Calling All BX Owners.... ADVICE NEEDED!!!!

[deere4320]

Hi All,
My family and I are looking into a sub compact tractor for 15hp to 26 (on a small frame). We have been mowing with our JD lawn tractor and its not enough....we need something that's 4WD so it will have no problem climbing when it is wet out......I have only herd great things about the the Kubota BX's. What do the owners think. I have about 6 mowable acres. What size BX do you Suggest??????

 

[BrianR]

I was originally looking at the smallest BX at the time (2003) and at the last minute decided to get the biggest one (BX2200). I do not regret that decision as all. More power is a good thing!! I know that it depends on what you are going to use it for, but you will find that you will use it for more than you initially planned for after you have it.

 

[CHDinCT]

For 6 acres, you're gonna want the 60" deck, which rules out the BX1860 (54" max deck). If you don't need the TLB version (i.e., BX25), that leaves you with the BX2360 or BX2660 - 3 more hp in the latter and a nicer seat is about the difference between the two. Either one will do what you want.

 

[James Loehr]

I replaced a John Deere garden tractor with a BX2360 with 60MMM,loader and front mount snowblower. It has become the best tool of any. It mows great and the loader is handy for landscape projects. I struggled with that Deere and it's over rated Kawaski engine even after two or three trips to the dealers shop it just did not perform well, I don't miss the Deere or Deere dealer but I am enjoying the BX.

 

[TripleR]

I am on my second BX, 2200 and now 2660. I can't say enough good things about it. I also own a John Deere 2305, but much prefer the BX.

CHDinCT has it right about the difference between the two. My old bones love the 2660 seat, but either will do essentially the same job. Good luck.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

For 6 acres, you're gonna want the 60" deck, which rules out the BX1860 (54" max deck). If you don't need the TLB version (i.e., BX25), that leaves you with the BX2360 or BX2660 - 3 more hp in the latter and a nicer seat is about the difference between the two. Either one will do what you want.

I am on my second BX, 2200 and now 2660. I can't say enough good things about it. I also own a John Deere 2305, but much prefer the BX.

CHDinCT has it right about the difference between the two. My old bones love the 2660 seat, but either will do essentially the same job. Good luck.

I've had a BX2200, BX1500, BX2350, BX2660 and a BX25 plus some other bigger sizes. I agree with these guys. As long as you don't have ground clearance issues.

 

[deere4320]

Thanks guys......i don't think i would need the loader because of the 4320 but.......tell me about the snowblower. Is it powerful? Because for plowing my 4320 will have a blade mounted on the FEL. But for really getting the snow off the drive a snowblower is needed. I was planning on mostly mowing with it because the R4's on the 4320 would rip it up too much.

 

[SPYDERLK]

If youre going to use it for snow throwing go to the BX2xxx models and bar/Ag tires so youll have enuf power and traction to move along well. The bar tires on light tractors like these do not present a marking problem on turf.
larry

 

[radioman]

6 mowable acres? hmmm. the BX can do it no problem, but with a 60 inch deck, and 2 speeds only, its gonna feel like a long day. You might want to step up to a B or larger and get 72 inch or larger mower. The B has 3 speeds and larger tires. With larger tires, you can move faster with less jarring.

If you do stick with a BX, be sure to get tires loaded, and get the BX2660. With a largest engine you can get will last longer under heavy use esp. wth 6 mowing acres weekly. I think the BX is nicely suited on 1-5 acres with only one tractor. Of course, your mileage will vary.

 

[LBrown59]

Hi All,
My family and I are looking into a sub compact tractor for 15hp to 26 (on a small frame). We have been mowing with our JD lawn tractor and its not enough....we need something that's 4WD so it will have no problem climbing when it is wet out......I have only herd great things about the the Kubota BX's.
*What do the owners think. I have about 6 mowable acres. What size BX do you Suggest??????

* Here's my fleet of BXs.

so i guess ya could say I like em!

 

[deere4320]

* Here's my fleet of BXs.

so i guess ya could say I like em!

Wow....you have quite the fleet!:thumbsup: Just out of curiosity, why do you keep the blade on at the same time as the tiller?

 

[dmay]

Thanks guys......i don't think i would need the loader because of the 4320 but.......tell me about the snowblower. Is it powerful? Because for plowing my 4320 will have a blade mounted on the FEL. But for really getting the snow off the drive a snowblower is needed. I was planning on mostly mowing with it because the R4's on the 4320 would rip it up too much.

I'd put a rear snowblower on your 4320 to compliment your FEL blade. Rear blower on 4320 is definitely cheaper then frount mount on BX. And since your out in the snow on your 4320 already, just turn around to finish the job.

Then your BX can be stored for winter and come out in the summer to mow. Since you are currently mowing with a JD 110/42in deck a move up to a BX1860/54in MMM/turf tires/grass catcher might seem BIG enough to meet your mowing needs.

