bx1860 pto

[casolorz]

Get the BX1860 and the implements you need now for the difference in money at the 0% interest for all of it. Get a , MMM, FEL, boxblade and RatchetRake. Have (pay) someone with a post hole digger to come dig all your fence posts or buy a PHD for a SCUT and plan to use it for planting trees and shrubs and other plants over the years. Or buy it, dig your posts and then sell it. I bought almost 60 trees one year from Lowe's at clearance so I bought a PHD for that and have already gotten rid of it, but it was great for my need at the time. PHD's don't require great PTO HP.

Totally forgot about planting trees, yeah I'll use the PHD for that. Probably will look for a used one on craigslist or something.

Which kind of blade should I be looking for, is the boxblade the best for my needs? we don't get much snow so I am not too concerned about that.

--Carlos

 

[casolorz]

Get the BX1860 and the implements you need now for the difference in money at the 0% interest for all of it. Get a , MMM, FEL, boxblade and RatchetRake. Have (pay) someone with a post hole digger to come dig all your fence posts or buy a PHD for a SCUT and plan to use it for planting trees and shrubs and other plants over the years. Or buy it, dig your posts and then sell it. I bought almost 60 trees one year from Lowe's at clearance so I bought a PHD for that and have already gotten rid of it, but it was great for my need at the time. PHD's don't require great PTO HP.

One more question, what is a RatchetRake? is it the teeth infront of the loader?

 

[CHDinCT]

I just moved to my current place that has a little over 3 acres. It came with a little old MTD that was near the end of it's useful life. When we first put a contract on the house I started to look at the larger used box store tractors...the 54" cut Cubs and Deeres - (1.5 - 2k). Then I figured I should get a new one (2.5 - 3k).

My brother bought a new x300 and I guess he was telling the sales guy about my new place and they tried to talk me into a new x500 (5.5k). I figured for just 2-3k more than the x500 I could get a used BX that would do a lot more (7 - 9k). I called about, replied to ads, looked a lot of places and I was not having very much luck finding anything used that suited.

Ok...maybe I'll just get a new one...they seem to hold their value pretty well (12 - 13k) I thought...quotes came back just shy of 14k (BX2360). Oh well...what's another 1 - 2k. What...0% financing for 60 months...no cash discount? Well...if I'm going to spend that much let me jump up to a B series because it will do more and we may end up moving to some place with a little bigger piece of property. Ordered a B2320 last week for what a lot of people spend on cars. Considered calling back and going with a 2620 but where does it stop? I think I'll be happy with my B2320.

Great story. I though it was going to end with an M9540 fully optioned.

 

[CHDinCT]

One more question, what is a RatchetRake? is it the teeth infront of the loader?

Yes and no. Take a look here Ratchet Rake, LLC - Tractor attachment, Bucket attachment, Loader, Skid loader, Kubota, Skid steer, Landscape rake, Brush remover, York Rake, Harley Rake, Rock Rake, Tractor rake attachment, Construction attachment, New Holland, Bobcat, Fire safety,

It has teeth both horizontal and vertical to the bucket edge and is used more for ripping out brush, etc. vs digging, which is the typical use of a tooth bar.

Can't advise you on the box blade question - don't have one, but I think it may be a good choice for your situation - moving dirt around to make berms, etc.

 

[LBrown59]

Ok I think I understand now.

I'll have to check tractor supply,
*I am mostly worried that I'll never be able to put a post hole digger on the tractor.

*

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Totally forgot about planting trees, yeah I'll use the PHD for that. Probably will look for a used one on craigslist or something.

Which kind of blade should I be looking for, is the boxblade the best for my needs? we don't get much snow so I am not too concerned about that.

--Carlos

Watch these videos. To me the RatchetRake is used for finishing jobs to make the ground ready for seed and for clean up of rocks and yard debris. Boxblade has teeth that can be raised or lowered individually and a blade across the back. It is one of the most versatile implements available. It will also add weight to the rear for FEL work. The RatchetRake is more for finish type work and jobs than a toothbar. Some swear by the toothbar, I've had one and for me it was almost worthless and got in the way more than helped. I'm sure it's supporters will respond of how valuable it is.
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