Buying a BX23?

   / Buying a BX23? #1  

Patrick_Bocce

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I’ve been lurking for a while and want to thank everyone for all of the helpful information they’ve posted in this forum. With your help, I think I’ve decided to buy a BX 23. I’m waiting on the sale of some stock to finalize, and when it does I’ll head off to my local dealer.

I’m looking at a BX 23 with a 60” mid-mount mower. I have 2+ acres of land and feel that should do nicely. I’ll be cutting grass, moving mulch, taking out some tree stumps, graveling the driveway, digging a pond, etc. My shed is relatively small, and the BX should fit just perfectly.

My dealer in Ashland, VA has quoted me a price of $17,625. That’s the BX 23 ($15,500), MMM ($1,825), and a set of turf tires ($300) in addition to the bars that come on the machine. (I figured I’d get both since I’ll be mowing and don’t want to tear up the grass.) Does that sound like a reasonable price? How much quibbling should I do? I don’t want to nickel and dime them, but I do want to get the best deal possible.

Thanks again for all of your help. I’m looking forward to a little orange in my life. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
   / Buying a BX23? #2  
I bought a BX23 in June '04 and paid a little less than your quote. Turf Tires were a no cost option so I didn't have to pay the $300 you are being charged. So far I really like the BX23, anything bigger and I'd be tearing up my yard. I've used it for digging up bushes and small trees, digging holes for new bushes and trees, pulling up concrete sidewalk, moving dirt, etc. Overall no complaints, it works great. Good luck with yours.
 
   / Buying a BX23? #3  
Go with the turf tires and forget the bar tires if you are worried about the lawn. I have both bar and turf and have never used the turfs. My bar tires are loaded with Rim Guard and I don't have a problem with tearing up the turf, but I can see where this might present a problem for some people. If you want the bar tires later on, they will still cost the same $300. Most people only use one set of tires on their BX tractor and store the spare set wishing that they never bought them. Either way, you will enjoy the machine.
As for price, it seems that the prices are all over the lot. Some people will claim to pay less and some more. I suggest that you shop around for the best deal. If you have a paved driveway, you might want to consider the flip over pads for the outriggers... about $200 for the pair. Get a spare set of blades and don't forget to grease the spindles when you get the deck. Seems that the dealers don't grease them enough prior to delivery. Also a spare set of filters is a good thing to have and some Super UDT. If you are planning additional lighting, the HD alternator is a worthwhile investment. Since you are in VA, the block heater isn't going to be a necessity because it doesn't get that cold down there. If you want to spend an additional $30 it is a cheap investment in cold weather starting. A tooth bar is a must if you are going to be doing digging. It will set you back about $300. Don't forget to ask for your free Kubota hat!!!!!
 
   / Buying a BX23? #4  
Price for the BX23 without the mower in this area is just under 15,000 at two different dealers. Your prices seem in line and you may be able to get your qouted price down slightly with negotiation particularly if you have another similar dealer quote. As mentioned on TBN, good dealer service and reputation can be more important then a small difference in price between two dealers.
 
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I had turfs on my BX2200. When I got the BX22, I went with the bar tires and haven't looked back. They do NOT mark my lawn unless it's really, really wet...and I don't mow then, anyway. They provide significantly more traction when you are using the FEL. The bar tires on the BX are not like the ag tires on larger tractors...they are wide, supportive and the lugs are not overly deep. They float enough for mowing yet dig in when you are digging in... /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
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Junkman is on the money with tires one set is all you need,either one would work.As for the alternator and block heater ,let the dealer install them . most likely cheaper in the long run.I myself have only turfs and I have no problems with them.
Good luck and have fun with your new machine.
gugy BX-22
 
   / Buying a BX23? #7  
<font color="blue"> Go with the turf tires and forget the bar tires if you are worried about the lawn. I have both bar and turf and have never used the turfs. </font>

Having just bought a set of bar tires for my BX2200, I must say I was thinking just the opposite! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I would say go with the bar tires, and forget the turfs initially. IF the bar tires turn out to be a problem, then you can add the turfs later. I doubt anyone wants to be constantly changing tires back and forth! I know I don't.

My rear bar tires are loaded with WW fluid and the fronts are foam filled. I do notice that the bar tire leave an imprint in the clover (I have a yard, and it seems that clover is much more sensitive to whatever pushes it down than grass is) but it soon goes away.

The bar tires give better traction when needed from what I can see.

And extra set of tires is just something you have to store somewhere. Get the dealer to knock off the $300 and see what you think. You can add the tires you did not get later if you need to.

I wish I would have gotten bar tires to start with. Would have saved my $300...

Live and learn.

Take your best shot on one set of tires initially. If you get it right you will save money and not have to store the extras... /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
 
   / Buying a BX23? #8  
I suggested the turf tires because of what he described as his use needs. I have bar tires on mine, and they do tear up the lawn somewhat if it is wet. There are times that I am not cutting grass that I still have to cross over it when it is wet and that is when most of the damage is done. I also have the turf tires and I will be switching over to them for cutting the newly seeded areas. I know that the bars will definitely take there toll on the tender grass shoots. The turfs will take less. I might even just leave them on to see how they do in the snow. I know that you can't pull a landscape rake with turfs. Tried that once and learned real quick that it doesn't work. If someone is to get only one set of tires, then they have to look at the majority of the work that they plan on doing and match the tires to the task.
 
   / Buying a BX23? #9  
I have turfs on my 2200 and just bought a set of bars for the front. They are the same size and for under $100 I can greatly improve front axle traction.
I just swapped them in to mow a neighbor's field which has wet areas and they are a definite plus. As I mowed my own lawn, which was dry but soft from recent rains, they did imprint more, but not badly.
I run chains on the rear turfs in the winter and for FEL work, so no need for a separate set of bars for the rear.
 
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I had asked the dealer about doing this.. running turfs on one axle and bars on the other. He told me that it shouldn't be done, because even though the tires are in theory the same size, they tread would make a difference. I don't have anything to back up this theory, but that is what I was told not to do. I would love to be able to run turfs in front and bars in the rear, but I don't want to risk damage to the tractor. I guess that in 2 wheel drive, it wouldn't matter, but 4 wheel is where it would count.
 

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