Upgrading my lawn tractor to something bigger
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Don87
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I haven't been on one, but I hear that they are very comfortable. When I was looking, the 2305 was in production and my wife didn't like it..............and it was a couple grand more in my area.
They are down on power and lacking some key elements a tractor should have IMHO.
Don87
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Elaborate please, I'm always willing to learn.
Waayyyyy less power than a BX, comparing a 1025r to a BX2360
Limited Cat 1 3PH, the turn buckles are on the outside of the lift arm so they all come with a tarp strap to keep the lift arms from rubbing the tires when a implement is not on the tractor.
Can't use 2 functions on the loader at once
No center antiscalp wheel on the mower deck
4'' of ground clearance on mower deck, BX has 6''
Plastic floorboards
Than there is some small stuff like it does not have a curved loader boom, it has a cheap fuel gauge like off a 4 wheeler, the BX has a larger front axle with better ground clearance. I think it is highly overrated on TBN. I have heard a lot of problems with the suspension seat bottoming out.
Don87
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Thanks for the info. I haven't even seen one in real life...........just pictures.
I've watched the videos, and looked at the specs.
To me It's analogous to buying a truck. The bx feels like a work truck. It will get the job done and do it very well.
The 1025R will do the same job, just a little bit more comfortably with a little bit more refinement. Much like a higher-level trim package on the truck would do (think F150 XL vs F150 xlt or FX4).
To me It's analogous to buying a truck. The bx feels like a work truck. It will get the job done and do it very well.
The 1025R will do the same job, just a little bit more comfortably with a little bit more refinement. Much like a higher-level trim package on the truck would do (think F150 XL vs F150 xlt or FX4).
I really don't see it that way, I don't know what I am missing:confused3: It does have a nicer floor mat and position control.
Even it was comparable to a Platinum I can't get past that it has a Limited cat 1 hitch which means that it does not lift very high. If you buy a implement for a regular tractor it will almost drag the ground and on even terrain it will. It does not have a center anti scalp wheel on the deck so on uneven ground it will scalp and you can't you curl and raise the loader at the same time. Ultimately the tractor has to suit you and buy what you will be happy with.
It has a suspension seat and, to me anyway, slightly better ergonomics (I realize not everyone is 6-2 though). For example the reverse pedal is next to the forward instead of the same pedal in a different direction (this is pretty uncomfortable for me with joint pain on the right side), tilt steering, and a 12V outllet where it's usable instead of in an awkward location. The 3 point thing isn't a huge deal to me, as I can see only using maybe a rear blade or a snow blower back there (and that would be a JD component).
I'm going to go give the Kubota another look though. In spite of all of what I just said above, the torque numbers on the Kubota beat the JD and that to me is a big deal. Torque = power = speed and working capacity.
I'm going to go give the Kubota another look though. In spite of all of what I just said above, the torque numbers on the Kubota beat the JD and that to me is a big deal. Torque = power = speed and working capacity.
I am 6'2'' also. The seat is more comfortable than the BX but I have heard plenty of complaints about it bottoming out even with people that don't weigh much. I also like the lager operators platform on the BX. It give my size 13 boots plenty of room.
Earlier I suggested trying moving the Deere at 2000RPM and the BX and pulling a hill with them. You will see which one has more power, the Deere will struggle in low and the BX will do it in High.