Installing 4 Awesome New BXPANDED Tractor Backhoe Accessories

Installing the Bxpanded mechanical thumb on a John Deere 270B backhoe. I also installed the Quick change adapter, ripping tooth and trenching bucket
Here is the video Installing all of the Backhoe Accessories from BXPANDED
• Installing 4 Awesome N...
Here is a video showing the Bxpanded backhoe thumb in use
• Bxpanded Backhoe Thumb...
Here is the video digging with the Bxpanded trenching bucket
• Bxpanded Trenching Buc...
Here is a video digging out stumps with the Bxpanded Ripper
• The Bxpanded Backhoe R...
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[@RockhillfarmYT]

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[@rogeramadon4064]

Excellent video Thanks for sharing! When I ordered the Backhoe for my JD 2038R, I bought a John Deere manual thumb from the dealer at the same time and had them put it on. After seeing your video and the quality of the EXPANDED product, I wish I had gone the same route. Oh well - If hind sight was fore sight, we'd be a damn sight better off! I also just ordered a JD trenching bucket as I was debating between theirs and the EXPANDED, and am considering the quick connect you show in your video. Thanks for sharing!

[@dustdevl1043]

I think you're going to love this upgrade! A game changer.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir Thanks for watching

[@rodbagley1686]

Hay Brock. I had a real nice call from B Expanded today. I had made a comment on a site about loosing one of the small pins that hold the big pin from coming out. She offered to send me replacement pins for the one I lost. Can't ask for anything better from a company than that. Love the quick attach and the ripper and the trenching bucket. They have my two thumbs up 👍 👍!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I agree. Thanks for sharing

[@whspioneer89]

I have the John Deere mechanical thumb. I bought it along with my 1025r TLB when I bought it new. I later bought the Bxpanded quick hitch, ripper tooth and backhoe dolly. The mechanical thumb has worked great. I’ve used it for moving rocks and logs. Basically a grapple on the back. I really like using the Bxpanded ripper tooth. It makes pulling out tree roots a lot faster and not needing to move as much dirt. The Bxpanded backhoe dolly has also been great. It’s designed well enough that I don’t have to even use the outriggers when mounting or dismounting the backhoe. And now I can easily roll the backhoe around my shop.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@johngersna3263]

I personally cannot attest to the other backhoe attachments but I do have the Bexpanded mechanical thumb on my John Deere 2305 and I couldn't imagine life without it. It is a great product. Well designed, well made, and it has withstood anything that I have put it through. 👍 When I'm digging a ditch or a hole even with the thumb fully retracted it will firmly hold a big rock between the bucket and thumb.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

The thumb is the main thing I really wanted as you said to sort rocks out of a pile. The trencher should be handy as well Thanks for watching

[@2point..0]

Thumps up!!! Get it, ha ha ha!!!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir. Thanks for watching

[@rodbagley1686]

I bought their 6 inch bucket and the root ripper. I have the hydraulic thumb on my 1025R. I can split some of the smaller rounds with the thumb and the ditching bucket. I have mentioned to them to make a splitting wedge like the root ripper. I geuss they are not interested in designing it. I thought about just sharping the ripper but hate to mess it up. Thanks Brock. See you tomorrow at the Paul Bunyan show.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I did not think that would work splitting with the ripper. All free to send me a message, so I don’t miss you at the show. Expecting to be there from 10 to 2.

[@rodbagley1686]

@@RockhillfarmYT I'll look for you..leaving Medina about 8 am stopping for breakfast sometime on the way. I'll shoot you a message when I get there.

[@T_Humphries]

That's a pretty slick setup, I'm impressed

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@05xlt]

I just ordered the Bxpanded manual thumb for my 260B last week as a birthday present to myself. Can’t wait for it to come in!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Congrats on the new toy. I think it’s going to be really helpful being able to sort rocks out of the dirt pile as you go

[@05xlt]

@@RockhillfarmYT Thank you! Rocks, small plies of brush (gonna be a poor man’s grapple for a bit) and getting logs to be bucked up off the ground, or onto a trailer. I know my lift capacity will be pretty limited, but I think it’s going to come in pretty handy.

