Bubota BX1830/2230

[redharley]

I've gota be honest with you,If all you'll doing is mowing your lawn an 1830 will be plenty.If your looking at this site In 2 month's will you want more attachments,find things to do with this machine that you never even considered before.We all have wallet's only so deep so if and 1830 is what you can afford do it.You can buy plenty of attachment's for it,that will fit a larger one down the road if you need a larger tractor later. By the way I have a BX2230 and love it along with a loader,60"deck,snow plow,rotary cutter.Most likely if your married your wife will love it,"she'll always now where do find you,with the tractor.Good luck let us know what you decide. Red

 

[midlf]

I have (had) a BX2230. Wife does not know where I am, she doesn't have time to think about it, she's out on the tractor. She's now known as "Kubota Girl". I still get time with the little beast, I get to change the implements.

 

[AceDeuce]

In defense of the BX1500, the ENTIRE BX series has more power than their lightweight chassis and small tires can put to the ground. A good reason to get a higher HP model is for power hungry PTO driven attachments, such as a bushhog or tiller. For heavy landscaping, the BX23/24 have a more robust frame to handle the backhoe. But if all you are doing is mowing, light to moderate FEL work, and using non-PTO powered or low PTO power implements, you don't really NEED the extra HP. It's easy to get "Tim Taylor Syndrome"... MORE POWER! ARH ARH ARHHHHH!!!

 

[proudestmonkey]

</font><font color="blueclass=small">( In defense of the BX1500, the ENTIRE BX series has more power than their lightweight chassis and small tires can put to the ground. But if all you are doing is mowing, light to moderate FEL work, and using non-PTO powered or low PTO power implements, you don't really NEED the extra HP. It's easy to get "Tim Taylor Syndrome"... MORE POWER! ARH ARH ARHHHHH!!! )</font>

On flat ground, I might be willing to agree with you (assuming we agree on what "light" FEL work is).

On hills, I don't think that's true. With my BX 2230, there have been several times when I have been pulling a heavy load in my utility cart (full of dirt and rocks) up my hill (don't know the grade, but not so steep its dangerous), and I have had to crank the throttle all the way up to keep going. Also, I have been using my FEL to dig into a hillside to create a more level walking path. There have been more than a few times that I've needed all the juice I could get to push the FEL to the limit--get it to push, curl and lift just a little bit more. So, to tell you the truth, I've already managed to reach the limit of my 2230 and I don't have any PTO implements in the back (although I will be attaching a 60" MMM in a few weeks).

Lastly, I don't think anyone is pushing him to get something bigger than the 1830. We are just warning him not to get less than what he needs, so he doesn't regret it later (like I have myself). Also, I don't think anyone has suggested he go get a 30 HP CUT. He wants a SubCUT, and the only question is whether 18 HP is enough, or if he'd be better off with a bit more (22/23). You are probably right that 18 HP is plenty, but if it doesn't cost much more for a fairly significant jump in power capacity, it might just be worth it.

 

[Bobsacres]

Thanks again everyone.

proudestmonkey you are spot on with: "We are just warning him not to get less than what he needs, so he doesn't regret it later." That too is my worry and at this stage I am considering just finding the extra cash!

 

[proudestmonkey]

Have you done a price check in the pricing forums?

What is the difference your dealer is charging between an 1830 and a 2230? For me, it was $600.

 

[Bobsacres]

Thanks again proudestmonkey.

The difference at my local dealer is about $1000. He has always had a reputation locally as being very helpful when things go wrong and with servicing, I'll therefore try to deal with him.

 

[newcountry]

I'm only going off what you've put done as your goals for the tractor --

Get the 1830, there's no need for more horsepower if you're just going to mow.

NOW, Think long and hard as to any projects you want to do around the house. Lots of wheelbarrow work? Moving anything around (trees, firewood, rocks, etc)? Use a loader (more horses is good). Need to level any areas? for grass? or driveway? You'll need a box blade (and more horses). Any plans to clear snow, if it snows where you're at? You'll need a blade (yes, probably more horses).

There's usually a lot more things you need to do, you just don't realize it yet. Think about it. If you still can't come up with much more than rare needs for the above, then the 1830 will be a great mower for you and will still pull the occasional tree around.

Either way, you'll end up having a lot of fun!! Enjoy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Bobsacres]

Eric (newcountry) Thanks for your wise words, I've been in my place for the past 14yrs and all the donkey work is done. Since my old mower is warn out and I'm just about to purchase a further 2 acres from next door, I decided it was time to get a new mower.

To everyone who has replied to my post, thanks for the guidance. I'll let you know when I get the tractor home!