Traded up - BX2380

[tractorshopper]

After reading the other thread and watching a bunch of youtube videos since the 80 series was announced, I pulled a John Thomas and traded my 2370 on a 2380. I actually took mine in for service, and had to reconfigure it and switch some stuff out because I needed my grapple worked on too and had worked up a good sweat just to get it ready to load up, so when I got to the shop, I was already primed. Asked my dealer to show me the 2380's and we looked at them and I asked about a trade. 15 minutes later, had new tractor on order and took mine back home to use until the new one is all set up. Getting the SS quick attach on the loader and new LP grapple to make switching bucket and grapple even easier. Old grapple wouldn't hook the same way so it was a good excuse to just get a new one. Could have transferred the old pin on QA that I have now, but no sense in that. Didn't like that design much anyway. New drive over deck also on order. Some very useful upgrades to make it even easier to switch configurations around. Really like the new joystick placement too. Can't wait for it all to be set up!

 

[dalola]

I have the 2380 on my short list as well, really nice rig! Also shopping the JD 1023E, and the LS MT125 I just researched today. Really impressive spec's & price, and I have a dealer within 50 miles, so I need to check these out before I decide. They kicked butt in the last two dealer/mfr relation surveys, seems like a rising star in the SCUT market.

 

[Michael Aos]

I have the BX2370. If I had it to do over again, I would go with a "B" instead of a BX.
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[JOHNTHOMAS]

After reading the other thread and watching a bunch of youtube videos since the 80 series was announced, I pulled a John Thomas and traded my 2370 on a 2380. I actually took mine in for service, and had to reconfigure it and switch some stuff out because I needed my grapple worked on too and had worked up a good sweat just to get it ready to load up, so when I got to the shop, I was already primed. Asked my dealer to show me the 2380's and we looked at them and I asked about a trade. 15 minutes later, had new tractor on order and took mine back home to use until the new one is all set up. Getting the SS quick attach on the loader and new LP grapple to make switching bucket and grapple even easier. Old grapple wouldn't hook the same way so it was a good excuse to just get a new one. Could have transferred the old pin on QA that I have now, but no sense in that. Didn't like that design much anyway. New drive over deck also on order. Some very useful upgrades to make it even easier to switch configurations around. Really like the new joystick placement too. Can't wait for it all to be set up!

Good job! Don't know that I've ever regretted a trade except when I stepped up one time from a B7800 to a L3240 which was a machine that was to big for my hillside property needs. (I was sitting up to far from the sloping ground to feel comfortable) It's only money or monthly payments of money or no interest drawing paper. Save it for the children and/or grands who will go on vacation to Rio with it? Got it or can get it and still maintain a decent life style and help others along the way.................spend that "stuff" and get the benefits of your labor and refraining from buying when you couldn't afford it. I'm knocking hard on 70 and my strength and stamina are less now than they used to be so I'm paying for mechanical/hydraulic/motorized assistance to help me continue an active lifestyle on my home property. :cool2: It also isn't "gone", the "stuff" will still be here for my grands to use or sell for that trip.:2cents:

 

[tractorshopper]

Dalola, I haven't looked at the LS. Not sure where my nearest LS dealer is, but I love my Kubota dealer and didn't really spend much time looking at anything else. In my opinion, with the release of the 80 series, the Kubota beats the Deere in these tractors in nearly every category except the Deere has position control on the 3PH. Would be nice if Kubota added that to the BX's, but I'm used to the 1/4 inching now. Previously, the Deere had better easy on/off features, but no real advantage now. Plus in my area, Deere doesn't negotiate much, so they are a good bit more expensive than the comparable Kubota.

Michael, I understand. I actually went from the L3800 to the BX2370 and now BX2380. Finding the right size for you is important. My needs changed, so I downsized and really don't regret it. I mow with mine and have some steep hills, so the BX suits me better than a B would. As JT mentioned, sitting up higher sure can feel less stable and quite possibly can be less stable. I know I take my BX in lots of places I would have never taken my L. I looked at the B's again, but the easy on/off stuff is more advanced on the BX.

JT, so I've had 3 Kubota's so far. I think I'm still about 20 behind you!

 

[Michael Aos]

I will say the BX2370 has done pretty much everything I've asked of it. I think most of the tough / larger stuff is done now.

