BX2360 or B Series? (I know you all get tired of these)

[mswlogo]

Well, enlighten me. I could use it when installing the additional driveway (about 50' X 12'), but after that, what do I do with it? The rear ballast box costs about $200, where a Woods 60" boxblade is $700. I see the weight is 495 pounds where the ballast box will be lighter. What can I use it for afterward? Stretching, I can see using it to relevel the back yard, but what else? I'd love to add an implement instead of a catch-all box!

You might consider the 4' Woods box blade instead. Leave it on all the time. 500lbs all the time might be a bit much. It weighs less and is cheaper. Sure better than dead weight. I run the 4' woods (light duty one) on my B2320DT. It can't be more than 300lbs. I had the 4' from my BX24 and don't have a wide enough door anyway on storage to fit 5' anyway.

Just looked it up 285lbs

http://www.woodsequipment.com/lands...spx?id=10061&ekmensel=41a6502d_67_355_10061_1

 

[bp fick]

As a new owner of a BX, my purchase was dictated by what should dictate such a purchase for anyone. There is no one right answer, but there is a right process. I looked very hard at the B.

The B is simply larger, heavier and thus, it more capable in ways that such size brings to the equation. The B was priced so close to the price quoted me for the BX that frankly, the money wasn't the big issue either.

So anyone and everyone would likely buy a B, right? Well, in real life it doesn't work that. There are specific needs and wants based on everything from how big that one stall is in the barn, to how far apart those trees are in the lawn, to how much storage space is available.

People, like me, who buy the BX has genuine reasons for limiting themselves to the capacities of the BX, but also only want the size and weight of the BX. Isn't this exactly why Kubota makes this subcompact model? Isn't this why Kubota dominates this market? Exactly.

One size doesn't fit all. If it did, then Kubota wouldn't market the different levels, sizes, capabilities and power levels. If you need an L or a B, then only those models will make you happy and putting a smile on one's face is what owning a tractor is all about.

My shiny new BX has put a smile on my face, I can tell you that.

 

[mswlogo]

As a new owner of a BX, my purchase was dictated by what should dictate such a purchase for anyone. There is no one right answer, but there is a right process. I looked very hard at the B.

The B is simply larger, heavier and thus, it more capable in ways that such size brings to the equation. The B was priced so close to the price quoted me for the BX that frankly, the money wasn't the big issue either.

So anyone and everyone would likely buy a B, right? Well, in real life it doesn't work that. There are specific needs and wants based on everything from how big that one stall is in the barn, to how far apart those trees are in the lawn, to how much storage space is available.

People, like me, who buy the BX has genuine reasons for limiting themselves to the capacities of the BX, but also only want the size and weight of the BX. Isn't this exactly why Kubota makes this subcompact model? Isn't this why Kubota dominates this market? Exactly.

One size doesn't fit all. If it did, then Kubota wouldn't market the different levels, sizes, capabilities and power levels. If you need an L or a B, then only those models will make you happy and putting a smile on one's face is what owning a tractor is all about.

My shiny new BX has put a smile on my face, I can tell you that.

The weight different is about as small as the price difference.

By the way if you look at pounds per square inch I'll bet many B's are lighter than BX's.

 

[bp fick]

hey, MSWLOGO, you are right there. There is about 200 lbs, give or take, (and there are a lot of factors that make up the give or take) between a B and a BX.

You can take this logic of "close comparison" of hp/price/weight/capability of stair step slot offerings right up and down a tractor manufacturers line.

Now occasionally, a slot competes with model just above or just below it, the maker decides to drop or consolidation that model. Building 30 models of tractors, closely graded makes each and each price point the consternation of the consumer and his/her choice. It is fun and sometimes frustrating all at the same time.

 

[newbury]

As a new owner of a BX, my purchase was dictated by what should dictate such a purchase for anyone. There is no one right answer, but there is a right process. I looked very hard at the B.

The B is simply larger, heavier and thus, it more capable in ways that such size brings to the equation. The B was priced so close to the price quoted me for the BX that frankly, the money wasn't the big issue either.

So anyone and everyone would likely buy a B, right? Well, in real life it doesn't work that. There are specific needs and wants based on everything from how big that one stall is in the barn, to how far apart those trees are in the lawn, to how much storage space is available.

People, like me, who buy the BX has genuine reasons for limiting themselves to the capacities of the BX, but also only want the size and weight of the BX. Isn't this exactly why Kubota makes this subcompact model? Isn't this why Kubota dominates this market? Exactly.

One size doesn't fit all. If it did, then Kubota wouldn't market the different levels, sizes, capabilities and power levels. If you need an L or a B, then only those models will make you happy and putting a smile on one's face is what owning a tractor is all about.

My shiny new BX has put a smile on my face, I can tell you that.

BX2360- 23HP AT 3200RPM, 1,322lbs, 44.5"W, 8.7" clearance, 3pt lift 670lbs
BX24 - 23HP AT 3200RPM, 1,542lbs(?), 32.3"W (??), 8.7" clearance, 3pt - 661lbs.
? because that seems heavy
?? 'cuz another site lists it a 44.5" and BX24 Sub-Compact Tractor Dragoon's Farm Equipment, Inc. Mooers, NY (518) 236-7110 lists it at 95.5" w/3pt

B2320 - 23HP AT 2800RPM, 1,477lbs, 45.1"W, 12" clearance, 3pt lift 1,058lbs

My B7610-24HP AT 2600RPM, 1,367lbs, 46.3"W, 12.8" clearance, 3pt 1,058 lbs. SMILE on my face also.

