Oh what fun it is to drive a BX!

[kbarrett]

Ha, couldn't resist the invitation to the Kubota of Grand Rapids open house tonight. I'm still very much in the looking mode, but found the BX-2200 a hoot to drive.

Power-steering makes turning effortless, engine is smooooth and controls are easy. It felt like a whole bunch of quality underneath as I putted around in their test drive area.

Anyway, for those interested: Prices tonight were $12,600.00 with 60"MMM and FEL. About $500.00 less than a couple of weeks ago.

 

[Redfisher]

Yes they are a very nice machine,But they cost alot more up here in Canada./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif

 

[rmcess]

It is a pleasure to drive. I had the chance today to move some dirt with my BX and even with a full bucket you can steer with one finger. Shame to hear they are not priced as competitive in Canada./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif

 

[TresCrows]

Isn't everything more in Canada, sorry to hear that anyway.
No matter, they are priced well in the USA. Yep, one finger steering even with a full loader and yes the BX is a solid unit and very smooth. I have come to the conclusion based on my back to back comparisons since I have both BX and a 2410 that the BX is a stout little beast providing approximately 80% of the 2410's traction and power under average conditions. I think the BX loader is superb as is the 60 MMM. I cannot imagine a machine more suited to the small acerage suburban homeowner, the BX hits the nail on the head and it is a blast to use, it really is a fun little machine to fool around on as you now have seen for yourself.
J

 

[Thomas]

I took a quick toot on the new BX22 last weekend,and like you said it was hoot to drive...sure like to try out that new MX5000 w/fel. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[kofronj]

Yup, with all these BX evangelists around, I'm happy to say that I'll be taking delivery of my BX2200, equipped with the FEL and 60" MMM this week. A toothbar on order from Carver and a boxblade should complete the package.

Looking forward to spring with a broad smile on my face...

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[frank_f15]

welcome to the board. lots of luck with the bx, i too bought my toothbar from carver, good folks to deal with.

 

[Knight9]

<font color=blue>Isn't everything more in Canada</font color=blue>

...due to a little thing called the "exchange rate". The actual cost is very close when you figure out the $$$ with the exchange.

Kevin

 

[rmc]

Great machine I have one for 4 months and 36 hours of seat time. In South Jersey it is $1,100.00 cheaper then that.

 

[Frank_Mulligan]

Does anyone know what the difference(s) is/are between the BX2200 and the new BX22?

 

[Bruce8989]

you can get a backhoe attachment for the BX22, and you can't for the BX 2200. There are other differences - but I'm pretty sure about this one.

 

[TresCrows]

Actually the only way you can buy the BX22 is with the backhoe. This could change in time but for now, unlike the BX2200 and the FEL which can be purchased seperately the BX22 comes with the FEL (the same FEL as on the 2200) and the backhoe as a package deal.
Oh, and by the way, to clear up a popular misconception, the BX22 is a new model but it does not replace the BX2200, it is a new model in addition to the BX2200, it compliments it but does not replace it.
J

 

[kbarrett]

My understanding is that the BX-22 has a "beefed-up" frame to accommodate that backhoe.

As mentioned before, you can't buy one without the backhoe.

Aside from that, they're virtually identical.

 

[MrP]

Actually the ROPS are different between the BX22 & BX2200.

 

[Redfisher]

Knight9 you would be right if your a american coming to canada to buy a tractor,But I live in Canada and get paid in Canadian dollars so it is alot more for me to buy.