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Kubota BX1830 Discussions (38)

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    Hydraulic Relief Valve Adjustment for Bx2230 and Bx1830

    It seems there are some differences between models when increasing hydraulic relief valve pressure. Here is the information from the BX 1830 / BX 2230 Workshop manual for increasing hydraulic...
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    Price Check pricing on new Kubota bx2230's and bx1830's

    pricing on new Kubota bx2230\'s and bx1830\'s Hellow everyone, I am going to price the new bx models this week and was wondering if anyone has what a fair price would be on a new bx2230 with a...
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    Bubota BX1830/2230

    I know these two machines are pretty much the same except for the HP. I'm a newbe to this sort of thing so please excuse what may seem to be a dumb question, but is the difference in HP...
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    bx1830 vs bx1860

    Ok im about to purchase a bx1860 in a month or so and I really like everything about it but the tire sizes. I really wish is had the bigger tires on it like all the other bx models, what I don't...
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    bx1830 vibration loss of power

    Hello, I have read this forum for a while and found it has alot of great advice. I currently have an issue with a BX1830. I was pulling a trailer that was probably about 2000lb, not too...
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    BX1500 vs BX1830/2230

    Just curious if there's any differences between the little BX and it's larger siblings that aren't apparent from the spec's? The brochure spec's detail the smaller engine and fuel tank, smaller...
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    PTO generator for bx1830

    So, with the latest ice storm, I've started looking at generators. I posted to the attachments forum with no real answers. I figured maybe the bota forum would yield more. I have looked at...
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    BX1830 vs. 2230

    I'm looking at two tractors - both of which are in-stock at two different dealers. The first is a new BX2230 with 60" MMM for $9950 at a dealer close to home. The second is a new BX1830 with 54"...
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    trading in my bx1830

    Hello, I'm new to this site and trying to get some advice. I'm thinking of trading in my 2005 bx130 (it only has 70hrs, mower, post hole digger, snow blower, and FEL)and its always been stored...
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    Thinking of converting my bx1830 MMM anti-scalp wheels to swivel wheels

    I've been thinking about putting different wheels on my BX1830 54" MMM. I understand that the deck is designed as a floating deck, so that the wheels aren't supposed to be in constant contact...
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    Oil & Fuel BX1830 pauses while mowing

    While mowing with my BX1830 which is 5years old and has 780 hours on it . I am mowing and then I experience a slight pause but it keeps going. I have changed the fuel filters , and even added a...
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    BX1500, BX1830, BX1850 with FEL

    For my small 1/2 ac lot, I'm wondering if a BX1500 with a fel would give me enough capacity to bring back a few dozen yards of material like topsoil, 3/4" drain rock, etc... The lot is flag...
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    Tires BX1830 and BX25, wheels and tires are they the same???

    I have a chance to purchase all 4 wheels and turf tires for my BX25 from a BX1830. The tires I am looking to purchase match up size wise except for the fronts that are 18x8.50-8 instead of...
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    Tires Bx1830 AG tires on a BX1500

    Greetings everyone. I just acquired a brand new set of AG tires that came off a BX1830. Knowing that they are slightly larger than what is called for in the BX1500 spec sheet, I not only...
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    BX1830 Turbo?

    My brother has a BX1830, and he wants to put a small turbo on it. He put some Banks kit on his Dodge Cummins and gets 500++ hp out of it, so he thinks that he can modify his 3 cyl as well. I'm...
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    New type oil fiters BX1830

    I just got oil filters for my BX1830 and these things are way smaller than the old one that I have on it now, does anyone know about this. The numbers on the filter is: HH150-32430. Also it's made...
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    B7510 vs BX1500 BX1830

    Very new to the site and the tractor world, I have been looking at few the last couple of months and have a few questions.. I will be mowing about 6 acres of grass in VA and have been looking...
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    Loader Found Local Used LA211 with Valve for my BX1830, Need Help With Tractor Plumbing

