Changing it up again - BX23S to B2601HSD

[PA452]

When I bought my BX23, I needed to be able to mow and wanted to be able to do some digging. I've done some significant projects with it, mainly trail work, fixing a couple culverts, installing some French drains, etc. I actually thought I'd be using the backhoe a lot and have little use for the FEL, but I use the FEL a lot.

That said, there are times when I get into something and get the impression I need a more serious tractor. However because I need to be able to haul it and get it into some tight spaces, I can't go bigger than a B2601 or B2650.

 

[looch]

As I've mentioned, the speed of the fel's curl/dump was making me batty. If that was the only issue I still would have found a way to justify the change. Aside from the annoyance of sitting there in sub-zero temperatures while waiting for the load of snow to finally dump, it makes "trick shots" impossible. You know, like giving a large rock a quick flick so you can get the bucket under it, rolling/coaxing an object along like a log, etc.

 

[dnw64]

FYI I wasn't condemning the BX sized tractor as a "toy". I have done a lot of work with my similar sized GC2300 and I know a lot of others have done a lot more than me. They are amazingly capable for the size.

 

[PaulL2]

As I've mentioned, the speed of the fel's curl/dump was making me batty.

Are you running at rated revs? At 3300 revs mine dumps OK.

 

[dodge man]

There were times my BX seemed pretty slow when working the FEL. When trying to do careful work it was fine, but when moving loose materials it did seem slow, even when revved up.

 

[PaulL2]

The BX is supposedly 2.7s dump time (https://kubota.ca/getmedia/ba26eff9-f97f-4b09-a34f-282a8276bce5/BX80-ENG?ext=.pdf).

Of course, some marketing bunny does the brochures, so doing something sensible like having a template and giving the same metrics for every tractor in every brochure doesn't happen. The B2601 doesn't provide timings for FEL actions. https://kubota.ca/getmedia/a386ddd9-6c2c-4177-a13b-bfc3023a97e8/B01-ENG?ext=.pdf

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I could espouse my opinion but I've already done so....https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/148830-b3200-bx2660-side-side-not.html
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/147841-bx-just-isnt-b-you.html
Note opinions can change over years and after job demands change. I have owned two BX25s and a B with a backhoe added, not the commercial B. The B backhoe does drastically outperform the BX backhoe but it also cost more money and should.

 

[robertm]

JohnThomas and I probably are up there on Kubota trades that some would roll their eyes. Myself, I went from my first B7500 to a B7510 to a BX2660 to a B2620 to my current BX2670. Each had reasons. My personal reasons. While I use my BX for everything and anything, I do agree I cuss at my BX all the time because it does not have two pumps and the loader reaction is slow unless tached up full speed. I’d love the features of the BX80 series, but don’t want the decrease in loader capacity, although my primary use is mowing. Sometimes I pass my picture window when on the BX and think “I need a B2601”. At 6’-5” and 250#, the BX looks like I’m riding a toy. But, it still ain’t no Sears Crapsman.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

JohnThomas and I probably are up there on Kubota trades that some would roll their eyes. Myself, I went from my first B7500 to a B7510 to a BX2660 to a B2620 to my current BX2670. Each had reasons. My personal reasons. While I use my BX for everything and anything, I do agree I cuss at my BX all the time because it does not have two pumps and the loader reaction is slow unless tached up full speed. I’d love the features of the BX80 series, but don’t want the decrease in loader capacity, although my primary use is mowing. Sometimes I pass my picture window when on the BX and think “I need a B2601”. At 6’-5” and 250#, the BX looks like I’m riding a toy. But, it still ain’t no Sears Crapsman.

My BX2370-1 I bought July 2017 wouldn't start, not even a click and battery showed 2.6 volts sooo off to Barlows to get a new warranty battery which I did and saw this black RTV900XT in the showroom and visited Steve Barlow before leaving and after signing the papers for a new 2019 RTV900 (Orange ) and agreeing for him to take my RTV1140CPX I've had for 8 years (Yes, Barlows is going to have a 200 hour RTV1140CPX owned and maintained by me for 8 years coming in for sale or trade) I left then remembered I forgot to get my new battery off the parts counter and turned around and picked it up, took it home, installed it and mowed the sides of some property I'm selling and now I think the number is 26 Kubotas in 15 years. :cool2:

 

[robertm]

My BX2370-1 I bought July 2017 wouldn't start, not even a click and battery showed 2.6 volts sooo off to Barlows to get a new warranty battery which I did and saw this black RTV900XT in the showroom and visited Steve Barlow before leaving and after signing the papers for a new 2019 RTV900 (Orange ) and agreeing for him to take my RTV1140CPX I've had for 8 years (Yes, Barlows is going to have a 200 hour RTV1140CPX owned and maintained by me for 8 years coming in for sale or trade) I left then remembered I forgot to get my new battery off the parts counter and turned around and picked it up, took it home, installed it and mowed the sides of some property I'm selling and now I think the number is 26 Kubotas in 15 years. :cool2:

Well you have me beat. Wouldn’t it have been cheaper to just own one Kubota of every model?

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Well you have me beat. Wouldn稚 it have been cheaper to just own one Kubota of every model?

Yes, yes it would be cheaper but I have a wife and Grands now that are always wanting to drive the RTV soooo that leaves me stranded. And what's cheap compared to enjoyment and new innovations, tilt steering wheel, higher ground clearance, digital display, extended warranty that come with NEW and 4 wheel suspension?

 

[looch]

If it's within your means, brings you joy, and hurts no one - it's priceless.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

If it's within your means, brings you joy, and hurts no one - it's priceless.

AMEN! I kept looking at sales brochure and kept seeing those shiney wheels and decided I needed those! Told wife I'd traded to a one seater and she discussed divorce soooo I called Steve Barlow ad told him to change the RTV900X to a RTV1140X with shiney wheels and he had one in the crate that he recently rec'd sooo he is going to deliver next week before I can change my mind again. Also found what appears to be a $500 discount for being a member of Veterans Farm Coalition!:thumbsup::cool2:

 

[looch]

A little Saturday morning delivery...

Yeah - this is what March 23rd looks like just north of the border. Blech.

 

[dnw64]

View from my chair today, south of "the" border (and north of some others).

 

[check]

Surprisingly, we have been seeing some ads for the BX23S up here, showing the tractor with both the FEL and the backhoe off. With these new models being so popular, I am surprised that they need to advertise at all!