Comparison looking for feedback from other sub compact owners

[Kevko]

Thank you everyone for taking the time to assist me and give me honest and decent feedback. Everything everyone has said thus far does totally make sense. For sure there is an army of orange out there, and finding used ones seems to be most plentiful, where I wasn't sure if the reason was people didn't like them and were just getting rid of them. (probably becasue they are going bigger more than anything) True other brands are not as plentiful in the used market, and I just wasn't sure if it was because people liked them more and didn't sell or part with them. I had to ask. I really do like the design layaout and features of the BX 25 (tough to find them for sale used yet) and the 24 has some draw backs that I don't care for or want to deal with. The only other machine I have been able to see and check out against the BX was the Cub Cadet, Hope to go check out the Bobcat and Massey this week on my lunch hour. Then I will know if they are all about apples to apples. to make up my mind, at least I am no longer skeptical about the BX units from what everyone has clarified to me thus far. After reading all the posts on this site with the numerous repeating issues on some of these machines.

 

[bp fick]

I suspect you see more Kubota units for sale simply because Kubota has something like 10 times the dealers than say a Kioti, for example.

When you sell 10 times the number of tractors, it just follows that there will be more of them available on the used market. These BXs will also get 10 times the comments and forum coverage, good and bad, as well. The BX has been the market segment's overwhelming darling.

Color blindness is a virtue. Look at them all. None is heads and tails above another, and none has been labeled "avoid at all costs". Have fun shopping.

 

[TripleR]

Have you checked this section out? Subcompact Tractors Reviews - TractorByNet.com

 

[texasjohn]

Welcome to the forum. I can only suggest you learn to use the search feature here on TBN and read thru the tens of dozens of threads that deal with exactly the question you are facing....you are not alone, many have gone before you. There are a world of choices, attachments, features, financing, etc. options that you are facing.... ALL have been extensively covered on numerous occasions. Thus, the most comprehensive and quickest way to get answers to your questions is to read/research right here among the existing posts.

 

[richamor]

Considering how many were sold, there really aren't a lot of the BX's (22,23,24,&25) for sale. I think there's a reason for that.

The problem this time of year may be finding one, new or used.

 

[radioman]

Considering how many were sold, there really aren't a lot of the BX's (22,23,24,&25) for sale. I think there's a reason for that.

The problem this time of year may be finding one, new or used.

I find your quotes hard to believe for new machines. for used- there is a reason for it. Majority of subcut owners love them so there is no reason to give them up.

Usually we recommend what we have for ourselves.
But, I'd suggest picking out the dealer you like first. Then go with that dealer for your needs. In the long run, most any compact will function and do what needs to be done.

What beenthere statemnt has hit home to me as its true.

I picked kubota over JD due to price for the exact same thing and dealer treated me better as well.

 

[dodge man]

I ended up buying a Kubota BX a little over 3 years ago. I bought it because he seemed to listen to what I was going to use if for and put me in the correct machine. So far, its been a great machine. You listed problems for Kubota, but I don't think they have any more problems than any maker. I think all the brands you are shopping for make solid machines. Like others have said, a good dealer can be as important as a good machine. Good luck.

 

[richamor]

I find your quotes hard to believe for new machines. for used- there is a reason for it. Majority of subcut owners love them so there is no reason to give them up.

I should have said there really aren't a lot of the USED BX's for sale

And new scuts seem in short supply around here.

 

[KBEAT]

I agree with most of the other comments out there, most of the brands out there make a good tractor. I comes down to what you want it to do, the feel of the specific tractor to you, and the dealer. You might not notice it as much when you are just looking, but there is a huge difference in the ergonomics of the operator consoles between brands and even models within a brand. Make sure you spend a few minutes on each and really feel the controls you will be using. Depending on your own size/height/reach some may feel awkward and some not. When you are moving 50 tons of dirt or gravel for a driveway the joystick position of the FEL should be intuitive, the HST (Or clutch) pedal should not be awkward. Spend some time playing in the dirt if the dealer has a pile, one of them may jump to the front of your list. I spent alot of time looking before I bought mine and have enjoyed every minute of playing, oops, I mean working since. :laughing:

Good luck, I doubt you would be dissapointed with any of them.

 

[timswi]

One of the reasons that I've found that the BX's don't turn up for sale is that if the current owner even mentions that he's thinking about selling, word spreads fast and they are sold word-of-mouth...They aren't advertised. Besides, the few advertised used ones weren't much cheaper than new.

Have had my BX23 since 2004 and haven't done anything except normal maintenance. It's one of the best purchases I've ever made.

Our Sportsmans club has a 32HP Cub CUT...Very nice machine. Aside from someone driving it around with the parking brake on and requiring an $1,100 brake replacement, it's been a great machine. A friend has a 23HP Cub SCUT and he loves it.