 

[Tom_H]

I love the versatility of my BX. It will do anything and I have most of the major attachments you can put on one. That being said, if I already had a tractor bigger than a BX and needed something dedicated primarily to mowing 6 acres, I would not choose a BX; I would go with a ZTR or an F series (front mower). Now I love seat time, but mowing 6 acres over and over, that is not going to pass quickly. As a generalized multipurpose utility tractor, a BX can do many things fairly well, but there is no one thing that it will do better than any other machine. For a specialized application, why not go with a specialized machine? If all you are going to do is cut grass (as someone else said, you can put the snow blower on the other tractor) then get something that is specifically designed to do a first rate job of cutting grass nicely and quickly. Personally, I think John Thomas now has the perfect tool for that task. How is that new F mower workin' for you John?

 

[bp fick]

I love mowing with my BX and Rear Finish Mower. I find the comfort far, far beyond any riding mower I have driven. The quality of the BX2660 seat would certainly be among my choices if I had to mow 6 acres. Anyone with back pain understands.

Of course, mowing six acres is beyond my mental grip of reality. I gave some land back to trees and prairie grass to avoid having to mow so much and use so much fuel.

My whopping HUGE "green" contribution. :laughing::laughing:

 

[LBrown59]

Why do you keep the blade on at the same time as the tiller?

So i can loosen up soil with the tiller and push it with the blade at the same time.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I love the versatility of my BX. It will do anything and I have most of the major attachments you can put on one. That being said, if I already had a tractor bigger than a BX and needed something dedicated primarily to mowing 6 acres, I would not choose a BX; I would go with a ZTR or an F series (front mower). Now I love seat time, but mowing 6 acres over and over, that is not going to pass quickly. As a generalized multipurpose utility tractor, a BX can do many things fairly well, but there is no one thing that it will do better than any other machine. For a specialized application, why not go with a specialized machine? If all you are going to do is cut grass (as someone else said, you can put the snow blower on the other tractor) then get something that is specifically designed to do a first rate job of cutting grass nicely and quickly. Personally, I think John Thomas now has the perfect tool for that task. How is that new F mower workin' for you John?[/quote]
I believe my traden days are over. For mowing, the F is "Grand". It's fun and a pleasure (if mowing can ever be a pleasure) to use. Having the BX25 available is what makes it work, though. It's like a pick up truck. Once you have one you can't hardly ever make it without one if you ever use it for truck hauling duties. Once you have a tractor and use it for more than mowing, you have to always have a tractor of some size. The F is a mowing King but for me that's all I want it to do. Attachments can be added but I won't since I have the tractor. I have done more grinning with the F than any of the others and I liked the others.

 

[LostInTheWoods]

I'm assuming you're looking for a more "manicured" look to those six acres, as opposed to keeping it trimmed down by using a brush cutter behind the other tractor you already have...or that getting a large finishing mower for that tractor wouldn't work for some reason (would tear up the ground too much, maybe?).

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my BX2660. But I would consider getting a dedicated mower as others have suggested, since you don't seem to see any future need other than cutting grass. If you did get a BX for this, I'd go with the BX2660 and the largest finishing mower it will pull (which I believe is 72"). Six acres is a lot of mowing and definitely worth going with the largest size mower you can afford, IMO.

Best wishes,

Lost

 

[ChuckinNH]

I think that John Thomas is talking about something that many of us know about, and sometimes wonder about. That is the fact that many of us spend twice as much time mowing as we do any other tractor chore, especially when larger jobs are under control. When I had my BX22, and no mower deck, I often lamented that I used my garden tractor so much more. In my case it was just about twice as much. So I was out beating around on the Simplicity when the tractor I enjoyed operating more sat in the garage. Now I have the larger B, and though the same thing is true, I do have a better set up for the heavier chores, and in my woods. Now, all I need to do is justify spending the money that a nice mower, ZTR, or otherwise costs to enjoy that part of my chores more.

 

[dodge man]

I believe the original poster says he has some hills. If they are pretty steep, that may rule out a ZTR, but I know the F models can be bought in 4 wheel drive, but they are pretty pricey.

I have owned a BX2350 for about 2 years now, but I only cut about 2 acres with it. 6 acres is going to allow for a lot of seat time. Mine works great on the hills I have, but I would stick with turf tires if you like your lawn.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I believe the original poster says he has some hills. If they are pretty steep, that may rule out a ZTR, but I know the F models can be bought in 4 wheel drive, but they are pretty pricey.

I have owned a BX2350 for about 2 years now, but I only cut about 2 acres with it. 6 acres is going to allow for a lot of seat time. Mine works great on the hills I have, but I would stick with turf tires if you like your lawn.

I have hills at home and that's why I had to get the F3080 4wd 72" deck for home use. I already have a F2680 2wd 60" deck for my flat rental property. Tried the 2wd and it wouldn't do it going forward at home but the 4wd does it great.