Kubota BX2200 Reviews
Great Tractor
Model Year: 2002
Going on 9 years with this tractor and it's done everything I expected and more. Other than maintenance and some upgrades I haven't spent a penny on it.
Pros: Reliability.
Cons: Not much, really.
Model Year: 2002
Going on 9 years with this tractor and it's done everything I expected and more. Other than maintenance and some upgrades I haven't spent a penny on it.
Pros: Reliability.
Cons: Not much, really.
Tough Little Tractor
Model Year: 2002
Versatile, tough tractor. It is small enough to mow the lawn, yet large enough for a loader and 3 pt. I used it to grade my yard. Now it is my lawn mower, snowplow, and material mover. I went through seals on the front axle and the steering cylinder at 1100 hours - probably due to heavy loader use. I have never taken it in for any servicing and have been able to do all repairs myself.
Pros: Versatile.
Cons: A little small for doing heavy work.
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Model Year: 2002
Versatile, tough tractor. It is small enough to mow the lawn, yet large enough for a loader and 3 pt. I used it to grade my yard. Now it is my lawn mower, snowplow, and material mover. I went through seals on the front axle and the steering cylinder at 1100 hours - probably due to heavy loader use. I have never taken it in for any servicing and have been able to do all repairs myself.
Pros: Versatile.
Cons: A little small for doing heavy work.
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Great Tractor with Some Minor Flaws
Model Year: 2001
I Traded in a JD 2210 for the BX2200 because I wanted a more compact tractor and when I bought the JD, it was the smallest 4WD Diesel. The BX is fantastic, but I would change a couple of things. The pedal is not nearly as convenient as the Twin touch of the JD. I would give it a foldable ROPS and I would give it cruise control for mowing. I have the 54 inch mower, the Dozer Blade, york rake, rear blade, grass catcher and wanted the front end loader, but I have no space for it. I did find a great front slip scoop! Look up Johnnybucket.com. It is a great little tool that is so useful around the home and yard. I am very pleased with it.
Pros: Powerful; Compact; Easy to change implements; Rugged.
Cons: Need to go to Johnnybucket.com for a front end scoop!
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Model Year: 2001
I Traded in a JD 2210 for the BX2200 because I wanted a more compact tractor and when I bought the JD, it was the smallest 4WD Diesel. The BX is fantastic, but I would change a couple of things. The pedal is not nearly as convenient as the Twin touch of the JD. I would give it a foldable ROPS and I would give it cruise control for mowing. I have the 54 inch mower, the Dozer Blade, york rake, rear blade, grass catcher and wanted the front end loader, but I have no space for it. I did find a great front slip scoop! Look up Johnnybucket.com. It is a great little tool that is so useful around the home and yard. I am very pleased with it.
Pros: Powerful; Compact; Easy to change implements; Rugged.
Cons: Need to go to Johnnybucket.com for a front end scoop!
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My Diesel Powered Wheelbarrow
Model Year: 2001
Bought this new in '01 - never did anything more than normal maintenance. It's always there when I need it. Plows snow, moves mulch/stone/dirt, mows an acre lawn. I even fill the bucket with water and use it to wash the dog from time-to-time. I recently moved to a larger property (and bought a larger machine) but *nobody* touches my diesel powered wheelbarrow!!!
Pros: Size, agility, reliability.
Cons: Nothing really.
Model Year: 2001
Bought this new in '01 - never did anything more than normal maintenance. It's always there when I need it. Plows snow, moves mulch/stone/dirt, mows an acre lawn. I even fill the bucket with water and use it to wash the dog from time-to-time. I recently moved to a larger property (and bought a larger machine) but *nobody* touches my diesel powered wheelbarrow!!!
Pros: Size, agility, reliability.
Cons: Nothing really.
My Most Favorite Toy - BX 2200
Model Year: 2002
Every boy played with cars and tractors in the garden. Now, add a front loader on a mini tractor with diesel, and you have a ball. I calculated I have moved over 3000 ton of everything from top soil to stone. I've ploughed more driveways to get folks out, helped with gardens, cut wood, leveled decks, pruned trees, spread mulch, scraped hockey rinks, dug post holes, transported beer, cut grass and so many more things. All this would have been impossible without my BX. It's a life game changer.
Pros: Versatility & community helping.
Cons: It's not immortal.