When I was looking - the dealer I first looked at didn't have a BX2360, just a BX24. I looked at that and said to myself "dang that's small".

It seems that the three prime differences are RPM to get the HP, clearance and 3pt capabilities.
Since I plan on using mine in rough terrain I wanted clearance for the HP. I didn't initially worry that the HP for the BX's comes at 400 to 600 more RPM.
But the 3pt lift seems important and a big difference.

And has ANYONE ever weighed a BX24? Is that 1,542 lbs with FEL? Or FEL and BH?(note BH w/ 12"=617lbs)

Note that at:http://www.dot.state.mn.us/equipment/contracts/tr_cpt_utl____shrt version/k b series.pdf they list my 7610 as ship weight of 1,345lbs and the BX24 as ship weight of 2,200lbs.

/edit most specs were from Kubota's web site.
also I've a top speed of 10.2MPH

 

[bp fick]

I can only go on my recent experience. I was helped so much by this forum. Thanks to everyone for their posts. I read almost every pertinent post for 6 months, during the process.

The B is simply way more tractor than the BX in virtually every spec comparison. When I was studied these booklets, (and comparing every spec against the Green model offerings as well) this is the very stuff of dreaming of the day when you will take the plunge and get that tractor. Once I settled on Orange, my needs had to be met somewhere within the BX to B continuum. I discarded the G which are now rare and GR on the bottom end as clearly inadequate and never considered anything above a B on the top end.

The BX is small. Only 44.5 inches wide. That's a negative, if you have needs that only a B can fill. It is a plus, if a narrower track will fit the bill.
The BX's hp ranges from 18.5 to around 26 hp. These ratings are achieved by spinning the engine faster. My dealer told me this early on. He showed me the differences in the PTO, fan protection, hydraulic lift power, and so forth. He listened to me and my needs, not just trying to rid his lot of a model he could talk me into. (Ginop's Sales).

The B and BX are indeed different in their respective targets and no buyer would think that they aren't, imho. From the bottom of the BX line to the top of the B line, there is also an honest to goodness price differential. I did not mean to imply in an earlier post that the price difference between a B and BX is insignificant. Wanted to clear that up also.

Again, thanks to everyone for their insights. This stuff, though repetitive to old timers, is greatly, greatly helpful to those just getting into the process.

 

[LBrown59]

The B is simply way more tractor than the BX in virtually every spec comparison. When I was studied these booklets, (and comparing every spec against the Green model offerings as well) this is the very stuff of dreaming of the day when you will take the plunge and get that tractor. Once I settled on Orange, my needs had to be met somewhere within the BX to B continuum. I discarded the G which are now rare and GR on the bottom end as clearly inadequate and never considered anything above a B on the top end.

Do you realize that you are talking about 3 different classes or types of tractors here?

 

[LBrown59]

BX2360- 23HP AT 3200RPM, 1,322lbs, 44.5"W, 8.7" clearance, 3pt lift 670lbs
BX24 - 23HP AT 3200RPM, 1,542lbs(?), 32.3"W (??), 8.7" clearance, 3pt - 661lbs.
? because that seems heavy
?? 'cuz another site lists it a 44.5" and BX24 Sub-Compact Tractor Dragoon's Farm Equipment, Inc. Mooers, NY (518) 236-7110 lists it at 95.5" w/3pt

B2320 - 23HP AT 2800RPM, 1,477lbs, 45.1"W, 12" clearance, 3pt lift 1,058lbs

My B7610-24HP AT 2600RPM, 1,367lbs, 46.3"W, 12.8" clearance, 3pt 1,058 lbs. SMILE on my face also.

When I was looking - the dealer I first looked at didn't have a BX2360, just a BX24. I looked at that and said to myself "dang that's small".

It seems that the three prime differences are RPM to get the HP, clearance and 3pt capabilities.
Since I plan on using mine in rough terrain I wanted clearance for the HP. I didn't initially worry that the HP for the BX's comes at 400 to 600 more RPM.
But the 3pt lift seems important and a big difference.

And has ANYONE ever weighed a BX24? Is that 1,542 lbs with FEL? Or FEL and BH?(note BH w/ 12"=617lbs)

Note that at:http://www.dot.state.mn.us/equipment/contracts/tr_cpt_utl____shrt version/k b series.pdf they list my 7610 as ship weight of 1,345lbs and the BX24 as ship weight of 2,200lbs.

/edit most specs were from Kubota's web site.
also I've a top speed of 10.2MPH

My BX23 is 2467 with FEl BH and MMM.

 

[bp fick]

LBrown59 "Do you realize that you are talking about 3 different classes or types of tractors here?"

Aye, Capt.

Precisely where I was in the buying process at the time. All the way down to a Kubota G versus John Deere X700, through the Kubota BX line, all the way to the Kubota B line. Was too small, too small? Was too big, too big?

That's where I was at the time.