Potential purchase, 2011 BX25, looking for honest feedback

[IslandTractor]

In my experience the BX TLBs hold their value better than any other machine period. Part of the reason is that they are great reliable entry level machines for homeowners who use them only 50-100hrs per year and generally take care of maintenance.

No clue when the BX26 is coming out but who cares? The BX23/24/25 are all excellent machines.

 

[murphy1244]

Why do you think that? It was used commercially certainly but would anyone be concerned about buying a M59 with 1000 hrs of commercial use? Of course it is not a garage queen but these are not delicate toys. I agree if it hasn't been greased etc that is a problem but I would still consider it at that price.

Well the lights are broken out, the FEL cylinder mount has been re welded and the frame is bent. and the front tires are worn out, And i'm sure a lot more is going on with this thing.

 

[Code54]

Yep, little bit changes on the BX 23/24/25/25D model as they are a good machine to begin with and not a whole lot needs changed. Not sure when a new one is due but I doubt there would be enough of a change that would ever make it worth waiting for. As with most things, there is always something "better" coming but if you are waiting for it you will never get anything done except for waiting.
Never really seen a lot of discounting on prior models, maybe a few bucks but never anything worth waiting for in my case.
As for the 0% - they mostly always renew it - been running it for several years pretty consistently.
Good luck on your purchase!

 

[Jonohio]

My question really wasn't related to the quality of the BX line, as I know they all are great machines, it was more related to the sales cycles on kubota. I was only curious on the new model timeline in case by chance there could be something new coming out in the next couple months and they would discount the 25d for clearance, that's all.

So, if that had a chance on happening and I could save additional $$, I would care, as i'm sure others would too. I rarely buy anything new, hence the questions.

 

[Jonohio]

Code54, is see you have a honda pioneer. How do you like it? My brother-in-law just bought one.

 

[IslandTractor]

I've never seen or heard of a BX TLB sold for any significant discount. They often sell for close to list.

 

[murphy1244]

My question really wasn't related to the quality of the BX line, as I know they all are great machines, it was more related to the sales cycles on kubota. I was only curious on the new model timeline in case by chance there could be something new coming out in the next couple months and they would discount the 25d for clearance, that's all.

So, if that had a chance on happening and I could save additional $$, I would care, as i'm sure others would too. I rarely buy anything new, hence the questions.

The problem with Deere and Kubota and really all these 0% for 60 month deals is why bother with a used one when you can have new for only so much a month. People get lost in the monthly payment and forget what the total costs are.

 

[IslandTractor]

Well the lights are broken out, the FEL cylinder mount has been re welded and the frame is bent. and the front tires are worn out, And i'm sure a lot more is going on with this thing.

Yeah, it ain't pretty but if it works it works. Again, I've never seen one for $8k and at that price cosmetics and battle scars don't matter. How many of us use our headlights? Bushings, greasing and oil changes do matter as the repairs would add up. I'd like to see the tractor lift itself off the ground with FEL and BH and see that it doesn't leak down quickly. Need to check for slop in the major BH and FEL pins. Otherwise it just looks like a well used tractor. (Maybe Eric owned it before his NX (warning, inside Kioti joke))

 

[jeff9366]

If you just have PAINESVILLE, no state, in your profile, how will anyone notify you of used TLBs near you?

Here are two lists of tractors for sale, within 200 miles of Painesville, Ohio; nearest tractor first:

LINKS (2) Industrial Tractor | eBay


Backhoe Loader | eBay

 

[Jonohio]

Here are two lists of tractors for sale, within 200 miles of Painesville, Ohio; nearest tractor first;

LINKS (2) Industrial Tractor | eBay


Backhoe Loader | eBay

I like this one, but it's a little too big