Model Year: 2002
Every boy played with cars and tractors in the garden. Now, add a front loader on a mini tractor with diesel, and you have a ball. I calculated I have moved over 3000 ton of everything from top soil to stone. I've ploughed more driveways to get folks out, helped with gardens, cut wood, leveled decks, pruned trees, spread mulch, scraped hockey rinks, dug post holes, transported beer, cut grass and so many more things. All this would have been impossible without my BX. It's a life game changer.
Pros: Versatility & community helping.
Cons: It's not immortal.
Too Many Problems
Model Year: 2001
I basically mow grass, at 4 acres. I have had way too many problems. Leaking fuel tank, 2nd time, 1st under warranty. hydraulic steering hoses, both blown. Fuel shut off solenoid, failed and stopped tractor in its tracks, steering issues. Just replaced valve assembly under steering wheel ($800.00), and it still wonders and if you turn the steering wheel slowly, nothing happens, you have to move the wheel fast to get it to respond. Running / power issue started last summer - starts and RPM's go to normal, after a couple of laps around the yard, RPM's drop off and tractor loses power. Stop & set for a couple of miniutes, RPM's come back for a couple of laps. Lights? more like day time driving lights - useless. Hydrostat petal drags to forward always creeps forward, 3 pt hitch lacks adj and rides to low when mower deck is down. I think I am going to drop the bucks and go green.
Pros: Not enough.
Cons: Too many.
Model Year: 2001
I basically mow grass, at 4 acres. I have had way too many problems. Leaking fuel tank, 2nd time, 1st under warranty. hydraulic steering hoses, both blown. Fuel shut off solenoid, failed and stopped tractor in its tracks, steering issues. Just replaced valve assembly under steering wheel ($800.00), and it still wonders and if you turn the steering wheel slowly, nothing happens, you have to move the wheel fast to get it to respond. Running / power issue started last summer - starts and RPM's go to normal, after a couple of laps around the yard, RPM's drop off and tractor loses power. Stop & set for a couple of miniutes, RPM's come back for a couple of laps. Lights? more like day time driving lights - useless. Hydrostat petal drags to forward always creeps forward, 3 pt hitch lacks adj and rides to low when mower deck is down. I think I am going to drop the bucks and go green.
Pros: Not enough.
Cons: Too many.
Kubota BX 2200
Model Year: 2005
These are very nice tractors. It was between the bx2200 or the Deere 2305. I felt after driving and reading for hours on end to get the kubota and I couldn't be more happy. The only thing I like more about the Deere is the side by side forward and rev petals. No big problems after being works hard except the power steering is starting to give me some trouble. Other than that no problems. It doesn't seem to use diesel fuel, I think it runs on air? Over all this is one of the best choices for a sub-compact. This little guy will do nearly anything a big one will but it takes a smaller bite at a time. They do seem to have a few problems with this model, diff lock is weak, power steering cly has cheap o-rings and cause's steering issues,
Pros: Nearly bullet proof, quiet, and FUN!!
Cons: Weak diff lock, drive petal is awkward, & hydro's are a little slow.
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Model Year: 2005
These are very nice tractors. It was between the bx2200 or the Deere 2305. I felt after driving and reading for hours on end to get the kubota and I couldn't be more happy. The only thing I like more about the Deere is the side by side forward and rev petals. No big problems after being works hard except the power steering is starting to give me some trouble. Other than that no problems. It doesn't seem to use diesel fuel, I think it runs on air? Over all this is one of the best choices for a sub-compact. This little guy will do nearly anything a big one will but it takes a smaller bite at a time. They do seem to have a few problems with this model, diff lock is weak, power steering cly has cheap o-rings and cause's steering issues,
Pros: Nearly bullet proof, quiet, and FUN!!
Cons: Weak diff lock, drive petal is awkward, & hydro's are a little slow.
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my bx2200
Model Year: 2002
I don't have a complaint on this tractor. I turn the key and it does what I ask of it and then sits in the barn and waits for me to come back again and do it all again. This is the second Kubota I have owned. The first one was a 2 wheel drive, stick shift. When I traded that one for this one, I was given 200.00 less than I had paid 8-9 years before. I can't do better than that!
Pros: 4 wheel drive, power steering, hydrostatic drive, size.
Cons: I would have liked to have more horse power at times.
Model Year: 2002
I don't have a complaint on this tractor. I turn the key and it does what I ask of it and then sits in the barn and waits for me to come back again and do it all again. This is the second Kubota I have owned. The first one was a 2 wheel drive, stick shift. When I traded that one for this one, I was given 200.00 less than I had paid 8-9 years before. I can't do better than that!
Pros: 4 wheel drive, power steering, hydrostatic drive, size.
