BX2200 upgrade or replace?

[easygo]

I too think you should keep the tractor. Try to plow your driveway backing up with the rear blade. If that does not bother you, (back, neck so on) you should be able to use a 3ph snowblower that is easier the using the blade for sure. Or just get the front blower. If you have been happy with it for the past 10 years I think you have a great tractor that perfectly fits your need. :thumbsup:

 

[149owner]

But if you do decide to trade, let me know if you would sell the cab and backhoe before trading!

 

[rbarker]

Bob,

I have what you want, a front snowblower on a BX2200. I have had it since 2004. Yea it is a pain in the butt to pull the 2 pins on the FEL to take the valve off the FEL. Takes about 5 mins to take off and 5 mins to put back on. The hydraulic hoses have quick disconnects and take another 30 seconds. So for 11 mins of extra work a YEAR you are going to spend $7K?? :confused2:

That's the reason we come here for advice, cause whatever it is someone's already done it or at least tried it. :thumbsup: I can suck it up for the extra 10 minutes a year I guess....:laughing:

A rear 3pt blower I also had on the BX2200, depending on how long your driveway is, and how old and well your body works that maybe another option.

I considered that but my body is old enough and cranky enough so that I'm not interested in driving backwards for long periods.

 

[rbarker]

Well pretty unanimous to keep the tractor, and if even John Thomas says so then I guess I have no choice! I guess I was just wondering what 10 years of advancement might have brought to the BX series but it would be a little foolish to spend $10 or $12 K to find out.

I don't want to flood the thread with individual replies but thanks all for your input. I did consider other solutions such as rear blowers and front plow blades but for various reasons opted against them.

Easygo I do have a back blade but it really doesn't work well in these 10 to 20 inch storms. Just not enough weight.

David_Kb7uns thanks for the part number. I'll check with the dealer when I get a chance to get over there.

Thanks again!:thumbsup:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Seven years ago I bought my first Kubota and tractor. A BX2200 FEL MMM. I've traded/bought eleven more Kubotas from Barlows since then.
Appears you have an interest in trading or maybe you want to hear how you should keep what you have that has served you well with no problems and still barely broke in. I'm the guy that usually says get new but I can't really see a reason for you to get new unless you just want to get new or get new and finance your new tractor and snow blower for 60 Mo at 0% rather than pay cash for the snowblower. Not seeing trading because of hydraulic valve.
I've had several BX's and the biggest difference is the BX2660 (only) has a better seat. The corners are a bit more rounded. Motors probably the same. Maybe digital rpm and hour meters. You know the difference between a 23 and 26 HP which is next to none.
This could go down in TBN history that JOHNTHOMAS didn't say TRADE. I'm not saying to or not to. I'm saying be true to yourself and do what you want for best mental health because I'm not seeing a glaring reason to trade.
But, I will say, if it was me, I'd trade in a heart beat because you've got it paid for. I'd finance the entire purchase and if I had any cash left I'd pay it on one of my car loans that are carrying interest. And I like trading and I don't like equipment having to be repaired.

Well pretty unanimous to keep the tractor, and if even John Thomas says so then I guess I have no choice! I guess I was just wondering what 10 years of advancement might have brought to the BX series but it would be a little foolish to spend $10 or $12 K to find out.

I don't want to flood the thread with individual replies but thanks all for your input. I did consider other solutions such as rear blowers and front plow blades but for various reasons opted against them.

Easygo I do have a back blade but it really doesn't work well in these 10 to 20 inch storms. Just not enough weight.

David_Kb7uns thanks for the part number. I'll check with the dealer when I get a chance to get over there.

Thanks again!:thumbsup:

NO, NO, NO! I didn't say keep the tractor. That's one point I couldn't allow to be applied to my reputation.
This is what this forum excels in. Chewing and chewing and chewing and hopefully the right answer/decision can be spit out at the end. We have some confused cousins (sure some say, yes, you JT) just like all familys and their input can be filtered out during the pondering process. I had already thought I might need your tractor after you sold the BH and cab rather than having to take my BH off when I need to till.
Glad you've come to an acceptable to you decision but just remember, you can always come back to the notion of trading but do it first, then post concerning your trade.:laughing:

 

[ges]

Sell....sell...sell! Liston to Thomas, get new. Then sell me the tractor and cab only.
I don't want the mower, BH, or front loader either.

 

[radioman]

have you talked to your local dealer about price of trade in? do you think the cab from 2200 can be modifed for the newer model? on the other hand, not sure how much advancement you would get with monthly payments again from 22 to 60 series.

 

[LBrown59]

1* It would be unfortunate to have to take a beating on trading a perfectly good, 300 hour BX with backhoe, no less, just so you could deal with the loader valve issue.

1*Not to mention forfeting the curtis cab.

2* seems to make more sense to keep the BX2200, good luck.

2*Seems to be the only thing that makes sense.

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3*Or just get the front blower.

3*Yeah and that's when he will appreciate that Curtis .Cab

But if you do decide to trade,
4*let me know if you would sell the cab and backhoe before trading!

4* Oh no you don't , I would
like the CURTIS CAB.

 

[jonnysteals]

well to me I would upgrade. You have a 10 year old piece of equipment with only 300 hours. Thats only 30hours a year. I just could not justify spending that much money on a new tractor when it sits 99% of the time. If you have the money go for it but me personally would keep with what I know works and its history and just upgrade it.

 

[LBrown59]

NO, NO, NO! I didn't say keep the tractor.
1*That's one point I couldn't allow to be applied to my
I had already thought I might need your tractor after you sold the BH and cab
2* rather than having to take my BH off when I need to till.

1*Wonder who has that reputation.

2*I don't have to remove this backhoe



to till with this tiller.