BX vs ZD for mowing

[2manyrocks]

What kinds of loader work? I'm just having trouble thinking of how much and what kind of loader work someone would have that would justify buying a BX size machine when they already have an L?

 

[TMGT]

Is anyone like “why don’t you just buy a cheaper used utility tractor with a loader and keep your ZD-331?”

I have a L3240 with loader and backhoe, just trying to have equipment that can be used year round. The smaller loader tractor is handy for work that the L is too big for.

Honestly the Zd is really too big for my needs, I love it but since I'm not cutting for money anymore it doesn't make a lot of sense.

 

[TMGT]

What kinds of loader work? I'm just having trouble thinking of how much and what kind of loader work someone would have that would justify buying a BX size machine when they already have an L?

Trail work, landscaping around the house, being able to use it when the L is tied up with backhoe and grapple use.

For the short time I had the 1870 I found it pretty handy to have a second loader around. I also borrow my dad Bx1500 from time to time when I need a small machine.

 

[workinonit]

You'll hate yourself if you make this BX move. Maybe not right away but it will happen.

My reasoning is that nothing has ever or presently does cut grass as well and certainly not faster than a zero turn. I've had a shop full of John Deere mowers but the 1211 I have now is the best one I've ever had. Diesel is mack daddy and mulching is the way to go for lawn grass.

 

[TMGT]

I'd agree with you all on points, at least it'll still be diesel and can add a mulching kit.

Definitely will not be as fast, but from my experience it'll only add about 20-30min.

 

[workinonit]

Pics please. When are you getting this beast?

 

[dodge man]

I mowed with a BX for 10 years and have been mowing with my JD 2025r for 5 years. I always see it seems to be a love it or hate thing with mid mount mowers. When I bought my BX I had a mid to lower priced riding mower with a 54” deck. I kept for several months but found out I used the BX all the time and sold the riding mower. I borrowed a zero turn once and if I had a flat yard I would have liked it more. I’ve always liked mowing with my tractors and mow roughly 2 acres with it.

 

[TMGT]

I'm hopefully it up tomorrow, there is something more relaxing about mowing with a tractor vs. the Z. I will miss the nice crisp stripes, though.

 

[TMGT]

Picked up the tractor and mower deck yesterday, long trip but am happy with the condition of both, only thing I need to do to the deck is straighten out the anti scalp wheel mount by the front of the discharge (not uncommon) the paint isn't even worn off the cutting edge of the blades.

Tractor came with the LandPride 3rd function, canopy, and piranha tooth bar.
I might add 2 rear remotes (they are surprisingly not that expensive) and I want to switch to turfs, too bad the old 8in BX wheels won't fit on the front, I have extra wheels and tires for them.

 

[Panik]

Picked up the tractor and mower deck yesterday, long trip but am happy with the condition of both, only thing I need to do to the deck is straighten out the anti scalp wheel mount by the front of the discharge (not uncommon) the paint isn't even worn off the cutting edge of the blades.

Tractor came with the LandPride 3rd function, canopy, and piranha tooth bar.
I might add 2 rear remotes (they are surprisingly not that expensive) and I want to switch to turfs, too bad the old 8in BX wheels won't fit on the front, I have extra wheels and tires for them. View attachment 3167765View attachment 3167766

Cool new machine! I dearly wish my BX had come with remotes - for me a grapple and top n tilt would be the best additions I could ask for for my diesel powered wheel barrow.

Maybe give yourself some time with the industrial tires on that machine. Mine came with turf tires and by the time they were worn out I was quite ready to switch over to industrials. For me, and with the weight of the tractor, I just couldn't get the amount of traction I would like out of turf tires. For my yard, the industrial tires really haven't marked up the "yard" any more than the turf tires - that say I tend to avoid operating on the yard when its wet as I have clay soils.