Sell the BX2230 for a B7510?

easygo · Mar 1, 2008

You should try to sell the BX on your own and go to the dealer with more cash. You will not be disappointed if you get a 7510. There should be some really good deals on them now.

PSDStu · Mar 2, 2008

art said:
We've seen people move up in size of tractors before. Some have needed to for the size of the job and the time they had to do it. Some have found that later they missed the manuverability they had before.

Any way you look at it, it's a better investment to buy up, then to try to buy down! The first tractor is a learning tractor and from there you can figure out hw big you need to go.

Before I'd buy a new tractor like a left over B series I'd look at the new ones with the three range transmission! That is worth it to move up! The little bit in tires size giving a bit more ground clearence and traction is small compared to the options of power with a three range transmission.

Art is correct about looking at the new ones with the 3 range transmission. I love my 7510 but didn't realize how important it would be to have the 3rd range option....many times High is too High..... and Low is too Low.... just something to think about!

Stu

rickster · Mar 2, 2008

Try out a B7800. 30hp and the 3 speed

Shantycoke · Mar 2, 2008

rickster said:
Try out a B7800. 30hp and the 3 speed

I know I love mine, and the 3 speed is nice.
Pat

Bob_Young · Mar 2, 2008

PSDStu said:
Art is correct about looking at the new ones with the 3 range transmission. I love my 7510 but didn't realize how important it would be to have the 3rd range option....many times High is too High..... and Low is too Low.... just something to think about!

Stu

That post has me scratching my head, Stu. My B7610 has the 2 range HST, and I've never felt the need for another range. The work gets done in Low range, traveling in High. A third range makes sense for the larger L series, but it seems like overkill for a B.

I'd much rather have Position Control on the 3PH (even as an option) than a 3 range HST. The new Bxx20s would have my interest if this was the case. As it is, I think they missed the boat.

As for the OP's question, I think right now is a fine time to be combing the dealer lots in search of a B7510/7610. You should be able to score the best deal ever on these models now that everyone has "3rd range mania".
Bob

ihookem · Mar 2, 2008

Bob, nice verse, anyway I got a 7510 and found a 3 range would be nice at times. Should have went to a 7610 for 3 more horse for brush hoggin high weeds. Finger Lakes region huh? fished Onieda lake once, caught walleyes. Mom grew up in Utica! Later, ihookem.

PSDStu · Mar 3, 2008

Bob_Young said:
That post has me scratching my head, Stu. My B7610 has the 2 range HST, and I've never felt the need for another range. The work gets done in Low range, traveling in High. A third range makes sense for the larger L series, but it seems like overkill for a B.

I'd much rather have Position Control on the 3PH (even as an option) than a 3 range HST. The new Bxx20s would have my interest if this was the case. As it is, I think they missed the boat.

As for the OP's question, I think right now is a fine time to be combing the dealer lots in search of a B7510/7610. You should be able to score the best deal ever on these models now that everyone has "3rd range mania".
Bob

Bob,

I agree about the Position Control at least being an option, but at least in my case........ perhaps due to my properties terrien........perhaps the way I operate my 7510.....mostly while bush hogging..... I stand by my view that a Mid-Range would be nice.

Stu

valleydweller1 · Mar 5, 2008

Update:

My brother-in-law is interested in purchasing the BX2230 (154 hrs) with FEL and a 42" rear mower for $9,000.

A local dealer quoted me $14,690 for a new B7510 with the larger FEL, rear remote and a 48" rear mower.

Is $9k a good price for selling the BX? Is the $14k+ a good price for buying?

Greg

Shantycoke · Mar 5, 2008

valleydweller1 said:
Update:

My brother-in-law is interested in purchasing the BX2230 (154 hrs) with FEL and a 42" rear mower for $9,000.

A local dealer quoted me $14,690 for a new B7510 with the larger FEL, rear remote and a 48" rear mower.

Is $9k a good price for selling the BX? Is the $14k+ a good price for buying?

Greg

You may be able to get a few more hundred out of it , but for family, I think that is reasonable. Unless you don't like him, then go ahead and tack on a few more hundred. Best of luck,
Pat