Kubota BX24 Reviews
Big Tractor In a Small Package
Model Year: 2006
I bought this tractor for driveway maintenance, ditch clearing, grass cutting, and snow removal, and does all of this flawlessly. Since buying it, I've welded chain hooks on the front end loader, and this has expanded the use of it for lifting and moving all kinds of stuff. The loader will lift just about anything that will fit in it, and it is a true back saver. The backhoe works nicely and has good power, but it could move a little faster. Both the front end loader and the back hoe can be taken on or off in 5 minutes or less, and it is very easy to do since the hydraulics do all the work. I have the 60" mid mount mower for this tractor, and it cuts very nicely. I've cut overgrown fields where weeds were at least 5 feet tall, and the engine hardly noticed. I just have to slow down and back up a couple times to get a good cut with the tall stuff. That's not the deck's fault, but it cuts as good as any other I've used. The only fault with the deck is it can be a little cumbersome to hook up to the tractor sometimes. Sometimes I need a 6 or 8" pry bar to line up the linkage. The deck is built very well, and it will probably last the rest of my life. This engine is very efficient. It will run all day on one tank of diesel. During a 40+ inch snowstorm, I filled up twice while clearing several driveways for neighbors, and I ran the tractor for several days on just 15 gallons. It's least 3 times more efficient than a gas engine of equal torque. The 3 point hitch works nicely, but the first year I had it one of the 3 point hitch arms broke. I was told it was from abuse so it wasn't covered under warranty, but I for the life of me can't figure out how it broke. I'm still convinced it was a poor casting, but I still had to pay for a new one, which cost less than 100 dollars. That's why I lowered the reliability one star. The tractor was down for over a week waiting for a lift arm from the dealer, yet the grass kept growing, and I couldn't use the mower without it 'cause that's what lifts the mower. I lowered the build quality one star because the screen under the steering wheel doesn't line up with the hood very well, and it looks like it doesn't fit right, but it's only cosmetic. My rear fender cracked also where the floor connects to it(plastic), but the dealer replaced it, and reinforced it for free even though it wasn't under warranty. After four years of ownership, I've moved lots of dirt, gravel, and fixed many driveways, and I am very glad I bought this tractor. It does so much you would think it was bigger than it was. I'm glad I have it, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to buy a tractor this size.
Pros: Fuel efficient, strong, four wheel drive, easy to use.
Cons: Three point hitch must be removed to install back hoe.
Model Year: 2006
I bought this tractor for driveway maintenance, ditch clearing, grass cutting, and snow removal, and does all of this flawlessly. Since buying it, I've welded chain hooks on the front end loader, and this has expanded the use of it for lifting and moving all kinds of stuff. The loader will lift just about anything that will fit in it, and it is a true back saver. The backhoe works nicely and has good power, but it could move a little faster. Both the front end loader and the back hoe can be taken on or off in 5 minutes or less, and it is very easy to do since the hydraulics do all the work. I have the 60" mid mount mower for this tractor, and it cuts very nicely. I've cut overgrown fields where weeds were at least 5 feet tall, and the engine hardly noticed. I just have to slow down and back up a couple times to get a good cut with the tall stuff. That's not the deck's fault, but it cuts as good as any other I've used. The only fault with the deck is it can be a little cumbersome to hook up to the tractor sometimes. Sometimes I need a 6 or 8" pry bar to line up the linkage. The deck is built very well, and it will probably last the rest of my life. This engine is very efficient. It will run all day on one tank of diesel. During a 40+ inch snowstorm, I filled up twice while clearing several driveways for neighbors, and I ran the tractor for several days on just 15 gallons. It's least 3 times more efficient than a gas engine of equal torque. The 3 point hitch works nicely, but the first year I had it one of the 3 point hitch arms broke. I was told it was from abuse so it wasn't covered under warranty, but I for the life of me can't figure out how it broke. I'm still convinced it was a poor casting, but I still had to pay for a new one, which cost less than 100 dollars. That's why I lowered the reliability one star. The tractor was down for over a week waiting for a lift arm from the dealer, yet the grass kept growing, and I couldn't use the mower without it 'cause that's what lifts the mower. I lowered the build quality one star because the screen under the steering wheel doesn't line up with the hood very well, and it looks like it doesn't fit right, but it's only cosmetic. My rear fender cracked also where the floor connects to it(plastic), but the dealer replaced it, and reinforced it for free even though it wasn't under warranty. After four years of ownership, I've moved lots of dirt, gravel, and fixed many driveways, and I am very glad I bought this tractor. It does so much you would think it was bigger than it was. I'm glad I have it, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to buy a tractor this size.
