1990 b2400 VS BX1860

[fmfkid250]

I know an they are 2 different tractors. I found a 2000 B2400 for $7500 with a FEL and 60" MMM. But it has 2700HRs. 6% for 5 years. OR a BX1860 for 11500-13000 depending on where i get it. 0% for 5 years.


I couldent find to much information about the b2400 It seems to be like a good tractor. I looked at it pretty good. it doesent leak anything and its in real good shape def kept indoors when not being used.


I have been reading on here for like a month or two. I will be cutting 1.5 acres and taking care of my driveway 500' and doing yardwork.

Thanks for the advice

 

[bp fick]

Just me, mind you, just me, but no way I'd finance a tractor with that many hours. Just wouldn't.

I'm going out on a limb here guess that finances are what they are? Hey! Lots of folks are there, believe me.

Let me ask you this. With the tasks you articulate, that shiny, new tractor smell beckons, and that 1860 will do the job, and then some. But, Is there any reason that you would need more ground clearance?

 

[fmfkid250]

Just me, mind you, just me, but no way I'd finance a tractor with that many hours. Just wouldn't.

I'm going out on a limb here guess that finances are what they are? Hey! Lots of folks are there, believe me.

Let me ask you this. With the tasks you articulate, that shiny, new tractor smell beckons, and that 1860 will do the job, and then some. But, Is there any reason that you would need more ground clearance?

Thats what I am looking for is that many hours worth buying? Is that alot for that machine? Is is worn out? How much value will the 1860 loose over 10 lets say 10 years? No I do not see the need for more ground clearance I barly have any hills in my yard. The only thing that I could possily need the ground clearance would be 3' of snow we get every 5 years. But I could just dig myself out with the FEL.

I just bought a home with land so I am trying to pick my investments wisely ($12000 tractor Vs Home depot $1500) I am trying to take advantage of the 0% while they are here. I stoped and looked at the GC2400 Its a nice tractor but I just cant justify spending $15,100 on one. I dont have it in me at this stage of the game (I am 25).

 

[bp fick]

Well, I garden, grade a gravel drive, snow plow about 1/4 mile of drives, and we get tons of snow, with my BX. It is pretty awesome.

My only concern on the tractor you mentioned were the hours. I just think used tractors fit into a couple of categories. First, a $4000, solid old machine you can pay cash for and not look back, except for the constant repairs. On an older machine, it is always "what's next?". Kind of like an old car with 250K.
But there is a second kind of used tractor. Buying a two year machine with 200 hours on it is VERY COMMON. More so than you'd think. With patience, they can be found. Sadly, the economy has something to do with this. Financing it would be something to ask your bank or your own credit union. These are sometimes sold at 30% off what the buyer paid just 200 hours ago, mostly because they must sell them.

Give it some more thought. I always like to talk it over with the wife. Alot. The zero financing is very attractive, but it shouldn't determine the decision, just assist the decision.

You are right about one thing. A $1500 Big Box lawn mower probably isn't the way to go.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Order the BX tomorrow. The BX will do the job according to your expressed needs. That many hours is a major repair bill waiting to happen. Tomorrow, order it tomorrow. When you total the true cost of each machine financed, there won't be anywhere near the difference in cost as there is in the machines. Tomorrow. Your young and looks like you see the benefit of utilizing financing to aquire quality products that you can use for years while paying for them. Tomorrow, BX. Don't listen to the advisors that say don't buy anything you can't pay cash for. Ignore them. You know your income and your monthly expenses and you'll know if you can afford it, if you can't then buy the box store one till you can.

 

[bp fick]

The only thing that I could possily need the ground clearance would be 3' of snow we get every 5 years. But I could just dig myself out with the FEL.

If you only get 3" of snow every 5 years, then you are in a place where that snow would melt before you get the tractor warmed up.

Shoot, we drive over 3". Wouldn't waste the fuel.

OK, if you have a couple acres and at least an acre to mow, then you will need a quality lawn mower. If you have grass that requires weekly mowing, 36 weeks a year, you'd stress a cheapy lawn mower quickly. If you do buy a lawn tractor, you'll have to spend $3000+ to buy one worth owning on your property. There are good options in between a BX and a big box cheapie.

Only you can decide you have enough tasks, wood hauling, cart pulling, landscaping, gardening, etc to justify a sub compact tractor with its 12,000 price tag, with Loader.

Many older tractors also did NOT have power steering and can be a pain to use in tight quarters. Unless you are a mechanical genius and have a fully equipped shop with all the tools required, you'd be miles ahead staying away from mostly worn out equipment. That MMM also has almost 3000 hours on it. I know of a few tractors that, with GREAT maintenance, have gone 2900 hours with little work, but I know of too many tractors that at 2900 hours, they now need a ton of very expensive repairs. You don't say whether that B2400 has a manual or HSD transmission, nor did you say if it was 4x4. If you already had the finance numbers on it, sounds like a dealer has it, back in on trade?

