Comparison BX 25 or B3200

[jimmeehan99]

I own about 5.5 acres 2.5 acres field and 2.5 acres that need to be stumped and cleared, mostly old pine stumps thAT WERE CUT 4-5 YEARS AGO. Was looking at the BX25 because of the small backhoe that comes standard but the dealer says after the stumps are cleared I probably won't need the backhoe very often. it would be better to rent a backhoe(he says he will let me use one free for a weekend with the purchase of a B3200). He says the 3200 will be a better fit and to buy the backhoe attachment down the road for 7k if I really want it. I really just need grass cutting and field tilling going forward. Is he right?

 

[jimmeehan99]

No opinions out there? I know the 3200 is bigger and liked that about it. The BX25 seemed awful small to me. I thought what he said made sense. I know it would be 25k if I bought the backhoe attachment later with the 3200 vs 17k for the smaller BX 25, but the 3200 looked like it would last the 20+ years I'm hoping to get out of it.

 

[namesray]

I own about 5.5 acres 2.5 acres field and 2.5 acres that need to be stumped and cleared, mostly old pine stumps thAT WERE CUT 4-5 YEARS AGO. Was looking at the BX25 because of the small backhoe that comes standard but the dealer says after the stumps are cleared I probably won't need the backhoe very often. it would be better to rent a backhoe(he says he will let me use one free for a weekend with the purchase of a B3200). He says the 3200 will be a better fit and to buy the backhoe attachment down the road for 7k if I really want it. I really just need grass cutting and field tilling going forward. Is he right?

depending on how many stumps and how big they are, you might want to just get someone with a dozer in to clear that 2.5 acres. if it is littered with some big stumps, you might be awhile trying to dig at them with that backhoe on the b3200. if it just a few stumps, then go ahead with the back hoe idea. 2.5 acres can be a lot if it is full of stumps.

you don't state what you want to do on your 5.5 acres other then stump removal. 2.5 acres field, i am guessing mowing??? bushhog??? if the case then you could get by with the bx series. if you have no drainage projects planned, or sheds to build that might require foundations or concrete floors, then i agree with your dealer, you don't really need to buy the hoe. the b3200 is a great tractor, might be a little over kill for just 5.5 acres (i use a very simular kubota tractor to maintain 117 acres (b7800) just for comparison) all depends on what you want to do and what you want your money to go towards. both are good tractors. maybe a bx tractor without the backhoe???

 

[Carl_NH]

Jim,

What size are your pine stumps and do you intend to use the BH to dig these? Personally I would get the area stumped or ground by a commercial operator and then either get the BX or the B32-3300 and some other attachments. If you do get the area cleaned/stumped by others, I think you will find the BX25 a perfect fit for mowing, planting, digging holes for new materials. I predict you will use the BH on the BX25 for replanting a lot.

Alternately if they are 4-8" stumps the B32-3300 will do a good job - I would vote the B3200 series with BH if you are going to do this over time - the BX is capable but the B32-3300 would be a better fit.

So, get the 2.5 Ac stumped or stumps ground then get either tractor and do clean up and start planning what you want to plant.. unless its all going to be grass and no trees?

Carl

 

[jimmeehan99]

Thanks Ray, I'm going to either do some gardening or plant some fruit trees on the new 2.5 acres after the stumps are pulled and the lot is cleared. Might just leave the other 2.5 acre feild in grass for animals to graze down the road when I retire.

 

[jimmeehan99]

Carl,

I was going to slowly excavate it all with the BX25. The stumps are up to 16' in diameter and cut flush to the ground. The stumps are 4-5 years old and pretty soft. The dealer is offering me a backhoe for a weekend to pull stumps and he says the 3200 would be good to clean it off and use for the future all around. Then if I want the backhoe attachment later on down the road to do other work I can spend the 7k for that attachment on the 3200.

 

[Carl_NH]

Plant fruit trees = BH or Post hole digger, Animals grazing = fence so BH or Post Hole Digger.

Mow grass, carry hay for animals in the winter, trench a water line for the animals, I think this is a nice fit for a BX25 once you get the stumps cleared.

If you want a QA FEL bucket and forks, you can do this with the BX but the B32-3300 has more lift and capability.

16" stumps are large, 4-5 years old wont make a difference, if you only have 10-20 stumps then grind them down, if you have a lot more then get someone else to do this.

Of course try out a machine, but its going to take a bit to learn the operation of the BH if this is your first one.

Carl

 

[namesray]

Carl,

I was going to slowly excavate it all with the BX25. The stumps are up to 16' in diameter and cut flush to the ground. The stumps are 4-5 years old and pretty soft. The dealer is offering me a backhoe for a weekend to pull stumps and he says the 3200 would be good to clean it off and use for the future all around. Then if I want the backhoe attachment later on down the road to do other work I can spend the 7k for that attachment on the 3200.

if you like the b3200, and don't see the need for a mid mount mower or front mount snow blower, may i suggest the b3300su. it doesn't have the mid pto and will save you around $1000. i have been pricing both these tractors in my area recently. i still think you might have a time with those stumps though! if you are going to try the stumps yourself, definitly not the bx. it probably could be done, if you have the time and the patients, emphisis on patients. be some hard work as some of those roots might go deep. sounds like some interesting projects you got planned.

 

[jimmeehan99]

Ray,

I'm going to need to cut grass, one way or the other. Can you elaborate a little more on the 3300vs the 3200? Will the 3300 take the backhoe attachment down the road like the 3200?

 

[NevadaMOGuy]

Thanks Ray, I'm going to either do some gardening or plant some fruit trees on the new 2.5 acres after the stumps are pulled and the lot is cleared. Might just leave the other 2.5 acre feild in grass for animals to graze down the road when I retire.

I'm,also, looking at doing some fruit trees. The backhoe with the 12" bucket with make it a breeze. I also have the 8" bucket.

I've used my backhoe for planting 230 holly trees along the fence line, popping out rocks, digging a drain across my driveway.
With the Bro-Tek Thumb I've used it to remove old fencing and brush..and more rocks. Even holds up tree branches so I can cut them easier.

I've used the backhoe to get my out of mud, I really thought it was dry enough to mow. :ashamed:

I have a few stumps I've been thinking of digging up with a possibility for more down then line.
Really considering getting the Bro-Tek Ripper.

A BX-25 Backhoe with a Ripper might be all you need. :thumbsup: