I have owned both the BX-1500 and BX-2230, I still have the BX-2230. The BX-1500 has plenty of power in low range, The 1st day I got it I pulled a 30 foot tree to the back of my property with no problem, it is a fine tractor for the money. The only thing I found was that when cutting high grass in high range it seemed to be a little sluggish, later I test drove the BX2230 and found that it goes thru wet high grass like butter no having to slow down and let the mower catch up with the engine. (I mow 7 acres). They both are fine tractors and the BX2230 is sorta in between the 1500 and the 7610. If you want a tractor that "can do" get the Bx2230 if you want a tractor that can do plus a little extra height (if you stay in the woods alot) go with the 7610...just my opinion....either way you can't go wrong...
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