour heard the discussion and walked over to help. 5 minutes later I was up and running again. He has taken his off many times and helped us get it back. This winter I will make a really good flat surface. Thanks for you video. Take care and stay safe.
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead2 жыл бұрын
It is something that gets much better with practice. I had no choice but to learn, because I need mine off quite often.
@earlyriser89982 жыл бұрын
that was a great video to show how easy that was and not to be afraid
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@32LGTR Жыл бұрын
Excellent videos that you put together mate! I haven’t bought a BX yet, but learning all the how to and your videos really help. Should be great when I finally get one. Thankyou for the time you put in.
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@PineyGroveHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video, Lucas. Pretty slick system on the BX....similar but different than our L-series. Good tips on lawn damage and a fence post for some help!
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you all did a great with your demonstration! 👍
@danroy2189 Жыл бұрын
It's true, no big deal removing and putting on. Only once did I get into a mess, and one of the loader legs sunk into the grass. That was a pain. Always use a hard surface when removing the loader
@that.schamp10 ай бұрын
Smooth level ground can not be emphasized enough. You'll get all sorts of frustration if the ground is just a little off. I used to park the loader somewhere out of the way when I was mowing, and would leave it off. I've given up on that, and now drop the loader on the driveway, mow, and put it back on when I"m done - just because the driveway is the smoothest spot on my property. One of these days, I'll build a tractor shed with concrete pads for the loader and backhoe. Most of the time I use the loader, it is to balance a 3pt implement. If I didn't need it as ballast, I would go months without it. I've looked into getting some front weights, which would be much better for my purposes, but haven't found anything I could take on/off easily at a reasonable price.
@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272 Жыл бұрын
I put grease at the attachment points to ease on the metal to metal wear. Also be meticulous cleaning the manifold or you will fight leaks.
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Жыл бұрын
Yip!l, good advice!
@steveclark50168 ай бұрын
Your coupler will leak again, Mine was replaced 2 different times under warranty ,I finally fixed it permanently with pioneer fittings hasn't leaked since.
@racoming10357 ай бұрын
My BX is 4 years old and coupler had never leaked. I must be the only one.
@AmericasTeamAdventure Жыл бұрын
I literally take my loader off and on every week like you. I use it to get under the mower deck to wash it every week. I do turn my engine off and work the control stick to unload the hydraulic pressure before disconnecting though.
@allenr2653 ай бұрын
Had the front end snowblower on for the winter, time to put the loader on every year have trouble with the hydraulic quick attach getting it down all the way. This year won't go down even tried stepping on it and yes everything is super clean. Any tips or suggestions 🤔👍
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead3 ай бұрын
Has to be pressure in the loader hoses. Wrap a rag around the fittings and crack them open to relieve the pressure. That’s where I would start.
@allenr2653 ай бұрын
@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Thanks mate. Makes perfect sense 😁👍
@mikec8123 Жыл бұрын
The purpose of turning off the tractor is so you can release the hydraulic pressure. Probably why you had a leak. I do not lay the bucket flat when removing I tilt a little in the dump position which gives me more clearance to back out.
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Жыл бұрын
This is exactly right, I now turn it off every time.
@jamesharless5357 Жыл бұрын
Great video!👍🏻
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jamesweirich2266 Жыл бұрын
Your tip to use a fence post to help with that last little bit to click in, was on the money! Even with a flat level surface I'm batting about .250 piss poor design. So frustrating.
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Жыл бұрын
I haven’t had tons of trouble with mine but I know some do. Maybe some line up better than others. 🤷🏼♂️
@jamesweirich22669 ай бұрын
Dealer and KTAC totaled loader and gave me my $$$$ back. They offered a byback for 180$ I did it and purchased a new leftside loader attach frame 475. Now works great on and off in seconds.
@fredA1234 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great video. Where did you get the black grill guard? It’s cooler than the stock on. Thanks Fred
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Жыл бұрын
Actually my grill guard is stock! Mine is a 2019. Maybe they are different for different years.
@kagnewmp1211 ай бұрын
New viewer and Subscriber. I appreciate this video and that plastic fan replacement one as well. I'm hoping to never have to remove my loader even if it is easy mostly because I own a big zero turn mower which beats any tractor for mowing. I do have one small little question on that real time removal at the end. Why did you extend your leg outside of the tractor at 7:20? Is this a safety thing?
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Lol. Actually, if you notice I moved the bucket up and down because the loader arms didn’t immediately release from the cradle. I thought I was going to have to hop off and lift up on it.
@englishenatorАй бұрын
I twisted mine after trying to do it on the gravel driveway rather than concrete pad. Now it’s a nightmare trying to line it all up to install or remove 😖
@bobkelly5254 Жыл бұрын
I had to go back and re watch this video. Apparently I need to take mine off more often. Our garden is 50’x50’. Little easier to till with the loader off.
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Жыл бұрын
Certain things are so much easier with the loader out of the way. Just watch the heavy implements, the will make your front end light. 👍
@chrissheathewoodguy2 жыл бұрын
a lot better then my john deer.
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t tried the John Deere, but I hear they have a better mid mount mower swap than the Kubota…
@barryemslie34702 ай бұрын
Curious - you said your hyd coupler was warranty replaced due to leaking? How many hours? My unit is 1 yr old with 69 hrs and is leaking.
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead2 ай бұрын
Oh I was probably 2 years and several hundred hours deep. I don’t remember exactly.
@asstastic2323 Жыл бұрын
My bull in China shop father in law tore legs up on mine. Lol. Then removed it from tractor. I think I have everything bent back way needs be but no clue how it goes back on.... lol
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Жыл бұрын
Ope! Hope you get it lined out. When things are bent it can be a bear to line up.
@asstastic2323 Жыл бұрын
@Peek's Peak Hobby Homestead yeah should be good he lost the springs to it so I'll hit Davis this week see if they have any. Told him slowww downnn lol
@stevek45462 ай бұрын
You didn't turn the tractor off to disconnect or reconnect the hydraulics like you told us to do. What's up with that? LOL
@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead2 ай бұрын
I experimented with not doing it for a long time and I had regular issues. Habit I guess. I have finally broke that habit and I don’t have leaks anymore.
@bguen12349 ай бұрын
I'd have to leave the county to find a smooth level surface. 😉 Besides, there's never a good reason to take the loader off