Price Check BX2230 pricing
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ByronBob
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To help you answer this you'll need to break it down some more. Depending on the model of attachments you might be getting a deal or might not. The more info the easier it is to help you in an answer
tracdoc
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Chris,
To get a ballpark feel for pricing, you might want to check out a Kubota B-series Pricing "calculator" which has been up for awhile:
Kubota B-series Pricing Calculator
To be sure, it was last updated back in Jan 04, and prices do vary around the country as TBNers well know. Notwithstanding, the guide should give you a leg up as you go shopping.
Good luck, and keep us posted...
To get a ballpark feel for pricing, you might want to check out a Kubota B-series Pricing "calculator" which has been up for awhile:
Kubota B-series Pricing Calculator
To be sure, it was last updated back in Jan 04, and prices do vary around the country as TBNers well know. Notwithstanding, the guide should give you a leg up as you go shopping.
Good luck, and keep us posted...
ByronBob
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Quotes I've gotten for a tiller were about $1100.
Blower $1300-1400
Loader $2750
RFM about $1000
That makes the tractor come in at about $8750
Is that about right? If so then it's about normal in N.Y
I'm in Rochester and after last winter I'd recommend especially here a block heater. The diesels run mint but start hard in the winter. Indoors or out the longevity saved on the engine is worth it.
Blower $1300-1400
Loader $2750
RFM about $1000
That makes the tractor come in at about $8750
Is that about right? If so then it's about normal in N.Y
I'm in Rochester and after last winter I'd recommend especially here a block heater. The diesels run mint but start hard in the winter. Indoors or out the longevity saved on the engine is worth it.
Bob, thanks for the advice. I'm in Clinton now but grew up in Brockport. One more question for you - do you keep your tractor in a garage/barn or do you keep it outside in the winter? I'm planning on building a shelter for my tractor but won't be able to do so before this winter and I'm trying to determine how bad it would be to leave the machine outside for this winter. Thanks.
Junkman
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If you have to leave it outside for the winter, see if you can find a place that you can "throw" together a shelter. It is better if the cover doesn't touch the tractor and the air can circulate around the tractor. Some 2X4's nailed together to form a small "garage" and cover with the blue tarp will work well and won't cost much. This will be better than tarping the machine and will also make it easier to get the machine out when you need it. Just cover the dash and seat with a small tarp to keep your rear dry. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
ByronBob
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I put a tarp over mine and the wind actually wore the paint right off a few spots. As Junkman mentions something like an enclosure would be better. If it's going to be outside I'd have them put a heater on even before you bring it home. The cost of the heater is $35 and you might be able to have him throw it in on the deal.
My dealer actually talked me out of the heater to begin with. Said it was not necessary. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif If you listen to your engine crank over a 10 below one day you'll think twice about not having it. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
My dealer actually talked me out of the heater to begin with. Said it was not necessary. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif If you listen to your engine crank over a 10 below one day you'll think twice about not having it. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
After some haggling, I think I have a deal with one of our two local Kubota dealers. For $14,900, I'm getting:
BX2230 w/FEL and a block heater
60" Brushhog RFM (rear discharge)
54" Pronovost snow blower
50" Kuhn tiller
The other dealer was $15 cheaper without the block heater, so it was essentially a wash. I went with the dealer who is closer to my home and work. Thanks to all of you who posted with advice. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
BX2230 w/FEL and a block heater
60" Brushhog RFM (rear discharge)
54" Pronovost snow blower
50" Kuhn tiller
The other dealer was $15 cheaper without the block heater, so it was essentially a wash. I went with the dealer who is closer to my home and work. Thanks to all of you who posted with advice. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
surfran
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As another possibility I would suggest looking at the King Canopies at Sams Club. For $200 you can have a shelter. A few of things you want to make sure of if you go this route.
1st try and locate it with a wind block.
2nd make sure you anchor it well.
3rd I use rope for extra snow load support between the poles from side to side and length ways to form a checkered pattern about 2' square.
4th and most importantly is make sure it is at your home where during the "big snows" you can go out and push the snow off the top so it doesn't fall in. I use a broom from the side if it gets too high or from inside if it's only 8" or so.
I have been using one for 5 years for our boat and then last year for the Kubota since I still haven't gotten a new shed up.
I do have a good wind block as I have a row of pine trees to the West and the House to the East.
Good luck,
1st try and locate it with a wind block.
2nd make sure you anchor it well.
3rd I use rope for extra snow load support between the poles from side to side and length ways to form a checkered pattern about 2' square.
4th and most importantly is make sure it is at your home where during the "big snows" you can go out and push the snow off the top so it doesn't fall in. I use a broom from the side if it gets too high or from inside if it's only 8" or so.
I have been using one for 5 years for our boat and then last year for the Kubota since I still haven't gotten a new shed up.
I do have a good wind block as I have a row of pine trees to the West and the House to the East.
Good luck,
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