Cons: I would have liked to have more horse power at times.
Great all around tractor
Model Year: 2004
The BX amazes me just about every time I pull it out of the garage. From mowing just over an acre of grass in record time, moving snow in some deep blizzards up here in the northeast to pulling a 4' boxblade with little effort-this is one powerful little beast. I've put just over 300 hours on her so far with nothing more then normal maintenance (other then what i've broke due to a tad bit of abuse lol). Highly recommend.
Pros: Unbelieveable what you can push-brush, snow, vehicles, etc.
Cons: If I have to pick one: The headlights aren't the best.
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Model Year: 2004
The BX amazes me just about every time I pull it out of the garage. From mowing just over an acre of grass in record time, moving snow in some deep blizzards up here in the northeast to pulling a 4' boxblade with little effort-this is one powerful little beast. I've put just over 300 hours on her so far with nothing more then normal maintenance (other then what i've broke due to a tad bit of abuse lol). Highly recommend.
Pros: Unbelieveable what you can push-brush, snow, vehicles, etc.
Cons: If I have to pick one: The headlights aren't the best.
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Love my Kubota BX2200
Model Year: 2001
I bought my Kubota BX2200 new in 2001. It only has about 250 miles on it, mostly mowing my lawn and a very hilly pasture. This mower will mow down anything. My neighbors are always amazed at what it can do. I don't have a FEL or anything on it. I've had a few of the issues that come with this particular tractor--leaking fuel tank (I just don't fill it up all the way), all four hydraulic hoses had to be replaced in 2009, metal belt holding down air filter broke, spent a lot of money before finding the hidden screen that has to be kept clean. Overall, though, this has been a great tractor that I would highly recommend to anyone.
Pros: tough and reliable
Cons: some parts are hard to get/work on
Model Year: 2001
I bought my Kubota BX2200 new in 2001. It only has about 250 miles on it, mostly mowing my lawn and a very hilly pasture. This mower will mow down anything. My neighbors are always amazed at what it can do. I don't have a FEL or anything on it. I've had a few of the issues that come with this particular tractor--leaking fuel tank (I just don't fill it up all the way), all four hydraulic hoses had to be replaced in 2009, metal belt holding down air filter broke, spent a lot of money before finding the hidden screen that has to be kept clean. Overall, though, this has been a great tractor that I would highly recommend to anyone.
Pros: tough and reliable
Cons: some parts are hard to get/work on
Bullet Proof
Model Year: 2002
I just wanted to put this on here for anyone looking to buy a bx this is the best compact tractor i have ever owned and the only problems i have had have been very minor. Their dealers are very cooperative and i would never buy another john deere.
Pros: very reliable engine
Cons: mower deck always needs repai
Model Year: 2002
I just wanted to put this on here for anyone looking to buy a bx this is the best compact tractor i have ever owned and the only problems i have had have been very minor. Their dealers are very cooperative and i would never buy another john deere.
Pros: very reliable engine
Cons: mower deck always needs repai
My experience with a Kubota Bx2200
Model Year: 2000
I need a lawn mower but wanted more than just a mower. I use it to push snow for me and my neighbors I wanted 4 wheel drive and had tractor tires put on it. I use it for mowing and pulling things such as fallen tree and dirt and gravel. I had to replace power-steering cylinder on it and alternator and battery the past 3 years. I mow about 3 acres a week with it. I am now having problems with the hydrostatic drive I need to adjust it and not sure how. I had a mechanic tell me and it did not do the job.
Pros: Love the Tractor would buy another in a heartbeat.
Cons: not enough close dealers in the area About 50 miles away
Model Year: 2000
I need a lawn mower but wanted more than just a mower. I use it to push snow for me and my neighbors I wanted 4 wheel drive and had tractor tires put on it. I use it for mowing and pulling things such as fallen tree and dirt and gravel. I had to replace power-steering cylinder on it and alternator and battery the past 3 years. I mow about 3 acres a week with it. I am now having problems with the hydrostatic drive I need to adjust it and not sure how. I had a mechanic tell me and it did not do the job.
Pros: Love the Tractor would buy another in a heartbeat.
