New FEL for BX2230 (?)

boustany · Feb 23, 2004

So I kicked the tires on a BX2200 on Saturday. Apparently, the FEL I'll get is the 'new' FEL that comes with the BX2230. So the question is, what is the difference between the old FEL (LA211) and the new one?

Does anybody know the product code for the new one?

equipman · Feb 23, 2004

boustany
The difference is with the cover on the valve.
LA211-1 is the 4 position valve.
LA211-2 is the 3position valve.
Lewis

boustany · Feb 23, 2004

Thanks, that raises another question, though. Whats the difference between a 3-way and a 4 way valve? Is the 4th way 'float' or something?

My 3010 has Up/Down Dump/Roll and float. I guess I'd call that either 3 way or 5 way.

MadReferee · Feb 23, 2004

Go to this thread and then to the post by JacknCoke. It gives a fairly accurate description. Remember 3/4 WAY does not equal 3/4 POSITION.

3-way vs 4-way

boustany · Feb 23, 2004

Thanks for the link!

pcmem · Feb 23, 2004

boustany,

The new FEL has the captive pins as on the BX22/23 models so you won't need to pull the linch pins to remove the FEL. The newest design also has the new 4-way valve with the black plastic cover and lever locking mechanism. It also stays on the post on the tractor and doesn't leave with the FEL like the older system. The quick couplers are between the valve and the loader rather than the tractor and the valve.

I bet you're going to love it,
Michael

scottg · Feb 24, 2004

Boustany, Was the FEL purchased separately? If so, may I ask how much you paid for it? I have a used BX2200 and would like to buy a new FEL.

boustany · Mar 1, 2004

I haven't bought or ordered the machine yet. I am awaiting the trade in value for my Deere 345 (I am trying to decide between the BX2200 and Deere 2210). For the record, however, the FEL appears to be going for C $3,500, which is around $2,700 US.

Today may be decision day ...

astor · Mar 1, 2004

may I ask why you are thinking of purchasing a bx2200 and not the new model bx2230? Is there a big price break? I would think going with the newer model would be the way to go if $$$ is not a question. You get a year newer model just in case you go to resell down the road.

boustany · Mar 2, 2004

The reasoning is basically this: when I asked my dealer what the differences are between the BX2200 and 2230 he said "the lights and the loader, but you'll get the new loader." Of course, he would be more than happy to sell me a BX2230, and I can afford either one.

The BX2230 just came on the market here. It isn't even on Kubota's website, so its kinda of hard to be exactly sure what the differences are.

I don't usually sell stuff once I own it, although I do trade in stuff if it makes sense. Trade in values are essentially an aspect of negotiating the sale/purchase on the next item, the condition of the unit, and so on. I usually buy for value today (which I can calculate exactly) not for what potential resale value might be, because I can't know that.

As it happens, BX2200s are C$600 less than BX2230s today, and the dealers want to sell them, so I start with a $600 price advantage, and probably got a more liberal trade in allowance. The differences between the BX2230 and BX2200 (that I know of) are not worth $600, and all other issues are simply irrelevant to me.

A dollar is worth the same whether its as a $1 bill, or part of a $1 million purchase. In ths case, $600 is only about 4% of the purchase price, which may not seem like much, but, hey, its $600 that I get today, vs. maybe a slightly better trade in allowance 10 years from now.

Just like when I do my trade in negotiations: if I get an extra $250 for 15 minuts of haggling, I am making $1,000/hour, tax free and thats more than I make in my day job! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif