BXpanded Skid Plate for BX23s Kubota Tractor how to install review

[@Tyler_Koehn]

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[@scottjohnson7016]

Great presentation! I have blown through two fan blades since I’ve bought my bx25d . I won’t even tell you the cost to repair, the engine has to be removed so you get my drift. The in use using a brush hog was a perfect demo , thanks.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Thanks Scott! I hear ya on that. I have a video on the channel about replacing it when I smoked mine. Thankfully I did not have to remove the engine! I can only imagine what a project that would make it! Thanks for watching!

[@AStanton1966]

I just installed one of these on my 2008 BX-25. I wish that I had done it sooner. Easy to install/remove. It's a real gamechanger if you are going into any type of brush or woods--you get piece of mind!

[@Tyler_Koehn]

I agree 100% wish I had done it before to avoid damaging the hst fan! Thanks for commenting!

[@smeefamily54]

Tyler: I just installed mine. Got it today. The hardest part about the installation was getting the two bolts out of the plastic wrap. Thanks for your video. From: Petawawa, Ontario. Take care and stay safe.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Your welcome! It's been treating me great! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@kagnewmp12]

Well here it is May 6 2021 and Fed Ex just dropped off my BXpanded skid plate and I decided to view a couple installation videos. I watched one from a guy whose tractor was spotlessly clean and then I watched yours LOL. it's good to see someone using a tractor for what it's meant for and I'm sure the guys at BXpanded were happy to see there product put to a real test. My new 1880 never mows grass as I have a big zero turn which makes any tractor mower obsolete and was a retirement gift from the wife. I will be able to leave mine permanently installed and thanks.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Haha yep she is definitely not a garage queen! Yeah having a zero turn sure is a lot nicer! Should have never bought the deck to be honest i went back to zero turns as well. It provides a great cut but taking off the deck and front end loader (and backhoe 50% of the time) weekly got old really quick! Thanks for watching. Hope your armor works out great for you.

[@joer9276]

HIGHLY recommend for any time you’re moving around without the mower deck on. Wish I had known this before taking out my hydraulic fan with just under 4 hours on my 23s. Now it’s ALWAYS on any time my mower deck is not on the tractor. Install was easy, easy on and off.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Haha isnt that the truth buddy!

[@kagnewmp12]

Love your video but having an issue with removing my Armor plate for service work. The deck adjustment know is almost impossible to turn back to it's lowest setting. You mentioned in this old video how yours was wrong from the factory. Is there something I need to do to get the adjustment knob to turn without having to use a pipe wrench.

[@McScott76]

Awesome video. I'm getting ready to buy a new BX2380 and will be using it to manage a couple of acres of woods with a stream. Lots of debris and opportunities to damage that fan. I asked my salesman about a skid plate, and he acted like he'd never heard of the problem and didn't know of any aftermarket options. I honestly don't know why Kubota doesn't offer this as a standard accessory for their tractors. I guess they make too much money off of replacement fans. The dealer also probably loves to charge those service hours to replace them. I'll definitely be ordering one of these ASAP.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Thanks bud! Yes definitely a must have and for the price it's hard to beat! I agree that I'm sure they love to charge for the replacement! All labor for a $3 fan! Thanks for watching. Lots of bx videos on my channel should you care to subscribe!

[@houndsmanone4563]

Good work, Tyler. The skid plate is the way to go plus you sure gave the tractor a good workout after installation and the skid-plate definitely had its opportunity to receive a few blows. Full watch. Have a fine upcoming week.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Absolutely, I only show a few mins i have hours of footage of brushmowing from the start to end haha! thanks for watching and we'll catch ya later

[@jjyemg2397]

Tyler Please show me that linkage to adjust mower deck/Under armour add-on to protect your HST Fan. Does it have a number 7 on the bolt? If so, do I back out the bolt and re-tighten the jamb nut?

[@chuckcurtin]

Nice video. I just received my skid plate today and it's going on in a few minutes. It was nice to see just what I had to do. I have similar brush as yours that I am going to whack at as soon as things dry up.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Thanks for subscribing and the comment Chuck! It truly does work great and I'm sure you'll be as happy as I am with it! Thanks for watching!

[@BigDsHomestead]

I just got mine yesterday, but haven't installed it yet due to rainy weather. You should check out my short video of my new bx1880 with some mods I bought from dealer and my favorites purchased from Paul & Kathy Short of Specialty Repairs in Canada. They even have some cool mods for your backhoe when you use it, assuming they aren't sold out, that makd me jealous. I wiskmh I had the bx23s. Anyway, if you get anything from Paul & Kathy, tell them Donnie recommended them. I plan on getting more, later, but what I have make using mine a lot easier. I am looking forward to installing my skid plate, too. Your video makes it easier to understand.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Yea this install is a piece of cake. Haven't had any issues with the fan since adding it! Checked out your vid. Nice add ons!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir, great skid plate and very nice video !!! Cheers !!!

