DanR67
Silver Member
grahamu -
I want to believe the BX2350 would have the stability edge because the center of gravity is lower: smaller diameter wheels / tires (which contributes to the lower ground clearance) simply mean the axles are closer to the ground. As well the operator seat will be lower - likely contributing to "feel" of more stability.
But I just checked the Kubota website - and I admit I'm a bit surprised: the wheel width / wheelbase, overall length and tractor weights are all just about equal between the BX2350 and the B7x10's /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Kinda lets the air out of my theory - but my gut still says it makes sense.... Any other BX / B owners care to comment?
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Well on to stuff that I DO know more about ( /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif ) - I specifically chose my B7610 because of the more powerful FEL capacity - certainly an advantage of a B7x10 over the BX2350 (as long as you don't get the smallest FEL - LA 272)
When I began shopping comparing tractors - our local JD dealer had a barely used 2210 SubCUT model at a VERY nice price - my wife thought we didn't need more - but I KNEW (I really did! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif ) that it's FEL capacity was simply too weak for what we needed.
The B7610 / LA352 FEL had the best FEL lifting power / price ratio in my opinion - a NH TC24 offered a more powerful FEL - but was quoted nearly $2,000 more than the B7610. The comparable JD model was also more $$ - and I had to stand up before the "Finance Committee" to spend the extra $ for the B7610 as it was. (Roughly $1000 more than a B7500 leftover model)
But after two years of ownership - I have no regrets - I got exactly what I thought I needed. I've learned that the REALLY big jobs simply need a BIG machine - and I've rented one a few times - but I've even surprised myself at a few of the big rocks & logs I've moved with my B7610. (Check pics link in signature)
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I'd ask your Kubota dealer if you could test drive both a BX2350 and a B7x10 on your hill - and see which fares better. If you don't think / "feel" there's a significant difference in stability - then I would recommend going with the B7x10 model of your choice that best fits your budget.
Hope that helps - good luck deciding!
Dan
I want to believe the BX2350 would have the stability edge because the center of gravity is lower: smaller diameter wheels / tires (which contributes to the lower ground clearance) simply mean the axles are closer to the ground. As well the operator seat will be lower - likely contributing to "feel" of more stability.
But I just checked the Kubota website - and I admit I'm a bit surprised: the wheel width / wheelbase, overall length and tractor weights are all just about equal between the BX2350 and the B7x10's /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif Kinda lets the air out of my theory - but my gut still says it makes sense.... Any other BX / B owners care to comment?
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Well on to stuff that I DO know more about ( /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif ) - I specifically chose my B7610 because of the more powerful FEL capacity - certainly an advantage of a B7x10 over the BX2350 (as long as you don't get the smallest FEL - LA 272)
When I began shopping comparing tractors - our local JD dealer had a barely used 2210 SubCUT model at a VERY nice price - my wife thought we didn't need more - but I KNEW (I really did! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif ) that it's FEL capacity was simply too weak for what we needed.
The B7610 / LA352 FEL had the best FEL lifting power / price ratio in my opinion - a NH TC24 offered a more powerful FEL - but was quoted nearly $2,000 more than the B7610. The comparable JD model was also more $$ - and I had to stand up before the "Finance Committee" to spend the extra $ for the B7610 as it was. (Roughly $1000 more than a B7500 leftover model)
But after two years of ownership - I have no regrets - I got exactly what I thought I needed. I've learned that the REALLY big jobs simply need a BIG machine - and I've rented one a few times - but I've even surprised myself at a few of the big rocks & logs I've moved with my B7610. (Check pics link in signature)
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I'd ask your Kubota dealer if you could test drive both a BX2350 and a B7x10 on your hill - and see which fares better. If you don't think / "feel" there's a significant difference in stability - then I would recommend going with the B7x10 model of your choice that best fits your budget.
Hope that helps - good luck deciding!
Dan
