KennyG
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I think this thread points out the value of drive over decks, quick attach loaders, and quick hitches. I have all these and don't think twice about changing configurations.
Riding mower vs BX
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dodge man
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My current tractor has a drive over autoconnect deck and the loader comes off easy also. My understanding is the new BX tractors can be had with an auto connect system for the mower deck also. I’ve also heard it doesn’t work that well.
BravoXray
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Sounds like a good strategy to me.
Code54
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I have the deck on my BX and it rarely gets in my way. I love it for mowing since our land is steep, off-camber and a zero-turn makes for a near-death experience if it is not perfectly dry. Pulling the deck takes me under 5 minutes if I do want it off, and under 10 to put back on.
Mtsoxfan
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My older NH TC29D is similar. I can't imagine any tractor less than 10 years old would be a chore.
hornett22
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A bx IS a riding mower
Rock Crawler
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That has Hydro Great ZT-2200 hydrostatic drive units. That wouldn't make a single mowing season here pushing my steep yard. Those value ZT units are likely the cats meow for folks living in the flat lands, but I happen to live on a cliff covered with grass
and any tractor I buy has to be built with a drive system like a tank to even think about lasting. For me to consider any ZT it would need to have the ZT-3400 drives as a minimum with spin on filters. Yours doesn't have filters, you have an internal screen that stops dogs and cats from getting past. That's a very light duty residential unit for service on level property with mild rolling slopes. Most all of my 3 acre grass is around a 2:1 slope. I side cut for the most part to take strain from my machines, but I have areas at near 1:1 slope that you can't possibly side mow. I eat light duty hydrostatic drives for breakfast on this hillside.
Bill Guenthner
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Bill Guenthner
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Was ready to pull the trigger on a 100 series pro but the day I was ready to buy they didn’t have one ready to go. I thought maybe I needed the ROPS but it’s incredibly stable so I’m happy.