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Thanks Buddy!

[@chuckcurtin]

@@Tyler_Koehn It was the easiest install ever!

[@roberthiday3342]

just ordered one for my new BX. thanks.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Good call Robert!

[@martyb3783]

Nice video. Very informative. I have one on order and and feel more confident about installing this thing.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Thanks Marty! Glad it helps!

[@michaelfinney2160]

Looks like you've went to a different tire tread as well. Video starts with turf tires and ends with a bar type tread. Probably better for the work you're doing. I like the skid plate, looks easy enough to work with. Have a Blessed Day !

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Good eye! Unfortunately due to a sidewall puncture in the brush-hogging madness, I did give up the turf tires! To be seen in a upcoming video :) They are for sure more appropriate for this kind of work, however not so much for mowing my lawn in the rain season!! haha oh well at least I shouldn't have to worry about flats anytime soon!

[@tomc.1983]

I see that you left the factory guard under the HST fan on. BXpanded said I have to remove it to install theirs. I have a new 2024 BX2380. My factory guard looks exactly like yours. Any issues since this video with yours? Thanks

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Yeah, maybe something has changed as I have not had any issues with it on.

[@Will-tm5bj]

It'd be really cool to make a skid plate that also acts as balast to lower the center of gravity a bit.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Yeah that could be beneficial. I have loaded tires to help with it on this tractor.

[@tbahama6336]

Excellent Video

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Thank you Tom!

[@rickdavid1795]

I just ordered one yesterday

[@Tyler_Koehn]

I'm sure you will enjoy it!

[@rickdavid1795]

@@Tyler_Koehn I will definitely enjoy never changing that HST fan👍👍👍

[@Tyler_Koehn]

@@rickdavid1795 haha yeah it's not a fun project!

[@bobkimmcdonald6171]

What make & size is the Bush Hog? I had no idea you could work a BX23S that way clearing brush. Thanks for the BX Expanded skid plate install video.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Haha I'm not condoning abusing your mower and tractor. Lol sure beats doing it by hand! It's just a cheap king cutter 48" I picked it up used a couple years ago. I have a video of mods I've done to it. I've actually cracked the steel around the gearbox by the abuse welded it all back up and finished the project. Poor tractor just takes it haha

[@pondacres]

Yeh, that thing is sweet. At a great price, too! Too bad bxpanded doesn't build one for my massey gc tractor. :(

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Thats for sure bud! Dang that is too bad! I wonder if that might be in the works in the future!?!? Sure is nice having the added protection!

[@pondacres]

Heck yeh! But nah, I asked, they said no. Bro-Tek makes one for mine, but not as nifty as bxpanded's, costs more too. I'm just gonna make one myself.

[@pondacres]

Good vids Tyler, keep em coming. :)

[@jeffkluth2201]

Hey Tyler you can’t have this on when you are using your mid PTO for the snowblower right ?

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Hey Jeff, your correct it blocks your mid pto.

[@AirHeadArms]

I’m totally impressed, what kind of brush hog are you running? Very tough looking, eating trees!

[@Tyler_Koehn]

To be honest its just a cheap king cutter. I've abused it to the fullest. Actually breaking the gearbox off at one point. welded it all back up and still running strong! have a video of some mods i've done to it if you care to check it out on my channel! Thanks for watching!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Nice install Tyler! BX does make some great stuff! You are right. I don't think everybody that owns a sub compact knows they really need one to protect that fan. That things does go on and off easy. Do you have a FB? If not I would like to share this on my FB tractor community. Have a good week!

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Thanks John! That's for sure! Definitely very vulnerable without it! (I should know) haha I do have one but feel free to share it bud! Have a good one yourself too!

[@t-bone6467]

Did you look at bro-tek skid plate? Does the BXpanded plate protect all the vulnerable tractor parts? Thanks.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Yeah I looked into them however from what I understand you don't have the option of a quick on quick off which is necessary when you use a belly mower like I do. They are also more expensive. I have no complaints about the bxpanded whatsoever. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@t-bone6467]

@@Tyler_Koehn thanks.

[@clarkedavis9888]

did you do anything underneath before 5:50 into the video. we are having brake issues and i was curious if your bx23s looked different than ours underneath

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Hey Clarke, no I had not done anything underneath prior.

[@clarkedavis9888]

@@Tyler_Koehn something is up with our brakes. The pedal is stuck like the e brake is on but it's not locked in on the lever.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

@@clarkedavis9888 Odd, i have not had that issue yet. I'm sure you've tried pulling back on the pedal. Maybe try disconnecting the lock lever to find out if it's something that had to do with that vs internally.

