Hi,I'm trying to decide between getting a bx1860 or bx2360, with FEL and 54MMM for the 1860 and 60MMM for the 2360.I have just under 2 acres, with probably 1.25-1.5ac to mow with a lot of obstacles and the yard is level. It will be primarily for mowing but have dirt I want to move around, landscape projects,yard work, and want to add on to the driveway. The price difference is $1800.I've read on here that one of the main reasons to go to the Bx2360 is if I'm using the pto for a chipper, but how well will a 1860 handle a box blade for adding a driveway?How well will turf tires work for an all-around tire? If I go with the 2360 I all ready have a set for 26x12x12 bar tires. Also how does the the 54mmm and 60mmm compare in cut quality and what is the diff in the 54" susp-linkage mount vs 60" self balance mount? I take alot of pride in my yard so I want to make sure I don't tear it up.So many questions and so much money to make the wrong decision. Thanks for the help.
Need help between bx1860 vs bx2360
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First let me state that the BX1860 will do all of the jobs you described quite well, but I prefer the 60" deck if it will fit between everything you need it to.
I went from a 54" to 60" deck and could hardly believe how much quicker I could mow my property and how well it trimmed under bushes and ditches.
My personal preference in tires are the R4's, but have used turf as well as bar and to me unless you are operating in mud or on soft ground there has not been a whole lot of difference.
Good luck with your shopping and the good thing is either one you pick will work well; no "wrong choice" possible.
I went from a 54" to 60" deck and could hardly believe how much quicker I could mow my property and how well it trimmed under bushes and ditches.
My personal preference in tires are the R4's, but have used turf as well as bar and to me unless you are operating in mud or on soft ground there has not been a whole lot of difference.
Good luck with your shopping and the good thing is either one you pick will work well; no "wrong choice" possible.
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No bad choice. Good way to put it. Since you are going with the MMM, I'd probably give a slight nod to the 2360 for the larger wheels and tires. That is trivial, perhaps, but nonetheless, the extra few horses aren't going to make an enormous difference, but still it is a 5 hp jump up. So, you get the larger wheels and 3 tire styles from which to choose, instead of just 2, option of a 60" MMM, cruise control standard, I believe, and 5 hp more on an ever so stretched frame, 2.5"-3". Your call. Have fun!!!
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Since I have one of each size i don't see where you could go wrong with either one.
I'd go with a 60 '' mower on either tractor .
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There seems to be a split in stopping too quickly and not quickly enough.
My BX2200 stopped as soon as you took your foot off the HST pedal while my BX2660 will continue a very short distance depending on you speed of course. At mowing speeds it will generally be under a foot in low range. My wife and I initially didn't like this, but have found it to be better than the shorter stops. It does stop a little quicker once it is broken in.
Now there was/is an issue with the BX2X50 being too abrupt.
My BX2200 stopped as soon as you took your foot off the HST pedal while my BX2660 will continue a very short distance depending on you speed of course. At mowing speeds it will generally be under a foot in low range. My wife and I initially didn't like this, but have found it to be better than the shorter stops. It does stop a little quicker once it is broken in.
Now there was/is an issue with the BX2X50 being too abrupt.
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I had a recent riding mower with an immediate reacting HST. I found it annoyingly jarring. I rather like the run on off the BXxx60 series. Since I drive a stick shift truck, it runs on, as does my automatic in my wife's car. I find it more natural. Maybe that's just me. Having had a quick stop model, I prefer not having it be so dog gone abrupt.
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I to had the abrupt stopping in reverse BX and traded it for the BX2660 which does have a bit of run on but it has been no problem and much prefer over the abrupt in reverse stopper.
poldies4
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Thought it was just mine. My 1860 has a little run as well, the manual says not to have any. I was concerned, and never thought of it being a positive. Always good to learn something!!
jb62901
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Back in March of 09 I looked and drove all the BX's ended up with the BX2360. With 10 acers and 6 of those to mow with a KK 60" RFM does a great job. The 900' Drive is done with both a front and rear home made blades. FEL is one of my usefull items for the unit. 14 mo later and over 250 hrs later it's been a trouble free BX. I needed more power than 1860 had to offer but not more than the 2360. Good luck on your choice. John
TheFlatlander
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Quick note, BX1860 will not take the 60" deck, but definitely go as large as you can fit. sounds like both tractors will work for you but aside from cost the BX1860 has a shorter wheel base and will be a little nimbler. from your post I don't think that is a concern and you are already looking at the future and questioning power. Again, go as large as the budget will allow. trading in later will be more expensive.
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I bought a BX2350 about 2 years ago. I got the 60" deck. I had a Deere mower with a 54" deck, and I thought I would give up quit a bit in the quality of the cut. I've been pretty suprised with the quality of the cut. It doesn't scalp unless you get on some really uneven ground. The only drawback is the weight. It tends to mash the grass down a little bit more than a regular riding mower. I had my rear tires filled which I know doesn't help. If you vary your mowing pattern, this is less of a problem. The things you can do with the machine are so much of a bonus, its worth it, the 4 wheel drive, the power of the diesel, all the things you can do with the FEL, all the different implements you can get for a 3 point hitch. You really can't go wrong with either machine, but I'd say unless money is tight for your purchase, get the bigger machine.
Right now I have a JD345 w/54" deck so thats good to know that the 60" is compareable. I guess the reason for looking at a 1860 is the smaller footprint to turn and mow around things, and if I can save some money thats nice also. Does anyone know how turning radius compares on 1860 w/54" deck and a 2360 w/ 60"deck?
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7.2 versus 7.5
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Ok, so it has been a few days now of consternation.
Frankly, 95% of the overall package is identical between the two. The list of what they have in common far outweighs the differences. Yup, the 1860 is a the price leader and in many ways, pound for pound, is a tremendous tractor bargain, imo.
It just comes down to your gut, to your inner vision of you doing work on your tractor. Sleep on it again. Once you make your decision, that's it. Go for it and don't look back. There is always a larger tractor, always a newer one being built somewhere. Get YOUR tractor and go have fun, loving it and working it.
The end.
Frankly, 95% of the overall package is identical between the two. The list of what they have in common far outweighs the differences. Yup, the 1860 is a the price leader and in many ways, pound for pound, is a tremendous tractor bargain, imo.
It just comes down to your gut, to your inner vision of you doing work on your tractor. Sleep on it again. Once you make your decision, that's it. Go for it and don't look back. There is always a larger tractor, always a newer one being built somewhere. Get YOUR tractor and go have fun, loving it and working it.
The end.