In this video I drain the front differential fluid and refill with Kubota Super UDT2 hydraulic fluid (can also use 80-90wt gear oil). 400hr service interval
It amazes me that so many people can watch a great video like this an not hit the "like" button. I am sure it would help you make more great videos like this.
I love working on and doing maintenance on my tractor, truck, and the wife's car. Something therapeutic about keeping the things you depend on in good working order.
Tyler great video, you can never do to much maintenance. I am like you, its a lot cheaper to do maintenace more often than to have a breakdown and you have to put the unit in the shop.
I agree 100% Wayne! Especially when its a new piece of equipment and parts are "breaking in" or its new to me where I don't know the service history! Thanks for tuning in Wayne!
Nice work, Tyler. You saved a nice chunk of money doing it yourself and saved on the wear-tear of your machine by changing fluids early. When I used to work on my own vehicles, I'd change fluids earlier than the manual would state to make sure they lasted. I've done less maintenance on tractors than on my trucks but the same principle applies. Enjoyed a full-watch. Thanks for the video. Enjoy Labor Day.
Hey Don! I'm busy like normal, i hope you have a good labor day as well! Yeah I completely agree, a lil preventative maintenance goes a long way! Thanks for watchin bud
Finally: 2010 BX25, 3235 hours, first front axle oil change. Always been low, as in there was oil in the spindles, but none in the center. Tonight, with new seals installed, it is time to top it up- with some 80-90w. 🙂
Thanks Tyler. I googled and hit this video. Doing a 200 hour (actually 220) service and needed to check oil specs on my BX23S front axle. I'm not seeing ANY oil on my dipstick. Did a full oil drain and fill with UDT on my hydraulic system (as spec by my dealer in Townsville, Australia) (have since found out that UDT2 is superior oil). Now I know I can use the same oil in the diff I'll drain and fill. Subscribed. Back to work ...... ;-)
@@malcolmcheyne3803 There have been several people state that their front axle oil level was extremely low after they had their machine for a while, most likely due to the dealer never topping it off during setup.
Awesome video! Great idea on the compressor. Not sure is this is a good mechanic best practice, but I jack up the front of the tractor and slowly spin the tires (both ways), which helps get the air out. I prefer not to get the tractor dirty and add fluids (I am really anal about dust, annoyingly so). Thanks
Thanks for posting the video. I've only got a little over a hundred hours on my BX23S, but I'll rewatch the video when its time to change the oil in my front dif.
My dealer gave me a coupon for the materials to do the first service on the machine at 50 hours .. I am prob gonna do it at 25 hrs because it is the first service on a brand new machine i think that will actually help the tractor in the long term to do the first service early..
I just did my 50 hour service at 48 hours, ehh only a couple hours early, but I'm going to be mowing my lawn, and a co-worker's field tomorrow so I don't want to run it way past its service...fluids all looked really good for the break-in change, was surprised the transmission filter screen was extremely clean as well considering several videos I have watched that show their filter screens just caked in debris during their initial service. I switched to UDT2 as its a full synthetic hydraulic fluid when I changed the hydraulic fluid in it yesterday, figured I'd put the good stuff in and not have to worry about it for a while...I think its a 400 hour service interval for hydraulic fluid, but like everything else I'll keep checking it and change it when it gets dirty even if its long before the 400 hour service. Its more important to keep things serviced properly than follow a number in a book, whatever I can do to prolong its life I'll do. Keeping up with maintenance is far more important than clicking off hours on the hour meter to follow a book schedule.
Well done, you mention gear oil, but I see your using transmission oil. There is a difference between the 2. Gear oil is SAE 90, transmission is UDT. Thanks Mate
No problem George! I've got a number of other 23s maintenance videos on my channel as well if your interested hit the subscribe button. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the video. I have just gotten a bx23s and am doing the first fluid change. But I am curious about the oil. The udt2 fluid is really light, but you say one could also use 80-90 gear lube. I thought the gear lube would be really thick .
Manual states you can use either UDT, UDT2, or 80W-90. Many people will switch to 80W-90, but its up to you, both fluids will lubricate the same, the 80W-90 may not flow as well when cold, but not really sure that would cause any trouble for the axle. Going to change the axle fluid in my BX2680 this weekend and I'm just going to put the UDT2 in it I think.
