I wish I had a smaller tractor

[looch]

There - now you all can stop proclaiming that no one has ever said that. :laughing:

The dealer sent someone by my place last night to evaluate my B7500/LA302 with 3pt rear-discharge mower. I ended up doing a deal right there in my driveway - a BX23s with 60" MMM should be on its way directly.

I suppose one could argue that I'm not actually downsizing - the BX has more HP and with the hoe attached it will certainly weigh more than the B7500. That's what I keep telling the little caveman in my head.

The truth is that as the property becomes more developed with landscaping and trees, maneuverability will become more of a concern. The smaller package, the ease of disconnecting the loader, and the MMM played heavily on the decision. The back field of 2 acres is now in a state that should be easy for the little BX to maintain with my old 42" Squealer.

It's hard to believe that 16 years have gone by. I hope the new unit is as trouble free.

 

[Grandad4]

Congratulations! I've always liked the B7500, but the BX has really been useful for me for more "civilized" work.

 

[davesl708]

Good news and good choice.

 

[Thomas]

Congrats on your new investment. :thumbsup:
Also wish I still had my B7100HST number times compare to L2800HST mostly for tight areas.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

There - now you all can stop proclaiming that no one has ever said that. :laughing:

The dealer sent someone by my place last night to evaluate my B7500/LA302 with 3pt rear-discharge mower. I ended up doing a deal right there in my driveway - a BX23s with 60" MMM should be on its way directly.

I suppose one could argue that I'm not actually downsizing - the BX has more HP and with the hoe attached it will certainly weigh more than the B7500. That's what I keep telling the little caveman in my head.

The truth is that as the property becomes more developed with landscaping and trees, maneuverability will become more of a concern. The smaller package, the ease of disconnecting the loader, and the MMM played heavily on the decision. The back field of 2 acres is now in a state that should be easy for the little BX to maintain with my old 42" Squealer.

It's hard to believe that 16 years have gone by. I hope the new unit is as trouble free.

Do not worry, you are getting a BX so you can keep your Kubota secret decoder ring and stay in the Kubota club.

David

 

[Wagtail]

Congratulations Mate. Make sure you get a new hat!

 

[Kentuckyfarmer]

I had a b7200 and the youngest one has it now, replace it with a bx23 that was used with low hours. (Old ver of the bx23) the b7200 was a tank and still does a good job but the bx23 I really like with all the capibilities it has. I mow from 3 1/2 to 4 acres and its the perfect size for that. Also with the loader and how handy it is I use it all the time instead of getting the bigger tractor and its lighter and don't tear up the yard and stuff. In the summer the larger tractor is almost always hooked to the bush hog and it's just a pain to unhook it and lots easier to just throw the loader on the Bx. I wish I could justify getting a new bx23 but haven't found a good enough lie to tell myself to do it.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Congratulations! I've went up and down in size BX1500 smallest and most of the other BXs in between as well as most of the Bs and two Ls. The bigger ones are not better, they are just bigger. Several of us on the forum have went up and down as our needs have changed. I went down as I reached some plateaus like you, have bought and sold some other properties and then recently went up again after adding another 28 acres.

 

[looch]

Thanks all - I've been poring over a list of tasks while I await delivery.

I wish I could justify getting a new bx23 but haven't found a good enough lie to tell myself to do it.

My dealer* had a BX25D with 72 hours on it. The previous owner had told him that as soon as the BX23S was available, he would be trading in. I dared not ask the price as I fully appreciate the upgrades the 80 series offers.

*The dealer is brand new: two younger guys - childhood friends - each with experience in the tractor business. When I called to inquire about the new BX, one of the owners answered the phone. I spoke with him directly when I configured the machine. My previous dealer also sold Massey and the rumour is that Kubota told them "all orange or nothing". So we were without a local Kubota dealer for the last couple of years.

 

[BX23S-1]

There - now you all can stop proclaiming that no one has ever said that. :laughing:

The dealer sent someone by my place last night to evaluate my B7500/LA302 with 3pt rear-discharge mower. I ended up doing a deal right there in my driveway - a BX23s with 60" MMM should be on its way directly.

I suppose one could argue that I'm not actually downsizing - the BX has more HP and with the hoe attached it will certainly weigh more than the B7500. That's what I keep telling the little caveman in my head.

The truth is that as the property becomes more developed with landscaping and trees, maneuverability will become more of a concern. The smaller package, the ease of disconnecting the loader, and the MMM played heavily on the decision. The back field of 2 acres is now in a state that should be easy for the little BX to maintain with my old 42" Squealer.

It's hard to believe that 16 years have gone by. I hope the new unit is as trouble free.

The wife & i bought the BX23S, you will be VERY pleased with it. We couldn`t be any happier with it, it is an amazing tractor. We got ours with the FEL-BH-MMM