BX 2200 Limitations

Eagle · Apr 8, 2001

I am close to buying a new Kubota and I really, really liked the BX2200. However, I have over 5 acres and all the dealers I talked to were very persuasive in convincing me I needed at least the B series. One thing I didn't seem to care for was the Gas (Diesel) pedal on the BX. For those of you who have the BX2200 what size acreage are you working with? I want to till, push snow and mostly, mow a lot of lawn.

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Steve_Carver · Apr 9, 2001

This may help a little.
http://www.carverequipment.com/loving_the_bx_2200.htm

Anonymous Poster · Apr 9, 2001

Eagle, I am currently mowing 2 2.5-3 acre parcels with the BX 2200. The tractor seems better suited for mowing than my brother's B2400. The BX is much handier around obstcles, and gives you more stability. I did not think I would like the hydro control, but quickly got used to it. I spend 3 hours yesterday rolling lawn and did not even notice the control. I don't know what your snow removal needs are, but I have handled about 500' of drive in out upstate New York winter with the FEL and have no complaints. I believe you can find tiller talk on some other threads here. Good luck.

Monte · Apr 9, 2001

I have a BX-1800 with over 9 acres. It mows about 4 acres, bush hogs another 2, scrapes snow and tills 'till I have to stop. Even the BX-2200 is overkill for my property - unless maybe I needed/wanted a front end loader (FEL)...

Monte

bpence · Apr 9, 2001

I use a B7100 to work on and around my 10 acres. It mows, bush hogs, and pushes snow. The B7100 has a smaller engine than the BX 2200, but is a little bigger in overall size. It easily mows 5-6 acres of lawn, some flat, some very hilly. The 4 ft. bush hog is no problem. Same with a 5 ft. back blade used to maintain a 300' driveway and push snow around, as long as I use the rear tire chains.

A larger B series might be nice, but probably a little less manuverable and maybe a little more expensive. Would a B7500 work in your situation?

Bob Pence

Steve_Carver · Apr 9, 2001

Good Morning Monte (and other BX owners)

Give us a little more info so the timeline can be better understood.

Let's say its summertime Saturday morning for homesite lawn mowing is the task at hand. Everything's just average.. The grass is not too tall, wet or touogh. Not bagging... just mowing..

60" or 54" cut

How many acres do you estimate could be mowed between 8 am and noon ?

This is the most frequent question I get.
Your advice will be appreciated by many.
Thanks,
Steve

Anonymous Poster · Apr 9, 2001

Mr. Carver,
I hope this helps. I have the 2200 and the 60" mower. I am also gentle on equipment, and therefore don't mow as fast as many others. I mow the 2 acre lawn in around 1.5 hours, and my 2.5 acre lawn in 2 hours (rougher lawn, and more obstacles). I save about 1 hour total when compared to my former tractor, an Ingersoll 448, that also had a 60" mower. I am impressed by the BX, but also realize its limitations. For my personal circumstances, it fills the bill.
Will

Monte · Apr 9, 2001

We have to mow around a steep banked pond and countless trees, so we only get about 3 acres in that amount of time (54 " deck)... I think the BX is faster around trees than a larger tractor due to manuverability... We decided the 60" deck, even, would slow us down based on reduced turning and "get in between" ability, and so stayed with the 54"...

I bush hog (48 inch) over an acre an hour on a hill that scares me, so flat land would be quite a bit more with a 54" mower deck.

I almost replied that this is a silly question due to variations in what constitutes the area being mowed... But that ignores the question. But... it really does "depend"...

How about other people...?

Monte

Steve_Carver · Apr 9, 2001

Thanks Will,

That's pretty impressive production.
Thank for the note.
Everyone knows that every operator-lawn-grass-trees/shrub issues are different is will affect timelines accordingly.

Best wishes .