Got a used BX2200

BabyBota · Jun 28, 2007

After reading the forums on TBN for some time and talking to 2 owners of Kubota tractors, the wife and I went shopping and bought a 2001 BX2200 with 586 hrs. on the clock. The BX came with a Curtis soft cab, 60"MMM, LA211 loader, and 50" snowblower. The dealer we bought from gave us a 50 hr. warranty on the tractor and 2 new sets of blades for the mower. I have installed a grill guard I got off ebay. I built a heavy duty carry-all. I have just gotten the Bro-Tek skid plates in the mail today. I bought a shop manual and parts manual from one of the suppliers listed on TBN.

We are upgrading from a 1979 JD 317 tractor that we have owned for over 20 yrs. I have to say, the Kubota is a lot more tractor, also a lot more money, but it can do so much more. We have had the tractor about 3 weeks and we have moved gravel, tuned up the driveway, dug up some of the yard to level off a spot for the grandkids new swingset, mowed several acres 3 times already. I'd like to get chains for the rear and looking at adding heat to the cab. I'd like to figure out a way to leave the loader valve with the tractor, it's a pain to remove the loader with the cab on. The new BX2350 leaves the valve on the tractor. The valve is needed to also run the blower. I think I can do it. I know I can make the change, just have to do some head scratching and figure it out. I like the power steering, it spoils a guy. The Kubota turns sharper than our old JD 317, I'd never have believed it till I did it myself, amazing. The diff lock is a very nice feature, don't need 4wheel all the time.

I want to power a 39" buzz saw off the rear pto. Another project to figure out, let the fun begin.

I want to thank TBN and all it's members for the great input on this tractor, it helped me decide to buy it and to go orange over green, for which I'm taking some flack.

Thanks all,

Jerry L Weltzin Zumbro Falls, MN

Tom_H · Jun 28, 2007

If you don't mind my asking, what did you pay for this? Was it a package price, or is there a breakdown by item? The reason I'm asking is that I'm considering selling my BX2200 and buying a BX24. THis would give me an idea of what I might get for my tractor. Thanks!

Grizz · Jun 28, 2007

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TO TBN

Dusty · Jun 28, 2007

BabyBota said:
I'd like to figure out a way to leave the loader valve with the tractor, it's a pain to remove the loader with the cab on. The new BX2350 leaves the valve on the tractor. The valve is needed to also run the blower. I think I can do it. I know I can make the change, just have to do some head scratching and figure it out.

There are a few old threads about how some others have done this, and I remember a long time ago Junkman saying that he was working on a similar project.

BabyBota · Jul 2, 2007

Tom H
We paid $12K for the entire rig, about $600+ was preformed in servicing, washed, waxed and delivered with warranty. That may be high for some, but I know the entire history of the tractor and I know the dealer, Jerry

dannydan3 · Jul 2, 2007

Not bad at all. Waxed too?

SeymourBota · Jul 5, 2007

BabyBota said:
I'd like to figure out a way to leave the loader valve with the tractor, it's a pain to remove the loader with the cab on. The new BX2350 leaves the valve on the tractor. The valve is needed to also run the blower. I think I can do it. I know I can make the change, just have to do some head scratching and figure it out.

I usually leave the loader valve on my 2200 year-round as I always use the snowblower but rarely use the loader.
Pull the two mount pins on the left and the hydraulic cylinder pin and boom pin on the right.
You'll still have to do the roll back to clear the left side mounts, but the right side will just pull away. Have a bungy handy to tie the hydraulic cylinder on the right up to the boom.

I'll try to post some pics later.

LBrown59 · Jul 5, 2007

There is a BX2200 in my local paper for $7000.

ByronBob · Jul 6, 2007

You'll get 20 years on this tractor easily. But of course in 20 years you'll want to upgrade again anyway.

My 04 2230 is awesome. Do I want to get rid of it. Absolutely. I keep telling my wife I have 1 regret and it's that I didn't get a BIGGER Kubota.....