I'm getting ready to buy very soon, and I have these two choices. For roughly the same price, I can get a BX1850 with FEL and 54" MMM or a new leftover BX2230 with FEL and 60". On the BX2230 I like the additional power, larger tires, cruise control (the new BX don't have cruise control that I can tell) but the larger deck and additonal FEL capacity aren't a big deal to me. In fact, I'm wondering if the 60" is too big, making mowing around and between trees and obstacles more difficult. The BX1850 fits me better with the larger operator platform and I like some of the newer features like tach and the new FEL design. I intend on running a 42" or 48" tiller, and I know more HP would help but I really think the 1850 has enough HP for what I want to do. I'd appreciate any comments from owners to help me decide. thanks
FYI, I will be mowing about 4 acres, with gentle slopes and some obstacles. Light FEL work and tilling a large garden.
FYI, I will be mowing about 4 acres, with gentle slopes and some obstacles. Light FEL work and tilling a large garden.