b7510hst, bx1860 or bx2360

Rusty · Mar 4, 2009

FarmNut said:
I am definitely going to go with the bx.
FarmNut

Just one thought for you. In 2003, I was considering either a BX or a B7500 and was really leaning toward the BX due to smaller size and less cost. The deciding factor for me was sitting on both tractors at my dealer's lot. The B7500 just "felt" better to me. If you have not already done so, I recommend sitting on whatever you are considering with your arms and legs in operating position. One of the tractors may just "feel" better to you. I am getting close to 1,000 hours on mine, and have never regretted taking the test sit. Best wishes on your decision!

nh DRAGON · Mar 4, 2009

Turf tires will be fine in your case, If you go with the 2360 I also would not shy away from the r4's. They will not hurt your lawn unless you have real wet areas. Anything to keep from changing wheels all the time!

LBrown59 · Mar 4, 2009

Farm Nut said:
1*I think I'm going to go with the 54" deck since I do not have a level lot. From what I have read here and on other threads regarding width and the benefit of the suspended decks over floating decks, the suspended/narrower deck should help to prevent scalping on my uneven terrain. Does anyone have any experience with the fine-cut deck? I think its about $100 extra,
2*but I don't know if it's worth the extra money.
3*which tires (probably turfs with maybe an extra set of bars) and whether or not to get the tires filled. Will that add a lot of extra weight to be concerned about for the lawn? When filling tires with liquid, do they just fill them half full so the weight stays below the axle level as the tires roll?
Farm Nut

1*Smooth out the high spots and or fill in the low ones so you can go with the 60'' mower which means less mowing time and trimming work.
2* not to me.
3*Forget the turfs and forget 2 sets of wheels and tires just go with AGs.as they are not a problem on sub compact tractors.

E gone said:
4*From my perspective the turf tires would do you fine.
5*No need for two sets.

4*So would the AGs pluse he'd have better traction when /if needed.
5*Right on .
That'd be the worst possible choice.

FarmNut · Mar 11, 2009

Well, after some more soul searching and another visit to my local dealer, I changed my mind for two reasons. The first reason was to avoid buyers remorse about wishing that I had bought the bigger tractor and the second reason was because I was only looking at a small amount of money to move up to the B7510 from the BX2360.

So, I will soon be taking delivery of a new B7510HSD w/R4s, LA302 FEL, 60"MMM and 48 or 60" box blade. Now I just hope I didn't get too much tractor; I don't have any issues with the higher tractor with some of my slopes and the R4s don't tear up the lawn.