bx25 will I be disapointed?

[unclesalty]

I'm in the market for a new tractor. I currently have a 10 year old deere 4100 gear w/fel.
I'm on 5 acres of flat wavy land with a few oaks out back. We have horses, so I'm moving manure and mowing. All the land clearing is done and Ive bush hogged the land into submission. We use round bales of hay and get them delivered 12 at a time. I need to move them from the road to the barn. I currently use a hay fork on my 3 pt hitch. they weigh about 700#'s. I like the idea of a hoe, though to be truthful it wouldn't get used that much. It just seems that when you need one its too late to get a rental or hire someone. I'll be pulling stumps, digging turtle holes and a horse grave or two in the near future.
Ive seen the bx25 but couldn't get to try one out yet. Its a lot smaller than my deere. I guess I'm worried about the lower lift capacity on the bucket and the hassle of removing the backhoe. I will get it with the mmm.
any thoughts? has anyone regretted stepping down in tractor size?

 

[Trigger]

Just to make sure I read the first post correctly are you looking to replace the deere or in addition to it?
The BX has a 3pt capacity of 670# so a round bale may be too much. Not saying you cant do it just that its over the rating. If a backhoe is not as important maybe one of the new Bxx20 series would be better for higher capacities and still nice mowing while keeping the price similar.
So if you are keeping the deere my vote is BX, if its a replacement I think next size bigger. Either way I would still take a look at the B series for comparison.
FWIW I wouldnt trade my backhoe it sure does come in handy

 

[Nik]

I have downsized from a B2410 (24 HP)hst to a BX23. I was disappointed in the smaller size tractor. Standard size implements did not fit well on the smaller 3 point hitch and the ride was in the field or rough lawn was very bumpy compared to the larger B2410. The 42" WOODS rotary cutter did not cut well I guess because of the smaller blade size and the ride with the BX23 in the field was very uncomfortable.

I have since traded in the BX23 for a B3030 and am very happy with it. I have less land than you. The B3030 rides smoother on rough fields and I am glad to have position control back on the 3 point hitch. I also prefer the larger FEL. I use a 5' WOODS rotary cutter and the cut is excellent. The Bxx20 series was not available yet or I would have likely have gone with that size. The 3 range HST transmission on the B series is nice and I prefer it to the 2 range on the BX. I think the BXX20 would be a better match for you than a BX25. Removing the backhoe from either one is not that difficult.

Your present implements would probably not fit well on the BX as it is best suited for subcompact designed implements.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I have a BX2350 and a B3200, had L3240HST but only used it for 35 hours. For finishing mowing of almost any number of acres the BX is the one. For lots of FEL work between the 2 I would choose the B. For mostly FEL work I'd pick the L. Sounds like you have a bunch of use for mowing and FEL so a B may be the better one. Keeping the JD then the BX.

 

[art]

I'd want to see it with the bales! You might want to step up to a B series.

 

[TheFlatlander]

As a happy BX owner, from your description if you are only wanting one tractor you will be happier with a B series. it seems that is also the consensus. JOHNTHOMAS seems to really know these tractors the best as he has both.

 

[LBrown59]

Just to make sure I read the first post correctly are you looking to replace the deere or in addition to it?
The BX has a 3pt capacity of 670# so a round bale may be too much. Not saying you cant do it just that its over the rating. If a backhoe is not as important maybe one of the new Bxx20 series would be better for higher capacities and still nice mowing while keeping the price similar.
So if you are keeping the deere my vote is BX, if its a replacement I think next size bigger. Either way I would still take a look at the B series for comparison.
*FWIW I wouldnt trade my backhoe it sure does come in handy

*I agree: After all what's a BH with out a tractor rite!

 

[timswi]

I went from an 8N to the BX and have no regrets at all. In fact, I love this thing. Have the FEL, BH and MMM. Does everything I ask it do do. It may take a little longer than a bigger machine due to the 12" BH bucket, but it sure beats a pick and shovel.

Those bales could be an issue as others have noted.

The 3 point does fine with most common implements.

The hydro tranny makes FEL work pretty fast and it cuts grass like nothing I've ever owned...Fuel mileage is outstanding as well.

Expensive, but worth it.

 

[Chugbug]

You'll be sorry if you don't buy the BX25. I bought mine 1 month ago and LOVE IT. We own 6.5 acres, 2 acres yard rest field. 1/4 mile drive. Still need toys...attachments soon, very soon

 

[radioman]

I love my BX24, but from the desription you wrote like hay bales, bush hoging- I'd say you be better off with a B series due to wieght and lift consideration. They have BH you can get for them too. For everything else, the BX can do too, but there is nothing wrong with a larger size with the tasks and size of lot you have. I am a big fan of the BX's, but I would think your needs is geared towards the B series for sure. Listen to others are saying.