Buying Advice First tractor- Could really use input

[TripleR]

I would strongly recommend buying HST fan protection from BXPanded or Bro Tek, cost of repair is high. The steering gear is low and exposed so you may well wind up with torn boots, I added protection from Bro Tek, so just add a wrap to them. I also added wheel spacers to our BXs for a bit smoother ride and added stability.

With the BXs quarter inching valve 3PH, you will get drift down with the rotary cutter over time, so you'll need to bump it up from time to time or add check chains to the cutter and tractor, I believe they are an option on the cutter.

Like Gary Fowler, I too would consider the separate mower. We used our BX2200 as a " do it all machine" for several years, but got tired of removing/attaching MMM and loader, cutter, tiller etc., so we use one BX as a dedicated mower and one for loader etc. work. We did the two BX due to unusual circumstance, so I'm not recommending that, just a BX and separate mower. When your young and full of energy, it's no big deal, but as you age... You will just find yourself having to schedule tasks rather than doing one thing then another or at least that was my experience.

 

[BigBoyToys]

I too agree with getting a separate mower. I purchased a Bad Boy ZT Elite. It's built like a tank and has been a great mower. We purchased it 3 years ago for a little over $5K. We got the 48" deck to maneuver around mulch beds and other obstacles. My wife does most of the lawn mowing and loves it. The Zero Turns makes fast and easy work of it especially with a mulching kit!

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You can see the ZT in the background...the "orange" blends in nicely with the Kubota! :laughing:

 

[KyleH]

Congrats, be sure to post some pictures of it in use once you get it home.

 

[Blackgreyhounds]

Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see pictures. I think you did a great job of balancing price, performance and reality! Looking at your property and your desired uses, I think the BX will do just about everything you will ever want and as you said, if you can't do it, it's time to call in a professional. That's a very mature way of dealing handling it. If you ever do find yourself calling in the professionals to often (which I doubt), your BX will hold it's value/price really well if you need to trade up.:thumbsup:

 

[check]

Yes, safety first. Does the BX25D have draft control on the 3pt? If so, be SURE to completely turn off before mounting a 3 point backhoe. rScotty

The backhoe that comes with the BX 25D is frame mounted, not three point hitch mounted. Pretty tough, too!

 

[dragoneggs]

Yes, Congrats!!! As the first to reply to your thread and now a fellow BX owner, I welcome to the BX club! I enjoyed following along in your decision making process and appreciated the feedback by many. I am sure you will find a lot of pleasure with your new hardworking 'toy'. I still think you might opt for a dedicated mower such as a Zero Turn, especially since you have a BH. It took me a year to come to that conclusion.

Seat time and experience will steer you accordingly. But as of now you can do a heck of a lot on your property and will have fun doing it. Your wheelbarrow and shovel will probably be hanging out together and getting lonely looking at each other

 

[momof2crazygirls]

Yes, Congrats!!! As the first to reply to your thread and now a fellow BX owner, I welcome to the BX club! I enjoyed following along in your decision making process and appreciated the feedback by many. I am sure you will find a lot of pleasure with your new hardworking 'toy'. I still think you might opt for a dedicated mower such as a Zero Turn, especially since you have a BH. It took me a year to come to that conclusion.

Seat time and experience will steer you accordingly. But as of now you can do a heck of a lot on your property and will have fun doing it. Your wheelbarrow and shovel will probably be hanging out together and getting lonely looking at each other

Thanks so much! I am excited to get it! I can't wait to try out the third function grapple! I also had them add liquid to the tires and the thumb for the backhoe. I see lots of potential!!