I need a review on the new bx22 loader/backhoe
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MrP
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Steve,
What are you looking for the BX to do? If you let us know, I'm sure there are quite a few who would give you the +s and -s.
What are you looking for the BX to do? If you let us know, I'm sure there are quite a few who would give you the +s and -s.
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Steve,
I have 9 hours of seat time so far, and I can honestly say that this is the best engineered tractor I have ever owned and there have been many. (Ingersol 6018, JD 4100, JD 445, Kubota B1700 and B2710)
Here is the quick list of Pros & Cons:
Pros:
1. The hoe is well thought out and is very beefy. I looks like they just took the BT750 hoe and shrunk it down. The BT600 uses the same cast components of it’s big brother and is an excellent design for this machine.
2. Hoe and loader come off in less than 3 minutes.
3. Reversible seat is easy to use and elevates as you turn it around. Also lots of leg room when using the hoe.
4. MMM deck goes on and off quickly and provides a great cut.
5. The frame is significantly reinforced over the standard BX2200. The bare machine weights 200 lbs more.
6. Folding ROPS.
7. Very well balanced with plenty of power for all applications.
8. The Backhoe is surprisingly powerful, reminds me of the 4672 I had on my B1700.
9. Ergonomics are great, everything is exactly where it is suppose to be. I also like that the seat is around 2” higher that the standard BX to make room for the swivel bracket. This actually creates a more chair high driving position and an easier reach to the steering wheel.
10. Super fuel economy – around 2 hours per gallon.
Cons:
1. No cruse control – Not a problem for me I only mow ¾ acher.
2. No Tack.
I can’t say enough good things about this machine. Kubota really got it right this time, they will easily sell more than they can produce this year.
Let me know if you have any specific operational or general questions, I’ll do my best to post the info.
Regards,
Carl
I have 9 hours of seat time so far, and I can honestly say that this is the best engineered tractor I have ever owned and there have been many. (Ingersol 6018, JD 4100, JD 445, Kubota B1700 and B2710)
Here is the quick list of Pros & Cons:
Pros:
1. The hoe is well thought out and is very beefy. I looks like they just took the BT750 hoe and shrunk it down. The BT600 uses the same cast components of it’s big brother and is an excellent design for this machine.
2. Hoe and loader come off in less than 3 minutes.
3. Reversible seat is easy to use and elevates as you turn it around. Also lots of leg room when using the hoe.
4. MMM deck goes on and off quickly and provides a great cut.
5. The frame is significantly reinforced over the standard BX2200. The bare machine weights 200 lbs more.
6. Folding ROPS.
7. Very well balanced with plenty of power for all applications.
8. The Backhoe is surprisingly powerful, reminds me of the 4672 I had on my B1700.
9. Ergonomics are great, everything is exactly where it is suppose to be. I also like that the seat is around 2” higher that the standard BX to make room for the swivel bracket. This actually creates a more chair high driving position and an easier reach to the steering wheel.
10. Super fuel economy – around 2 hours per gallon.
Cons:
1. No cruse control – Not a problem for me I only mow ¾ acher.
2. No Tack.
I can’t say enough good things about this machine. Kubota really got it right this time, they will easily sell more than they can produce this year.
Let me know if you have any specific operational or general questions, I’ll do my best to post the info.
Regards,
Carl
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Charliebrn
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Great review! One question...I notice that the loader is the LA210....pretty much the same as my LA211, but with some specs slightly less. Any idea what the physical reasons for that is? I would have expected the TLB version to have elevated specs on a loader. I know, the differences are almost nil, but I'm curious. Also, I'd LOVE to get a good look to see how the rear hydraulics are plumbed, since I'd like to hook up Top&tilt....
I am looking at the BX22 and had a couple questions. What type MMM did you get? Did you get the mulching kit and if so does that work well? Can you mount the MMM without taking off the backhoe? I need to mow about 5 acres. Smooth and well maintained but still a lot of ground. How inconvenient is that going to be with no cruise control? Do you know if CC can be added?
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
