Major differences between BX and B series?

[bp fick]

This B versus BX brings out of some guys some defensiveness and elitism. The defensive BX owners get offended when the elitist calls his tractor an overblown lawnmower. The BX owner should get over it and the elitist B or L owner should just let it go, imho.

While they share some commonalities, they simply are different. If one wants/needs a low center of gravity, primarily for mowing security, then the BX is where his research should be focused.

But if ground clearance, along with a somewhat stronger FEL and 3 pt are needed, they are needed and no BX is ever gonna cut the mustard. Period. You simply cannot make a BX taller than it's 6-7" ground clearance.

No matter how many times it has been said, it bears repeating. They are different. One is not "better" or "worse", just better or worse at tasks for which each are targeted.

BTW, LBrown, if someone ever wanted to drop off a free "lawnmower on steroids", a JD X700 series, watch me take it with a huge grin on my face!

 

[jim442]

I had been looking at an L3400 for a couple years, went for the B2920 because most of my use would be mowing and raking plus mucking for horses.
The L had the big lift capacity but I focused on how I would get the most use for my $$$. Have not once regretted the choice. Did not really consider the BX but as mentioned above check the HST cooler on the B vs the fan on the BX and the ground clearance. While the bucket shows 8 or 9 hundred pounds lift the breakout force far exceeds that-handy for getting rocks out.

 

[MGH PA]

Thanks for all of the information, guys.

I saw in the linked review thread about the tires tearing up the yard (or not tearing up the yard as the OP stated). I've always appreciated the traction of Ag tires when doing loading, excavating, plowing, etc. However, if I do go with a tractor, I will certainly be mowing my yard. Are the turf or R4 tires truly needed for keeping the lawn from being torn up?

 

[rjkobbeman]

Thanks for all of the information, guys.

I saw in the linked review thread about the tires tearing up the yard (or not tearing up the yard as the OP stated). I've always appreciated the traction of Ag tires when doing loading, excavating, plowing, etc. However, if I do go with a tractor, I will certainly be mowing my yard. Are the turf or R4 tires truly needed for keeping the lawn from being torn up?

One thing I always noticed when Ags ran across my yard is the lugs really dent/compact he turf. Driving carefully may not tear up the yard, buy you can't avoid the dents. Depends on how big and heavy your machine is of course.

 

[NTrotty]

I looked at 2007 BX with belly mower and loader, goo dprice I thought. Hosever, my wife liked the 0 down 0% and having s new and warranted machine so I chose a new B 2320. So glad now I did it. For same reasons posted in the thread. I have always been told buy a little more tractor than you actually need, I did and am glad I did.

 

[TripleR]

This B versus BX brings out of some guys some defensiveness and elitism. The defensive BX owners get offended when the elitist calls his tractor an overblown lawnmower. The BX owner should get over it and the elitist B or L owner should just let it go, imho.

While they share some commonalities, they simply are different. If one wants/needs a low center of gravity, primarily for mowing security, then the BX is where his research should be focused.

But if ground clearance, along with a somewhat stronger FEL and 3 pt are needed, they are needed and no BX is ever gonna cut the mustard. Period. You simply cannot make a BX taller than it's 6-7" ground clearance.

No matter how many times it has been said, it bears repeating. They are different. One is not "better" or "worse", just better or worse at tasks for which each are targeted.

BTW, LBrown, if someone ever wanted to drop off a free "lawnmower on steroids", a JD X700 series, watch me take it with a huge grin on my face!

I couldn't agree more; never considered going from a BX to B or BX to B an upgrade or downgrade. We will replace our BX with another BX. We also own an L and M and neither of them are "better" than a BX or B; bigger, more expensive, but not "better".

I too would jump all over a JD X700 Series mower.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/148830-b3200-bx2660-side-side-not.html
In case you don't go to the Kubota owning section.

 

[MGH PA]

Thanks for the comparison.

A concern about some comments in that thread. Is the weight difference of the B series significant enough that if used for mowing for a large percentage of the time, that it actually may be a negative aspect?

I like the fact that the B series has a fold-able ROPS which would help with navigating around a few of the trees on my property when mowing, but I also don't want to be tearing the yard to pieces. I'm not **** about my yard, but I also want to make sure I'm not mowing with something that might be a bit overkill.

 

[TripleR]

Thanks for the comparison.

A concern about some comments in that thread. Is the weight difference of the B series significant enough that if used for mowing for a large percentage of the time, that it actually may be a negative aspect?

I like the fact that the B series has a fold-able ROPS which would help with navigating around a few of the trees on my property when mowing, but I also don't want to be tearing the yard to pieces. I'm not **** about my yard, but I also want to make sure I'm not mowing with something that might be a bit overkill.

As I have said on other posts, after months of thinking and research, I decided my "ideal" tractor was a B2920. I was so sure that I sold my BX2200 to my son in law. This all took place in the fall and winter months. My wife and I were finally able to find some B models to try out and compare only to sadly conclude the B, any B would not work for our somewhat hilly property. Posts by B owners about lawn damage also played a part. On our property, folding a ROPS is not a good idea. For our needs, there really was no problem deciding the best for us and we never looked back. I used it to mow, maintain roads, work in the woods and haul literally tons of dirt and rock; not ideal for all, but it worked.

It sounds as though your needs are varied enough that either a B or BX is going to be a compromise and the right choice is going to be the one that does the most of your tasks well and the others so so.

Going back to your original post, I really like the B. I really like the B too and actually viewed simply as a piece of machinery, prefer it to the BX. In the end, the BX just "works" better for me.

Good luck deciding; it is a bear.

 

[BotaBigot]

'''No matter how many times it has been said, it bears repeating. They are different. One is not "better" or "worse", just better or worse at tasks for which each are targeted...

Right BP...as with anything, correct choice ultimately depends on how well needs are defined...