Cons: not enough close dealers in the area About 50 miles away
Rode Hard and Put Up Dirty
Model Year: 2001
We own about 46 acres with aprox. half mowable greenery of one type or another. Mow around a lot of trees (my dad never cut down a dogwood so the pastures are littered with them) and about half wooded with trails,streams,steep hills, etc. BX has mowed this mostly by itself since summer of 2001 with some help from the L3300 and its finish mower or bushhog if someone else had time to help. In the beginning the Bx2200 and RCK60 spent many hours in the shop for sorry hydraulic hoses, mower blades that were irregular in center hole location, mower wheel mounts breaking off deck, and front steering hydraulic cylinder mounts vibrating loose resulting in bent mounts. But considering all the rough terrain and long hours this machine has held its own, it was not overly pampered just serviced regular because I know you get out what you put into something. I am in the process of trading it on a new B3200, we will see if the B can hold up as well.
Pros: Strong engine and transmission, R4 tires pulled through any conditions, took whatever you threw at it.
Cons: Besides those issues mentioned above, sorry seats (at least three now) with little suspension, difficult to keep radiator clean of fine debris, sorry work lights, more recently difficulty keeping roll pins in the front wheel drive shaft (they keep breaking), needs another seat.
Model Year: 2001
We own about 46 acres with aprox. half mowable greenery of one type or another. Mow around a lot of trees (my dad never cut down a dogwood so the pastures are littered with them) and about half wooded with trails,streams,steep hills, etc. BX has mowed this mostly by itself since summer of 2001 with some help from the L3300 and its finish mower or bushhog if someone else had time to help. In the beginning the Bx2200 and RCK60 spent many hours in the shop for sorry hydraulic hoses, mower blades that were irregular in center hole location, mower wheel mounts breaking off deck, and front steering hydraulic cylinder mounts vibrating loose resulting in bent mounts. But considering all the rough terrain and long hours this machine has held its own, it was not overly pampered just serviced regular because I know you get out what you put into something. I am in the process of trading it on a new B3200, we will see if the B can hold up as well.
Pros: Strong engine and transmission, R4 tires pulled through any conditions, took whatever you threw at it.
Cons: Besides those issues mentioned above, sorry seats (at least three now) with little suspension, difficult to keep radiator clean of fine debris, sorry work lights, more recently difficulty keeping roll pins in the front wheel drive shaft (they keep breaking), needs another seat.
Grat tractor
Model Year: 2002
The BX2200 is a great little tractor. I had mine for 7 1/2 yrs. with no trouble from it. Always started right up, only ran off road diesel in it. I just traded it for a 2010 BX2360 hope this tractor is as good as the BX2200. Would recommend the 2200 to anyone.
Pros: Great little tractor, Worth every penny I paid for it.
Cons: none
Model Year: 2002
The BX2200 is a great little tractor. I had mine for 7 1/2 yrs. with no trouble from it. Always started right up, only ran off road diesel in it. I just traded it for a 2010 BX2360 hope this tractor is as good as the BX2200. Would recommend the 2200 to anyone.
Pros: Great little tractor, Worth every penny I paid for it.
Cons: none
Great choice
Model Year: 2003
I couldn't be more pleased with the capabilities of this tractor for the needs of a home owner with an acre of land in a snow region. It has done everything I have reasonably asked it to and been completely reliable. I did have to install a block heater after my purchase to get it to start on sub zero mornings and I added a large capacity alternator to handle auxiliary lighting. Those are the reason I didn't give it a full 5 stars.
Pros: 4 wheel drive just doesn't get stuck even in 2 feet of snow
Cons: mowing deck is tricky to install for an old fat guy like me
Model Year: 2003
I couldn't be more pleased with the capabilities of this tractor for the needs of a home owner with an acre of land in a snow region. It has done everything I have reasonably asked it to and been completely reliable. I did have to install a block heater after my purchase to get it to start on sub zero mornings and I added a large capacity alternator to handle auxiliary lighting. Those are the reason I didn't give it a full 5 stars.
Pros: 4 wheel drive just doesn't get stuck even in 2 feet of snow
Cons: mowing deck is tricky to install for an old fat guy like me
Great Tractor!
Model Year: 2000
This has been a GREAT tractor, I have used this for many more purposes than i originally planned for. I could not think of being without it.Other than a few minor issues , which I think are part of owning something like this it has operated flawlessly. I would high recommend Kubota and the BX2200 tractor!
Pros: size, cost, power,versatillity
Cons: no tach
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Model Year: 2000
This has been a GREAT tractor, I have used this for many more purposes than i originally planned for. I could not think of being without it.Other than a few minor issues , which I think are part of owning something like this it has operated flawlessly. I would high recommend Kubota and the BX2200 tractor!