    Last night I found a used LA211 FEL an hour away from where I live. It is complete with the valve, and can bolt right up to my tractor. I spoke to the owner over the phone and he said I would need...
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    bx1830 questions

    Hi all, I am now interested in a bx1830 at my local dealer. He sold his last bx1500, but the 1830 is probably a bit nicer. I can get it out the door for 13,700 including rear mower, fel, and...
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    Kubota BX1830 Hour meter reading 6000 hours

    I am looking at a BX1830 in the next few days that has been in the dealers yard for some months. The hour meter reads 6000 but the dealer tells me the reading has to be wrong. The salesman who...
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User Reviews (5)

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4.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

BX1830 Kubota
Good build quality
Model Year: 2001

Bought my tractor used from a private seller. So - dealer experience is really N/A. Although, my local dealer has been wonderful. The tractor is very tough and well designed. I have a FEL, Mid Mount Mower and other attachments. All perform flawlessly. Here's the bad. FEL design. FEL is very easy to remove and re-install (That's great). What's bad is the amount of power on the tilt feature of the bucket. It's considerably week compared to other tractors I've owned. 2nd, the 1830 does not have individual rear brakes. For some people, this isn't a problem. However, I've driven tractors for years which have split brakes and have gotten to love them. It's the only way to steer when back-dragging, or when the front end gets light. My 3rd design flaw I don't care for, is the lack of a tach. Other than those 3 small items, it really is a great tractor and has tons of power for an 18hp tractor.

Pros: Great power, stability and reliability
Cons: Lack of Tach, No split brakes and weak breakout force on FEL

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5.00 star(s)
tomntampa

BX1830 Kubota
2005 Kubota BX1830
Model Year: 2005

Tractor has been used for mowing and hauling yard material with small trailer. Hours are low but I have had very few problems with it over the last 5 years. Only notable negative has been a tendency for it to overheat when used for mowing in dry dusty locations where the dust screen over radiator can clog with dry grass, pollen etc., preventing air flow. It's easy to wipe off--but it's easy to forget about too. Tractor has 4 wheel drive, 2 drive ranges, with Hydrostatic Drive and is overall solid as a rock. I'm looking to move up to a B2300 with FEL and a tiller to do some heavy landscaping. Still like the belly mower though, and this model has a mid-PTO where the next step up (say the L2700SU)does not.

Pros: Strong tractor and good size for mowing under 5 acres.
Cons: Too small to outfit with land engaging equipment,

3.00 star(s)
MattJ

BX1830 Kubota
BX1830
Model Year: 2005

Overall its a good performing tractor but the expense of maintaining a Kubota is ridiculously high. Their oil is out of this world expensive. Oil filters are $15. Simple parts like a flow priority valve were almost $200. Light lens were 10x the cost of agrisupply. And when the HST went at 500hr is cost 20% of the tractors original price in parts alone. If the dealer would have done the work it would have been 40%. That's a shame.

Pros: Compact tractor with a lot of power, good handling, great mowing tractor.
Cons: The stock seat was miserable. The transmission was fried at 500hr and needed to be replaced at my own expense and it was very expensive. Parts are ridiculously expensive through Kubota.

4.00 star(s)
Kevang

BX1830 Kubota
Kubota BX1830
Model Year: 2005

All in all this has been one tough little tractor, it has the 54" MMM and the La211 loader. I use it with a 48" bush hog and a 48" back blade. Lots of power for the size of motor. I found traction to be an issue then I put chains on the rear tires and problem solved. I plow a lot of driveway with it and mow a lot of grass. Never had any mechanical problems at all. Great tractor.

Pros: Power, size.
Cons: Hydraulics are slow.

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4.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

BX1830 Kubota
Trouble with Starting and Losing Steering
Model Year: 2001

I have had trouble losing steering on the BX1830. It just happened today after I finished mowing and I had to coast to the barn. It started up after it sat awhile and the steering worked again. My wife mows a lot. I don't want her on a hill losing power.

Pros: Good for the acreage we have
Cons: Have had trouble starting it and now it is losing steering.

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