New BX1860 on order

[MerkurRS]

OK, so I have always wanted a Kubota, who hasn't?

Last week I stopped in a local dealer "just to look". Got a price and ok, they have 60 months 0% too. I like 0%!
Still just looking.....
I wondered, " if i cleaned up my old tractor (1992 520H) and got a good price, i could use that as down money and finance the rest (small $$left)".
Still considering.....
Last weekend I detailed my 520H and put it on a WH forum and it sold in 4 days.
Oops, I still hadn't made up my mind....
Did I mention I forgot to run all this past my wife?
She gave me the OK last night and I bought one today.
I emailed Barlows and received a great price, but coupled with about $400+ in fuel and 11 hour trip (each way) I decided the extra $500 was well spent buying local.

Soon to own: 2010 BX1860, FEL, 48"MMM (fine for me- 2 acres), weight box, grill guard and mulch kit for $12,500 and free delivery.:thumbsup:

 

[shrekbelly]

super tractor! is that spring city west of phoenixville and south of pottstown
pa?

good luck, shrekbelly bx2360

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations, nothing quite like getting a new tractor.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

OK, so I have always wanted a Kubota, who hasn't?

Last week I stopped in a local dealer "just to look". Got a price and ok, they have 60 months 0% too. I like 0%!
Still just looking.....
I wondered, " if i cleaned up my old tractor (1992 520H) and got a good price, i could use that as down money and finance the rest (small $$left)".
Still considering.....
Last weekend I detailed my 520H and put it on a WH forum and it sold in 4 days.
Oops, I still hadn't made up my mind....
Did I mention I forgot to run all this past my wife?
She gave me the OK last night and I bought one today.
I emailed Barlows and received a great price, but coupled with about $400+ in fuel and 11 hour trip (each way) I decided the extra $500 was well spent buying local.

Soon to own: 2010 BX1860, FEL, 48"MMM (fine for me- 2 acres), weight box, grill guard and mulch kit for $12,500 and free delivery.:thumbsup:

Congratulations! Great little tractor. That just going in to look thing can some times be costly but lots of fun.

 

[shrekbelly]

merkrus,
i also had a wheelhorse 416-8, but sold it for my growing list of bx implements.
one last question, did you consider either of the 54" decks (regular or fine cut?).
shrekbelly

 

[LBrown59]

Congrats on the BX 1860.
Only thing I have done different is i'd have gone with the54''MMM.

OK, so I have always wanted a Kubota, who hasn't?

Last week I stopped in a local dealer "just to look". Got a price and ok, they have 60 months 0% too. I like 0%!
Still just looking.....
I wondered, " if i cleaned up my old tractor (1992 520H) and got a good price, i could use that as down money and finance the rest (small $$left)".
Still considering.....
Last weekend I detailed my 520H and put it on a WH forum and it sold in 4 days.
Oops, I still hadn't made up my mind....
Did I mention I forgot to run all this past my wife?
She gave me the OK last night and I bought one today.
I emailed Barlows and received a great price, but coupled with about $400+ in fuel and 11 hour trip (each way) I decided the extra $500 was well spent buying local.

Soon to own: 2010 BX1860, FEL, 48"MMM (fine for me- 2 acres), weight box, grill guard and mulch kit for $12,500 and free delivery.:thumbsup:

 

[CHDinCT]

Well, I bought my BX1860 and kept my 520-H :laughing:. With what they were offering me in trade, I couldn't buy the implements I had for the 520. I'm glad I kept it since I use it to mow when the deck is off the BX.

Congratulations, you'll love your BX. I never thought power steering was a requirement, until I got it on the BX. And your fuel usage will drop dramatically vs the 520. I think I bought about 3 five gallon jugs of diesel in a year of use.

 

[OrangeinWis]

Well, I bought my BX1860 and kept my 520-H :laughing:. With what they were offering me in trade, I couldn't buy the implements I had for the 520. I'm glad I kept it since I use it to mow when the deck is off the BX.

Congratulations, you'll love your BX. I never thought power steering was a requirement, until I got it on the BX. And your fuel usage will drop dramatically vs the 520. I think I bought about 3 five gallon jugs of diesel in a year of use.

I agree with the other posters, you have picked a top of the line SCUT. The lethal combination of the smaller wheelbase, and that power steering, is what really sold me on this size of Kubota. I of course use the loader way more than I thought, and the three point I will fab implements for this spring, but the way it turns on a dime almost like the unit it is replacing (Simplicity Coronet-"Forrest Gump" style!) makes it a fantastic buy IMHO.

Fill the bucket, fill the BB, drive it around bucket low, get used to how it drives loaded, it isn't the widest tractor. Just some friendly advice from one who tends to overload things, I also can MMOB. Happy Tractoring, don't forget pics!

 

[MerkurRS]

Thanks all.
Well, i was really torn about the 48" mmm vs. 54" mmm and decided the 48" is what I have now. Never have i thought- gee; " I wish i had a bigger deck", although only 6" wider, will fit easier in my shed (next to two classic cars), and WORSE case- OMG- I have to spend 15 minutes longer cutting grass
So, i decided 48" would suit me just fine.

 

[Evil the Weasel]

The wider deck makes it easier to cut around obstacles without getting close with the tractor. That's the main advantage, not the time.