BX2200 Vx B7500 Test Drive

[GlueGuy]

Jeff,

The 2410 and 7500 are pretty much the same size. The 2710 and 2910 are about 10 or 12 inches longer, and a little bit wider too.

The GlueGuy

 

[MikePA]

My reason for recommending people at least consider buying a size larger, particularly for first time buyers, is that our (since I was one until recently) frame of reference includes the tasks we currently perform with hand implements. Even those of us that had a garden tractor don't have enough experience to anticipate how we might use a 'real' tractor.

Using the PC analogy, I don't know how many times I have asked first time PC buyers what they want the PC for. Most can list a few tasks, e.g., email, finances, etc. They buy a PC that will perform these tasks only to find 3 to 6 months later, they'd like to work with digital pictures (shoulda bought more memory and a larger hard drive) or they'd like to do some graphics work (shoulda bought a larger monitor and a faster video card). The same thing happens with tractors albeit at a much higher price point.

 

[Charliebrn]

Mike,

While generally, I'd agree with you, and to a certain point I still do, tractors can be a different can of worms. You can have too big of a tractor, while a larger, faster PC will always do smaller tasks, this isn't always true for a tractor.

The BX vs 7500 is a perfect example of my point. I have a ditch in the front of my home that I tried a 7500 with...it wanted to tip over when I started to use it, while the BX handles it just fine. Another....mowing in tight areas; the BX's smaller profile fits better, and is nicer to a manicured lawn. Another: Fitting the tractor inside sheds, as not everyone can afford to build a garage for their tractor.

All that being said, it is still wise to consider a larger tractor if you might need it, but remember that it can have a down side as well. In my situation, I might have liked a 2410, but it was too big for my application, as was the 7500.

 

[Westbilly]

Jeff,
I have to say the 2410 was still physically the same size as the 7500, I basically went up in HP, 300 lbs in weight, and 250 lbs in FEL lifting capability. That really appealed to me.

2410 FEL LA352

 

[MikePA]

Excellent points. Some uses can either rule certain tractors in or out of consideration.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

How about going to New Hampshire and negotiating the price down a little and then paying no tax?