Is the BX25 large enough?

[lutt]

I currently have a BX25, have had other BX's, B's and an L. Joining Tom on this one. Bushhogging and disking are not commonly done with a BX. The BX25 will be up to the other jobs with time but those two aren't where it shines.

Thanks JOHNTHOMAS and Tom, I am not retired, just 38:laughing:, but I work a 30 day on, 30 day off scheldule. The bushogging would be light.
As would the disking. But I hate to get something home and be to light. It took almost 2 years on which ZTR to go with and I made the right choice because of the smaller ZG 20 will mow in between the tombstones. I was thing of ease of getting the BX 25 around and hauling also. But, maybe I will need to step up to a larger framed tractor. Thanks Lutt.

 

[kday64]

Sound like a great idea. Just remember to buy an aftermarket skid plate for the HST fan. This will save you time, money and quite a bit of frustration.

Best of luck!

~Kevin

 

[bp fick]

So hard to tell, because folks find themselves doing jobs that push the limits of a BX. These tractors are a big investment and doing some "test driving" is recommended. My 2 cents would also be the bigger B series or small L series.

I found my BX's low ground clearance to be a severe handicap in our market gardening operation. It bottomed out while plowing and digging potatoes. It was also too low to ride over plants to cultivate. Everyone's tasks are different.

It is tough using the same tractor as an effective, nimble lawn mowing machine, while still being big enough to handle the rougher stuff.

As others have mentioned, the BX series has the vulnerable, plastic transmission fan (expensive to replace) and would need to be shielded with under body armor.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Thanks JOHNTHOMAS and Tom, I am not retired, just 38:laughing:, but I work a 30 day on, 30 day off scheldule. The bushogging would be light.
As would the disking. But I hate to get something home and be to light. It took almost 2 years on which ZTR to go with and I made the right choice because of the smaller ZG 20 will mow in between the tombstones. I was thing of ease of getting the BX 25 around and hauling also. But, maybe I will need to step up to a larger framed tractor. Thanks Lutt.

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[CHDinCT]

With having access to the Case backhoe, do you need the backhoe that comes with the BX25? If not, I would put the money saved towards a larger B series for your bush hogging and cultivation work, particularly since you don't need to mow with it. If a BH is needed with the SCUT/CUT size tractor, then budget might be an issue as any of the B series with the added Kubota BH will cost several thousand more than a BX25.

 

[Just2quickz28]

I would look into a B series. If you are not mowing with it which is mainly what the BX excels at then I would really look into a B series machine for what your doing.

 

[radioman]

you have too many lots to contend with. The BX is ideal for transporting between lots, but the B is only couple hundred lbs more. IF you intend to bush hog and do lots of loader work, I'd step up to B or L. The B seems much better suited for you. the BX is a great overall machine for a few projects here and there on 5 acres. 10 is doable, no problem. but 16 acres plus other lots? I'd say you might be disappointed with BX since you are used to larger machines.

 

[lutt]

Thanks guys for the above post. You guys have been very helpful.:thumbsup:I think when I get home this time I will look into a B sized tractor. I was afraid that the BX 25 would be a little stretched. But I have done alot of research on here on it and also went to the local dealer and checked it out. What ever I decide on it will sure be a Kubota, Ive got almost 400 hrs of hard mowing on my ZG 20 and not done anything but grease,change oil, sharpin/change blades and keep it clean. 0 problems. Thats pretty good for a mowing machine imo, Thanks again guys Lutt

 

[TripleR]

Thanks guys for the above post. You guys have been very helpful.:thumbsup:I think when I get home this time I will look into a B sized tractor. I was afraid that the BX 25 would be a little stretched. But I have done alot of research on here on it and also went to the local dealer and checked it out. What ever I decide on it will sure be a Kubota, Ive got almost 400 hrs of hard mowing on my ZG 20 and not done anything but grease,change oil, sharpin/change blades and keep it clean. 0 problems. Thats pretty good for a mowing machine imo, Thanks again guys Lutt

That would be my choice; my preference are the B2630 and B3030.

 

[lutt]

Yeah, u know when you kinda have a gut feeling about something, but your brain and common sense tells better, thats the way Ive thought about the BX!