FEL choices for BX 2200

[hfd376]

BXIvey, if it helps, my loader (the LA211) was $2500 installed in July '03. The LA181 was within $200 of it installed. Just out of curiosity, whats the Woods going for installed?

Doug

 

[DannyD]

Now that makes sense, and I would not know that since as you say, taking it off is no big deal.

As for the choice in FEL, la 211 is the only one that Kubota has for the 2200. I was hoping that the next one up, with 2 cylinders would work on the 2200 but the dealer told me the hydraulics were different. Look at the load capacity, and the cost if that is a factor.

 

[Nik]

Rhino makes a loader for the BX series. I have seen this loader on several of the BX tractors at my Kubota dealer. Rhino makes good equipment and you may want to check out their website. You can contact this dealer for his opinion at Pipersville Garden Center in Pipersville, PA. They have a website.

 

[cckjone]

Other manufactors for FELS for the BX2200 include Wood, Rhino, Buhler (Model 95, kit Q2089), Koyker and Kiwk-Way. Some have better specs than the factory Kubota model.

 

[Boulderz]

Thanks for the information everyone. I was looking at the Kubota website for FEL info, and it said that the LA181 was compatable with the BX1500 only. Does anyone know if this is absolutely correct ? I thought that the basics of the BX1500,BX1800, and BX2200 were pretty much the same. If the LA181 only works with the BX1500, then I guess I am limited to two choices (Woods and LA211).
If it would work with my bx2200, I think the 181 would be all that I would need.

I知 bumping this (very) old thread. Does anyone know if a LA181 will work on a BX2200?

 

[diesel85]

Yes, it should.

The 181 was for the BX1500. You'll have less breakout and capacity though.

You really want a LA211.

 

[JWR]

Depends how adventurous you are. There are several problems finding a reasonable solution. First, over $2000 for a loader on a machine like a BX2200 is just crazy in my book. Second, there are very few used complete loaders like an LA211 and finding one near you is questionable. Depending on how much you love your BX2200 and how great a condition it is in, you may very well want to sell it and buy another one with a loader. Yours is very marketable. That opens possibilities of a different model tractor, maybe something in even better shape than yours, etc.

Now back to adventurous: I have a B2150 std trans. Dealer ordered a brand new loader for me from Kubota Fort Worth warehouse. It did not fit, dealer could not get it mounted, sent it back with a lot of hassle from the factory (not with me, I just got my money back.) So, being adventurous, I found a Case brand loader on a dismantling and salvage company used equipment lot. Drastic misfit BUT, the seller knew of an Amish welding shop nearby who would tackle the entire job -- install loader valve, modify the loader, install on my tractor. I did that and could not be happier. The loader is slightly larger (and stronger) than the factory loader, works flawlessly, still compatible with both my MMM and the rest of the tractor functions. Just a great result. Price ? About $500 less than the Kubota loader would have been by itself AND my costs included the welding mod, the loader valve, installation, etc. Sometimes ...