BX1860 vs. BX2660 - Significant Difference Climbing Hills

[fclick]

Hey folks,

I'm new to the forums...Looking to purchase my first tractor to help me manage 13 acres in NC. I've done a lot of reading on the forums (thanks!) and have concluded that a BX-series tractor is probably the way to go.

I have a lot of slopes on my land. The tractor will encounter them when doing almost anything. I had decided a BX1860 was the way to go, and I was going to take advantage of the incentives available from Kubota and purchase new.

Then I got an opportunity to purchase a slightly used BX2660 for a little bit more money. Practically, I can pull off the purchase. I'm nervous about the lack of warranty on a used machine (I'm assuming the house will bring its own shares of large, unexpected costs), but I also know these tractors shouldn't require much early in their lives.

So my question is this - will I notice a significant difference between the two? I won't be managing heavy snow. Primarily I'll be mowing (2 acres at the most), maintaining a driveway, preparing and hauling firewood, and conducting other light landscaping tasks. The biggest challenge I see to a smaller machine are the slopes. Based on your knowledge of these machines, do you think the BX2660 will handle the slopes noticeably better?

Thanks - and thanks for all of the other information you've provided elsewhere in the forums.

Felix

 

[art]

Okay so you are just comparing the BX series! Comparing the 1860 to a 2660 is like comparing any price model to a high end unit! I'd be on the 2660 with cost at no object but a GR2120 would also work!

 

[whistlepig]

The wider the tractor is the better it will do on hills.

 

[OrangeRidge]

Put rear spacers on a BX . How many hours/age is the 2660 ?
The 26 has a much bigger engine , longer wheelbase and bigger
front and rear tyres. Takes a larger FEL too.
If you're considering secondhand , look at B2360 .

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/.../185147-bx1860-vx-b2320-contrast-compare.html

 

[newdeal]

The 2360 and 2660 can run a 60" deck, the 1860 is only a 54". If you are mowing two acres you may want the bigger deck (I did anyway). Also the 2660 has a nicer seat which can be important depending on your butt lol. The 1860 is a smaller tractor with less capacity. If I were you I would price out a new 2360 and compare to the price of the new 1860. As far as slopes go both will handle them the same except if they are steep and you are mowing the 1860 may slow down a bit more going up hill

 

[jakell2010]

Bigger is better

 

[timswi]

Bigger is better

As tempting as it is...I ain't gonna say it

 

[bcp]

Bigger is better

You guys all mow your yard with one of these?



Bruce

 

[George the Beagle]

2360 is about $1200 more than the 1860.

 

[AxleHub]

A. help me manage 13 acres in NC.
B. I have a lot of slopes on my land. The tractor will encounter them when doing almost anything.
C. I was going to take advantage of the incentives available from Kubota and purchase new.
D. opportunity to purchase a slightly used BX2660
for a little bit more money.
E. (I'm assuming the house will bring its own shares of large, unexpected costs),
F. I won't be managing heavy snow. Primarily I'll be mowing (2 acres at the most), maintaining a driveway, preparing and hauling firewood, and conducting other light landscaping tasks.
Felix

FCLICK, I summarized your post to points i think are important. With a new kubota 1860 you could finance cheap - what about with the 2660, you mentioned NEW house building??

2 acres of grass, but 11 more acres of woods and hills?? Doesn't that mean front end loader use in a big way up and down hills? How about 3 point hitch implements and the power they need?

How much MORE can you move the 2660 down in price from initial offer? (Soft market)

I'm trying to decide between an 1860 and a 2360, but my house and landscaping are mostly done and I have an acre and a half of hilly lawn. Both have same ground clearance.

If I had your conditions and was going to build again I personally would consider a 2360 as a starting point because I'd want the heavier loader and more hp for 3 point hitch implements. New or "slightly used" doesn't matter as much as financing needs with building a new house IMO.

Axle-and-Hub