Pictures of BX2660

[TheFlatlander]

I can see the disadvantage of metal fenders in the north country. I had a Subaru in Vermont. The salt ate totally through the fenders, actually, ate the fenders up completely.
Thank goodness I don't live with snow and salt any more. Now I can enjoy my Kubota metal fenders and not worry about searching everywhere for orange duct tape.

I am with you on the rust concern living in the north but my BX2230 never rusted and it had snow plow duty. Kubota paint job was very good. Than again I made a point to not trailer the tractor with salt covered roads.

But with that considered the plastic or non corrosive materials use was a good idea.I did understand the potential trade off. Over all i still prefer the steel. Why don't they make the big ones out of plastic?


There was a mention of the thickness of steel used on the new tractors to save weight..........I do share this concern, this way we might not have conversations on how we have to weight them down at additional costs. Loaded tires, front &/or rear weights to do the tasks the implements are capable of. Fuel economy? There only doing 9 miles an hour. Safety is more important.These are fuel efficient diesels. I am actually amazed at how little fuel it uses compared to my old Case 448 (gas motor) that I used to have. I work the crap out of it and there is already a heck of alot more weight and tractor capability here and it is quite thrifty in comparison on fuel consumption.

Its all good....Gotta work with whats available, but on this one I think Kubota was listening to the concerns on the internet-Real or precieved. Their in business to make money and retain loyal customers.

 

[KeithInSpace]

The Platform has always been metal...

I was incorrect. I looked back at some pictures and I was unclear on the construction. My sincerest of apologies.

Regarding rust...sure. If my stuff was rusting that bad, how pretty the fenders are wouldn't rank real high on my list.

Regarding dents...I don't have any yet (knocking on desk). Not that I shouldn't, but the tractor body has turned out to be quite durable.

 

[TheFlatlander]

I was incorrect. I looked back at some pictures and I was unclear on the construction. My sincerest of apologies.

Regarding rust...sure. If my stuff was rusting that bad, how pretty the fenders are wouldn't rank real high on my list.

Regarding dents...I don't have any yet (knocking on desk). Not that I shouldn't, but the tractor body has turned out to be quite durable.

Keithinspace,

I had the same tractor that you have and with a little care and maintiance it was still in very excellent condition when my friend bought it (Talked me out of it). There was no rust and it cleaned up very nice after a hard work out. I also was able to avoid the serious body work issues.

Keeping this in mind there is a little extra personal pride shown in the smaller home owner or estate (Canadan term)version tractors with limited drivers, expecially when compared to the tractors that have to bring home an income or a return on investment with multiple uninvested drivers.

 

[KeithInSpace]

...especially when compared to the tractors that have to bring home an income or a return on investment with multiple uninvested drivers.

Concur whole-heartedly. But isn't that the case with everything?

We run our business out of the house and normally have two other adults around. One is the Nanny taking care of our kids, the other is my FIL who does technical/drafting work for us. It is simply AMAZING how little they care for the things in our home. Knives, pots, cabinets, glasses, food, you name it. It all gets destroyed or wasted.

 

[TheFlatlander]

Its all hapening this afternoon.......

Kubota's website just got updated this afternoon to reflect the New BX2660, just as my new BX2660 is being delivered in about an hour.....now I can make my own pictures. Thanks for the earlier pictures and information.

 

[TheFlatlander]

Its all hapening this afternoon.......

Kubota's website just got updated this afternoon to reflect the New BX2660, just as my new BX2660 is being delivered in about an hour.....now I can make my own pictures. Thanks for the earlier pictures and information.

Tractors here>>Quick update: Very nice. Power is noticed with less strain in drive, towing a trailer, and when lifting on FEL. unlike the BX 2350 the FEL will move at Idle and the rear pump also makes dramatically less noise . Engine has totally different sound and vibrates less on start up and shut down, sounds very nice. The harsh reverse stop is also not noticable. I actually am very impressed....

I am waiting on MMM. I will be putting undersized 48" from BX 1850 as I previously did on my Bx2230, as I have more trees than grass to cut and width is a concern trrough the trails. (very important to me). This tractor will definately overpower the deck. I think this deck size combination ability may be unique to Kubota, of which I appreciate. I also understand that most people would most likely appreciate a much bigger deck. so I will be no help here.

Over the weekend I should be able to try out the chipper and see if & how the extra PTO power makes a difference.

Pictures to follow. Thanks again......Tim

 

[crabjoe]

It has more displacment than the BX2350. It is the same block as whats in the 2320, which runs at 2800 RPMS, the BX2660 runs at 3200 RPMS like all the subcompacts. So in comparison to the BX2350 the BX2660 is generating more HP and more torque. Compared to a B2320 its generating more HP, but probably not more torque. Thats a pretty basic explination, I'm no engineer and I am sure its more complicated than that as there are many other variables.

HP = (Torque * RPMs)/5252

Based on that formula, one can figure out which has more/less torque.

 

[hangnail]

what are these pricing out as, how much more than the 2350?

 

[TheFlatlander]

what are these pricing out as, how much more than the 2350?

The BX2660 has a list price of about $900 more than the BX2350.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Tim, I didn't think that the older mower decks would fit the new BX series tractors. Keep us posted on how that goes, and how well it works.