Airportbum365
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I am looking to buy one of these tractors
Not sure which one to go with.
Any advice?
Not sure which one to go with.
Any advice?
Comparison Kubota BX25D. Vs Mahindra 22max
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I don't know much about either tractor but compare the capacities of both and see which one tops out with best lift, break out force, reach, digging depth, etc. Then look at the warranty and see which is better. Kubota will likely have a better resale value down the road if you decide to sell later on.
The BX is a dedicated TLB where the Mahindra is an add on. I think the 22 Max is a slightly larger tractor so it should be more capable with regard to FEL lift height and weight. Do the online comparison and let us know what you decide.
P.S. The Mahindra likely doesn't have the infamous HST cooling fans that are exposed to sticks and stones like the Kubota BX series does so that may be an advantage if operation is going to be in the woods. The 22Max likely has larger tires also which will be another advantage in ground clearance.
The BX is a dedicated TLB where the Mahindra is an add on. I think the 22 Max is a slightly larger tractor so it should be more capable with regard to FEL lift height and weight. Do the online comparison and let us know what you decide.
P.S. The Mahindra likely doesn't have the infamous HST cooling fans that are exposed to sticks and stones like the Kubota BX series does so that may be an advantage if operation is going to be in the woods. The 22Max likely has larger tires also which will be another advantage in ground clearance.
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Drive both.
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Airportbum365
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Wow! Are you ever connected Paul !
I watch your videos all the time!
It's become a daily thing
On one hand the Kubota dealer is less than a km from my house which is obviously a plus
But the lift capacity is much higher on the mahindra with a lower base price
?????
4shorts
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Wow! Are you ever connected Paul !
I watch your videos all the time!
It's become a daily thing
On one hand the Kubota dealer is less than a km from my house which is obviously a plus
But the lift capacity is much higher on the mahindra with a lower base price
?????
:laughing: Ah I just couldn't resist. It's the evil in me :laughing:. Gary Fowler pretty well summed it up. He gave you about the best logical advice so I'd follow his recommendations. All that being said I like the Kubota BX25D
Glad your enjoying our video's. Should have another one up in a day or two.
Thanks for watching.
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You would be well pleased with either unit I think. The Max25 is built like a regular compact tractor, the BX is built as a SCUT. What is a SCUT? That is open to debate, but my current thought is that a SCUT will have a ladder frame with the components bolted onto it, like a serious riding lawn mower on steroids. Generally they have a transaxle in the back with a plastic cooling fan. Generally they have closer spacing on the 3-point, they will use Category 0 spacing with Category 1 pin sizes. A CUT (B-series in Kubota) will be built like a conventional tractor, just like a 50HP farm tractor, but smaller and will have standard Cat 1 pins and spacing. If they have a hydro, they have an oil cooler out by the radiator instead of a fan underneath.
A SCUT is lighter and probably a better mowing tractor. I think a CUT, like a B-series Kubota or a Max22/25 would in theory be a little more robust in the long term, heavier, a little stronger, designed for a higher duty cycle. That being said, folks that own the BX's seem universally happy with them, so obviously that sort of design is more than adequate for most uses. The eMax Mahindra is more along the lines of the BX Kubota, the Max Mahindra is more like a B series.
My favorite little tractor is the Max25. It has the same engine as the Max28 and the 3016, just rated at a lower RPM. Big engine, running slowly. Conventional structure for the drivetrain, and it is backhoe ready and comes with the three-point arms standard, heavy drawbar (for a little tractor anyway) and a 5 year warranty standard. We market the Max25 as a SCUT since it is physically nearly the same size and has a very similar turning radius, etc. You might argue that Mahindra has tried riding both sides of the fence on whether a Max is a SCUT or a CUT and I suppose that may be true.
I think the Kubota fans will say that the BX is the way to go since they own one and like what they own. The BX is the segment leader in sales, and that does not happen without happy customers. I'll agree they are good machines, so let me make it clear that I am not saying otherwise. I am though, making a distinction between the basic tractor structures. That may or may not matter to many folks. For me, if I can have a conventional tractor in a small size with a big engine turning low rpms, I would favor that.
A SCUT is lighter and probably a better mowing tractor. I think a CUT, like a B-series Kubota or a Max22/25 would in theory be a little more robust in the long term, heavier, a little stronger, designed for a higher duty cycle. That being said, folks that own the BX's seem universally happy with them, so obviously that sort of design is more than adequate for most uses. The eMax Mahindra is more along the lines of the BX Kubota, the Max Mahindra is more like a B series.
My favorite little tractor is the Max25. It has the same engine as the Max28 and the 3016, just rated at a lower RPM. Big engine, running slowly. Conventional structure for the drivetrain, and it is backhoe ready and comes with the three-point arms standard, heavy drawbar (for a little tractor anyway) and a 5 year warranty standard. We market the Max25 as a SCUT since it is physically nearly the same size and has a very similar turning radius, etc. You might argue that Mahindra has tried riding both sides of the fence on whether a Max is a SCUT or a CUT and I suppose that may be true.
I think the Kubota fans will say that the BX is the way to go since they own one and like what they own. The BX is the segment leader in sales, and that does not happen without happy customers. I'll agree they are good machines, so let me make it clear that I am not saying otherwise. I am though, making a distinction between the basic tractor structures. That may or may not matter to many folks. For me, if I can have a conventional tractor in a small size with a big engine turning low rpms, I would favor that.
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Thanks for the info
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I have a Kubota BX23, which is a earlier model TLB similar to the BX25. And I love it.
I was at my Mahindra dealer a couple of weeks ago and sat on an eMax 22 and a Max28 (same frame size as the Max25, I think). The eMax 22 seemed to be similar in size to my BX23, while the Max 28 was definitely a larger frame size, and is just beefier all over. I love my BX23, but I think I would be very happy with a Max25 or Max28 with a frame mounted backhoe on it.
Not sure of the specs on the backhoe for the Max22 or Max25, but compare their specs to the Kubota BX25. A little more reach and and little more digging power is always a good thing.
One great thing about the Kubota BX series is that the aftermarket for them is huge. Places like BXpanded and Bro-Tek make all sorts of goodies for them, such as belly plates (to protect that plastic HST fan), backhoe thumbs, wheel spacers, ripper teeth, etc.
I was at my Mahindra dealer a couple of weeks ago and sat on an eMax 22 and a Max28 (same frame size as the Max25, I think). The eMax 22 seemed to be similar in size to my BX23, while the Max 28 was definitely a larger frame size, and is just beefier all over. I love my BX23, but I think I would be very happy with a Max25 or Max28 with a frame mounted backhoe on it.
Not sure of the specs on the backhoe for the Max22 or Max25, but compare their specs to the Kubota BX25. A little more reach and and little more digging power is always a good thing.
One great thing about the Kubota BX series is that the aftermarket for them is huge. Places like BXpanded and Bro-Tek make all sorts of goodies for them, such as belly plates (to protect that plastic HST fan), backhoe thumbs, wheel spacers, ripper teeth, etc.
