New BX24 and new to the forums.

[PeterK]

Thank you everyone for advice on buying my new BX24. Now that it's here I've offically registered for TBN.

I went after a BX25 (they had 3) but for $1700 less, it was a no-brainer. All mods/fixes were done: seat upgraded, floor-reinforced, etc. The jerky reverse is only in high-range and controllable for me. Did I say $1700 less expensive to boot?

My dealer adds a block heater, rear work light, and a welded center bucket hook to every BX @ no cost. (OK it's in their price somewhere, I'll admit) Price was good and delivery was in 2 days from purchase. Blower is on order as well as the quick hitch but they will drive out to install tham and also drive out to do the 50 hour service.

I've had the bucket on and off twice. Today I will try the BH install after I take off the 3PH.

Anyone fit a soft cab (from snow blowing) on their BX24?


Still grinning form ear-to-ear.

PeterK

 

[BigD23]

Congrats PeterK......Let the party begin!

Don

 

[lp333]

Thank you everyone for advice on buying my new BX24... I went after a BX25 (they had 3) but for $1700 less, it was a no-brainer... PeterK

PeterK, buying the BX24 instead of the BX25 was a smart move indeed. The $1,700 in savings allows you to get a major attachment for your BX24 almost free of charge. When you calculated the $1,700 in savings, did you include the fact that your free 3PH would have cost you hundreds of dollars extra had you opted for the BX25 instead?

 

[PeterK]

PeterK, buying the BX24 instead of the BX25 was a smart move indeed. The $1,700 in savings allows you to get a major attachment for your BX24 almost free of charge. When you calculated the $1,700 in savings, did you include the fact that your free 3PH would have cost you hundreds of dollars extra had you opted for the BX25 instead?

I think that it's crazy for Kubota to un-bundle such a necessary feature as the 3PT on the BX25. So now can I tell my wife I saved even more?!

Instead of a ballast box, I opted for a rear blade for pulling snow away from the garage. Just the right amount of weight I think.

 

[KeithInSpace]

Instead of a ballast box, I opted for a rear blade for pulling snow away from the garage.

Very smart. Before I added my BH, I used my BoxBlade as ballast. It was always plenty of weight and it is a very functional attachment...I've used it to complete a great many projects where no other attachment would do. Great at smoothing stuff out.

The BX25 is great an all...can't knock anyone for the purchase...but there is absolutely no need for the extra HP. The seat is nice, but the premium is huge...I can't imagine it costing more than $400 if you bought it seperate. The BX24 is the best deal going right now.

 

[lp333]

I think that it's crazy for Kubota to un-bundle such a necessary feature as the 3PT on the BX25. So now can I tell my wife I saved even more?

Yes you can. It would appear that your savings may have been closer to $2,200. If you check this Forum, you will find a post by Petethenomad (July 2008) saying that a Kubota dealer was asking $500 for the 3 point hitch kit for a BX25.

 

[lp333]

... The BX24 is the best deal going right now...

Keith, I think that you are absolutely right. A few days ago, I was talking to a dealer in upstate NY; he was selling a new BX24 for $15,000 (before taxes).

 

[txkevin]

The BX25 is great an all...can't knock anyone for the purchase...but there is absolutely no need for the extra HP. .

'No extra HP on the BX25... same engine. You basically get ...
- a moving bucket at idle
-metal hood, fenders, etc
-no jerky stop in reverse.

I like the improvements and would have went for the 25 if it had more some real improvement. As it was, I am quite happy with keeping my $2K, idling the engine up and easing the gas of in reverse.

 

[KeithInSpace]

'No extra HP on the BX25...

Why'd I think they stuck the BX2660 engine in there? Sorry 'bout that. Guess I figured they'd HAVE to do something more to justify the $2k.

I love my metal hood and fenders, but then I like a lot of things about my tractor. Not that they haven't been improved on...I just love my tractor.

When I bought my tractor, I paid LESS to get metal fenders (on an older generation tractor). Worked to my favor when I got "tried and true" instead of the issues that folks of the early BX1850, 2350, and 24 got in the form of breaking fenders, jerky reverse, and wimpy control knobs. Took Kubota a solid year to recognize the issue and resolve it to the satisfaction of owners.

Now that all the issues have been fixed to the point the new tractors, plastic fenders and all, are BETTER than my tractor, I'd have a hard time paying MORE to get metal fenders. THAT IS NOT TO SAY that I thought they should have ever gone away from metal in the first place...just seems like a lot of money, is all.

Sorry. A little off the subject. All I'm saying is that if I had to re-purchase everything today, I'd get the BX24.

