Newbie Has Questions

[JKirkwood]

Spent the day mowing and clearing leaves. The 60" deck did a great cutting job. Comments from neighbors as proof (not just me). With heavy rains all week through Thursday, I was concerned with how the lawn would take the new ride. The R4s were very good. I had dropped the FEL and the BB so the weight was down. No turf tears. Then the wife decides it is her turn.

Jim

 

[harpoonalt]

Ahh man, did ya have to let the wife try it out? She's got the beginnings of a big smile forming and that's no good for you. Just keep her away from the other wives or we're all in trouble

 

[TripleR]

Ahh man, did ya have to let the wife try it out? She's got the beginnings of a big smile forming and that's no good for you. Just keep her away from the other wives or we're all in trouble

Too late for me; wife runs mine as much as I do almost. Of course now she is beginning to get interested in the FEL and rotary cutter. My oldest daughter also recently moved into a place where the lawn care is done, so she has been driving down to mow our 2 acre yard for "relaxation"; may have to buy another tractor.

 

[brin]

Spent the day mowing and clearing leaves. The 60" deck did a great cutting job. Comments from neighbors as proof (not just me). With heavy rains all week through Thursday, I was concerned with how the lawn would take the new ride. The R4s were very good. I had dropped the FEL and the BB so the weight was down. No turf tears. Then the wife decides it is her turn.

Jim

That's about the same size as my 22HP Murray Mower that I use to cut around the house..I don't think you will ever have to worry about damage to your turf with that.

 

[LBrown59]

Great looking set up. I talked to the dealer about a BX2660 and he said it was only about $300 more but the problem was getting one. He would have to check around at other dealers to see if he could find one. It would be 45 to 60 days before he got anymore BX series in. The one I am looking at is one of 2 he has left. The other one is a BX1860. It will take a week for the 60 inch deck to come. I may be wrong but I do not think 2.5 HP will make a big difference for what I want to do and the only other thing I see different is the seat and he said if that was a big thing he would get one to go on the BX2360. I may be wrong. The lift specs. all seems to be the same or close to it although the PTO has a couple more HP but I am sure you know all of this. If I decide to get one I do not want to wait the 45 to 60 days to get it. The more I talk the more I am talking myself into getting it.

I have the equivalent of one of each .

 

[LBrown59]

I went to the dealer today and test drove the tractor and I have to say it felt good although I only drove it around the parking lot. I talked some more and got the price down to $14000.00. That is the BX2360 with 1.8 hours, the FEL and a 60 MMM and turf tires. Although I did not commit I filled out the credit app and was approved for the 0% at 60 months. We did this to lock it in incase they changed the plans this Monday. I wanted to think about it a little more before I take the plunge. If I need a box blade as some have suggested what size do I need to look for? The dealer was out of all small implements so I will have to look else where. I also wanted to thank all that gave their opinions to my questions. You were more of a help than you probably know. I will probably be asking more if I decide to go with the purchase. Thank you again.

Get the 0% loan on the bb too by buying it with the tractor.

 

[LBrown59]

I have a BX23..5 years old now.

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Mine just turned 5 this week.

 

[LBrown59]

Just took delivery of my BX2660 today. Purchased from Barlow Equipment (see listing on this site). My pricing for the tractor/loader/mower was very close to your pricing. I also purchased a box blade and rotary cutter (addtl cost). My local dealer was talking games when I asked about 2008 vs 2009 units. He said all his were 2008 but his pricing was higher than Barlow's 2009. No tax and shipping was reasonable. Might be worth a call at least for comparison.

I chose R4 from reading posts here. I do have some heavy brush work and regrading slopes but expect 80% to be lawn mowing in the near future. A set of extra rims and turfs is not overly expensive so I figured I could always pick up a set if the R4s are too hard on the turf.

Love that seat

Jim

I have Ags on 2 of my 3 BXs
so no need for dbl wheels and tires.

 

[LBrown59]

Spent the day mowing and clearing leaves. The 60" deck did a great cutting job. Comments from neighbors as proof (not just me). With heavy rains all week through Thursday, I was concerned with how the lawn would take the new ride No turf tears. The R4s were very good. I had dropped the FEL and the BB so the weight was down. . Then the wife decides it is her turn.

Jim

I have never had to that.
None with my AG tires either.

 

[TheFlatlander]

I have Ags on 2 of my 3 BXs
so no need for dbl wheels and tires.

Seriously, wouldn't it be cheaper to have multiple tire sets than multiple tractors?...............What is the point? The accessories interchange and you can only drive one at a time. My wife is the very best, but when I try to pull the wool over her eyes I don't think I would waste it on this stunt. Each to their own, but I wouldn't try to tell everyone that it's what a normal person should try to do on every post.