[@garycox7508]

Hey Brock. I recently installed the BX accessories on my 260B (minus the thumb..I'm going with the J.D. version there). One thing that I would suggest is to replace the lynch pin on the quick-attach pin with a bolt and nyloc nut. That Lynch pin will be ripped out pretty quickly by catching on the ring once you start digging up stumps. "Ask me how I know" LOL.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@rodbagley1686]

I have lost 3. I know where your coming from!

[@chdinct6792]

Good stuff. Have the quick conect and ripper tooth for my BX. Works great.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@leroymcquay7570]

Looks like a good choice for add-ons. Thanks for another informative video.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thank you for watching

[@hankfacer7098]

Great review on a great easy product (from Australia)

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching Sir

[@davidmays2161]

Nice setup there. Looking forward to seeing videos using the ripper shank.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir. I plan to do a video on each attachment separately over the next couple weeks

[@davidjackson2854]

That is a sweet set up

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@FireDude13]

Gotta admire a company that puts some effort into their engineering so you don't have to lol. Really slick installation. Can't wait to see it in action!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir, I thought I was going to be out there working on this a while and it was quick and easy

[@ericrice4156]

I've had one of there tooth bars for my BX for a few years now and will say it's a game changer for me, love there stuff!!!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Looks like a really nice upgrade -with lots of potential uses!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir. Thanks for watching

[@FabbedFun]

Excited to see these get put to the test. They look awesome!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir Thanks for watching

[@richardjacques6370]

This should be very practical and lots of fun

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir Thanks for watching

[@woodruffwoods]

I absolutely love my thumb from BXpanded. It is such a handy tool. One thing I did is use a lynch pin versus the hairpin style retainer. This allows me to adjust the thumb from the backhoe seat. Nice addition pal!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir. I see your video on it while I was waiting on mine to come in. Thanks for watching

[@woodruffwoods]

@@RockhillfarmYT and thank you for checking in with me. That was an early video when I was camera shy 😂

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I can promise you I made a bunch of bad videos before I got to the point I am now which is still shaky sometimes

[@woodruffwoods]

@@RockhillfarmYT as a viewer I don’t seem to catch that from you. I thought about taking down my early stuff but I kind of like how it shows progress

[@deluxproductionsPRO]

Looks good buddy

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

Nice video, Brock. I too have done business with BXpanded. Great quality stuff! Cheers!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching

[@brianinflorida3979]

Hey Brock I ordered the exact same set up for my tractor. Very happy with it the metal is very thick I thought it was extra heavy duty in the build. The trenching bucket or banana bucket as I call it Is very useful for digging around stump roots and just removing smaller trees and shrubs and such. Also wanted to mention that the thumb when I was removing some big sago palms, I was planning to use the thumb to pickup the plants but what I ended up doing was using the thumb to initially loosen in the plant by placing the thumb against it and pushing with the thumb. Also as I think someone mention the ripper tooth is fun to use. You can actually sit there and operate the sticks back-and-forth and saw large tree roots in half, they will look like they were cut with a chainsaw. One curiosity I have, what are the gaps on the thumb support ends where it bolts to the backhoe stick and in the middle of the thumb? Glad you got hooked up with Bxpanded. I think they make heavy duty accessories and stand behind them if you need them. Cheers

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing all your experience with it

[@stephenlehr6020]

Nice setup for the backhoe. I really like that ripper, that is the style I would like to find for my mini excavator, the sawtooth setup for cutting roots. Unfortunately all the "rippers" they sell for mini ex's are the style for ripping up frozen ground or real hard pack, they have a single cutting tooth from a digging bucket and a thick plate steel "blade". May need to look at getting the BX one and adapting the "bucket ears" to work, and just throw away any warrantee😂 I see some more great content ahead on this channel, thanks Brock!!👍

