Buying Advice BX23S

[tf237]

I am looking to buy my first tractor and plan to use it for landscaping projects around my property (ripping out old shrubs, stumps, minor grading, replanting all new landscaping, and then routine maintenance) and want everyones advice. I am currently looking at a 2019 BX23S with the BH w/ thumb, FEL, and 54 inch MMM. The cheapest I have been quoted is $22,115. I wanted to get peoples thoughts on the price, overall thoughts on the capacity of this tractor, and must have attachments/ accessories. Please also include critical feedback.

Thanks in advance.

 

[jeff9366]

VIDEO: The ONLY BX that gets a backhoe - WHY IS IT ONLY 23 HORSEPOWER? - TMT - YouTube

What is the total size of your property?

Is your property flat, or does it have hills?

Tractor pricing varies a great deal by region. Where are you located?

 

[tf237]

Jeff9366 the property is only 1.2 acres but was not maintained by the previous owner for probably the last 15 years. The property is all flat and the soil is rocky.

 

[tf237]

Jeff I forgot to add I知 in CT, I got quotes from CT, PA and NH. NH was the cheapest

 

[jeff9366]

A subcompact tractor is adequate for one to three acres. Flat is good.

With the exception of removing stumps over 3" in diameter, your tasks match up to subcompact tractor capabilities.

Subcompact tractor Backhoes are not very powerful. If you task any subcompact tractor too heavily it will go to the shop. (Stumps are in this category.) You should discuss with local dealers if a subcompact tractor Backhoe will prove useful and reliable on your rocky property, bearing in mind that operator experience and operator prudence are important inputs.

These videos may help your decision:
bx23s kubota - YouTube



Buying out-of-state may put you at the rear of the line for warranty service.

Tractor manufactures reimburse dealers for warranty work via pre-set reduced labor rates and pre-set reduced parts prices, so warranty work is only marginally profitable to dealers.

Manufactures limit warranty transportation reimbursement.

Dealers prefer to have the cushion of $1,000 gross profit on a new compact tractor sale before commencing minimally profitable warranty repairs.

Some out-of-state buyers call national HQ to complain about indifferent reception for warranty work at near-home dealer. For national HQ this out-of-state topic is an endlessly playing broken record. Dealers are independent businesses.

What value do you place on hassle-free new tractor warranty service?

 

[WW2017]

OP, I bought a 2019 BX23S in June and have put about 30 hours on it. I have 22 acres, about 13 is cleared, the other woods. Despite some saying this setup would be too small for my intended uses (landscaping, clearing overgrown woods, maintaining trails, stump removal) I have been ecstatic with this little workhorse. Don't underestimate what that backhoe can do. I have only ran into one stump that I thought was more than the machine could handle, but I took my time and eventually got it as well. It was too big to fit in the bucket and I sure wasn't gonna wrestle with it, so I got the BH bucket under it, curled it and just carried it to the burn pile. It was big enough that the Mighty Mite strained a little carrying it but it succeeded!! I don't have the thumb yet but that is my next purchase. I have installed a Pirahna Tooth Bar and that thing is amazing at clearing vines and overgrowth to reclaim some cleared areas. My advice is only YOU can decide what will work best. I registered for this great site (which I think is the GO TO place for all things tractor) simply to come on here and get buying advice. I was told I should spend more and get a bigger tractor. I'm glad I went with my gut. Will I someday come across a task where I wish I had a bigger tractor? Sure, but so far I have zero regrets. Well, maybe one and that is that the Kubota does such a good job that I sometimes get done too soon and then the wife has a chore for me!! Again, listen to everyone's advice, but at the end of the day, you and ONLY you know your land, your needs and your budget!! BTW, I did not get a MMM, and did not roll a LandPride 4' in to the purchase, as it was like 1500$!! I picked up a 2002 4' hog from a co-worker for 300$. I have a lot of mowing but I also have a 1960 Ford 861 with a 6' hog. The TLB is just a second mower for the wife/son to use. With my setup, I paid 19,500 at 0%. Also suggest getting the KTAC insurance. Its great for peace of mind. Hope this helps.

 

[Diggin It]

Duplicate thread: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/418011-2019-bx23s.html

 

[snymat68]

A subcompact tractor is adequate for one to three acres. Flat is good.

With the exception of removing stumps over 3" in diameter, your tasks match up to subcompact tractor capabilities.

Subcompact tractor Backhoes are not very powerful. If you task any subcompact tractor too heavily it will go to the shop. (Stumps are in this category.) You should discuss with local dealers if a subcompact tractor Backhoe will prove useful and reliable on your rocky property, bearing in mind that operator experience and operator prudence are important inputs.

These videos may help your decision:
bx23s kubota - YouTube



Buying out-of-state may put you at the rear of the line for warranty service.

Tractor manufactures reimburse dealers for warranty work via pre-set reduced labor rates and pre-set reduced parts prices, so warranty work is only marginally profitable to dealers.

Manufactures limit warranty transportation reimbursement.

Dealers prefer to have the cushion of $1,000 gross profit on a new compact tractor sale before commencing minimally profitable warranty repairs.

Some out-of-state buyers call national HQ to complain about indifferent reception for warranty work at near-home dealer. For national HQ this out-of-state topic is an endlessly playing broken record. Dealers are independent businesses.

What value do you place on hassle-free new tractor warranty service?

SAY WHAT NOW??
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[Diggin It]

People need to learn to pretty much ignore him. I've taken out stumps over 12" without much difficulty. One of the first things I did in the first couple of weeks after I got mine was to dig out a few stumps. Some were 6", some larger. I'd never even sat on a BH before and it wasn't difficult for me.