<font color="blue"> Here's what I will use this tractor for:
1) Finishing Mowing (most of our property is grass but has a lots of trees)
2) Snow removal (30' x 160'). I live in estern Canada so we get a fair amount of snow.
3) Landscaping (Moving dirt arround, removing trees, etc.)
4) Gardening (30' x 100')
5) And of course riding! (Just kidding!)</font>
Woodbeef,
A subcut like a bx will perform all of these functions well with more than adequate power.
1) It can mow as well or better than some cut's. I cannot honestly say that the bx will provide a better finish than some cut's as I have not tried them, but some of the responses on the <font color="orange"> orange forum </font> about the quality of cut of the b7500 ground contact mower vs. the bx floaters seem to indicate that the bx is a better lawn machine.
2)The bx will handle a rear or front mount snowblower as well as having a 48" bucket fel and 3ph rear blade or front blade. With 4wd and bars it doesn't get stuck too easily (I've tried) and chains are always an option ($100 US).
3) The bx will move dirt, stone, etc. easily. Might not have as big a bucket volume, but it does the job. Note that it probably won't be able to uproot tree stumps without help but I doubt the smaller cuts without a bh would fare any better. It will also handle a 4' box blade, landscape rake, etc.
4) The bx will handle a tiller (I have a 40" Woods offset) up to 4' and many people run larger units. On a 3000 sq. ft. plot that size tiller is more than adequate.
5) Its always fun but the wife gets annoyed that I'm not accomplishing anything /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. Besides I still have to do it later.
I am not bashing cuts' in any way. I almost bought a b7500. But I am simply trying to get across the fact that the bx and its cousins, as well as some of the other small units out there are very capable and can do what Turbo listed without problem. Its smaller, less expensive to purchase and maintain, not as tall, and very maneuverable.
If a cut is what you like, GO FOR IT. Just don't underestimate the subcuts' out there. They may surprise you.
DaveL