Buying Advice To B or not to B

[Dusty1]

Sorry, left out some, BX on the positive side felt more stable on hills with the lower center of gravity. Last year quoted BX2360 with 60" mid mounted mower was $11,000, a B3200 with 72" MMM was $15,000, a loader for each was the same price of $3,300 but a big difference in lifting compacities.

 

[newbury]

I faced a similar dilemma a year ago. But I'm in an area with ZERO tractors and did most of my research via the net. Despite all the pictures I'd seen of grown men on BX's I was not prepared for the diminutive size when I finally got to a dealer. As soon as I saw a BX24 I realized they were to small for my future needs. I ended up getting my ride for a starter tractor. I did have to put in a new, wider gate to my backyard.

 

[lawn_king]

B series machine for sure, one of the bigger models. BX tractors are fine little machines best suited to homeowners, their low ground clearence & limited 3 point lift height make them impractical for seroius tractor applications.

 

[abeal]

My situation is about the same as yours...I started off thinking I wanted a BX and now I'm leaning towards a B2320. Most of it's use will be mowing but having the extra ability for other chores will be worth the reduced agility of the BX while mowing.

 

[radioman]

130 acres on your inlaws? get the B. The BX in rabbit speed is a tad bit too slow on 130 acres. go with the B. Ideally the BX can handle a 48" bush hog, but on a larger property, you may wish to go with a larger tractor to go with a larger bush hog like 5' or so.

 

[dirkster]

Just stopped by Messicks for a test drive. Nice tractors. The B got my attention. They gave me a price of 15500 for a B2320 w/ FEL and 60"MMM, is that good?:confused2:

 

[newbury]

One other point to note is CC and HP at RPM - the BX2360 uses 898CC to get it's rated 23HP at 3200RPM, The B2320 uses 1001 CC to get it's rated 23HP at 2800RPM.

 

[Iowachild]

Just stopped by Messicks for a test drive. Nice tractors. The B got my attention. They gave me a price of 15500 for a B2320 w/ FEL and 60"MMM, is that good?:confused2:

I would say yes. My B2320 set up the same was $15,080 in April of '08.

 

[dodge man]

I have a 4' brush hog behind my BX and it does fine. That said, I'd get a B if I were you.