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Originally Posted by kiotiken View Post
Before spending that much money, go look at a Kioti CK20 or Bobcat CT122 (exact same tractor except for the loader). If you don't have either around, look at McCormick or Landini (I don't know their model #, but again, same tractor, different FEL (FEL = Front End Loader) and color. You'll find they are small compact tractors, 22hp (roughly the same as the
BX2360), have almost twice the loader capacity (assuming you're getting one, Kioti/Bobcat have a free loader program), weigh almost double without the loader and the Kioti version will have 4 years of warranty. You'll also get features usually reserved for the bigger more luxury line tractors. For a tractor, weight = traction, it also means there's a lot more metal in the Kioti with larger, stronger frames, axles etc. I don't do any damage to my lawn with my 6500lbs TBL (tractor, loader, backhoe) with loaded R4 industrial tires
A big, heavy tractor with huge FEL capacity. That type of tractor must be exactly what the OP was looking for.
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Originally Posted by sd124 View Post
I have 3 acres with a 24'x100' concrete driveway. I am currently using a white gt2550 25hp gas with a 54" deck to cut the grass and have an ahrens 11hp walk behind snowthrower. I am considering a kubota
bx1860 diesel with blower attachment. I know very little about diesels. I'm sure that the kubota will more than handle what I need it for, but am I gaining or losing going with the 18hp diesel vs the 25hp gas? I also looked at the simplicity legacy xl, and jd x700 series. I don't know if I'll ever need the 3 point hitch or a fel but at least I'll be able to. I'm also considering the
bx2360 with a 60" deck. Does the addtional cost out weigh the larger deck and hp? Like I stated earlier I will primarily be using it to cut grass, and snowblowing.
In summary:
OP wants to cut 3 acres of grass and perhaps snowblow in the future.
OP is not sure he will ever need a FEL or even a TPH.
You recommend a big, heavy tractor with a huge FEL capacity.
Yup, exactly what he was looking for.
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