BX23 or BX24?

[fishpick]

the 2350 (and BX 24) have that weird japanese headlight thing going on--kind of reminded me of the...

Well - just looking at the tractors - it's obvious to me - the 2350 and BX24 are faster...

Apparently something to add to the list of "real" differences is the BX23 needs to have the shifter in N to start whereas the BX24 does not.

Also - the thing about the mid cooling fan - has the need to split the tractor in 2 to replace the fan been confirmed?

 

[Volfandt]

Plastic is definitely the norm in tractors now. JD has gone to plastic on their larger cuts which means we can expect to see the others follow suit now.

I don't necessarily think going with plastic is a bad thing per-se, even tho I'm partial to metal, but plastic is all over just about every brand and type of auto/truck and even semi's now. Problem as I see it is that Kubota rushed the 1st generation BX2350's/BX24's out too soon with what appears to be inferior structural plastic parts. The good news is that Kubota knows this and has effected a remedy. Good for Kubota!

I also think that if any of the major tractor manufacturers AREN'T visiting forums like this that they are not practicing good business sense and could very well find themselves behind those that are.......

Tis better to face up to it now, bite the bullet and do it right now (Kubota) then let it fester to where it hurts your (Kubota) hard earned good reputation in this industry.
Once the "word" is put out there it's mighty hard to overcome....

As for the curved arms, that too is the way all the bigboys are going which also includes large and small commercial machines. It does improve depth and reach and also the machines front site lines. There was a comparison done pitting two machines of similar size against each other and in all cases the machine with the curved hood/FEL arms had a much better view up front. The fellow even had one of his children sitting at a specified distance out in front of both machines and in the case of the std straight hood/FEL she wasn't even visable but was very visable when sitting in front of the machine with the curved hood/FEL at teh same distance. The results were THAT conclusive!
I don't recall the poster or thread but a search may bring it back up, I recommend everyone seeing it that has questions re. curved vs straight..

I'm done rambling for now, gotta get back at it...
Volfandt

 

[LBrown59]

i had my bx 23 for 2 years and 127 hours traded up to bx 24 last friday there is a lot of difference,.... sounds different controls and floor plan seem larger almost like a reg size tractor , with the industrial tires it seems awesome im glad i traded..............just my 2 cents


not to detour this post but i have a brand new never hooked up 3 point hitch [ 3 pieces] and a left front tire bar type tread mounted on new rim all brand new for bx 23 if any is interested ... wont work on the bx 24

*****

 

[rfortier]

It’s done. I bought the 24. Here my reasons, fears and hope.

Reasons
1- When i buy something, i prefer the new model
2- The new features on the 24 are attractives(curved loader and BH)
3- A better hydraulic pump

Fears
1-Plastic fender

Hope
1-Kubota will recall if it’s a real issue.

I’m very happy of my new tractor, it works really well. I’m anxious to do the job that i have to do. I’m like a kid .

Thank you for your comments, it was really helpful.

 

[rdsaustintx]

I’m like a kid.

Yeah, my kid has a plastic tractor too

Just kidding. Congratulations and have a blast!!

 

[rfortier]

I hope it's not an old plastic model ! Just kidding also!

 

[fishpick]

It’s done. I bought the 24.

Congrats - now - when delivered - we expect photos!

 

[shownuff]

out with the old---- in with the new

 

[LBrown59]

out with the old---- in with the new

But not always a good thing !

 

[Dusty]

nice looking