BX2350 in garage, Thanks to TBN

[rpoage]

As a lurker on this forum for a number of years I finally made the jump to a Kubota BX2350. A lot of you have taken the time to share your experiences and I'm sure I have profited from your wisdom and mistakes.
I have been working a 2+ acre lot with a small Toro riding mower but future landscaping plans and my loss of interest in 6 hour lawn mowing every weekend have brought me to this point. After losing bids on several used Kubota's on EBAY I gave in and purchased new. Local dealer is 4 miles from my house and has out fitted most of the neighborhood in Kubota orange and everyone is more that pleased with their service.
First job this weekend was filling in sunken trenches from a geothermal system. In 2 hours I had moved 9 cubic yards of top soil from the front of the house to the back yard and filled in and smoothed out most of the trenches. Back dragging with the FEL will make hand work next to nothing. Mowed yard in 1/4 the time including navigating around the to be seeded trenches.
Looking at front plows for the winter as snow removal is in store for this tractor in a couple months. Next year I intending to put in a real yard and I will really be putting this tractor to the test then.
Only issues so far are EXTREMELY abrupt stop when backing up in high range with the tractor tacked up (mowing). I'm learning to compensate but Kubota missed it on this, dealer tells me Kubota is aware of this issues and will be working on it? I did see that other people have also reported this problem. Second pet peeve is with the guy who cleaned up my tractor before delivery. NO Armor All on the floor mat! Taught me to wear the seat belt just to stay on the darn thing.
Again thanks to all who contributed to my decision, I really appreciate the time many of you took to express your opinions.

 

[bigdad]

Good for you! Sounds like you have your work well mapped out.

I just read a thread from a guy that can't decide on green or orange. Your orange decision based on what sounds like close proximity to a dealer makes sense to me. (My dealer is just over a mile) Having a dealer close and a good one at that is priority. No matter what color you buy, when you need it worked on, it's comforting to have a good one close. $$$$

Again.....congratulations.....have a ball!

 

[RayCo]

Congratulations on your purchase!! I've had a BX for about 2.5 months now, and there is still not a single doubt that it's the best purchase I've ever made.

As for the backing up, that is quite an abrupt thing. I've been greasing the zerk fitting for the treddle about every 20 minutes, which helps me a little bit to get it to be less jerky. But, it's still nowhere near what it should be. Fortunately, I very rarely have it in high range.

As for the seatbelt, may I suggest you always wear it, Armor All or not? If the tractor is not in the garage, you should have the ROPS up and the seatbelt on. Also, make sure you NEVER wear the seatbelt with the ROPS down!

Best of luck with your new tool!

 

[bravo36]

You've made a decision you will not regret.

I've had mine a little over a month now, and I must echo everything you've already stated. Especially all the advice and comments from the experienced folks here on TBN. You simply can't buy information you get here for free. It has more than saved my butt a time or two already.

Fine little machine that is a real workhorse and time saver.

If you're interested, I posted my initial impressions:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/105908-1st-impressions-bx2350.html?highlight=bx2350

 

[rpoage]

First task for the BX was filling low spots left from the setting of Geothermal slinky field. 15 cubic yards of top soil and a whole lot of raking and the back yard is patched.

Yard Repair

 

[Zick]

rpoage, your link isn't working.

 

[jcpwrsprt]

Ditto on those comments as many have stated in the past "I should have purchased years ago"

Just finished up my weight bracket, so I can use heavier 3pt attachments w/o the FEL

 

[rpoage]

The link worked last night but the "powers that be" must have removed the attachment and removed my ability to edit any of my responses? Just a picture of a patched lawn but it got someone's panties in a knot.

Front weight set looks great. My limited experience the BX2350 and FEL work is that I could really use some more rear weight. Guess I need more implements.

 

[LBrown59]

As a lurker on this forum for a number of years I finally made the jump to a Kubota BX2350. A lot of you have taken the time to share your experiences and I'm sure I have profited from your wisdom and mistakes.
Again thanks to all who contributed to my decision, I really appreciate the time many of you took to express your opinions.

Just wisdom I don't make no mistakes.

If you and your BX2350 are anything like me and my BX23 you two will be having a ball together.

 

[Killer_B]

JC,

Kubota should produce attachments as nice looking as your weight bracket. Very nice indeed.

KB