Buying Advice BX2360 vs B series mowing tractors

[J.Walker]

The time has come to replace my G6200 mower. I bought it new in 1988. The tractor now has 2600 hrs. and is still working great. I mow about 6 acers weekly with the G6200. My other mowing and tractor needs are met with a L3130 w/fel.
I'm ready to trade in the G6200 and buy a BX2360 with a 60" mower deck.
Would I be better off buying a B series Kubota with a 60" deck? Is the frame and mower deck better on the B series?

 

[BrianR]

I have a BX and my dad just bought a B2920. I can mow my dad's 4 acres in the same amount of time that it takes him to mow with the B. The BX can manuever around trees and such a little better. Personally I think my dad could have got by with the BX with no issues.

For tillage equipment, and heavy front loader work the B has the BX by a bit. The only reason I would have bought a B series over the BX would have been for the use of normal size Cat 1 implements instead of the BX's modified Cat1 requirements.

 

[TheFlatlander]

I have a BX and my dad just bought a B2920. I can mow my dad's 4 acres in the same amount of time that it takes him to mow with the B. The BX can maneuver around trees and such a little better. Personally I think my dad could have got by with the BX with no issues.

For tillage equipment, and heavy front loader work the B has the BX by a bit. The only reason I would have bought a B series over the BX would have been for the use of normal size Cat 1 implements instead of the BX's modified Cat1 requirements.

I think BrianR is on to something with the time to mow. BX and B being similar. But the comment on Cat 1 implements, I am not sure which version of the BX he has. You are looking at BX**60 series and these have an improved Three point with better lifting geometry the BX**30 series and earlier. I would look into this and not let this be he detraction. Now on the B series, are you keeping the L series? If so the BX will be awesome lawn mower, and other concerns would not be an issue. If not the B series would be an excellent compromise, as long as the turning radius will meet your grass cutting needs. I wished I would of gotten a B series for the ground clearance, tire traction (due to size) and potential additional loader capability, but with my situation and property needs, I love everything about the BX for the compact size and turning radius. Hope this helps.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

If your keeping the L and only want a mower, get a Kubota F with 72" deck. If your replacing a L that was used then the B is a gradual step down in size. If you don't want to go for the top mower and are keeping the L and the only choice is between the B and BX then for just mowing the BX, if ground clearance isn't an issue. Guess the big question is are you keeping the L.

 

[kuboman]

If your keeping the L and only want a mower, get a Kubota F with 72" deck. If your replacing a L that was used then the B is a gradual step down in size. If you don't want to go for the top mower and are keeping the L and the only choice is between the B and BX then for just mowing the BX, if ground clearance isn't an issue. Guess the big question is are you keeping the L.

Ditto on the front mount mowers. An absolute pleasure to use and IMHO does a far better job than any mmm.

 

[Tom_H]

You should be aware that all MMM decks for BX tractors are suspended "floating" decks. In the current B series models available, tractors with numbers XX20 have these floating decks, however numbers XX30 and XX00 have decks that must be fully lowered such that the full weight rests on the anti-scalp wheels. The floating decks can have the PTO engaged and cut with the deck lowered only partway; the wheels only hit the ground if there is a high spot. You can lower this deck all the way down, but you don't have to as you do on the decks for the XX00 and XX30 models. All decks available for L series tractors are non-floating.

 

[J.Walker]

If your keeping the L and only want a mower, get a Kubota F with 72" deck. If your replacing a L that was used then the B is a gradual step down in size. If you don't want to go for the top mower and are keeping the L and the only choice is between the B and BX then for just mowing the BX, if ground clearance isn't an issue. Guess the big question is are you keeping the L.

I'm keeping the L3130. Just looking to replace the G6200. Never thought about a F series mower. How are the front mowers on hillsides? Going back to the Kubota dealer today to get pricing on the F series tractors.

 

[TripleR]

Love the F Series, but $$$$$$$$$$$$

Between the BX and B, I looked at both and got the BX twice; also own an L for the bigger chores.

 

[James Loehr]

I'm keeping the L3130. Just looking to replace the G6200. Never thought about a F series mower. How are the front mowers on hillsides? Going back to the Kubota dealer today to get pricing on the F series tractors.

I also have an L3130 with a loader. I used it for mowing with a 72RFM for about three years to mow my four acres of grass that used to be into hay. When I sold my large GT that was used for mowing in the yard and snowblowing I got a BX2360 with loader,60mmm and front mount snowblower. I was going to trade the L for the same package with the B2620 but the deal was just not a good one so I kept the L and got a BX. Small tasks and mowing are done with the BX and when more tractor is needed the L3130 can do anything I need. I think the BX works for me becouse I kept the L but without it I'd have gone to somthing larger and anyway I think the 3130 is an awsome machine.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I'm keeping the L3130. Just looking to replace the G6200. Never thought about a F series mower. How are the front mowers on hillsides? Going back to the Kubota dealer today to get pricing on the F series tractors.

