Buying Advice Kubota model selection Advise please!

[TresCrows]

Well, I will jump in on this topic also since I have barged in on all the other BX vs 7500 discussions. First, that B2400 may be a deal to consider if the machine is clean and in good condition. Is it? The B2400 is a bit wider than the 7500 and may be more stable on hills. Adding wheel weight or calcium may make the 7500 more stable but what will that do to your lawn? The BX will not likely need any of that. All the work you plan to do I do with my BX though my driveway is not so long. I also have not brush hogged with it but a BX about 2 miles from me does Brush hog with a 48 inch unit. I have not gotten stuck on my 6 acres but I have not gone out into the woods on it but with the mower removed I doubt you would have much problem unless you are talking "rough" in which case the 7500 or B2400 would likely benefit from added clearnace. I think the BX would do what you want but I have a reservation--you seem to have a predisposition to larger machines such as you mentioned the ones at your disposal. Maybe you would be happier with the 2400 but do not be surprised if a neighbor get's a BX and it mows circles around you and you have to get out a push mower to finish some areas the BX guys can cut. The BX will be more stable on hills but I imagine some inventive person could roll the thing! The BX is a gutsy little tractor. Is that what you want or do you really want some thing that is "big" even though the BX is enough? Not intended to be a flame, just consider that you will be spending a pile of money and in the end you should be happy with your decision and emotional factors are as important sometimes as what the unit can really do. Frankly, I doubt the 7500 or B2400 can do much the BX cannot do. They simply do not have that great an advantage in horsepower, weight or traction over the BX. They are better suited to backhoes and heavier loader work and in the rough but still for most people with situations like yours the BX can do the work. Good luck with your purchase. J

 

[70boss]

Thanks for the response. I do not take anything as a flame, althuough I'm sure some 7500 owners will take aim..

I am not predisposed for a large machine, actually I prefer a smaller machine since I have some tight areas to consider. Most people will try to urge a person to buy a larger machine, but I have the other equipment that will simply run circles around these compacts in many situations. My biggest fear is getting the BX2200, and then getting stuck every time I have to plow snow from my driveway. In winter, my driveway to the house is 4X4 ONLY, otherwise, you will not get out. I had tow tow out a full size Ford Expedition this past December. Thanks again for the response, the collective knowledge of the group is terrific. The B2400 is in good condition, and it really seems like the right purchase.

 

[markcg2000]

The only thing I wonder about is the 3PH finish mower. I've got a cutter, and I know that it makes the tractor less stable when it is on. I feel much better when I'm using my mid-mount finish mower. Also, the mid-mount is far more maneuverable then a 3PH mower would be... of course, the darn thing costs twice as much, too!

mark

 

[M. Sullivan]

As mentioned, look hard at the used 2400. If I had 60 acres of woods, and primary use was plowing/grading and 3 pt. work would go with the 7500/2400. The 2200 I believe was targeted at the estate mower segment, with the other capabilities added as a competitive advantage. Great product, don't get me wrong--I almost bought one (got the 2710 instead, long story...). At any rate, cheap used garden tractors are plentiful (just got a nice sears for $200)--so might target your buy more on the tractor, vs. mower functions. Note: My 2710 is also an awesome mower--just use the sears for dodging some tree stands and pulling a trailer around the property.... Was also concerned about stability on hills, thought the 2710 was too high. A smart dealer brought one over for a demo, and left with an empty trailer! Would guess the 7500/2410 is even better on hills: A neighbor has a 7100 (similar chassis set-up as the 7500/2410) and mows some hills I would let go to pasture. Good luck!

 

[TresCrows]

Oh definitly purchase a belly mower if you get the used 2400. If you get the BX be sure to get the 60 inch unit. The BX has the power to turn a 72 but unfortunately will not fit between the wheels. Love the BX. J

 

[markcg2000]

Took me a couple of tries, but I think I figured out what your attachment was - an airplane view, right? Which place is yours?

mark

 

[JATO_RaT]

First, I have to say that the picture from your tractor shows what great clearance you have, how do you dismount? Secondly, my concern about the BX series if I were interested in one is the wheel size. They seem so small which would make me think that it would give a rougher ride on uneven terrain and it would be easier to get stuck. My neighbor just purchased one with a mid mount mower, chipper/shredder and loader. It looks like a great mower, very smooth and great on his hills. The loader is pretty wimpy looking, but I'm not a good judge of the smaller compacts since I have never used one and only have been on large compacts and industrials. Rat...

 

[TresCrows]

Wimpy!!? you say--Bam-Bam!! Well I suppose compared to large earth moving equipment it is wimpy but it is a decent little unit for a compact tractor. Yes, no problem with ground clearance in that machine, my Kitfox I built back in 96. The house north of the road in the center. I just wanted to show what 6 puny, wimpy acres looks like from 1000 AGL. That is where my BX lives. Yes, when carving across an area in my back 4 acres that was rutted up when I let some morax cut the hay off the small wheels do bounce a bit. Again, if rough terrain is your intended primary use the 2410 or 7500 may be better for you. The BX is a surprising unit and the FEL is not so wimpy--really and in most conditions the ride is fairly decent! It was a concern of mine also but I am satisfied. J

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I'd seriously consider the B2400. With the attachments you listed, it sounds like a pretty good deal. I just bought a two-year old B2400 HSD 4WD with 198 hours for $10,000 (just for the tractor). It was a bit more than I originally planned (I was looking for an older, less expensive rig), but it was in mint condition and has a one-year warranty from a local dealer. I also bought a new FEL and 60" mid-mount mower (all original Kubota equipment), so I have a practically new rig for about $2K less than a new B2410. I have a small (5 acre) horse farm, and the mower will easily handle both our 3/4 acre yard and over 4 acres of pasture. The FEL will come in handy with routine landscaping and manure pile management, plus snow removal in the winter. I also looked at the new BX series and B7500, but decided on going with the larger B2400 for the additional power and loader capacity, plus the three-point hitch position control which isn't available on the smaller tractors. I've already made a few practice runs around the house to test the tractor's manuverability while mowing and it gets almost everywhere my old Cub Cadet garden tractor could go, although I will have to use the hand mower between a few trees and our fenceline. In my view, the B2400 isn't too large for mowing around the house and shouldn't tear up the yard if you use turf tires and stay off the grass when it's real soft or wet. It will also provide the power and additional features you'll need for trail maintenance and other work in your rough areas. The B2400 also feel very stable to me; however, I don't have any real serious terrain to deal with. I agree with everyone who advises to use a brush hog for the rough cutting. You can probably find a cheap brush hog for cutting saplings and heavy brush. The position control on the B2400 will come in handy when you start tackling high brush and need to jump over logs and rocks along the trail, too. Save your finish mower for the yard and it should last forever. My advice: use the right tool for the right job. If the B2400 is in good shape and has been well cared for, I'd go for it... I'm already looking forward to this weekend so I can hit the field with mine !!! Good Luck... JACK

 

[campster]

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My neighbor just purchased one with a mid mount mower, chipper/shredder and loader.

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Rat: What kind of chipper/shredded did he choose?


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