BX22-LA210 vs BX2200-LA211

Anonymous Poster · May 11, 2002

Does anybody know what changed from the LA211 to the BX22's LA210 (and why)? Since most loader specs and the pump output are unchanged, did they make a design change to improve on the LA211? Did they just measure differently? Is there a bypass valve controlling breakout force that they changed to add a safety factor for the frame (and homeowner)?

I'm more interested in WHY they didn't just use the LA211 again. The BX22 brochure shows that either one fits. There are two tractors shown on the cover. One has the LA210 and the other the LA211. The "foldable ROPS" shot has the LA211.

Spec differences (older LA211/ newer LA210)
Max. lift height: 71.3" / 70.1"
Digging depth: 4.7" / 3.0" (LA210 says "with level bucket")
Breakout force: 950lb / 845lb

If digging (not trenching) while using a "little" 10" BH bucket to break up a few square yards and the FEL to move the loosened dirt a distance, less depth might be noticable. Lower max. height is minor, but the LA211 at full height reaches my deck's railing so I can grab firewood from the bucket and put it on the small covered rack we use all winter.

I'm thinking about switching from my BX2200 to a BX22. We need several drainage ditches, foundations cleared to enable waterproofing, cutting into a slope for steps, etc. Just checking out the BX22 while waiting for supply/demand to balance out.

...Rich S.

techman · May 11, 2002

Rich:

I have a BX22 and have wondered the same thing. I saw a comment on a post somewhere on TBN that the 22 subframe is a bit lower than the 2200. I haven't measured it to compare, but by a visual compare at the dealer, they do appear to be remarkably the same.

Maybe someone knows. If you want, take some dimensions on the subframe and let me know and I will compare them to my '22.

paul

Worksmart · May 11, 2002

Rich - It is my understanding the only difference is an additional brace(ing) to accommodate the subframe for the backhoe. I don't believe they are interchangeable. There are no differences in the performance specs.

Take a close look at the BX22 brochure fine print. It reads in the print......"Note:Although some photos show implements equipped on the BX1800/2200 models, they attach just as easily to the BX22." I took that as the marketing departments disclaimer for the mixing of the photos between models. Saved them money on reshooting all the same implements again is my take on it. The stickers or designation of the "new" loader probably weren't ready for the print brochure release or maybe the continuity director was sleeping that day/w3tcompact/icons/hmm.gif. C

techman · May 11, 2002

I don't think it is related to the bracing. The additional frame members are mid-rear chassis and on the back. The subframes attach to the chassis the same in both models.

paul

Worksmart · May 12, 2002

techman - That's what the dealer told me when I was there yesterday. Is he right or wrong?...........only the Shadow knows/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif. C

Anonymous Poster · May 13, 2002

C (aka Worksmart),

I did see the fine print, thanks. It says the BX1800/2200 may be in some photos. That's the opposite of what I'm mentioning.

Look at the left photo on the cover of the BX22 brochure. It shows a BX22 with a LA210. The right photo on the cover shows a BX22 with a LA211.

Minor differences on two loaders that mount on the same machine. I'm just wondering what changed. If it was only geometry affecting the performance change, why have a new model number DESPITE the fact they're both usable on a BX22? Again, not a "dealbreaker", just a curiousity.....Rich S.

Worksmart · May 13, 2002

Rich - I saw that when I was looking at the brochure. I'm guessing those were pre-production photos. Maybe the subframe wasn't mounted and the 211 was being used for engineering. Who knows? There definitely is a lack of continuity in the brochure. C