Pros: size, cost, power,versatillity
Cons: no tach
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2001 BX2200
Model Year: 2001
This was the best investment I have ever made. I had some usual problems with mine as did all the early BX's, like the fuel tank sending unit, air cleaner clamp. power steering hoses, but they were minor issues.I also must tell you that the first winter I had some starting issues and it was found to have never seated the rings properly.I think I was partly to blame because I used synthetic oil to soon. Kubota took care of it and I have used Cen Pe Co Oil ever since. I use my tractor hard 12 months out of the year and it has done everything I ever asked of it. I would like to soon buy a new BX2360 and I have a lot of people who want mine when I'm ready to sell. I would Highly Recommend this tractor or any Kubota Product.
Pros: Built like a Tank
Cons: Some Dealers
Model Year: 2001
This was the best investment I have ever made. I had some usual problems with mine as did all the early BX's, like the fuel tank sending unit, air cleaner clamp. power steering hoses, but they were minor issues.I also must tell you that the first winter I had some starting issues and it was found to have never seated the rings properly.I think I was partly to blame because I used synthetic oil to soon. Kubota took care of it and I have used Cen Pe Co Oil ever since. I use my tractor hard 12 months out of the year and it has done everything I ever asked of it. I would like to soon buy a new BX2360 and I have a lot of people who want mine when I'm ready to sell. I would Highly Recommend this tractor or any Kubota Product.
Pros: Built like a Tank
Cons: Some Dealers
The amazing BX2200
Model Year: 2003
I bought this used with less than 50 hours on it. It has been an amazing tool around the yard. Absolutely a time saver for normal chores like moving mulch and general yard cleanup. Much easier and faster than the wheelbarrow and tarp methods. We live on a 3/4 mile gravel road that the county only rarely maintains, so I have been the road maintainer the past few years and am still amazed at the work this little beast can do. Its an excellent mower, fairly decent gravel mover and good snow plower. I recently was able to use the snowblower I purchased with it in over 2 ft of snow and other than the lack of traction in a couple of steep grades worked extremely well. Really needs chains with a blower in deep snow but will get by without them. I use it about 3-4 days a week year round for various things, from unloading equipment from the truck, moving bagged mulch and fertilizer, hauling 2x4's and plywood, road grading, etc. I have found it to be indispensable around the farm. Maintenance has been minimal. A couple of flasher relays, a fuel tank gasket, a couple of bent check chains, and the normal oil, and filters. Loader is quick and easy to remove. If I had a choice I would wish for more lift capacity for the loader and a little more lift height. I have had other tractors but this is the best compromise with low CG, good power, usable loader, 3-ph, and super fuel economy.
Pros: Powerful, versatile and agile little tractor. Handles small jobs with ease. 3-PH handles most normal implements well,
Cons: Could use a little more capacity in the FEL though it can be tippy with loaded FEL. 3-PH hookup can be frustrating with low lift arms and fussy turnbuckle check chains.
Model Year: 2003
I bought this used with less than 50 hours on it. It has been an amazing tool around the yard. Absolutely a time saver for normal chores like moving mulch and general yard cleanup. Much easier and faster than the wheelbarrow and tarp methods. We live on a 3/4 mile gravel road that the county only rarely maintains, so I have been the road maintainer the past few years and am still amazed at the work this little beast can do. Its an excellent mower, fairly decent gravel mover and good snow plower. I recently was able to use the snowblower I purchased with it in over 2 ft of snow and other than the lack of traction in a couple of steep grades worked extremely well. Really needs chains with a blower in deep snow but will get by without them. I use it about 3-4 days a week year round for various things, from unloading equipment from the truck, moving bagged mulch and fertilizer, hauling 2x4's and plywood, road grading, etc. I have found it to be indispensable around the farm. Maintenance has been minimal. A couple of flasher relays, a fuel tank gasket, a couple of bent check chains, and the normal oil, and filters. Loader is quick and easy to remove. If I had a choice I would wish for more lift capacity for the loader and a little more lift height. I have had other tractors but this is the best compromise with low CG, good power, usable loader, 3-ph, and super fuel economy.
Pros: Powerful, versatile and agile little tractor. Handles small jobs with ease. 3-PH handles most normal implements well,
Cons: Could use a little more capacity in the FEL though it can be tippy with loaded FEL. 3-PH hookup can be frustrating with low lift arms and fussy turnbuckle check chains.