They do seem to be better in mud and snow and I don't go on hard surfaces much so I was not worried about wearing them out quickly but the main reason i had punctured a sidewall so between these being 10ply sidewalls and brushogging/ skidding loggs in muddy areas and their price I opted to go this route. I also had the fronts solid filled.
@@Tyler_Koehn That's interesting. Last summer I changed the fluid in the front axle and fulled it with 3.8 quarts of gear oil. I checked all the fluids yesterday and noticed the level in the front axle was down a full quart, now I know why. I must have assumed the BX23 and the BX25 used the same axle but apparently they're not the same. Thank you for replying!
this level thing is driving me crazy , if yer level was good before the change just measure what ya took out in an old windshield wash container and replace it with same amount lol its not that hard put the dip stick plug back in and drive yer tractor , DONE
It amazes me that so many people can watch a great video like this an not hit the "like" button. I am sure it would help you make more great videos like this.
Haha thanks bud, I appreciate the kind words!
Thanks for taking the time to do this for all of us! I just picked up my BX23s and I am trying to learn as much as possible. Appreciate you very much!
@@RobRoyse No problem! I'm glad they help! I appreciate the comment as it helps the algorithm!
Great video I would suggest people putting in 3.8 pouring out of a 5-gallon bucket pour out a little over one quart first then Phil
Thanks for the video! Very helpful. Concise and to the point - 5 stars!
Your welcome!
I love working on and doing maintenance on my tractor, truck, and the wife's car.
Something therapeutic about keeping the things you depend on in good working order.
Definitely a good feeling knowing you'll be able to rely on it! Not to mention saving money!
Tyler great video, you can never do to much maintenance. I am like you, its a lot cheaper to do maintenace more often than to have a breakdown and you have to put the unit in the shop.
I agree 100% Wayne! Especially when its a new piece of equipment and parts are "breaking in" or its new to me where I don't know the service history! Thanks for tuning in Wayne!
Nice work, Tyler. You saved a nice chunk of money doing it yourself and saved on the wear-tear of your machine by changing fluids early. When I used to work on my own vehicles, I'd change fluids earlier than the manual would state to make sure they lasted. I've done less maintenance on tractors than on my trucks but the same principle applies. Enjoyed a full-watch. Thanks for the video. Enjoy Labor Day.
Hey Don! I'm busy like normal, i hope you have a good labor day as well! Yeah I completely agree, a lil preventative maintenance goes a long way! Thanks for watchin bud
Finally: 2010 BX25, 3235 hours, first front axle oil change. Always been low, as in there was oil in the spindles, but none in the center. Tonight, with new seals installed, it is time to top it up- with some 80-90w. 🙂
Thanks Tyler. I googled and hit this video. Doing a 200 hour (actually 220) service and needed to check oil specs on my BX23S front axle. I'm not seeing ANY oil on my dipstick. Did a full oil drain and fill with UDT on my hydraulic system (as spec by my dealer in Townsville, Australia) (have since found out that UDT2 is superior oil). Now I know I can use the same oil in the diff I'll drain and fill. Subscribed. Back to work ...... ;-)
Done. Never measured what I drained but it must have been the minimum amount dealer put in at initial service.
Glad it helped Malcolm! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
@@malcolmcheyne3803 There have been several people state that their front axle oil level was extremely low after they had their machine for a while, most likely due to the dealer never topping it off during setup.
I appreciate your time and efforts into this thanks Tyler
Your welcome! Hope it helps. Lots of vids on my channel if your interested
Thanks for the video .. was not sure till now on my BX 2380.. on fluid to use. .now ill stay with same as rear diff, UDT2,,
Your welcome G&B!
Awesome video! Great idea on the compressor. Not sure is this is a good mechanic best practice, but I jack up the front of the tractor and slowly spin the tires (both ways), which helps get the air out. I prefer not to get the tractor dirty and add fluids (I am really anal about dust, annoyingly so). Thanks
Your welcome! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Nice job! Doing my bx25 today for the first time.
Thank you! Hope all went well with it!
Thanks for posting the video. I've only got a little over a hundred hours on my BX23S, but I'll rewatch the video when its time to change the oil in my front dif.
Good deal bud! Thanks for watching. Have a good one Chuck!
Good video Tyler! Better doing it a little early then late! lol Have a good one!
Thanks bud! Yeah that's what I figure too! Have a good long weekend bud
Easy-peasy. Thanks for a great instructional video.
