Kubota BX23s - Will the BT-603 Back Hoe MAX OUT?

[@LordBLB]

Awesome work! When I bought my BX23S the guy that dropped it off, when I asked him about overworking it, he simply said, "You'll break before this tractor does." That was 4 years ago and he was absolutely right. Love my little BX monster. BTW (I know this post is old but for anyone wondering if they can do it), your BX CAN handle that large stump. Cut all the roots off down to about 24" with the backhoe and break it lose from any clay with a winch. Use to upper 3 feet of that stump to pull it over and flip it. Use the Backhoe to knock all of the dirt off the root ball. Cut the top 3 feet off with your chainsaw, and pull her outta there. Then you can push it wherever you want it to go. I've done it several times now with my BX. Just gotta trim the weight of the stump with each gain. Eventually, the BX can move it.

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

yep 100% this, thanks for watching! Hope to be making videos again soon. Toddlers just take alot outta a man....

[@LordBLB]

@@LukyNumbrKevin Haha! They sure do. Mine 2 little ones are 9 and 12 now. Different kind of Pain-in-the-A**. Good luck, brother!

[@jonathanmagic5633]

From Australia, I have the BX23s and I max it out pretty much every time I get on it but it is a lot of fun.

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

Yep, every damn time lol

[@curtwarkentin2887]

Dang im glad your Kubota can handle a rock that size. I just paid the deposit on the same machine sign the final paperwork tomorrow then get my machine delivered this Friday. I know ive got a good sized rock or two in my garden but after starting to dig it up with a spade and seeing the size it was growing into i just put the dirt back and left it in place lol. Now your video makes me believe I can finally dig those rocks out and get rid of them once and for all. Im just praying they are not nearly the size of the boulder you dug out lol. Great video, you did an awesome job getting that rock out. I can't wait to see more of your updates. 😊

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

Thanks Curt, awesome comment. Thank you very much. You are going to love your machine, maintain her and she will treat you right. Be sure to watch the messily videos on the BX23s from like 3-4 years ago, especially the ones on maintenance.

[@kenito1967]

Excellent excavating !!! The only technique I would have done differently is at time stamp 18:45 I would have filled in the hole so the rock couldn't have fallen back in. Simple, but effective. I commented on another comment here on same post how we use this "filling in" technique to remove tanks in the ground. I think the Egyptians used it way back when. It's also kind of an OHSA thing with filling in holes so people can't fall in them. And I know you did fill it in, but on some job sites they get picky with unused holes not immediately filled in. Insurance regs. By the way, I have 5 hours on my Kubota BX23S, but tons of hours digging tanks, stumps, rocks, out of the ground with and without machinery. I came here to learn how you guys use your loader. Great job !!!

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

Wow, such a simple idea with such a huge impact. I will use this for such in the future. Thank you very much for all of the kind words!

[@cindyadams1348]

I'm no genius, Kevin. but I think you need a bigger tractor.

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

That backhoe is pretty impressive, nice technique rolling the rock 👍🏻

[@jakematic]

Man…. cannot believe you got that beast out of there. Looks real good, but now ya need one on the other side lol. Once the rain stops gotta get my backhoe and loader back on and get some stuff done. Those dang trees with no leaves are messin with me - we’re practically summer mode in NC and everything’s full bore including the rose bushes. -Jake

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

Thanks, yea I was thinking the same thing! I need to match that boulder with one on the other side. Maybe then the amazon drivers will stop driving on my lawn!

[@kenito1967]

@@LukyNumbrKevin absolutely, rocks are more permanent than a fence and no painting or up keep.

[@Ziptietechnician]

Straps are handy to have when moving material such as this.

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

How would you have used them in this situation? Always willing to try something new.

[@kenito1967]

@@LukyNumbrKevin I would have used tow straps also, but not on the Kubota (23hp). Attach to your truck (200hp) , let the horsepower win in this situation. I know you wanted to win and you did. But your truck is more powerful in "towing". Rocks included. You dug it out fine ( excellent excavator and operator ). The only technique I would have done differently is at time stamp 18:45, I would filled in the hole so the rock couldn't have rolled back in. I cringed at time stamp 19:15, when your machine moved toward the rock praying you didn't accidentally knock it back in. That technique of filling it back in is how we remove tanks that are in the ground without heavy machinery. We dig all around the side of the tank. We then put a strap or chain around the end and hook to an engine lift. We raise the one end up 6 - 12 inches. We then fill in under the tank. We then lower it to rest on the filled dirt then go to the other side and raise it 6 - 12 inches and then the same fill in under that side with dirt and lower it the same. Then start over with the other end. We keep doing this back and forth until it reaches the surface. This is done in places where you can't get machinery in. Works every time, but takes time. Nice job with the rock. Kubota KX23S wins again.

[@jacobadams9395]

have you raised your hydraulic pressure on the BX? This is seriously impressive if it's all stock.

