billstrong50
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This is my first post. I would like to thank everyone on the TBN forums. I have learned an immense amount that has been extremely useful.
I have a GR2000 48" with about 120 hrs, a GR2110 54" with about 60 hrs and a new BX 2660 with 60" MMM.
The GR2000 has seen hard use/abuse. The only problem so far was related to the hydraulic lift hose rubbing on the back tire and bursting at about 110 hrs. It is one tough machine in that it has been stalled numerous times by stumps and most recently by a piece of 1/2" rebar that wedged between blade, deck and back tire. Had to use a floor jack, hammer and crow bar to get it out. It had warped the blade down about two inches but the blade sprang back to straight and did not crack the housing or bend the shaft.
I use the GR 2000 and the BX 2660 on a six acre lot that I am clearing. The soil is sandy and there are steep hills. The GR 2000 does change tune a little going up a steep hill in heavy undergrowth. The BX 2660 never changes tune or seems in any way stressed no matter what I am subjecting it to. I also use the GR 2000 to mow my yard. It is maneuverable in the extreme.
The GR 2110 is shared among four camps in Pearlington, MS where it is cutting about 5 acres and rapidly accumulating hours. So far there have been no problems and the diesel engine is much smoother and quieter than the gasoline Kohler on the GR 2000. The GR 2110 cuts a lot of tidal marsh land, a very harsh environment but it is perfectly suited to this being four wheel drive and relatively light. The GR 2000 previously did this duty for about 100 hours.
BTW, the GR's are like sports cars. The BX can compete but would be more akin to a sporty Tahoe. I do use the BX with industrial tires on some areas of burmuda grass lawn with no problem as long as I stay in 2 wheel drive and don't turn too sharply.
I have a GR2000 48" with about 120 hrs, a GR2110 54" with about 60 hrs and a new BX 2660 with 60" MMM.
The GR2000 has seen hard use/abuse. The only problem so far was related to the hydraulic lift hose rubbing on the back tire and bursting at about 110 hrs. It is one tough machine in that it has been stalled numerous times by stumps and most recently by a piece of 1/2" rebar that wedged between blade, deck and back tire. Had to use a floor jack, hammer and crow bar to get it out. It had warped the blade down about two inches but the blade sprang back to straight and did not crack the housing or bend the shaft.
I use the GR 2000 and the BX 2660 on a six acre lot that I am clearing. The soil is sandy and there are steep hills. The GR 2000 does change tune a little going up a steep hill in heavy undergrowth. The BX 2660 never changes tune or seems in any way stressed no matter what I am subjecting it to. I also use the GR 2000 to mow my yard. It is maneuverable in the extreme.
The GR 2110 is shared among four camps in Pearlington, MS where it is cutting about 5 acres and rapidly accumulating hours. So far there have been no problems and the diesel engine is much smoother and quieter than the gasoline Kohler on the GR 2000. The GR 2110 cuts a lot of tidal marsh land, a very harsh environment but it is perfectly suited to this being four wheel drive and relatively light. The GR 2000 previously did this duty for about 100 hours.
BTW, the GR's are like sports cars. The BX can compete but would be more akin to a sporty Tahoe. I do use the BX with industrial tires on some areas of burmuda grass lawn with no problem as long as I stay in 2 wheel drive and don't turn too sharply.
