BX25 questions

[BXpanded]

Thanx to you all. very helpfull. I will only be doing fairly small jobs at a time i do not need to do a lot of work all at once. but occasionally i will need to ask the tractor to do some pretty good lifting and pulling like moving blowdowns and stuff. I think this machine wil do what i ask. i have heard that HST can be week at times, is this true?

"is this true?"
No

 

[rdsaustintx]

The only shortcomings you *may* find with the BX are obvious from looking at it: Low weight and limited ground clearance. It is absurdly overpowered, no worries there.

 

[LBrown59]

Thanx to you all. very helpfull. I will only be doing fairly small jobs at a time i do not need to do a lot of work all at once. but occasionally i will need to ask the tractor to do some pretty good lifting and pulling like moving blowdowns and stuff. I think this machine wil do what i ask. i have heard that HST can be week at times, is this true?

No Way.

 

[alchemysa]

Hello, I know pretty much zero about tractors. i wonder if this tractor has enough power .

If you know zero about tractors then the thing you will probably mostly underestimate is the importance of 'traction'. Power usually isnt the problem - even with small tractors. The problem with small lightweight tractors is that even small obstacles can stop them dead... the wheels are spinning but they are going nowhere. Add a bit of a slope or mud and it gets even worse.

You need plenty of weight to provide the traction to pull or push 'heavy' objects. Even loader work can be a pain in a lightweight tractor. Look at this site and you'll see tons of threads about ballast, weightboxes, loaded tyres, tread types, toothbars etc. Basically they are all discussions about trying to overcome a lack of traction. I dont think I can stress this enough. Traction isn't occasionally a problem. Its ALWAYS a problem! Just about every time I drive my tractor I hit its traction limit.

I haven't got a BX but I suspect you might rapidly find its way too small and light for such a big acreage and the jobs you've got in mind. I seriously suggest you test something bigger before you shell out for a new BX. (And I mean test it, don't just drive it). Why not look at a larger 2nd hand unit? You've got plenty of room to park it.

 

[LBrown59]

2*You need plenty of weight to provide the traction to pull or push 'heavy' objects.
4*Even loader work can be a pain in a lightweight tractor. Look at this site and you'll see tons of threads about ballast, weightboxes, loaded tyres, tread types, toothbars etc.
6*Basically they are all discussions about trying to overcome a lack of traction.
I dont think I can stress this enough; traction isn't occasionally a problem.
8*Traction is always. a problem!
10*Just about every time I drive my tractor I hit its traction limit.
I haven't got a BX but I suspect you might rapidly find its way too small and light for such a big acreage and the jobs you've got in mind. I seriously suggest you test something bigger before you shell out for a new BX. (And I mean test it, don't just drive it). Why not look at a larger 2nd hand unit?
12*You've got plenty of room to park it.

2*I seem to have plenty of traction with these as pictured.


4*Never had such a problem with this one


6*Weight for ballast and weight for traction are 2 different issues.
8*Traction has never been a problem for me with any of these.
10*I almost never do.
12*I don't think room to park would be my concern.

 

[alchemysa]

2*I seem to have plenty of traction with these as pictured.

OK, I stand corrected. It's awesome the way the BX can drag that empty pallet.

 

[deerhunter1]

I appreciate everyones input, both pro's and con's. I need as many experiences from as many as possible being that I have no experience. Thanx to all of you.

 

[J0be269]

I considered the BX24 when I was tractor shopping last year.The dealer did not have one on the lot, but gave me a price for the BX with a MMM. I ended up with a b2620 TLB setup, and I'm very happy. The price, while while higher than the BX, was affordable in my mind and I believe I ended up with much more machine.

I agree that weight is a big issue. The BX25 only has one more engine HP than my 2620....but my machine is hevier, has larger tires and my engine runs much slower to reach the max HP output than the BX.

I'm not saying the BX is a terrible machine, I think it's very well suited for some things. If I were you though I would at least have a look at the B series. The TLB setup is the same as the BX where the tractor seat serves both tractor and BH, the BH is tucked in nice and tight to the machine unlike many others with add on hoe.

Long story short, if I had it to do over I would buy what I have now (B2620 TLB) or LARGER. I also wouldn't fool with the MMM on a tractor. For what the decks cost you can buy a REALLY nice dedicated mower and not have to mess with mounting and unmounting the deck on the tractor.

 

[rdsaustintx]

I considered the BX24 when I was tractor shopping last year.The dealer did not have one on the lot, but gave me a price for the BX with a MMM. I ended up with a b2620 TLB setup, and I'm very happy. The price, while while higher than the BX, was affordable in my mind and I believe I ended up with much more machine.

I agree that weight is a big issue. The BX25 only has one more engine HP than my 2620....but my machine is hevier, has larger tires and my engine runs much slower to reach the max HP output than the BX.

I'm not saying the BX is a terrible machine, I think it's very well suited for some things. If I were you though I would at least have a look at the B series. The TLB setup is the same as the BX where the tractor seat serves both tractor and BH, the BH is tucked in nice and tight to the machine unlike many others with add on hoe.

Long story short, if I had it to do over I would buy what I have now (B2620 TLB) or LARGER. I also wouldn't fool with the MMM on a tractor. For what the decks cost you can buy a REALLY nice dedicated mower and not have to mess with mounting and unmounting the deck on the tractor.

Couldn't agree more. The OP's last worry should be power. The BX is same power as the B series. In tractor terms it is like a V-8 in a volkswagen.

Agree about the MMM. Although with 30 acres a rear deck or brush hawg could be useful on a larger machine.

 

[megaboz]

I have a BX 24, I use it for all kinds of jobs. Traction is a constant issue, especially on hills, and as others have stated part of that issue is because of the lack of weight. I actually got the FEL stuck in some muck and the tractor couldn't pull it's self out without a lot of wiggling.

The short wheel base will often cause problems, not having independant brakes makes it useless if the front wheels come off the ground, which happens all the time especially with the FEL being used.

Don't get me wrong, I love the little tractor, but often wished it had some better features, a little wider, and longer. It would be nice to have indendpent brakes, on the left side of the tractor. Of course it is also nice that it small too.

The lightness of the tractor does have it's benefits, it really depends on the type of use. If you are going to use a brush hog, you better add some substantial weight to the front.

The FEL does cause a little bit of problem because it raised the center of gravity some.

The FEL does not have greak break out, and sometimes I will even lift the rear wheels off the ground (and they are loaded).

You might be ahead to find a bigger USED tractor, it really depends on the situation.

As far as the hydrostatic drive, I have actually stalled into going into a pile with the FEL. Now, there is a weak part, in HI range, I have noticed that it doesn't have any real power, should only be used for transport.