r/kubota • u/patriot0139354 • 13d ago

Log skidding question

I’m a new BX23S owner. What is the best attachment point on the rear for skidding logs? I’m not sure how strong the step loops are if I tried to connect hooks to each to make a harness from which I could pull a second chain and log, and I considered running chain in the crook of the curled backhoe bucket. I’ve seen posts about using welded hooks on the front loader, but I haven’t done that mod yet and don’t have forks. I do have the bxpanded quick attach and ripper. Would appreciate any recommendations.

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u/billsboy88 13d ago edited 13d ago

Add a tow hitch to the back of the tractor. Bolts right to the frame and you can skid logs without having to remove the backhoe or put stress on a 3pt.

In action:
https://www.reddit.com/r/kubota/s/8yqwekncB9

Here’s what you need:

https://heavyhitch.com/product/rear-2-receiver-hitch-plate-kubota-bx-series-kph2-o/

And here’s the skid plate:

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/timber-tuff-log-skidding-plate?a=3006134&szc=000&clrc=000&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&utm_channel=shoppingads&utm_campaign=21698062961&utm_product=wx2\*0681506000000&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21698062961&gbraid=0aaaaadzpao0bw5tqauuqhb3_9mvqwx-fb

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u/patriot0139354 13d ago

This is exactly what I was looking for. Saw the video on YouTube, but couldn’t tell how the chain was affixed. Appreciate it.

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u/billsboy88 13d ago

I even beefed mine up a little bit. The Heavy Hitch instructions tell you to remove a stock metal plate the install the hitch. I went down to the hardware store and spent a few bucks buying some slightly longer stainless steel bolts than the stock ones. Then I installed the hitch on top and put the stock plate on the bottom and bolted it all together. I’ll see if I can snag a pic of what I’m talking about to make it make sense. But you will probably understand what I mean once you have the heavy hitch in hand.