BX 5450 Blower vs BX 5455 HD Blower

[forceten1]

After looking for a long time, finally found a good used BX25d for sale. We had been looking for one for 6 months and I finally got to one before others. Brought her home last week.

Been using a ford lgt 145 with 44" blower and cab. But the BX25 will be used for lots more stuff than snow blowing.

I got the ok from my wife to get a hard cab and snowblower for the BX. Went to the dealer and got quotes for a curtis hard cab and snowblower setups.

The cab and heater and install they quoted me $4700 installed plus tax (ouch). I see I can get a cab from another place for $3,600 and heater for $400 and no tax. So debating weather I pony up the extra $900 and just have them do the 8 hour install or I bite the bullet and do it myself one weekend. Been looking around to see how hard it is to install a curtis cab and then run the lines and power for the blower. Nothing too hard but it does look like 8-10 hours of work. Was almost gonna skip buying the cab when i saw the price, but my wife gave me the ok and I usually don't get that - so gonna take advantage of it while I can I sold off a few of my other toys so I think thats why I have the go ahead....


My local dealer said there were new snowblowers this year out. I had a choice of the 50" bx5450 and the 55" bx5455hd

I tried asking them the differences but they weren't 100% sure. The 55" has the hydro chute already where the 50" it's and $800 add on. And with the cab I do want the hydro.

They are quoting me -

bx5450 $2000
Hdro chute $800

The BX5455 $3,400

So $600 difference

Both need
PTO $624
Mount $604


Anyone know, besides the 5 extra inches, whats the difference between the 5450 and the 5455?

What else am I getting for the extra $600?

 

[BAP]

I believe the 55" blower is considered a heavy duty blower.

 

[forceten1]

Does that mean just a thicker gauge metal? Or are there more blades to handle more snow

 

[Kanook]

Specs for the BX series snowblowers.

 

[Kanook]

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Specs for the BX series snowblowers.

 

[mmccu]

Does anyone have the specs on the BX 5455? I'm trying to decide between the 2750 and the 5455. There is a $1400 difference here in MA.

Thanks,

 

[varmint]

One little item that got my attention was the $624 for the PTO- if this is a rear PTO, that sounds crazy high. Last one I bought was !20 bucks delivered. Just sayin. Now, to go back and really look at the specs, I'm wondering if this is a mid-mount drive?

 

[Fiziksgeek]

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Specs for the BX series snowblowers.

I see an 80 lb weight difference, but the impeller diameter and depth are about the same, so I would expect that the amount of snow they can move is about the same.

Does anyone have the specs on the BX 5455? I'm trying to decide between the 2750 and the 5455. There is a $1400 difference here in MA.

Thanks,

The 55" HD model comes with hydraulic rotation standard, it is an ~$800 dollar option on the 50", so the difference between the two is really ~$600.

One little item that got my attention was the $624 for the PTO- if this is a rear PTO, that sounds crazy high. Last one I bought was !20 bucks delivered. Just sayin. Now, to go back and really look at the specs, I'm wondering if this is a mid-mount drive?

These are front mount blowers. The $624 kit bring the power from the mid PTO to the front of the tractor.

 

[mmccu]

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Specs for the BX series snowblowers.

Does anyone have the specs for the BX 5455? Thanks

 

[PeterK]

4 -blade impeller in the 55 vs. 3 on the 50 should throw snow well.