Soon 2 buy first tractor; likely the BX1860 or BX2360

[TripleR]

Lots of really good information to consider while deciding on what to get. I researched the heck out of this when I decided to trade "up" from my
BX2200. After hours on forums and Internet sites as well as looking at brochures, I decided the B2920 was THE tractor and sold my BX2200 to my son in law. I then began going to dealers and looking at all of the tractors and that is when I made the discovery that the BX2660 was better for my needs than a B for MY use which does not include snow removal as we rarely get any here.

However, given the parameters of the original poster, I would choose a B over the BX for all of the reasons mentioned such as ground clearance as he did not indicate any steep terrain and the clearance will help in snow. I have used mine to clear snow the few times we have had significant accumulations and while the BX will work, I am convinced a bigger tractor will work better.

My primary reason for buying the BX2660 was because it is used 80% for mowing and because I also have a 60 and 80 HP with FEL at one of our other farms 4 miles away for the heavier stuff and one has a heated/AC cab; can't beat that.

I agree with everyone else on the FEL as I will use mine about every week and until you have one, you simply cannot appreciate how handy they are especially as you get older. Heck I use mine to carry a sack of corn out to the feeder; funny how much heavier 50 lbs is than it use to be; oh and you don't get younger, so don't laugh.

 

[forester2]

I got a B3030HSDC 3 years ago and I'll tell you, after years w/ a rear mount blower and no cab, I'm in heaven now!!! A have r4's and was looking to get a set of Ag tires but I finally loaded the r4's w/ RimGuard this summer: it feels and operates like a completely different machine. Much more stable and highly improved traction. For the snow you'll get where you are and that much road, I would not considered anything less than a B series.

 

[gumshu]

Greetings. First post - excellent forums here; I have learned a ton already. I will soon be buying a new Kubota tractor, my first ever tractor, and am hoping to mine some expertise from those who have been through the process. Until a few days ago, my knowledge of tractors was near zero.

I need a tractor for the nearly sole purpose of snow removal. I have a place in the snowbelt of northern MI with 1/2 mile of driveway/private road to clear. I believe a Kubota compact with the front blower attachment will suit my purposes, and the Kubota 0% financing offer is nice. I have it narrowed down to the BX1860 or BX2360, but will probably end up going with the 2360, as there is not a great price diff. If I can scrape up the coin, I would like to get the Curtis hard cab too, as the dealer will install for free.

My likely configuration for the 2360 (or 1860) is: bar tires, front snowblower (with hydraulic chute rotator & electric chute deflector), quick hitch sub frame, mid PTO. If I get the Curtis hard cab, I would get the usual options like heater, defrost, wipers, etc. I am also considering a rear blade.

I would be grateful for any suggestions/advice regarding my prospective purchase; such as; what "throw-ins" should I try for (service or otherwise), options, things I should look our for, etc. Also what percentage less than MSRP (retail) should I be able to negotiate in the Kubota world?

Thanks!

-Ace

First Tractor? Always go bigger than initially comes to mind. Small tractors are nice and I have a BX, but wish I had gone bigger from the get go. Good luck with your purchase.

 

[dodge man]

Get the FEL, like others have said, you can't live without. I have a blade and a FEL. I think plowing the snow with an FEL is just terible. It works good for moving piles of snow but is awfull for plowing. That said, I would still take a FEL over a rear blade if I could only have one. Keep your eyes open for a used blade on Tractor House or Craigslist. It seem SCUT items are hard to find but they do show up. A rear blade costs alot less than a FEL, maybe as much a 5 times less.

 

[boxr_fan]

You might want to check this out.

KUBOTA B2910 B 2910 4X4 HYDRO LOADER CAB SNOWBLOWER - eBay (item 190338113395 end time Oct-04-09 17:26:37 PDT)

 

[Mr. Ace]

UPDATE:

I did end up getting the B2320 w/ FEL, snowblower, and a front blade. Unfortunately, I have been so busy with other projects that I haven't had a chance to use it much yet. Hope to get some seat time in the coming weeks and snap a few photos too. Thanks again for all of the great suggestions. Now I can graduate to the owner's section

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations on your new tractor, it should provide very good servoce and of course lots of fun. It's funny, when I was growing up on a farm, I couldn't wait to grow up and get away and now some of my most enjoyable and satisfying time is spent on a tractor.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Congratulations on your new tractor, it should provide very good servoce and of course lots of fun. It's funny, when I was growing up on a farm, I couldn't wait to grow up and get away and now some of my most enjoyable and satisfying time is spent on a tractor.

+1 on the congratulations. You will find it a very useful tool, kind of like a good friend, always there when you need it.

It's funny, I too would have been voted the least likely in my large family to want tractors, but I'm now the one with the most land, and not enough tractors. I guess I always liked the field work, and getting the wood in, etc., but I was less happy about cattle running my young life.... I do enjoy both my land, and the tools I need / want to really enjoy it these days, and I expect our new tractor owner will too!

 

[TripleR]

X2 on the cattle, Black Angus chasing before and after school, fence building and hauling hay every day of the week from another barn down the road during the winter; surprised I am not a vegetarian. I DO NOT own any cattle now and never will; gotta go lie down now, feeling kind of dizzy...

 

[ChuckinNH]

We had a small herd of dairy cows so they required a bit more, milking time sure came before being on the football team!