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

I believe I am around 2100 psi but I would have to confirm. I shimmed her about 2-3 years ago. So to you I say GREAT EYE, you were the first to notice. But to be honest it is hard to tell the difference between shimmed and stock hydraulic pressure.

[@spiro4733]

Bro I tip my hat off to you... I would of givin up thinking it wasnt possible. how did you know?!

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

just keep at it, these little machines are beasts. Very happy with this tractor!

[@pvtburich]

Where did you get the teeth on your loader bucket? Did you get those from the dealer or did you find those after market? I’d like to get some for mine but can’t find anything like what you’ve got. Thanks!!

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

For the backhoe or front loader?

[@pvtburich]

The front loader

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

@@pvtburich that is the BXpanded Toothbar

[@timnash6870]

Tim from Canada… suggestions… wrap a toe rope around your rock, then see if that child’s tractor pull it out

[@allenr265]

Just got my BX23S. Do you think I should get the factory thumb by Kubota or the barracuda thumb by BXpanded. Any insight on which one might be better. Thanks mate

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

As long as you have the tabs on your dipper to install the stock thumb I would go Stock. it is such a clearing install with better geometry and less chance for failiure. But I have no experience with the Barracuda only the stock Kubota Thumb that I bought with the tractor.

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

Important information check your front axle oil level they are notorious for being bone dry check the little yellow dipstick on top of the axel look down inside or see if it's marking on the dipstick I'm not sure if they come from the tractor store like that. I wish I would have caught mine sooner I didn't have no problems or anything but still risky I caught mine at 100 hours and it was almost bone dry.

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

You could top it off with a UDT hydraulic transmission oil they recommend you put it in the front axle as well

[@andik859]

You need a Hilti Drilling machine and some sticks dynamite. Make the rock in smaller pieces. 💣💥

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

YES I DO! haha, not too sure the neighbors would be happy!

[@andik859]

@@LukyNumbrKevin in a forest i blow up a big tree stump with 7 Sticks dynamite a 300 Gramm. It was fly straight in the sky, i never can watch them. I think its fly from germany to china. 🤣🇩🇪👍 quick export.

[@billdrumming]

Why not get a trailer and load that then move it ?

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

This way was more Fun, thanks for watching!

[@dclamby60]

After I got that rock out, I would have dug the hole deeper, put the rock back in and covered it up...

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

But I want to keep mr. Rock, I like rock now

[@allenr265]

How much did you think it weighted? Do you think of just diving a deeper whole and burying it? Thanks mate great work...

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

I did think of that but once I got the boulder spinning I saw the size and wanted to pull it and place it next to my driveway to stop amazon drivers from driving on the lawn... I have no idea how much she weighed... over 600lbs for sure, probably close to 1000lbs.

[@kaseycasece1340]

BACK DRAG WITH BACK OF THE LOADER BUCKET FLAT

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

Thanks for the tip, I will be sure to do this in the future.

[@kaseycasece1340]

NEXT TIME NEED BUY * KUBOTA L 2501 LOADER TRACTOR , BIGGER FRAME AND MORE STABLE WITH GEAR DRIVE TRANMISSON MORE POWER THAN H S TRANMISSON WITH HOE TOO IF U NEED ONE ?

[@LukyNumbrKevin]

thanks but an L series would be a bit much on my 2.3 acres. Maybe in a few years when I move up North.

[@tothenext6332]

For the price that tractor is a waist of money. This tractor should cost 16,000 brand new. 12,000 used. I rather save up some more money and buy a heavier backhoe. Thanks a bunch for this video. You really put it to the test.

[@coolworkgear9231]

I've priced all the models from bx and up. Including all the J Deer models. Im ex concstruction operator and Im impressed with the back hoe strenngth for that size boulder. My problem is not money but that I need a small narrow unit with power. I was quoted 23,475.00 inc all taxes and fees with backhoe, loader and box scraper. Good video to use as a guide.

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

@@coolworkgear9231 I paid around $23 k for mine as well I got the brush hog land planer loader with quick detach and backhoe as a package deal this little tractor has helped me so much and squeeze into the smallest areas

[@thethiefonthecross9092]

You could think it's a waste of money if you want but I don't I think it's the best $23,000 I have ever spent this little tractor has done pretty much everything I have asked it to and it won't tear up your lawn when it comes to cutting grass it will push snow up a hill with no problem as well I use it all seasons best investment so far.

[@jonathanmagic5633]

From Australia (cost well over $30k), where the quick attach does not seem to be available and BX23s (got 400hrs up) comes standard with a 4 in 1 pinned bucket which is great but sometimes wish I could use a grapple. Also finding it a little underpowered especially when it comes to loader lift capacity. Also can be quite unstable when carrying heavy loads due to its light weight, (nearly tipped sideways countless times and that's on relatively level ground) but probably expecting too much. Backhoe is awesome, it'll dig anything out of the ground even electric power cables, lol. Thanks for the vid.