BX1850 or BX2350 for slopes

[LBrown59]

BX1500, which has similar dimensions and tire size to the BX1850 better I think too.

Slopes on my 2 acres are steep but I've never measured them.
I got the BX1500 for its 4 wheel braking.
1*The rear wheel only brakes on my JD rider would often lose some traction going down the slope if the grass was even a little wet.
2* No problems with the BX1500 going up or down mowing with my 54 inch deck. 1850 would work.

1*I too have found that riders and lawn tractors have much less tracton than Garden Tractors.
MY CC Gt2554 don't seem to lose traction like that.
2*None with my CC GT 2554 either.

 

[thcri]

Well I just figured that since he's already got a 7500 with loader he'd have a pretty good idea whether or not he would use it.

Your absolutely right Bob. He should know whether he would use it or not but about the time he gets rid of it he will find uses for it. I can't believe all the things I use my loader for that I never thought I would use it for?? Also I may be misunderstanding the original poster but I thought he was going to get rid of his existing tractor and loader. If he is keeping his tractor and loader there would be no reason to get a second one.


murph

 

[LBrown59]

That makes sense. I know it is rare, but I almost think the 48" deck on the 1850 would provide a better cut on my yard than the 54".

The wider the mower the closer you can mow along ditches and banks.
The wider the mower the shorter the mowing time and the less fuel used also.
I don't believe you'd see much difference if any in cut quality between the 48 and 54.
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[LBrown59]

Looking at that option as well - I'd end up buying a small garden tractor for mowing and keeping my B7500 and attachments for blowing snow and bagging leaves.

I bought a new left over 2005 CC GT2554 for 3500 dollars .
The new 2006 was 4000 bucks,which is less than a forth of the cost of the BX2350 you priced .
For 12000 bucks you could sure buy a lot of goodies for your B7500.

 

[LBrown59]

Your absolutely right Bob. He should know whether he would use it or not but about the time he gets rid of it he will find uses for it. I can't believe all the things I use my loader for that I never thought I would use it for?? Also I may be misunderstanding the original poster but I thought he was going to get rid of his existing tractor and loader. If he is keeping his tractor and loader there would be no reason to get a second one.


murph

If he swaps off the B7500 he will almost surely suffer a loss on it.
I'd rather invest another $4000 rather than loose 2 or 3 thousand dollars on a trade.

 

[LBrown59]

I know you haven't mentioned the BX1500, but given your needs, it might be an economical solution. I sounds like you need a good lawn mower and snow removal machine that will save your back.

I don't think that Kubota G series garden tractors have 4wd, but they are heavy (900lbs).

He just needs something to mow with / The BX1500 is a great little tractor and I would really love to have one but not to use as a very expensive lawn mower,

 

[LBrown59]

texblonigan, it's a small world. I'm also in Minnesota and considering the same two machines. I have a B3030 that is too big to use for mowing due to all the oaks & other trees on my lot1
1*Use a Cub Cadet GT2542 for mowing right now but I'm not impressed with the traction
on the slopes. Have to agree with Volfandt that with a hilly driveway,
2*4wd would serve you better for
snow removal. I'm leaning toward the BX1850 because it's available with
3*a smaller 48" MMM.
When I do get the 1850 it will be with the front much easier on my old neck and back. If you went with the front snowblower, you probably wouldn't have any trouble selling your rear mount blower or maybe seeing how bad the dealer wants your business by offering you a ridiculously high trade-in on it.
I couldn't find it but I remember seeing some negative comments regarding 4*getting the rear tires filled with fluid.
You may want to search some older threads on the subject. If you do get the rear tires filled, I'd get some assurances from the dealer that whomever does it is aware of our MN winter temps. so that you won't be riding on a couple of ice cubes. There's windshield washer fluid and then there's windshield washer fluid if you get my drift.

Good luck and let us know you're decision.

1*This seems odd as traction is good with my CC GT2554 . What are you mowing mud holes and swamps or hills almost straight up and down?
2*He already has this with his B7500 with a SB.
3*Equals more trimming.
4* I'm not a Fluid Filled Fan.

 

[kwolfe]

He just needs something to mow with / The BX1500 is a great little tractor and I would really love to have one but not to use as a very expensive lawn mower,

I agree. However if 4wd is a requirement, the only other option I see is going to a Deere X585 and for the money I would rather have the 3pt hitch for the snowblower (and any other toys he might have) that comes with the bota.

 

[LBrown59]

I agree. However if 4wd is a requirement, the only other option I see is going to a Deere X585 and for the money I would rather have the 3pt hitch for the snowblower (and any other toys he might have) that comes with the bota.

He already has 4x4 on the B7500.
I priced one of these out against the BX 1500 and it cost more than the Kubota.

HE has 3 and 1 third acres of his acreage covered with his B7500 so all he needs is something to mow the little bitty 2 thirds of an acre that's left.
Just seems that 16000 for a mower for such a small yard is a terribly expensive overkill.
Heck a person could almost mow such a small piece of land with a plain ole push or self propelled rotary mower.
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[KeithInSpace]

Back to the original question:

I hit a 30+ degree slope in my yard SIDEWAYS every time I mow. There is one spot where it is a little uncomfortable, but it never threatens to tip. It's just at my personal limit for where I start feeling like a "rider" rather than an "operator". Of course I do mow it one certain direction so the mass of my OEM bagger fan is on the uphill side, for whatever small difference that makes.

Probably a very limited difference between the two on turning radius. I have the 60" deck and it cuts VERY well. I couldn't fathom that anyone would EVER notice any difference between the 60" cut and the 48" cut quality except on a golf green! Except that I get done 25% quicker with the extra foot. If you're on the fence, I'd do the 2350 with the 60" deck.

My tires are not fluid filled, but I do have wheel weights...~80# each wheel. They work VERY well and are probably more weight than you'd add by filling the tires. Took them off for a short time and I DID NOT like the way my machine felt, especially with loader work.

The loader is your call. I don't have a B7500 laying around, but the loader was indispensible for me. I will say two things: A) It'd be cheaper for you to get it now than later. B) Possible resale would be MUCH better with a loader than without.