Pros: Fuel efficient, strong, four wheel drive, easy to use.
Cons: Three point hitch must be removed to install back hoe.
I could not ask for a better little tractor
Model Year: 2008
I've had it 2 years now and can't say i have anything to complain about. While I have the front end loader & the backhoe attachments, they do not get used much. When I do they have never failed and I have dug some large stumps with it and some french drains. Beats the heck out of a shovel. I have some forks of a small forklift that fit the bucket and that works great also. Plus I purchased a 60" center mowing deck mainly because I got tired of buying a riding mower every 2-3 years. So this is a great universal tractor, that does everything me and my friends & family need it to. Actually thinking of starting a small company to do lite earth work. NO COMPLAINTS HERE!! O by the way, my grandson loves it also.
Pros: IT CAN BE USED FOR SO MANY PROJECTS
Cons: NONE SO FAR
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Model Year: 2008
I've had it 2 years now and can't say i have anything to complain about. While I have the front end loader & the backhoe attachments, they do not get used much. When I do they have never failed and I have dug some large stumps with it and some french drains. Beats the heck out of a shovel. I have some forks of a small forklift that fit the bucket and that works great also. Plus I purchased a 60" center mowing deck mainly because I got tired of buying a riding mower every 2-3 years. So this is a great universal tractor, that does everything me and my friends & family need it to. Actually thinking of starting a small company to do lite earth work. NO COMPLAINTS HERE!! O by the way, my grandson loves it also.
Pros: IT CAN BE USED FOR SO MANY PROJECTS
Cons: NONE SO FAR
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Kubota BX24
Model Year: 2007
Great little tractor. I have it with the FEL, backhoe and 60" mid mount deck. FEL is super easy to take on and off in a few minutes. Backhoe takes maybe 5 on a bad day. Great quality except I don't like how the body work attaches to the frame around the radiator - it's just not tight. Mechanically, truly awesome engineering and packaging. Proved invaluable removing the 4' of snow we had in February this year! The 4WD and extra weight of having the backhoe attached provided great traction even with turf tires. I would highly recommend this tractor if looking for a compact tractor for a good price.
Pros: Excellent engineering and just the right size for 99% of jobs.
Cons: Weak plastic body panels.
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Model Year: 2007
Great little tractor. I have it with the FEL, backhoe and 60" mid mount deck. FEL is super easy to take on and off in a few minutes. Backhoe takes maybe 5 on a bad day. Great quality except I don't like how the body work attaches to the frame around the radiator - it's just not tight. Mechanically, truly awesome engineering and packaging. Proved invaluable removing the 4' of snow we had in February this year! The 4WD and extra weight of having the backhoe attached provided great traction even with turf tires. I would highly recommend this tractor if looking for a compact tractor for a good price.
Pros: Excellent engineering and just the right size for 99% of jobs.
Cons: Weak plastic body panels.
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Kubota BX24
Model Year: 2008
A great little tractor. This tractor will do almost anything a small homeowner needs. Controls are easy to use and very responsive. Tractor is very fuel efficient. The only problem I have found is trying to do so much. There are logs and rocks that are just too big and heavy to lift. I added welded hooks on the bucket, a non-hydraulic thumb, lights and a set of forks. I would recommend this tractor to anyone with less than 40 acres.
Pros: Reliability, fuel efficiency
Cons: wife has learned to use it.
Model Year: 2008
A great little tractor. This tractor will do almost anything a small homeowner needs. Controls are easy to use and very responsive. Tractor is very fuel efficient. The only problem I have found is trying to do so much. There are logs and rocks that are just too big and heavy to lift. I added welded hooks on the bucket, a non-hydraulic thumb, lights and a set of forks. I would recommend this tractor to anyone with less than 40 acres.
Pros: Reliability, fuel efficiency
Cons: wife has learned to use it.