New BX25?

[Tom_H]

That isen't the new seat on the BX2660? or is it? Looks the same as the old BX

The original BX seat was one piece. It was replaced about a year and a half ago with a new seat that is also one piece but taller and more ergonomic. This is the seat on the BX25. The BX2660 has a brand new seat that is two piece.

To summarize, the BX25 has the second seat. The BX2660 has the third seat.

 

[txkevin]

Not being neg here since it looks nice, but why pay more for a BX25 with the same engine in a BX24? When the BX24 is cheaper? granted it has metal sides and FEL moves at idle. I THOUGHT it was too have the upgraded engine (more HP)????????????????????????????

Nope, info from the beginning has been that the engine would not change. (thank you EmerichSales). I think that while the thread started with some wishful thinking that the 25 HP engine would be included, it was just that, wishful thinking.

The Most significant upgrade in my opinion is the transmission and specifically the fixing of the abrupt stop in reverse. It can be annoying and to some with back problems possibly unpleasent until you are very familiar with the machine. Other than that, you can move the bucket at idle instead of having to increase RMPs by a few hundred and the hood /floor is metal. ON the down side, a 3 pt hitch is now an option and must be purchased for an additonal $200+ or so. Still, its a great machine!

If people are as happy with the 25 as I am with the 24, It will seem like it is worth every penny even with the price increase.

 

[Petethenomad]

My dealer here was convinced until late in the game that the engine would be the D1005 from the B2660. The D902 for the BX25 has been upgraded in some way to conform with Tier 4 emission standards:

"Tier 4 Standards. On May 11, 2004, the EPA signed the final rule introducing Tier 4 emission standards, which are to be phased-in over the period of 2008-2015 [69 FR 38957-39273, 29 Jun 2004]. The Tier 4 standards require that emissions of PM and NOx be further reduced by about 90%. Such emission reductions can be achieved through the use of control technologies擁ncluding advanced exhaust gas aftertreatment耀imilar to those required by the 2007-2010 standards for highway engines."

As an individual I want to do what I can to lessen the impact on the world as I tool around on my extravagant toy. Forget more HP - we don't need more - the emission controls are worth considering as a benefit to be gained with the BX25. Especially as, combined with the other improvements it does not cost a lot more to be cleaner.

I love the smoother HST - merely like the loader idle thing - and am sorry not to have the B2660 seat. I am thrilled with the BX25 - and I am sure I would be with the BX24 too but I thought, heck, it's a once in a lifetime splurge, go for the latest.

 

[EmerichSales]

Great Tractor

Congratulations on your NEW Tractor !!!

You will love it !

Kevin
Emerich Sales & Service inc.

 

[fish6942]

If anyone can find out what they did to design out the abrupt stopping in reverse I'd be VERY interested to know. In addition, can the change be retrofitted to the BX23xx or BX24 series??

 

[txkevin]

If anyone can find out what they did to design out the abrupt stopping in reverse I'd be VERY interested to know. In addition, can the change be retrofitted to the BX23xx or BX24 series??

That was my question as well and I suppose time will tell. It would be very cool if it meant changing a simple component rather than the entire transmission. The 25 seems so similar to the 24 that I can't imagine most parts not being interchangable.

 

[Petethenomad]

If it was a car they would do their best not to make it that easy - they'd want you to sell the the old and buy the new. Maybe the tractor world is more considerate......

 

[stuarth]

Pete,
Thanks for all the information and pictures, it like you said "Am I the only owner of the BX25 at this time?" you sure seem to be the only one with one at this time and we are all very interested. I see Messick Kubota received a few BX25's now, maybe Messick could post a few videos of the BX25 too. The BX24 videos are great Mussick put on YouTube but there are just not enough videos for us who want to be BX24/25 owners!!!
Thanks again

 

[Petethenomad]

For all the comments I make on here and on Facebook you might think I never do anything - but I just fire a comment on as I stop for a coffee or a bite to eat.

I've done 12 hours on it now and feel totally comfortable with operating it. The only comment I would make is that the foot plate/deck on the starboard side (right to you landlubbers) is still not perfect. It has been shored up underneath and is strong but it clicks up and down when I stand on it getting off. It's thin metal and needs another bolt on the side to hold it down to the structural support. Minor thing but a little irritating that this is not completely fixed.

I have been making a flat area on a creek bank for my two little cabins. As I was back and forwarding over the dirt to tamp it down I thought how nice it is to be able to do this smoothly without any careful control needed on the pedals.

Seems odd that little old me in the boonies of Vancouver Island should get the first one - and it came via Ontario! Reminds me of several countries I have lived in where the export market gets the best stuff first!

 

[richardbro]

I am thrilled with the BX25 - and I am sure I would be with the BX24 too but I thought, heck, it's a once in a lifetime splurge, go for the latest.

Gotta think positive - there's always the next tractor...