BX2200 with a Backhoe?

Meadowdale · Dec 17, 2009

Hi All:

I've been looking for a compact Kubota TLB for a while now that will satisfy needs and budget. I just saw a used BX2200 on Craigslist with a woods backhoe (6000) mounted on it. I plan on using a BH to remove many stumps over the next few years. However, I don't believe its recommended that a BH be mounted on a BX2200. I don't even know if it has a swivel seat! The asking price is $4900 and I'm wondering if this is something to stay far away from or is it at least worth a look?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.

radioman · Dec 17, 2009

first of all- BX's are very nifty machines. I have a BX24 and have a backhoe with it. If you notice that the BX2200 have 4 digits and mine is 2- thats becuase the 4 digits BX's don't offer BH from kubota. As you have surmised, woods a third party company offers a BH for the BX's that doesnt come with one. On a kubota BX, the diggin is ok and can reach 4-6 feet down. Just don't expect to pop stumps out, the BX is a small tractor and takes time to dig stumps. It took me 2 days to dig out 4 stumps and 3 were maples and other elm. The maple stumps is a bear. The tap roots went down further then 6 feet.

A word of caution- its nearly impossible to get a BX with BH for less then 5k. Everytime I see an AD for less then 5k esp for tractors- I beleive its a scam. Thats how they get away with it- 5k is the mark to track things down. Where did you see this? I seen this on craigslist for awhile and now they stopped. Don't buy it unless you see it first- if they want cash first or giv eyou someething extra or will ship to you, RUN!! too many red flags!!

Stubee · Dec 17, 2009

Not sure where you're located but that ad is in about every CL listing in Michigan and is almost surely just another scam. They pop up constantly and are always too good to be true.

TripleR · Dec 17, 2009

I don't know about this particular tractor, but the BX2200 and Woods BH is a very good setup.

TheFlatlander · Dec 17, 2009

Meadowodale,
You must be in Michigan, because I found it on Craig's list right away with a local search. The unit is listed with 750 Hrs. Definatly alot of tractor for the money. Make sure to see it in person to make deal. Alot of information in the ad and the BH is the newer style. If its for real its a good package.

EDIT: My bad, only 310 hours. But this does seem too good to be true. Snap it up if its for real. Good luck

SARG · Dec 17, 2009

I have the BH6000 on a NH T1030. It will do the job but has limitations for sure. After you learn where they are you can accomplish a lot with it.

SARG · Dec 17, 2009

The first week she moved a few ton of material.

newbury · Dec 17, 2009

The CL price of $4900 is a price point many of the scams are at.
Try it like new ice. Probably not safe.

That being said:
Check my thread
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/147380-my-first-stump.html

1 small tractor, 1 stump w/ a tap root.

As radioman said it takes a while.
If you are being paid by the hour to do the job you should use a bigger machine, if you, like me, are piddlin' around on your own time it's doable.

Meadowdale · Dec 18, 2009

Thanks everyone for the insights and thoughts on my questions. I'm actually in eastern NY (not Mi) and find it interesting there are so many scams out there with these tractors. I've been debating with myself whether to go for a newer BX24 or 25 or something with a little more clearance and power like one of the B2x20 units. However, I figured this 2200 would be worth a look as long as the BH hasn't ruined the tractor's frame. If the guy responds to my email, I'll check it out.

Thanks again.

gwdixon · Dec 18, 2009

Responding to your email is done by scammers. It is usually a generic cut-and-paste creation. Make a non-negotiable requirement that you see the tractor personally and deal directly with the seller. Delivering it to your front door, arranging payment through a third party, sob stories are scam tip offs.

As far as a tractor for you - A BX2200 with a BH would be slow as molasses. The hydraulic pump's capacity is 5.5 gpm while something like a B26 is 11.5 gpm. The B2620 is 8.3 gpm while the L35 is 17.3 gpm. Can't say about the other BX pumps but at least you have a reference point. I know the B and the L are not in you plans (yet).

Even my L48 can take hours to remove a huge stump in clay ground so a large stump with a small backhoe may take several days.

The FEL on a BX2200 takes some serious revs to work at a normal rate so a BH would need similar revs on that size tractor. That small hydraulic pump has to be producing at the max to get things going at a reasonable rate.