The BX23 is on the trailer!!!

[robertm]

BotaGuy,
Why did you pass on another B7500? I'm thinking 'bout going BX2230 from my B7500, and want to know why you went BX23. Feedback, please.

 

[BotaGuy]

I decided that I wanted a good mower FIRST, and the rest secondary. Plus the BX23 is a "One machine does everything" type of machine for me. The backhoe, loader, and mower are all useable at the same time if you wish, or each can be removed quickly. I really liked my B7500, the proportions felt "Right", but I have no doubt it would have torn up my lawn more than I prefer. I like the pedal better on the B7500, although I have very limited seat time on my new machine, so that may change. If the B7500 had a quick release backhoe and MM mower similar to the BX23...I MAY have swayed...but the extra cost of all of that would have been a lot. I do not care for rear mowers when i have so many things to mow around.

My property is mostly flat, and low...and my other property is a lake front lot that I need to clear a bunch of stumps from which the BX23 will be perfect for.

 

[PhoneGuy]

I appreciate you sharing your reasons for going with the BX23. I've been shopping for quite a while and still haven't made a firm decision. I'll have to take a look at one of these.
If you don't mind me asking, what would be a good price for a BX23? Al

 

[BotaGuy]

I looked here for pricing....and people paid between 14900-17,000?? I called my dealer, the one where I bought my B7500 from in 2001, and he quoted 14,900 right away. I noticed that Carver implement has advertised them for as little as 14,399. I think if you can buy the BX23 for 14900 or less, it is a good deal, and the dealer makes a little money too...not a lot, but enough. The Midmount mower is around 1500-1800....mine was 1700.


One more thing about the BX23 Vs. the B7500 series. I really like the bar tires on the BX23....Better traction than my R-4 industrial tires on the B7500.