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’m definitely looking forward to putting the ripper to use Thanks for watching

[@shawndickmann8215]

The piranha tooth bar is the real deal, great product. I'd love to buy that backhoe quick bucket bracket. Kinda expensive though.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It’s not cheap but nothing for a tractor is. I’ve been really happy with all of these products so far

[@InLineDiesel6]

As I was watching the video I was thinking "no love for me", I have a Kubota BH76 backhoe. I didn't think BXpanded made anything for my backhoe but I looked anyways and was pleasantly surprised to see they do. Now to give them a call to see if their quick attach will work with the Kubota thumb. I want that ripper :)

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Glad to hear it. I think it should be compatible but better to double check. Thanks for watching

[@Sam-pw8zh]

Lucky.. that's sweet!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@everettware3466]

Sweet

[@YMF1891]

Nice

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@jesseamaya4594]

I've had my 1025r for about a year and a half and JUST ordered the trencher bucket and ripper with a quick attach. Planning in redoing a septic tank drain field in caliche (south TX) and am really curious to see how the ripper does in particular in soft rock. Tired of pumping the septic tank every other weekend.I was fortunate in that I worked at a local JD dealership when I bought the 1025 so was able to install the 3ed function for a grapple over my lunch breaks. Will say that the 1025 is a REAL back saver, especially with the grapple. Something heavy? Tractor will pick it up/move it.

[@EOTG_AK]

They really need to expand their lineup to some other brands! TYM, LS, New Holland and Kioti owners are definitely missing out. I know I’d love to pick up a quick connect bucket adapter, ripper and trench bucket for my TYM!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Agreed

[@kerry4951]

Agreed

[@miscvideos5020]

Awesome! How does the quick attach affect digging performance?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It’s been too wet here the last few days to actually use it but it shouldn’t really change much. It just lowers the bucket 3 or 4 inches

[@miscvideos5020]

@@RockhillfarmYT Thanks for the reply. I was thinking it moves the teeth of the bucket away from the hinge which could reduce the digging force.

[@rickvaughan8993]

Very nice!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks

[@rgd2598]

Dang... I wish they made this for the Deere 46 backhoe on my 2520. I wish I could find the cut sheet on these thumb, quick attach, and narrow bucket... so I can see what I may could improvise to fit my BH... weld on tabs to fit the thumb adjustment arm. Or ?

[@williamsonjeanlouis3765]

Had the same setup quick coupler for my 2032r from BXpanded and after a few use with the backhoe the front coupler opened up and bucket was loose they need to beef up the steel to be able to handle the force

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for sharing

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Nice!

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching Hank

[@AaronTurnwald]

i really want to get that quick change bh bucket bracket since i got my tractor and backhoe.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I think this is going to be a handy set up

[@andrewanderson1436]

That's handy as all get out

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Yes sir Thanks for watching

[@rodbagley1686]

Brock, I have the JD 1025r with the JD hydraulic thumb. It would be much nicer if I could operate the thumb independently of the bucket. Still the JD version works much better than the mechanical. . Even for getting dirt out of the hole or even putting it back in. I can't imagine not having it now.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I haven’t used the hydraulic thumb but it looks like it would have a learning curve Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@bwambolt9797]

I thought I read somewhere that the standard bucket will scrape the boom when fully retracted and curled if you are using the quick attach. Can you confirm?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I really don’t think so. I will Go out there later and double check. If I’m wrong I will let you know

[@northeasterndirtandpropert7974]

Just wondering about hydraulic pressure on the mechanical thumb.Is it possible to bend the thumb bracket before you blow over the relief valve of the bucket circuit,or do you have to do any pressure adjustments on the bucket circuit?Kinda curious.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I don’t think there is any risk of that. The thumb is pretty heavy built and the you squeezing pressure on the bucket is not that high

[@jameskeough4620]

Good job with the vid, but where does one get these attachments? Tried Amazon, ebay, other searches...no luck. Please advise.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

They sell on their own website. The name is in the video Title. Here is a link. www.bxpanded.com/

[@DelawareDevil]

Don't forget, you have a tooth bar and a straight edge for the trenching bucket. Just take out the bolts and flip the edge around.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for the tip I will be putting that to use soon

[@rodbagley1686]

Replying to your other video. Sorry I should have rewatched this before I asked.

