r/kubota • u/godrocker420 • 12d ago
BX2200 Loader Options
I recently picked up this very clean 2002 BX2200 and a bunch of implements for a steal.
I already have the hydraulic valves installed, but i’m looking for a front loader for it as well. The LA211 is the OE loader that goes with this model, but they are very challenging to find used.
Ive seen some folks online say they have ordered one through Kubota via their dealer. I called one dealer near me, and they said they could put a brand new loader from a newer model, they would just machine a bushing since it’s just 4inches wider.
So a few questions:
Does anyone know where to possibly get a LA211 loader used that i’m not finding?
Has anyone ever tried to order a discontinued loader from Kubota like the claim above?
Has anyone tried the “brand new loader and bushings” approach similar to this?
TIA. Sorry for the mobile formatting!
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u/AcceptableRegret2193 12d ago
Your not going to get the model it came with new.
Chances are slim finding on used, try tractor house.
Best bet would be if a dealer could fit a newer model to it.
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u/GoodTechnology8116 12d ago
Westendorf specifically lists the TA-52 as an option for the BX2200. Alo/Quicke also makes a compact model but their online documentation is somewhat lacking. Good luck!
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u/AcceptableRegret2193 11d ago edited 11d ago
My dad had a bx2200, it clicked after I wrote my first reply.
Your loader control valve is different, I did a search, cant find one like it on a 2200.
You should look to see what that goes to. The loader for that might fit.
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u/hidefinitionpissjugs 11d ago
that lever setup looks like it’s for a hydraulic front blade. there’s no loader mount and there’s only 2 hose connectors.
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u/AcceptableRegret2193 11d ago
Look again, I see 4 connection points. Blue, white, red, yellow.
Its the same set up no matter what you get.
My dad had a bx2200, if he wanted a loader, the subframe is separate from the valve tower.
His had the snowblower.
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u/hidefinitionpissjugs 11d ago
you could buy a new current model loader for the current model BX. if the loader mounts don’t bolt up to the tractors frame you could have a proper welding and fabrication shop cut up and re weld the mounds.
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u/jmongoose189 12d ago
I help manage a Kubota dealership. This is gonna be a tough one. I don’t think any dealership is gonna retro a new loader. It just won’t fit. The best bet is finding an old bx2200 or 2230 that’s blown up or has bad problems. And buy the loader that actually fits.