The BX2370 also feels much more capable with the addition of the TACH-N-GO and Ratchet Rake.

I still haven't gotten around to installing the Piranha Tooth Bar (PTB).

I looked at the B's again, but the easy on/off stuff is more advanced on the BX.

 

[tractorshopper]

Tooth bars make a great difference in the capability of the loader to dig, leverage roots, rip out brush, etc. I just removed mine from the 2370 last night because my 2380 should be ready to pick up by end of this week. When I had my L, I dug my pond primarily with the loader with a WR Long tooth bar, same as I have on the BX.

 

[robertm]

You guys are making it tough for me. My BX2670 has just turned 70 hours. I was going to hold out until spring to trade up, but I'm not seeing ANY used BX's in my area for sale, so I may just put the tractor, loader, mid-mount mower, and FEL blade up for sale and see what happens. The swift-tach loader is my real desire, but so many improvements are in the running as I start to cultivate my grey hairs.

 

[dalola]

Dalola, I haven't looked at the LS. Not sure where my nearest LS dealer is, but I love my Kubota dealer and didn't really spend much time looking at anything else. In my opinion, with the release of the 80 series, the Kubota beats the Deere in these tractors in nearly every category except the Deere has position control on the 3PH. Would be nice if Kubota added that to the BX's, but I'm used to the 1/4 inching now. Previously, the Deere had better easy on/off features, but no real advantage now. Plus in my area, Deere doesn't negotiate much, so they are a good bit more expensive than the comparable Kubota.

Hello tractorshopper, I really liked the BX2380, and I think with the new 4-in-1 hydraulic disconnect on the FEL, it's probably better (quicker/easier) than the JD 1-series. In my neck of the woods, JD offered a bigger discount than the KB. I went in thinking the green tractors would be too expensive, but because of the bigger discount, the 1023E is on my short list....$1200 less than the 2380. If the price of all 3 tractors (1023E, 2380, MT125) were the same, I would go KB. My dilemma is, is it $1200 better than the JD, or $1600 better than the LS? I'm not so sure. I plan to see the LS on Wednesday, to try and make some final decision. The LS, btw, also has position control on the 3-pt. Again, on paper, the LS seriously kicks @ss. I'm really hoping I'm not disappointed with the actual product. If I'm not so pleased with the LS and/or dealer, I'm really thinking the 1023E is my next choice, again, just based on *value*. Odd that the tractor I liked the most so far, may end up my third choice. I just don't think I like it $1200 or $1600 more than the other two. We'll see.... Thanks for your input!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Hello tractorshopper, I really liked the BX2380, and I think with the new 4-in-1 hydraulic disconnect on the FEL, it's probably better (quicker/easier) than the JD 1-series. In my neck of the woods, JD offered a bigger discount than the KB. I went in thinking the green tractors would be too expensive, but because of the bigger discount, the 1023E is on my short list....$1200 less than the 2380. If the price of all 3 tractors (1023E, 2380, MT125) were the same, I would go KB. My dilemma is, is it $1200 better than the JD, or $1600 better than the LS? I'm not so sure. I plan to see the LS on Wednesday, to try and make some final decision. The LS, btw, also has position control on the 3-pt. Again, on paper, the LS seriously kicks @ss. I'm really hoping I'm not disappointed with the actual product. If I'm not so pleased with the LS and/or dealer, I'm really thinking the 1023E is my next choice, again, just based on *value*. Odd that the tractor I liked the most so far, may end up my third choice. I just don't think I like it $1200 or $1600 more than the other two. We'll see.... Thanks for your input!

I started buying tractors 14 years ago with Kubota vs JD and NH because the Kubota at Barlows, but not at other Kubota dealers, was $3000 less than local JD and $2500 less than local NH. Have ended up buying over 20 new Kubotas and quit comparison shopping after about the third one and just do Kubotas at Barlows. I know he delivers all over but he's local for me and a great dealer to deal with. You may want to see how much your Kubota dealer loves you dollars wise and shop some other Kubota dealers. There is a MSRP price but the dealers can determine their own profit margin and discount along with Kubota factory incentives to the dealer which change frequently. All Kubota dealers pay the same for a specific machine that is Kubota owned on their lot or ordered to be shipped to their lot.