I've went through 11 different Kubotas in 6 years. Started with a BX2200 MMM FEL, couple of B's then an L3240 back to a B and always had at least one BX for mowing. Have hillside home property and flat rental property. Have most of my major tractor work done and am now into maintaining both properties and some smaller projects. Have a BX25 for FEL/BH work. Have had a F2680 60" rear discharge for 3 years for flat rental property and now have a F3080 4wd 72" rear discharge deck for my home hillside property. I mowed yesterday with the F3080 and it's a pleasure to operate. I even raise the deck and do briars and weeds down to about 5" to not hit the rocks with it. For mowing there is nothing to beat it and doubt there is anything as good.

 

[art]

The only reason I would have bought a B series over the BX would have been for the use of normal size Cat 1 implements instead of the BX's modified Cat1 requirements.

The new BX's have different hitches then the 2200 and they will take the full cat 1 hitches but still will not take the cat 1-2 hitches.

 

[Tom_H]

The new BX's have different hitches then the 2200 and they will take the full cat 1 hitches but still will not take the cat 1-2 hitches.

The new hitch will lift higher, but not open wider. There are still some very large Cat. 1 implements on which the distance between the pins is simply too wide for them to fit in the BX 3ph. This has been remedied in two primary ways: 1.) Reverse the pins so that they face inward rather than outward. 2.) Use Pat's easy on extenders, or a comparable device.

This is not really an issue in most cases, however, as the Cat. 1 implements that are too big to fit in the BX 3ph also tend simply to be too big to be used on a BX anyway.

 

[fish6942]

The new hitch will lift higher, but not open wider. There are still some very large Cat. 1 implements on which the distance between the pins is simply too wide for them to fit in the BX 3ph. This has been remedied in two primary ways: 1.) Reverse the pins so that they face inward rather than outward. 2.) Use Pat's easy on extenders, or a comparable device.

This is not really an issue in most cases, however, as the Cat. 1 implements that are too big to fit in the BX 3ph also tend simply to be too big to be used on a BX anyway.

What Tom H said...

 

[BrianR]

I have the BX2200. I usually move my Cat1 pins inboard, but I am going to purchase Pat's easy hitch system, as this will effectively lengthen the lower cat arms by about 3 or 4 inches. This will give a little lift height.

I forgot about the ground clearance difference as well. The B has a generous amount of ground clearance. Makes pulling a bottom plow a little nicer, as the BX tends to rub the bottom of the front axle on the furrow if you like to plow deep like I do.

Didn't realize that the BX xx30's had changed the 3pt geometry. Now I will have to get me another one!!

 

[Slade]

I've been mowing 5 acres with a BX2360, MMM, and PTO bagger for about 4 months -- it has exceeded all expectations and is almost as much fun to operate as my L5740.

I am very happy with the mowing quality and it never bogs down in high wet grass, just fills up the bags too fast. :thumbsup:

 

[Will_C]

Having the L series, you'll want a BX or a dedicated mowing machine. BX's are great mowing machines, and I can't think of a thing you would gain with B- you won't mow any faster, and your L will do other jobs better than a B.

Will

 

[J.Walker]

Priced out the F series tractor and ended up buying the BX 2360 today. They are going to order it along with some other stuff. Should be here when ever. They tossed in a orange grill guard, wheel weights and a extra set of blades too!

Getting the G6200 ready for the trade. Putting the belt guards back in place. Might wash it one last time.

This new 2360 is just for mowing and will be kept inside my barn and not used over the winter. The excitment has not set in yet but it will!




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[TripleR]

Congratulations on your purchase, I believe you will really like it, we really do our BX2660.

 

[montelatici]

BXs are good mowers that will last a lifetime compared to garden tractors, or are very nice TLBs for a home owner. If you have a lot of acres that need bush hogging BXs are too low to the ground and lack power for cutting areas you let overgrow as I do. I have an L series and brush hog for the rough work.

 

[J.Walker]

BXs are good mowers that will last a lifetime compared to garden tractors, or are very nice TLBs for a home owner. If you have a lot of acres that need bush hogging BXs are too low to the ground and lack power for cutting areas you let overgrow as I do. I have an L series and brush hog for the rough work.

I use my L 3130 for the brush hogging, also have a 72" RFM for it too!