BX23 owners Any Regrets???
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kofronj
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toy1
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As a BX23 owner I wish I had a small machine long ago it does so many things that my bigger machines can't get into with out a real lot of damage to the landscape.
Bought mine in August, '03, and only regret I didn't get one sooner. The people who disparage the BX22/23, have never owned one, and the people who own one, love 'em. It's a powerful machine in a subcompact package. By the way, a backhoe tends to increase your popularity with the neighbors/family. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Jim_Becker
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( You know, thats what I thought. It basically comes down to the backhoe.... Do I "Need" it...no. But it sure looks cool. )</font>
Most of us probably don't use the 'hoe all that much. In fact, I'll guestimate that LOML and I use the FEL 70% of the time and the MMM 20% of the time. What's left is other implements, including the 'hoe. But you know...when I need it, it's there for digging and it makes a wonderful hunk of weight when I'm plowing snow in the winter! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I started out with a BX2200 and had "no 'hoe regrets". When the BX22 came out, it was almost a no brainer once I found the right deal. Two days after taking delivery, the electrician was here putting in new service out to my woodworking shop and his ditch-witch broke hopelessly after only about 4' of a 100' trench. Guess who learned how to use the backhoe really fast? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
Most of us probably don't use the 'hoe all that much. In fact, I'll guestimate that LOML and I use the FEL 70% of the time and the MMM 20% of the time. What's left is other implements, including the 'hoe. But you know...when I need it, it's there for digging and it makes a wonderful hunk of weight when I'm plowing snow in the winter! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I started out with a BX2200 and had "no 'hoe regrets". When the BX22 came out, it was almost a no brainer once I found the right deal. Two days after taking delivery, the electrician was here putting in new service out to my woodworking shop and his ditch-witch broke hopelessly after only about 4' of a 100' trench. Guess who learned how to use the backhoe really fast? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
UncleAl
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I agree with everything said up to this point. I've had mine for almost a year and I can't imagine anything that would more precisely fit my needs. Like you, I have ~ 7 acres. I finish mow (60"MMM) ~ 4 acres, and the BX does a far better job than I expected, far better than what I had. I've used the BH to plant a bunch of trees and dig up a bunch of stumps and bamboo. The loader is handy beyond words. The best part is, I can switch it from a lean, mean mowing machine to a snarling, dirt-throwing mini-beast in about 15 minutes. Kinda' like a swiss army knife on wheels. Go ahead, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
