BX80 Series Announced!

[rlme36]

all nice upgrades, especially the FEL increase. the position control isn't going to happen in my view since it would overlap too much with the smaller B's. seeing the changes they made, still put me into a B that I just ordered. slightly bigger, more lift, QA as an option and the models refresh is a year old so hopefully the bugs are worked out. one consideration for me, is having the option to mow in the future if I need to. If I was using as an all in one, the BX would be on order.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Here are my remaining questions:
1 - Is the loader QA compatible with mini-skid steers? This would open up a lot more attachments, and attachment rental opportunities
2 - Position control 3 point hitch?
3 - Transmission cooling fan gone?

The QA is skid steer compatible. There is a factory 3rd function for front implements.

3pt is still quarter inching. (I'm a proponent of this to help keep the cost down. Its a non-issue for 95% of people)

I did not dig under it to check the cooling fan, but no one mentioned it.

 

[TMGT]

I agree with keeping the cost down, but I wish my B2620 has position control.

Any idea how the prices compare to the 70 series?

 

[TripleR]

I would pay extra for position control, JD offers the 1025R with it and if you need to save a few bucks and don't need it, buy the 1023.

 

[lowellw2]

New Kubota 2017 model introductions by Messicks - YouTube

 

[Dropsix]

I would pay extra for position control, JD offers the 1025R with it and if you need to save a few bucks and don't need it, buy the 1023.

But 1023 also has even lower pto hp.

 

[TripleR]

But 1023 also has even lower pto hp.

Yes it does, more stuff usually means more money, you will pay more for a 2670 than 2370 and more for a 1025R than a 1023; more stuff.

As to real life needs, my BX2660 won't do anything I can't with my BX2200, I run the same rotary cutter, tiller, box scraper on both. I would gladly trade the convenience of a position control 3PH for a bit more HP.

 

[Lilguy]

Will one be able to mount a hydraulic post hole digger up front ?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

it will fit, but you don't have enough flow to really run one.

 

[Lilguy]

Would the QT FEL on a 2650 accept skid steer attachments?