[@clarkedavis9888]

@@Tyler_Koehn I fixed it. The spring on the break is sprung and part of the linkage was bent. I've got a spring coming into the dealer and I straightened out the bent piece. It was only like an 1/8th inch off. Crazy

[@jamesjenkins3384]

BXANDED says it can fit on easy off, but EZ-off mounting brackets must be removed. Still investigating this, and have ask them questions about it.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Interesting. As far as my skidplate the the bolts (front mounts) you install just stay on all the time and I just remove the skidplate which is very easy.

[@bufford14]

How much did it cost you to fix the fan. and how much did the armor under it. ?

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Fan is only around $6 it's just a pain to do. I do have a video on it on my channel. The under armor is made by bxpanded and is $159. Hope this helps. Please sub I've got quite a few tractor vids! Have a good weekend

[@JWimpy]

If you're using 3-point attachments that skid plate will be going up and down with the attachments.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Theres a dial height adjustment for your mower deck that limits your mid lift arms. all that needs to be done is set it in the highest position and the skid plate will remain up regardless of 3 pt arms. Thanks for watching, please subscribe!

[@JWimpy]

@@Tyler_Koehn Thanks, I didn't know that it seperated the two like that. That could prove helpful with other attachments.

[@brandonsaling7662]

That's great to know as I just recently hooked up 3 point hitch on my BX23s. I was disappointed when every time I lowered my rear implement, the skid plate would lower almost to the ground :( I knew there had to be some way to keep it up there lol. I've ordered almost everything be expanded makes for the bx. They are all very durable u s a made products... Highly recommend! Thanks for sharing the video!

[@dalebrown1225]

My is on it way from Bxpanded

[@Tyler_Koehn]

I'm sure you'll be happy with it!

[@wlsteffen]

I was wondering if they make one for a B 2601? I’d like the email or phone number for the company. That is a very good video you put together in detail. Thank you for doing that. Wayne

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Not as far as I'm aware but their number is 865.671.0083 and email is [e-mail]

[@53notneb]

That is a monster, not bush hog it is a beast tree hog!!!! What is the thickness of the pan material?

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Haha too funny! Yea it's definitely seen a little abuse haha. I'll eventually edit the clearing video for my back yard. Thanks for watching Jerry!

[@Tyler_Koehn]

1/8 inch steel

[@t-bone6467]

I just purchased bx23s with factory backhoe and FEL. The mower deck lift arms dont drop for the skid plate to hook up. I could be missing something very obvious as I'm new to tractors. Any suggestions?

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Sorry just saw your comment. If your rear 3pt arms are dropping Check the dial for your mower deck height. Could be set to high. If your 3pt arms arnt dropping likely the speed control nob needs to be loosened. Hope this helps

[@t-bone6467]

@@Tyler_Koehn thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately neither of those fixed the issue. I did additional research and discovered a snippet in a Messicks video that occasionally the arms will not drop unless there's some weight on them. That turned out to fix the problem on my machine.

[@joer9276]

With no weight under there I usually have to push the 3 point arms down while holding the lever in the lower position , no biggy!

[@BigDsHomestead]

Looks good. I am thinking about an orange baby tractor. I lost my lil' red mf gc1719 over 5 years ago and I figure it's time to get another toy tractor. I am torn between the bx1880 and the bx2380. The 1880 will possibly do all that I'll need, just afraid its too week for tilling/plowing. Gotta do more research to see if they make smaller implements that won't be too much for it. Its cheaper and thats the main reason, but I'll have to think long and hard about it. BTW, man, you should have washed your baby tractor before you put him/her on KZbin. Shame shame. Lol. JK, man. GOD Bless.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Yeah she's a dirty girl. Haha doesn't see too much for washing however ample greasing🤣 yeah I would say more hp the better. If it wasn't for the nice small size of the bx I would definitely want more pto hp than this tractor produces. I wish I could speak for the tiller but that's one attachment that I have yet to get.

[@BigDsHomestead]

@@Tyler_Koehn I was joking about being dirty. Theyare tractors. Gotta expect that. Anyway, the dealr is bringing my "Mini Bota" tomorrow. I finally chose the bx1880 w/loader and box blade. It will definately do all I need, just can't push it too hard. I am looking at a low pto hp tiller that this will operate. I will take it slow and easy, regardless, if I do get one. I am going to get this skidplate you got. Itlooks great and functions like it needs t. Protect underbelly,fan, hst filter etc...

[@moonbounce]

It won't work with any belly mower, or anything needing the mid mount PTO.

[@Tyler_Koehn]

Correct. Thankfully, it takes less than a minute to remove and install