 

[KeithInSpace]

There isn't much question to it. The BX will amply satisfy any reasonable need that will arise on a fairly flat 1.5 acre piece of land, including snowfall. I have a BX2230 (same-same for the sake of discussion) and cleared not one, but two, ~2' snowfalls from many hundreds of feet of driveways (mine and my neighbors). This particularly dense series of snowfalls were impossible for a well-equipped RTV900 to clear.

I've had mine for 5 years and I haven't been happier. Not one single time have I lamented the investment...ultimately ~20k for me with 60" deck, bagger, and aftermarket backhoe.

Looking at your concerns about resale in 10 years, I wouldn't be too concerned. My tractor, honest to goodness, has PAID for itself already WITHOUT considering ultimate resale. In all frankness, this will probably be the last machine I purchase (notwithstanding some future upgrade/addition) and I plan on keeping it until I buy a 4th story condo somewhere. Even then, I'd try to find a way to keep it in my living room or something. It's part of the family!

In the end, 2,700 hours is what it is. Being 100% honest, I've had my machine for just over 5 years and have 298 hours as of this writing. And I don't "save" hours...I use it for every possible task and have no shortage of projects. By that measure, it would take me 45 YEARS to accumulate 2,700 hours. I personally know several other homeowner type folks that have BX tractors and they accumulate hours at similar, if not lower, rates.

I just wouldn't mess with the unknowns of a tractor solidly in its "mid-life" if you are wanting to make a long-term investment. If it were 270 hours, or even 970 hours, my response would, perhaps, be different.

And I 1,000% agree with Mr. BP Fick. A "normal" Crapsman mower would not last long on my property. My "right side" neighbor is on his second...the first being the $1,400 variety, the second being the $2,800 variety. He'll have a third before 2015, I'm certain of it. My "left side" neighbor has a nice Cub Cadet that is absolutely wasted. And while they're spending $3,000 on mowers every 5 years, I'm doing it in 1/2 the time (twice the speed and 40% more deck width) and have all the benefits of a loader, BH, blade, post-hole-digger, etc.

As I said, it is a no-brainer. New BX. Just MHO having made the exact same deliberations when I bought land with acreage.

And congrats on the home. Very satisfying, I'm sure.

 

[fmfkid250]

I passed on the b2400 I contacted Barlows about the next steps to picking one up the local kubota dealer wouldent give me a price. the other kubota dealer was $1500 higher then barlows. thats enuff to take a day and drive for 8 hours....

I think I am going to go with the 1860. Considering the 2360. But from what can tell from here most people with that size tractor pick up an 1500 or 1800 series just to cut there grass. I can deal with whatever jobs the 1860 cant do? (not sure what the 1860 cant do that the 2360 can do)


Thanks for the advice. I was looking at my work truck it has 2700 hours on it with 85,000 miles. and I know I wouldent buy that thing!

 

[bp fick]

I passed on the b2400 I contacted Barlows about the next steps to picking one up the local kubota dealer wouldent give me a price. the other kubota dealer was $1500 higher then barlows. thats enuff to take a day and drive for 8 hours....

I think I am going to go with the 1860. Considering the 2360. But from what can tell from here most people with that size tractor pick up an 1500 or 1800 series just to cut there grass. I can deal with whatever jobs the 1860 cant do? (not sure what the 1860 cant do that the 2360 can do)


Thanks for the advice. I was looking at my work truck it has 2700 hours on it with 85,000 miles. and I know I wouldent buy that thing!

You are making good decisions, I believe. Good for you. Barlows delivers. Let them.
As for the 1860 vs 2360 vs 2660, it really is a matter of PTO power. This is important for post hole diggers and chippers. That is the big difference between the various sizes. The rest is nit picky. I often say, pound for pound, the price on the 1860 is VERY lucrative. You get more power and slightly larger footprint on the bigger brothers, but some 85% of the rest are identical parts. If it comes down to 1860 with FEL and MMM versus leaving something off to get the larger models?, that would be an error in judgement, imho.

 

[LBrown59]

I passed on the b2400 I contacted Barlows about the next steps to picking one up the local kubota dealer wouldent give me a price. the other kubota dealer was $1500 higher then barlows. thats enuff to take a day and drive for 8 hours....

1*I think I am going to go with the 1860. Considering the 2360. But from what i can tell from here most people with that size tractor pick up a 1500 or 1800 series just to cut their grass. I can deal with whatever jobs the 1860 cant do?
2*(not sure what the 1860 can't do that the 2360 can do)

1*Excellent choice.

2*I have a BX23 same as a BX25.
I also have 2 BX1500s same as a BX1860.
About the only thing the BX 23 will do that the BX1500 can't do is BH work.

If it were me and i wanted a backhoe I 'd go with the BX25.
If i didn't want a Back Hoe I'd skip the BX2360 and order a BX1860.