BX MMM

[Wacky]

Which one of the decks offered by Kubota has the cast iron gears and which is aluminum??? Or are they both the same?? The dealer told me yesterday that the non-fine cut one has the cast gears vs the fine cut. Just checking on the dealers truth telling skills. And he said to fill the BX 25 tires, where as the manual says not to, so which is true? And finally, can u put a woods back hoe on a BX 2660 or not because the frame is not made for it? I see they make aftermarket back hoes just wondering if they do damage the frames on the non-back hoe reinforced machines. Thanks for all the info available on this website. Just trying to pick between Massey and Kubota now:confused3:

 

[Tom_H]

If you buy a Woods BH6000, a subframe specifically designed for your tractor will come with it. This will reinforce the frame and give all the support needed for the bh.

 

[Wacky]

Thanks Tom! Does this affect the factory warranty at all?? And is the price and power a better value than the Kubota brand?

 

[ChuckinNH]

If you want a backhoe for sure, the BX25 will be the most economical way to get it, and the hoe is very compatible with anything offered aftermarket. Can't help on the mmm's.

 

[TripleR]

Woods makes really good stuff, have some of their equipment, but unless you already own a 2660 and buying new, I would get the BX25 rather than the 2660 and Woods BH.

 

[bp fick]

If you are thinking about getting a tractor and then adding mower and/or backhoe piece-meal later, do realize it more expensive going that route, such additions won't likely finance for zero percent and simply won't have the re-sale value that a factory combined unit, such as the BX25 would have.

Just something to keep in mind.

 

[radioman]

listen to bp fick. Also getting a BH built in is a nice feature. Woods BH has it own subframe you need to add on.

That is the first I heard of the MMM cast iron vs aluminum gears. But I can tell you that a regular deck cuts nice IMHO. I wanted a fine cut, but glad I went with regular deck.

As for filling tires- sigh! I saw that in the manual too with BH on but it doesnt list why not. However they talk about HOW to properly fill the tires. go figure!
I have a BX24 and I went nearly 2 years without filled tires and got them filled. Let me tell you - I ADORE filled tires in my BX!!! With the filled tires and BH work- much more stable. I don't think there will be a issue with filled tires. :2cents: get them filled and be done with it.

 

[Tom_H]

Thanks Tom! Does this affect the factory warranty at all?? And is the price and power a better value than the Kubota brand?

Does not affect warranty, but I'd have a Kubota dealer install it. It's cheaper just to just buy a BX25. BX25 costs about $3500 more than a BX2360, but a Woods BH6000 installed is $5K to $6K. (BX25 is closer to BX2360 than to BX2660, except for BH.) Costs to install subframe, retrofit hydraulics, seat. etc. are reason for difference. If you already own a BX with a 4-digit number, then it's cheaper to buy the Woods than to trade in for a BX25. Search Kubota archives for "BH6000". There's a ton of info on this subject.

 

[Wacky]

Looks like I am going for the BX25. The only thing that I need to figure out is the reason that they do not recommend filling the tires? I live in very steep terrain and was reading about wheel spacers. Not sure I want to do that with the extra weight of the hoe on the bearings, and seals being amplified. The only drawback to the BX is the brake on the same side as the accelerators. Looks like it would be hard to stop and go on the steep hills out here, two footing on one side of the tractor looks dangerous. Wish it was set up like the Massey!!! Thanks all again!!

 

[TripleR]

Looks like I am going for the BX25. The only thing that I need to figure out is the reason that they do not recommend filling the tires? I live in very steep terrain and was reading about wheel spacers. Not sure I want to do that with the extra weight of the hoe on the bearings, and seals being amplified. The only drawback to the BX is the brake on the same side as the accelerators. Looks like it would be hard to stop and go on the steep hills out here, two footing on one side of the tractor looks dangerous. Wish it was set up like the Massey!!! Thanks all again!!

Don't worry about the brakes, when you release the HST the tractor stops even on a steep hill; never use mine except for park. I also have a John Deere 2305 on another property and it has the brake on the left; never use it either. I use the Kubota and John Deere both on very steep terrain.

From reading posts on here, I think a significant number of BX23,24,25 owners load their tires.