green or orange small tractor??

[thcri]

JaimesEarl,

I personally think you made a good decision. You will be happy with the BX2200 and it will do the job for you. One thing you have to do when you get it is post some pictures. Even though we have all seen the BX2200 it is much better seeing yours.

Congradulations


murph

 

[JohnMiller3]

<font color="blue">...Anyone want a 2 year old 16 1/2 hp kohler, 46" deck, hydro drive... Craftsman?... </font>

Email me your address/phone in Vermont... I'll pick it up the in the next couple weekends... (and I'm serious!) /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

johnny3@nycap.rr.com

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Congrats on the new bx!
I know you will get a lot of use out of your new toy (er, I mean tool /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif).
Good luck,
DaveL

 

[surfran]

Congrats on the decision. I'm sure you will love the unit. If you are getting a FEL for the unit, then that 6x10 trailer is probably going to be a little too small. I currently have a 6x10 and it is too tight with the FEL on, I have to position the FEL onto the rear gate up in the air which doesn't allow for a good angle to tie down on the rear (I back it in) as the rear is only inches from the front of the trailer so that weight is distributed correctly.

Of course if your not getting a FEL, then it will be a perfect trailer.......I hate the idea of getting rid of mine for a larger one, cuz I love that size trailer for most things.

I attached a picture so you can see how I have to load mine.

Good luck,

 

[GaryG]

Nice looking setup. I was going to try and squeeze my BX22 without the Backhoe into my 5x8 trailer. I don't think it is going to fit. I think I may opt for a bigger trailer with dual wheels and brakes.

 

[JaimesEarl]

I mowed my long overdue lawn today for the first time of the season with a loaner. It was a Kubota 1800 deisel with a 54" deck, just 2 wd not 4 - probably circa 1990 or so, maybe earlier if they had them back then - it looked OLD! Anyhow, I buzzed my lawn in under 2 hours - keep in mind that the grass was pretty wet and the ground still soft, I was on bald tires with 30# weights on each wheel - I was spinning all over and I still did it in a lot less time. It used to take 3+ hours with my old one. I can't wait to get my new tractor - yes I will bore you with some action photos, maybe even some before and after pictures.

Thanks for the picture of your 6 x 10 setup with your tractor/FEL. What would happen if you drove it in forwards? I MAY get a FEL in the future - seems everyone here thinks they are indispensable.

I haven't exactly decided to part with my little Sears Supersport just yet. Maybe I will once my orange one gets here, but there may still be some good in holding onto it.

Anyhow - I appreciate all the sincere advice offered here. It really helped me make my final decision with confidence.

JaimesEarl

 

[Anonymous Poster]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Anyhow, I buzzed my lawn in under 2 hours - keep in mind that the grass was pretty wet and the ground still soft, I was on bald tires with 30# weights on each wheel - I was spinning all over and I still did it in a lot less time. It used to take 3+ hours with my old one. )</font>

I have only a small amount of lawn to mow, 1/3 to 1/2 acre or so but my new BX2200 cut my mowing time about in half over my previous Wheel Horse 520H and 48" deck. The BX is more manueverable, quieter, and will mow clean at a faster speed than the garden tractor. Now I've gotta figure out how to get more lawn to mow! Actually, that's what the FEL is doing now, making more lawn! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JohnMiller3]

<font color="blue">...I haven't exactly decided to part with my little Sears Supersport just yet... </font>

See, there is truth to the adage that one man's junk is another man's treasure... /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[surfran]

I tried the unit forward, but the weight didn't distribute very well and the bucket would need to overhang the front and sit on the toolbox which is plastic/composite and I don't think would hold up well for long with the bucket bouncing on it.

I intend to get a 14 or 16' trailer in the near future, as I trailer my BX1800 about 200 miles (roundtrip) every weekend in the summer to our cottage. I also want the electric brakes on the new trailer.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I looked at both green and orange when I was deciding. Had a BX2200 sitting in my yard for a week and decided to spend the extra money to get the BX22 instead. Originally I wanted green but the backhoe on the BX22 swung my decision that way. Have not regretted it one bit.

Dave...