Your welcome Robert! Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for watching! #kubota #oil #change
My dealer gave me a coupon for the materials to do the first service on the machine at 50 hours .. I am prob gonna do it at 25 hrs because it is the first service on a brand new machine i think that will actually help the tractor in the long term to do the first service early..
I'm right with you bud! I think preventative maintenance goes a long ways. Thanks for watching!
I just did my 50 hour service at 48 hours, ehh only a couple hours early, but I'm going to be mowing my lawn, and a co-worker's field tomorrow so I don't want to run it way past its service...fluids all looked really good for the break-in change, was surprised the transmission filter screen was extremely clean as well considering several videos I have watched that show their filter screens just caked in debris during their initial service. I switched to UDT2 as its a full synthetic hydraulic fluid when I changed the hydraulic fluid in it yesterday, figured I'd put the good stuff in and not have to worry about it for a while...I think its a 400 hour service interval for hydraulic fluid, but like everything else I'll keep checking it and change it when it gets dirty even if its long before the 400 hour service. Its more important to keep things serviced properly than follow a number in a book, whatever I can do to prolong its life I'll do. Keeping up with maintenance is far more important than clicking off hours on the hour meter to follow a book schedule.
Great video Tyler👍🏻, I’ve added the video in my Kubota playlist
Thanks bud! I appreciate it!
This was a good video
Thank you!
I Enjoy this video!
Glad to hear!
Thanks but I think I’m gonna run the Amsoil synthetic 80-90 gear ⚙️ lube when it’s time .
Your welcome! I bet that would be a good choice! A lot of people love that brand!
That's what I use in the 2380
I love my bx2380. 👍👍
They are great little tractors!
Thanks so much
Your welcome!
Well done, you mention gear oil, but I see your using transmission oil. There is a difference between the 2. Gear oil is SAE 90, transmission is UDT. Thanks Mate
Yeah I understand what you mean. Kubota specs either to be used per the manual
@@Tyler_Koehn yes your 100 percent right 👍
Thanks I have a 23s
No problem George! I've got a number of other 23s maintenance videos on my channel as well if your interested hit the subscribe button. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for the video. I have just gotten a bx23s and am doing the first fluid change. But I am curious about the oil. The udt2 fluid is really light, but you say one could also use 80-90 gear lube. I thought the gear lube would be really thick .
Your welcome Oscar. That's what they spec out in the manual. The 80-90 is definitely alot thicker!
Manual states you can use either UDT, UDT2, or 80W-90. Many people will switch to 80W-90, but its up to you, both fluids will lubricate the same, the 80W-90 may not flow as well when cold, but not really sure that would cause any trouble for the axle. Going to change the axle fluid in my BX2680 this weekend and I'm just going to put the UDT2 in it I think.
I haven’t seen too many bx’s with ag tires. Curious what you use the tractor for that at tires are better than r4 for?
They do seem to be better in mud and snow and I don't go on hard surfaces much so I was not worried about wearing them out quickly but the main reason i had punctured a sidewall so between these being 10ply sidewalls and brushogging/ skidding loggs in muddy areas and their price I opted to go this route. I also had the fronts solid filled.
Pour the SUDT into a CLEAN 1 gallon clear plastic bottle (from wiper fluid), then only fill it to about 3.8qts........
Yep could do that assuming you got every drop out. Thanks for watching
My Kubota BX25 service manual indicates 4.7 Liters or 5.0 quarts
Not sure must have changed then with the bx23s. Manual shows 3.6l or 3.8qts
@@Tyler_Koehn That's interesting.
Last summer I changed the fluid in the front axle and fulled it with 3.8 quarts of gear oil. I checked all the fluids yesterday and noticed the level in the front axle was down a full quart, now I know why.
I must have assumed the BX23 and the BX25 used the same axle but apparently they're not the same.
Thank you for replying!
@@SimpleLife1971 yeah that surprises me as well! Have a good one!
@@Tyler_Koehn my BX2370 calls for 5 guards also
Can u mix the 2 fluids ?
I've never heard of it doing it, but I would avoid it personally.
It's a Kubota it will last you.. I just bought a 2380..
Haha lets hope so bud! Congrats on the purchase!
this level thing is driving me crazy , if yer level was good before the change just measure what ya took out in an old windshield wash container and replace it with same amount lol its not that hard put the dip stick plug back in and drive yer tractor , DONE
simple as that!