Just took delivery of my TX25. I am also a Kubota BX80 owner so I will be comparing these.

[Catalyst]

Update - here is our initial video.

I just took delivery of my TX25. Unfortunately, the journey started a bit rough - I was told the keys would be in the Summit box with the manuals and other goodies, and unfortunately... no keys were in the box. Thankfully, the delivery driver was able to turn around and left me their single key until my replacement set is mailed out. Were everyone else's keys in the sealed box?

Initial impressions are that the build quality seems good. I am also a Kubota BX80 owner so I will be directly comparing these and my usage of both - in case any one is trying to decide one over the other as they are in similar price points / spec ranges.

My BX80 is newer with only 175 hours. It is paid off, so you might be wondering why we decided to rebuy a similar tractor. The reasons we went to a TX25 are because it has an included 3rd function, rear remote, Self Leveling Loader, and some other factory options that will benefit our usage. We're also no longer using the BX80 as our primary mower, like when we first purchased it. The added weight of the TX25 will also help with maintaining our 1/4 mile driveway and plowing snow - 6-8" of snow would push around the BX a bit with its turf tires.

I also own a central machinery saw mill, so I plan to equip the summit with a grapple for processing wood. We're on ~15 acres in SE Michigan and 3/4 of our acreage is wooded with a LOT of standing dead ash.

Since I already own many implements for the BX80, they should be perfectly sized for usage with the TX25. When the local farm store had a unit with $2k off the asking price, it made more sense to go this route and sell the BX80. Regrettably, I still have the rear remote I need to install on the BX80...

Does anyone have or know the Green paint code for the TX25? I have some attachments I am going to want to repaint. I am just getting my Youtube channel set up to start covering our journey with the new tractor, as well.

TractorData.com Kubota BX1880 tractor information
TractorData.com Summit Tractors TX25H tractor information

Given the ruts, I can see I am already going to miss the turf tires at times.

 

[Muhammad]

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[Summit Tractors Support]

Good day,

Thank you for purchasing a Summit Tractor! We are very happy to have a new member added to the family! We apologize for the missing keys but we would be more than happy to ship you a set of keys. Have you had an opportunity to register your new tractor and get your account set up? If you haven't had a chance to yet, please give us a call at 770-209-3390 and we will get you set up and also obtain the shipping address for you so we can send the keys. Lastly, here is the code for Summit Green: Code 403218 PPG brand MAE. The paint shops will refer to it sometimes as lotus green.

Best regards,
The Summit Tractors Team

 

[part-time-Farmer-NC]

Congrats on the new ride. Hoping you have many great hours ahead of you on it.

 

[isleview]

Welcome to the TX25 family! My TX25 is one state over.

Summit’s paint code is 403218 and it’s called Lotus Green. I got that info from Summit directly.

I assume you’re considering Summit’s grapple. If so, you’re going to love it. I’ve mentioned elsewhere that, in combination with the weight of the TX25, I’ve been surprised by the large sections of tree (also lots of dead ash here) and the size of the rocks I can move with it.

Enjoy your new TX!

 

[Catalyst]

What is the correct process for engaging the Diff lock? I tried to follow the manual, but my diff lock lever just pushes down and never engages. The light does not come on in the cluster. It feels springy, but nothing clicks or detents.

 

[Summit Tractors Support]

Hi there, for engaging the differential lock, please ensure you are doing the following...
The wheels must be stopped, and you must press and hold it down or it will spring back up. While holding it down is the only time it works.

If you still have trouble, please take a video and send it to our textline at 770-209-3390. The service team will review to see if we can diagnose what the issue is. Thank you!

 

[Catalyst]

Does it specifically need to be in 2wd or 4wd? I tried both. Do I need to keep holding it down and then start moving the tractor, or should it engage while completely stopped? Does stay held down once engaged, or only while I am physically pushing the lever? It does not seem to engage - at least the cluster light is not lighting up. I sent the video as requested.

Just as some general customer feedback - When I purchased my Kubota, the dealer walked me through every single feature. Buying this from a big box store was akin to buying a riding lawnmower where they just took my $ and sent me packing. I was briefly walked through some of the features, but they didn't fully understand some of the functions to even walk me through them (the knob for the PTO).

 

[blacktruck]

Glad to see someone getting a new tractor. I am still waiting to get home from my work station and I will get one. The more I see of this size tractor, the more I want one. Keep us posted on what you think of it as you put it to work.

 

[Catalyst]

This feels significantly larger than the Kubota BX80 series when sitting on it. While the TX25H is larger, the feel from the seat shocked me at first because it sits so much higher. The TX25H also feels a lot more stable with the bucket loaded, as the extra weight really helps. When I would fill the BX up with driveway stone, the whole thing would teeter without a massive counterweight on the back end - even with loaded tires. The TX25H handled the bucket just fine.

I am sure other brands of similar sizes would give similar impressions, but what won me over on the Summit was the out of the box options at this price point. With my rear diff not working correctly, it certainly is less than optimal on a brand new tractor less than a week old, but it will be interesting to also experience the service relationship since I was so used to the Kubota going to the dealer. I am also a little miffed about the whole no keys thing, because that is a quality issue, and I'm still not sure if the keys are supposed to be in the box, or the store is supposed to provide me with them.

Family Farm & Home indicated that the Summit service techs were mobile and did on-site service unless it was something major, and that is also partially what won me over. If there is anything any of you potential buyers want specific feedback on or testing, please let us know.