I'm driving myself crazy trying to decide between these two tractors and I'm hoping someone will bring up something I haven't already read in my research. Both dealers are local to me and are good to deal with. I'm aware the Kubota in on a bigger frame and has a foot of clearance where the MF has about 6" I don't know in snow a foot or more if the MF would have a problem with smaller tires. I also live on a mountain so the smaller center of gravity of the MF is appealing. I'm planning on buying a tractor with loader and a blade on the rear. Any idease would be appreciated.
Buying Advice Kubota B2320 or MF GC2400
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James Loehr
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The GC2400 is a subcompact and would be comparable to the Kubota BX2360. The B2320 is a small compact and just one step up from the subcompact models. I use my BX2360 with front mount snowblower in the winter with no problems at all. If your considering these two tractors only the B2320 is a nice step up from a subcompact. I think I would have bought one but no dealer had one when I was shopping and the deal on the BX was much better.
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That is one of the primary reasons I went with a subcompact as opposed to the larger, taller B. Nothing against the B, but of the two I would go with the MF.
bp fick
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Need to compare apples to apples, I think as well.
The subcompacts are quite similar. Kubota has three, MF has two from which to choose. Let your seat of the pants experience, price and dealer be your guide.
The B series is so different that the comparison might only be in a somewhat similar price. Lots of guys struggle between the larger BXs and the small Bs as to which they should buy and why, but they sort it out.
Basically, it isn't horsepower. It is pretty much center of gravity issues, the two vs three range hydro or ground clearance that makes the decision.
The subcompacts are quite similar. Kubota has three, MF has two from which to choose. Let your seat of the pants experience, price and dealer be your guide.
The B series is so different that the comparison might only be in a somewhat similar price. Lots of guys struggle between the larger BXs and the small Bs as to which they should buy and why, but they sort it out.
Basically, it isn't horsepower. It is pretty much center of gravity issues, the two vs three range hydro or ground clearance that makes the decision.
jlsmith
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Dont forget MF is offering 0% for 72 month or a free mower deck with that model. :thumbsup:
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From a loader perspective, think about how high you might want to lift/dump. The B will definitely have an advantage. The B is just a bigger tractor, with all its good and bad points.
The MF will be more stable. Is it worth it for the lost performance? That's your call. I use a much bigger tractor (Kioti CK25) on steep slopes. It's very stable with loaded tires. So, you'll have to gauge just how much stability you really need. The thing I don't like about the B's is that they are pretty narrow. Have you considered a TYM T233? Nice and wide and short with good specs too.
The MF will be more stable. Is it worth it for the lost performance? That's your call. I use a much bigger tractor (Kioti CK25) on steep slopes. It's very stable with loaded tires. So, you'll have to gauge just how much stability you really need. The thing I don't like about the B's is that they are pretty narrow. Have you considered a TYM T233? Nice and wide and short with good specs too.