 

[txkevin]

Why'd I think they stuck the BX2660 engine in there? Sorry 'bout that. Guess I figured they'd HAVE to do something more to justify the $2k.

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There was a lot of rumor that the 2660 engine with 25hp was going into the new BX 25's but it was just that, rumor. I suppose that will be for the BX 26 models in a few years. Hate to see what they ask for those if the improvements for the 25 were valued at $2K.....
All the changes they made to the 25 were good ones.. .just not worth $2,000 to me for what I use the machine for.

 

[peterc38]

Welcome from a fellow Mainer. I think you made a good choice, good luck with it and post some pics!

 

[CHDinCT]

Congrat's on the new BX. I would have made the same choice on 24 vs 25 for the price difference, though I do find the abrupt stopping in reverse rather anoying. Can't believe they let that out to market that way.

So tell me about the quick hitch - is this for the bucket? I didn't think Kubota made a quick detach bucket for the BX. Maybe you're referring to a 3PH quick hitch??

 

[PeterK]

Congrat's on the new BX. I would have made the same choice on 24 vs 25 for the price difference, though I do find the abrupt stopping in reverse rather anoying. Can't believe they let that out to market that way.

So tell me about the quick hitch - is this for the bucket? I didn't think Kubota made a quick detach bucket for the BX. Maybe you're referring to a 3PH quick hitch??

The quick hitch is for the front mounted snowblower. It mounts where the brush guard is so the brush guard (as well as the FEL bucket) has to come off for the winter. Then snowblower and quick hitch come off in the spring, and the brush guard goes back on. Doesn't sound very quick to me but that's the Kubota blower I guess.

I haven't received the snow blower yet so I can't vouch for the quick hitch business; it's just what the delivery guy told me. But Kubota adds the quick hitch item whenever you order a blower so it make sense. I think. I'll see when they show up to install it.

 

[sw03]

'No extra HP on the BX25... same engine. You basically get ...
- a moving bucket at idle
-metal hood, fenders, etc
-no jerky stop in reverse.

I like the improvements and would have went for the 25 if it had more some real improvement. As it was, I am quite happy with keeping my $2K, idling the engine up and easing the gas of in reverse.

For me, I would keep the $$$$ on the BX24. But in the end, it is you that needs to be happy. I would have been happy with my BX22 just as my BX24.

 

[LBrown59]

With the mower the price would be about $16500 to $17000.
Sure glad I bought my BX23 with a 60" MMM when I did for $15500.


L B

Keith, A few days ago, I was talking to a dealer in upstate NY; he was selling a new BX24 for $15,000 (before taxes).

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[LBrown59]

Instead of a ballast box, I opted for a rear blade for pulling snow away from the garage. .

I use a 40'' wide blade clamped on the BH bucket for that and pulling dirt and other stuff away from buildings and ditches etc.

 

[lp333]

With the mower the price would be about $16500 to $17000. Sure glad I bought my BX23 with a 60" MMM when I did for $15500.

LB, that was good value indeed.

Further, your BX23 (loader, backhoe, mower) are all built much stronger than their newer equivalents.

 

[LBrown59]

Thank you everyone for advice on buying my new BX24. Now that it's here I've offically registered for TBN.

I went after a BX25 (they had 3) but for $1700 less, it was a no-brainer. All mods/fixes were done: seat upgraded, floor-reinforced, etc. The jerky reverse is only in high-range and controllable for me. Did I say $1700 less expensive to boot?

My dealer adds a block heater, rear work light, and a welded center bucket hook to every BX @ no cost. (OK it's in their price somewhere, I'll admit) Price was good and delivery was in 2 days from purchase. Blower is on order as well as the quick hitch but they will drive out to install tham and also drive out to do the 50 hour service.

I've had the bucket on and off twice. Today I will try the BH install after I take off the 3PH.

Anyone fit a soft cab (from snow blowing) on their BX24?


Still grinning form ear-to-ear.

PeterK

L B
Nice choice
Congrats.
Enjoy.

 

[kubotapat]

I am also a new bx24 owner. I have tried to get in the habbit of reducing rpm when backing up and/or pulling up on forward peddle rather than mashing reverse peddle. I use the bx everyday for something - can't believe I waited so long to get one. Just sold my John Deere riding mower so now I can purchase more toys for my tractor.

 

[bx24d]

Purchased my BX24 last year and have 120 hours on it now...loving every second. It's not often, when buying this type of equipment, you can look back a year and still feel you made the smart item and financial choice. After reading this thread, I'm not drooling over the B3030 as much anymore.