Hello all....

geosnooker2000 · Apr 5, 2009

This is my first post. Just wanted to say that I'm looking for my first tractor. Got a few leads. I tried an auction Thursday, but I didn't win the one I was looking at (2004 BX23 with FEL, BH, and BM, 569 hrs.). It went for $8700. My limit was $8000. I'm bummed about it.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi to the community.

George

drivadesl · Apr 5, 2009

Welcome to the boards Geo. You'll love owning a tractor, they can help you out in ways you haven't even thought of yet. The BX is pretty versatile, if your looking for suggestions, maybe you can describe what you plan on using if for. Also search for "first tractor" etc, and read away. Shopping is a lot of fun. Be patient, and make sure you know what you want before buying. Best of luck.

JB4310 · Apr 5, 2009

Welcome!

JB.

LBrown59 · Apr 5, 2009

geosnooker2000 said:
This is my first post. Just wanted to say that I'm looking for my first tractor. Got a few leads. I tried an auction Thursday, but I didn't win the one I was looking at (2004 BX23 with FEL, BH, and BM, 569 hrs.). 1*It went for $8700. My limit was $8000. I'm bummed about it.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi to the community.

George

I have a 2004 BX23 with FEL BH and 60 inch mower.
You should have went the $8700 dollars on the one you looked at .
There is no way I'd part with mine for under $10000 and it has twice the hours as the one you looked at.

LBrown59 · Apr 5, 2009

geosnooker2000 said:
This is my first post. Just wanted to say that I'm looking for my first tractor. Got a few leads. I tried an auction Thursday, but I didn't win the one I was looking at (2004 BX23 with FEL, BH, and BM, 569 hrs.). It went for $8700. My limit was $8000. I'm bummed about it.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi to the community.

George

You gave up a great deal for a lousy $700 bucks .You ought to be bummed out about it.
It's hard to get any BX with a fel and a mower on it for 8000 dollars much less one with a Backhoe on it.

JDGREEN4ME · Apr 5, 2009

LBrown59 said:
I have a 2004 BX23 with FEL BH and 60 inch mower.
You should have went the $8700 dollars on the one you looked at .
There is no way I'd part with mine for under $10000 and it has twice the hours as the one you looked at.

LBrown59 said:
You gave up a great deal for a lousy $700 bucks .You ought to be bummed out about it.
It's hard to get any BX with a fel and a mower on it for 8000 dollars much less one with a Backhoe on it.

So it has been written...so it shall be done...

JDGREEN4ME · Apr 5, 2009

geosnooker2000 said:
This is my first post. Just wanted to say that I'm looking for my first tractor. Got a few leads. I tried an auction Thursday, but I didn't win the one I was looking at (2004 BX23 with FEL, BH, and BM, 569 hrs.). It went for $8700. My limit was $8000. I'm bummed about it.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi to the community.

George

Welcome...good luck with your search...

geosnooker2000 · Apr 5, 2009

JDGREEN4ME said:
So it has been written...so it shall be done...

Y'all, it was pretty rough. It needed some work. Additionally, That lousy $700 was $700 more than I had to spend at that moment (per my credit union. will up the limit tomorrow). Plus I would have had to pay st. taxes on top of that. +/- another $800. So we're now up to $9500, and I don't even know the full extent of the referb that needs to be done.

geosnooker2000 · Apr 5, 2009

drivadesl said:
Welcome to the boards Geo. You'll love owning a tractor, they can help you out in ways you haven't even thought of yet. The BX is pretty versatile, if your looking for suggestions, maybe you can describe what you plan on using if for. Also search for "first tractor" etc, and read away. Shopping is a lot of fun. Be patient, and make sure you know what you want before buying. Best of luck.

Thanks,
I'm a longtime homebuilder, so I know what a help a tractor can be, as I have rented many a backhoe in my time. I am just tired of renting as far as my little 5 ac. "estate" goes, so I'm looking to get a machine that will do it all around the house. It can't weigh too much though, as I need to be able to drive/mow over septic fill lines. I was looking at the JD2305 at first, but it looks like I'll be able to get a BX24 for a better price. I need all three attachments mentioned, but also I would like to have the 3pt. hitch setup to attach a boxblade, as I have a long gravel driveway that needs dressing from time to time.

teg · Apr 5, 2009

Hey, Welcome... and yea, those little machines can do a bunch of stuff. I've yet to find a deal at an auction... other people had more money then me!!! And who knows... if you went to 9k the other guy could have just paid more. I almost hate to bid on something... it makes the other guy pay more!!!

JD, you kind of defeat the purpose of a very nice feature on this website... see photo.