Kubota BX2200 (2001, FEL, bar tires, wheel weights)
Model Year: 2001
I purchased my BX late winter 2001. My reasons for choosing the BX over John Deere, New Holland, and Cub Cadet (the other brands I considered) were reputation, location (Messick's Farm Equipment is close to me), and model maturity in the marketplace. At the time, Kubota was one of only a handful of manufacturers offering a subcompact, and at the time, John Deere was just introducting the 4010 line. Detail: While I'm very pleased with my BX I have learned a lot as an owner. I use my tractor hard. The power these little machines have is incredible. It has been through many large snowstorms and handled anything less than 2' with ease. More than that and the lack of clearance makes it tough. As mentioned in my cons section, there are several, what I would call flaws, in the design. I don't know about them currently, but in 2001, Kubota used junk hoses. ALL of my hydraulic lines dry-rotted within 8 years. I replaced ALL of them with Parker and it is fine now. My other pet peeve is the hydrostatic pedal. It stuck from the factory, and it was a known issue that Kubota never addressed. When I bought my tractor, in comparison to other brands, it blew them all away. I have since been considering a new tractor and at this point I'm leaning toward John Deere. I like their overall design much better than Kubota's. They are roomier, and have some options on them that I find beneficial that Kubota's don't have as standard options. (Folding ROPS, Work lights, etc.) The transmission on the BX is outstanding, and was a large reason why I chose it initially. Heavier axle was a big deal to me. As hard as I used it, I'm glad I did because at the time, all the other brands had small, thin axles that worried me. The other manufacturers have since addressed this I believe and have a much more robust axle as well. Overall, I have no regrets in my purchase, and after 10 years of ownership, it still runs like a dream with regular maintenance. I have gotten water in the fuel a few times, and have since started to use additives. I still think the Kubota products are fine machines, although pricey to maintain.
Pros: Handles jobs much larger than advertised. Very powerful 22 horse diesel engine. Engine and drivetrain have proven to be reliable. Handled a 6' Bush Hog finisher relatively well. Easy to maintain. Easy access to all major components.
Cons: Hydraulic lines (all dry rotted in less than 8 years. Hydrostatic pedal stuck from factory, no fix. 3 point hitch is WAY undersized. Small cockpit for larger people. No Folding ROPS. No Work lights, and front lights are worthless with the FEL attached. Very light in the rear end, even with wheel weights. VERY expensive to replace parts.
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Model Year: 2001
I purchased my BX late winter 2001. My reasons for choosing the BX over John Deere, New Holland, and Cub Cadet (the other brands I considered) were reputation, location (Messick's Farm Equipment is close to me), and model maturity in the marketplace. At the time, Kubota was one of only a handful of manufacturers offering a subcompact, and at the time, John Deere was just introducting the 4010 line. Detail: While I'm very pleased with my BX I have learned a lot as an owner. I use my tractor hard. The power these little machines have is incredible. It has been through many large snowstorms and handled anything less than 2' with ease. More than that and the lack of clearance makes it tough. As mentioned in my cons section, there are several, what I would call flaws, in the design. I don't know about them currently, but in 2001, Kubota used junk hoses. ALL of my hydraulic lines dry-rotted within 8 years. I replaced ALL of them with Parker and it is fine now. My other pet peeve is the hydrostatic pedal. It stuck from the factory, and it was a known issue that Kubota never addressed. When I bought my tractor, in comparison to other brands, it blew them all away. I have since been considering a new tractor and at this point I'm leaning toward John Deere. I like their overall design much better than Kubota's. They are roomier, and have some options on them that I find beneficial that Kubota's don't have as standard options. (Folding ROPS, Work lights, etc.) The transmission on the BX is outstanding, and was a large reason why I chose it initially. Heavier axle was a big deal to me. As hard as I used it, I'm glad I did because at the time, all the other brands had small, thin axles that worried me. The other manufacturers have since addressed this I believe and have a much more robust axle as well. Overall, I have no regrets in my purchase, and after 10 years of ownership, it still runs like a dream with regular maintenance. I have gotten water in the fuel a few times, and have since started to use additives. I still think the Kubota products are fine machines, although pricey to maintain.
Pros: Handles jobs much larger than advertised. Very powerful 22 horse diesel engine. Engine and drivetrain have proven to be reliable. Handled a 6' Bush Hog finisher relatively well. Easy to maintain. Easy access to all major components.
Cons: Hydraulic lines (all dry rotted in less than 8 years. Hydrostatic pedal stuck from factory, no fix. 3 point hitch is WAY undersized. Small cockpit for larger people. No Folding ROPS. No Work lights, and front lights are worthless with the FEL attached. Very light in the rear end, even with wheel weights. VERY expensive to replace parts.
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