Looking to downsize from BX2200 -- Could use some advice

[r0GuE]

Hi all,

I may be getting a smaller place in a nice little neighborhood and I am considering selling my BX2200 and getting a smaller grass-mower-only kind of machine. A few questions come to mind. What's the right size Kubota (or is there a better fit/solution/brand) mower for about .7 acres? I have a BX2200 which I guess I could just keep and use, but it's a little large for the property/neighborhood. Also, it has a loader which I hate to store and no longer have any need for. I was thinking I'd sell the BX with the loader, 60" deck and bagger and just get a new grass cutter with the proceeds. Any thoughts on what my setup is worth (roughly). It has 350 hrs on it. Very VERY well maintained. Of course, all of us tractor nuts probably OVER maintain our gear. he he

Thanks all!

 

[bxkubota]

I use my BX25 to mow .385 acres so I think I'd just keep what you have. You'll miss it if you get anything less. You could always trade for a BX1870 that is a little smaller.

 

[94BULLITT]

I would also keep it. A good garden tractor is going to cost 6k and not hold up like your BX or be as capable. If your neighborhood allows it I would get a small storage shed for it and keep it in there if you are worried about storage.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

The BX1500 is a great mower. If you could find someone WANTING to trade then 2 people could be happy and do a fair trade. Other wise I'd keep it. Or maybe a BX1800 owner will contact you about a trade.

 

[RoMad]

I have 1 acre where I live and 10 where i do my tractoring and they are 6 miles aprart. At our house we have a Gravely ZTR with an 18 HP Kawasaki. We have had it for about 5 years now and it has been a very good mower. For mowing around trees, your shed, bushes, and the house you can't beat a ZTR. I have the commercial model with the heavy deck made from plate (10 guage I think) and not stamped.
I bring the tractor home occassionaly if I am pulling down a tree or pulling up old bushes, but usually only if I am going to change the oil in it or some other maintenance at the same time.
Everyone in my neighborhood has one acre lots and a couple of old guys I know have small tractors, but they rarely use them. One of them has two lots and uses hit to mow, along with a riding mower too. The other one doesn't have a mower on his and I have only seen him use it once. He leveled an area for another neighbor to buid a shed.
My advice would be to sell the tractor outright and buy a nice ZTR that you are comfortable on. Go test drive some, that is always fun.

 

[dex3361]

I have a BX1500 with 330 hours or so and it would make a great residential mower. I have never had a loader on it. This BX was owned by none other than JOHNTHOMAS. I bought it used from Barlow Tractor after JT traded it in. My BX1500 has a 54 " deck.

 

[check 6]

I have a BX 25 and a Kubota Zero Turn mower and live on one acre. While I mow with the zero turn, I find more uses for the BX. I don't use the back hoe that much but always and frequently find myself on the BX using the FEL. My suggestion is to keep the BX for a while and after you are settled in to the new place then decide if it is more than you need. Where in western PA? I have and do spend time in the Greensburg area.

 

[radioman]

There are many options for you - personally , I'd keep the BX. You already know the history. Its already paid for I assume and will last much longer then any box store varieties mowers. You could sell the FEL if you wanted to, I am sure there are many BX2200's owners looking for a FEL for their BX. Same with mower deck - there might be a BX owner that prefers a 60 over a 48/54 that would do a trade or barter. Or you could do a trade for a GR model.
Since you are in PA, how do you clear the snow?

 

[r0GuE]

Since you are in PA, how do you clear the snow?

Originally I bought the loader for clearing snow in combination with a back blade. But it's just too much for my application so I bought a sears snow blower and it makes short work of my driveway (the portion I need to clear that is). If the loader were gone and the ROPS removed, it would seem less ridiculous in the new application. Perhaps I will pursue selling off the FEL (probably the best choice) or trading off for a zero turn.

 

[r0GuE]

Where in western PA?

Just north of Pittsburgh and the Cranberry area.