[@tnsoos]

I think Brock got the quick tach so he could reach & dig 6” deeper. Lol

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Good point. I could probably stack a whole bunch of those and get another 2 foot of reach

[@rodolfoguerrero8345]

Does this company sell this quick attachment for a 1025r john deere

[@Platinum1812]

Yes I believe it does

[@billfenner7084]

You should put some kind of grease on the pin. It may slip into the hole better.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Right. All of them have grease zerks except for the quick pin

[@billfenner7084]

@@RockhillfarmYT That sucks. The only one that you will be using the most.

[@garycox7508]

you really don't want to grease that pin. That defeats the purpose of the quick-attach...namely...so you don't have to handle a greased pin. The pin will loosen up with time and use on its own.

[@billfenner7084]

@@garycox7508 okay Thanks for sharing the information. I suppose that it will get some wear from going on, and off.

[@EverythingElliott]

I know this is about the implements...but can we discuss that box cutter? where do I get one.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I don’t remember the name of the website but I ordered a big box of them. I did a search for safety box knives because I didn’t want anyone to get cut in the shop. Thanks for watching

[@tnsoos]

I reached out to bxpanded a few weeks ago and the sad part is they do not have any backhoe attachments that work on the current 3 series John Deere tractors and advised me they do not have any intentions of expanding into that size tractor. JD 3046R &375A backhoe

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I am surprised to hear that. I saw one of the drop-down menus you can click 370B I thought that meant they covered all the three-series Is the 370B Backhoe used on any modern three series or do they all use a 385?

[@tnsoos]

@@RockhillfarmYT they all use the 375A if you have a cab or the 385A (little more power/reach etc) for the open station units. I was also sad to hear because I liked the reviews and I like the price of their thumb vs the JD manual thumb. PS. The hydro thumb is not available from Deere for the 3 series as well.

[@deanfrancis6474]

My only concern is the quick release pins may fall out during deep trencing.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It’s a possibility. In which case you could put a bolt through it. That takes away from the quick part a little bit, but you still only have one to remove instead of two I’ll make sure to have a couple of extra linchpins with me Thanks for watching

[@MJF40]

Have 😊

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching

[@MJF40]

@@RockhillfarmYT Also have both smooth and toothed bars. Love them

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Good to know. I’m going to have the toothbar soon and look forward to seeing how it does

[@toddcaskey9984]

Sweet , how much $ r they

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Each of The attachments is Around $300. The thumb is the most expensive thing I showed and it is $389 From memory, I think that the mechanical thumb from Deere was over $700

[@toddcaskey9984]

@@RockhillfarmYT will it fit on let's say my neighbor bobcat excavator and my back hoe ?

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I don’t think so. With the quick change adapter, They basically copied the design used on mini excavators but it is on a smaller scale so I doubt it would fit

[@toddcaskey9984]

@@RockhillfarmYT The reason I'm asking is because I can use my neighbors mini to dig some waterlines but he has a ditching bucket and a 1 foot bucket and I don't want it that big so if I bought one of those I'd like to throw it on his thing is excavator and then when and if I get a backhoe like yours I would use it on that

[@wildandliving1925]

The deere thumb is thicker metal

[@garrimic3]

Every attachment from Frontier/John Deere cost 2-3 more. Yet the quality is really no different than county line products.

[@BigDaddyAddyMS]

Pssst… You don’t have to yell all the time. The microphone picks up fine. Love your videos though.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Thanks for watching