BX25 vs 2660

[gardenguy]

I've been talking with a Kubota dealer which has told me that he could install a backhoe on a BX2660. And I could purchase it for around the same price as a BX25. However I cannot find any other evidence of this. Does anyone know if it is possible to mount a backhoe on the BX2660.
I really want the larger hp tractor but only if I can get the BH with it.

Thanks,
James

 

[timswi]

I've been talking with a Kubota dealer which has told me that he could install a backhoe on a BX2660. And I could purchase it for around the same price as a BX25. However I cannot find any other evidence of this. Does anyone know if it is possible to mount a backhoe on the BX2660.
I really want the larger hp tractor but only if I can get the BH with it.

Thanks,
James

Not sure about that, but if you are looking at the 25 for an intended purpose, let us know. I have a BX23 and it does everything I ask of it. I really don't need anymore horsepower for anything. It runs out of traction before it runs out of power, and I'm sure the BX25 is an improvement over what I have.

Keep in mind that the BX23,24 and 25 have the BH as an integrated implement. Don't know if that's the case with a 2660.

 

[Evil the Weasel]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/144943-can-bx2660-fit-w-backhoe.html

 

[Tom_H]

There is only one backhoe that is widely used on BX tractors with 4 digit numbers; that is the Woods BH6000. This backhoe is about 3% stronger than the bh that comes on a BX25. The cost to add the backhoe later is $1500 to $2000 more than just buying a BX25 up front, however. The reason for this is all the extra shop time to install a sub-frame, replumb hydraulics, change to the lift-up/swivel seat, etc. The bh that comes with the BX25 is a bit easier to reattach than the Woods. The only people who have claimed that the smaller ROPS may be a problem are people who have never operated the Woods on a BX. The BH6000 can be used on any of the 4 digit number BX tractors, even the little BX1500:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/54527-bx1500-woods-bh6000.html

Do not be fooled into thinking that the 2660 has more horsepower. That number is achieved by spinning the crankshaft at higher RPMs. When the engine comes under a load, the torque will still be the same. Bore, stroke, compression, displacement, etc. make more difference in true power than simply spinning the crankshaft at a higher speed under no load to get a higher peak hp rating.

There are endless threads in the archives regarding whether it is better to buy a two digit numbered BX (22, 23, 24, 25) that comes with a bh, or go with a four digit numbered one (1500, 1800, 1830, 1850, 1860, 2200, 2230, 2350, 2360, 2660) that does not come with a bh. You could spend several days reading all the debate if you wish to dig it all up by searching the archives.

 

[radioman]

they are correct- there is a woods BH for the BX's. But for the life of me I dont know why would anyone would really want one since the BX25 is a much better engineered and more simpler to hook up and disconnect. Less work too. Unless you already have a BX2660 and don't want to give it up, then the woods is a choice to consider if a BH is needed if you have alot of projects to do with a BH. Otherwise just rent a small excavator for the weekend and you will come out ahead costwise.

 

[Tom_H]

I should add one more thing. The 4 point hitch for the Woods backhoe blocks the 3 point hitch from being able to open to its maximum width at its maximum height. The lift arms hit these little "ears" that help guide the bh into position during reattachment. I solved this problem on mine by cutting the outer half of the ears off and grinding them smooth. I now get full spread at full width. I have wheels that I attach to the base of the bh, the end of the boom, as well as to the stabilizer pads. This makes it extremely easy for me to align the bh during reattachment. If I didn't have these, it would be very difficult to align the bh with the tractor with those ears missing. (I have pics in the archives if you want to see this.)

radioman is right. I bought a BX2200 at a time when no BX came with a backhoe. It was cheaper for me to add the Woods bh than to trade for a two digit model after they came out. If you have not yet purchased a BX, you are immensely better off getting the BX25 than getting the BX2660 along with the Woods bh.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Given a choice I would take the BX25. The BX2660 does have more HP on paper, and a slightly larger engine, but I doubt you would ever see the difference there. The mounting, intergration with other attachments, and resale value of the BX25 far overshadow anything the little bit of extra power might give you. I'm not positive that you can use that deluxe seat when it has to be modified to swivel. If you ever need more sheer power, you would be best served by a larger tractor.

 

[gardenguy]

Thanks,
I knew something was fishy about what he was telling me. When I couldn't find BH's as an attachment on the "build your own" link of the Kubota website.