Thoughts on Options

[JOHNTHOMAS]

That someone that bought the B6000 immediately may mean they don't read TBN. When I was leaving for Viet Nam my uncle asked my what I was going to do with my 62 Buick F85 V8 215 cu in aluminum blocked car. This was in 1968. I told him I had no plans but I told him how I had replaced almost everything on it. He said when I left just leave the keys, he'd give me my $500 I asked for it. Guess during the year I was gone he was only able to drive it a couple of times due to issues and one of those times the drive shaft fell off going down Main Street. He sold it and the next guy drove it for years. I had driven it all across Montana and North Dakota and back to Ky and down to SC but the Lord was with me and knew I couldn't afford to do much more to it. He may be talking to me now but his wife still glares at me then grins. The only way to replace all the essentials is a new machine. That it needed any repairs with those few hours also prove time itself takes it toll. Never look back and ride your BX with a grin and as you whip it around with a finger just appreciate that power steering. Also you'll need very few repairs for years.

 

[Ductape]

Congratulations Tractorfind. Feel free to post up a few pictures of your new tractor. Personally, I feel you made the right move buying the BX. Today you may only think you want the tractor to move a little dirt around, but soon you will be enlightened to all the tasks around your house that are made easier with (or that couldn't be done without) a tractor !

 

[Tractorfind]

Thank you gentlemen. I look forward to working the machine a great deal. I would not have a clue how to post pictures on the computer and I can only assume you guys have seen many BX1500s so there will be no surprises.

 

[LBrown59]

I keep reading this post but finally have to respond. 19 years older! 25 years old! Metal and wiring and rubber seals that are 19 years younger has got to have some type of value that you should also give a hard look at. Parts? One unattainable part could put you into scrap metal value or to what another owner is trying to find a part for value. Contact your Kubota service department and ask them about parts availability. Ask a dealer how much trade in they'll give you toward a new machine for each one of them to determine their vaue in case you decide they are not what you want. Course I will have to admit that I've bought 8 new Kubotas in 5 years and over 110 cars in 45 years. Used makes me sweat. I have a 90 Cadillac Allante that costs a premium for any part needed if the part can even be found so the old stuff doesn't have as much appeal to me because of personal experience. Had a BX1500 and they are a grand machine. If your first Kubota tears up often you my not think in terms of it's 25 years old and then be a disgruntled tractor owner. What's the true value to you of $1800?

I vote wit ya BX1500 .

To me this is a no brainer. The BX definitely just due to age. I know if I bought the older one something would break the first week and I'd be searching the world for parts. One of my cars is a '62 and trying to find original parts is not impossible but very expensive.
This tractor is something you may keep for years, buy the newer one and have fun.

Yup definately a
a no brainer.

JOHNTHOMAS --- I came to your same conclusion yesterday. I did call a few local dealers and spoke to many current owners of both or similar machines. I sat on and used both for a brief period and actually liked both. They are, however, different machines in a lot of ways. In the end, I decided to buy the 1500 though the B6000 is in unbelievable shape and all the "questionables" have been serviced, updated or replaced with original Kubota parts. The minute I decided to go with the 1500 the B6000 was gone to the second inquirer. It was that good but the 1500 simply meets my "needs" in a more complete manner. Thank you to all who replied to this posting.

Pictures of my 2003 BX1500


and my New BX1500


Congrats you will love yours.