Upgrading the BX - B2630 vs B3200

[Just2quickz28]

I am seriously thinking of trading in / selling the BX24 for either of these 2 models with a backhoe. I use the BX for caring for the 4.5 acre horse farm / house I have. I want something I can mow the lawn with but yet work clearing the land in the back. I have reached the end of the BX capabilities and I am concerned if I keep pushing it somethings going to break.

My local dealer can give me either one for about the same price for the TLB.
Now I know that the 2630 is the premier series and the 3200 is a standard model.

From the booklets the premier series has some things I really want
Independent PTO
Nicer 3pt hitch set up (telescopic stabilizers ect)

The 3200 doesn't have those features but has more HP.

 

[buggas]

I just did this, I am waiting for delivery on the B2630 right now. Really what decided it for me is that they are pretty much the same price. (Within 500 bucks) I really wanted the upgraded 3 point features. I have to maintain my driveway and I wanted the position control.
That being said I really like the FEL control by the seat on the B3200.
Swivel seat is something else. I like two seats on the BH. It's all personnel preference on things like that.
Also something else is the 3cylnder vs 4. Let the deciding begin.:thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

I would pick something else, but that wasn't the question. That is a hard choice between the two mentioned, but I have pretty much decided I will never buy anything again without the position control and telescopic stabilizers, so...

 

[Just2quickz28]

I would pick something else, but that wasn't the question. That is a hard choice between the two mentioned, but I have pretty much decided I will never buy anything again without the position control and telescopic stabilizers, so...

So what would you pick?
These were the options the dealer could do the best deal on since he had them in storage.

 

[davatk]

I had the same decision to make as you a couple of months back. What clinched it for me was when I drove them both. The premium '30 series just seemed so much smoother (some have mentioned excess vibration on the B3200's and I did notice this) Also having a B7800 previously with the quarter inching valve as opposed to the postion control definitely pushed me toward the '30 series. At the time there was 1,000 cash back on the B2630 (may still be ?), so it made the choice simple for me. I have the MMM and mow with mine, and I am still dumbfounded on how well it gets around trees etc. Being able to back up on a dime and switch direction almost makes it feel like a zero turn ! :thumbsup:

Hope that helps in your decision, but driving one of each should help to steer you one way or the other.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I am seriously thinking of trading in / selling the BX24 for either of these 2 models with a backhoe. I use the BX for caring for the 4.5 acre horse farm / house I have. I want something I can mow the lawn with but yet work clearing the land in the back. I have reached the end of the BX capabilities and I am concerned if I keep pushing it somethings going to break.

My local dealer can give me either one for about the same price for the TLB.
Now I know that the 2630 is the premier series and the 3200 is a standard model.

From the booklets the premier series has some things I really want
Independent PTO
Nicer 3pt hitch set up (telescopic stabilizers ect)

The 3200 doesn't have those features but has more HP.

I've owned a L3240 that had all the Deluxe options and I've owned a B3200 that had the extra HP for the B size. If I were only doing FEL work and mowing I'd go for the B2630 between the two choices for the deluxe features. But you have several implements and want a BH so you need to talk to someone that knows the power requirements of your implements and make your decision based on your power needs/requirements first. If either machine will power them adequately then decide on the B2630.

 

[Just2quickz28]

From what I can tell the FEL and BH specs are identical between machines. So at this point it comes down to pure HP vs the deluxe features.

I have seen the posts on the 4cly vibrations issues in the machines with those engines. other than PTO implements what will the extra HP get me?

 

[TripleR]

So what would you pick?
These were the options the dealer could do the best deal on since he had them in storage.

In all likelihood, I would go with a B3030 HSTC. I really like the L3240, but the cost and extra size/weight may be problematic depending on your property.

In the end, your opinion is the only one that counts, so good luck with your shopping.

 

[RobKinNH]

If you want the deluxe features of the B2630 and the HP of the B3200 why not just get the B3030. I find the B3030 fast and very smooth with plenty of power. I got the Woods BH80X instead of the Kubota BH simply for price. Whatever you choose add the ATI tach all SSQA its worth the price.

 

[Monster5601]

I also suggest the B3030, it is only $700 more (dealer cost) over the B2630. Work your dealer for a deal. For 10 or 12 bucks a month more for the B3030 (60 month 0%) it is worth it.

 

[davatk]

I also suggest the B3030, it is only $700 more (dealer cost) over the B2630. Work your dealer for a deal. For 10 or 12 bucks a month more for the B3030 (60 month 0%) it is worth it.

I probably would have looked closer at the B3030 if it was only 700 diff, however when I was pricing it was more like about 1500 diff. Being that I was paying cash - that made it a little harder to swallow, especially since for my purposes the B2630 HP will be fine.

 

[RobKinNH]

I just quickly looked at the specs on line B3030 vs B3200 and the B3030 has more FEL lift by 30 lbs and more 3pt hitch lift by 400 to 500 lbs. Maybe someone with the printed brouchers can confirm this.

 

[kubob]

The PTO horsepower isn't much difference (3.5 hp) between B2630 & B3200, depends on other features that suit you best - loader control lever is handy on the B3200, however the B2630 would have position control, independent pto control, nicer cruise control, extending 3pt links & ratchet height adjuster on right side, tilt wheel, single rocker style hst pedal (which some prefer the 2 pedal design), and B2630 is 22 lbs heavier.

 

[Just2quickz28]

The B3030 wasnt really on my list due to the fact that the dealer can give me a better deal on the 2 he has in stock. verses the dealer ordering a machine The Published price from the dealer fo the just the TLB is 25,700$ for the B2630 and 25900$ for the B3200. It will go up with attachments / mower ect

 

[buggas]

Is that price with the thumb for the BH?

 

[Just2quickz28]

No but its on my list of things I want to come with the machine along with a MMM

 

[kubob]

If you want to save some money for other attachments - buy mine - 2006 B2630 with loader, backhoe, 60" tiller, 6' box blade, 6' scraper blade, subsoiler, chains, drawbar, 18' 2-axle 7000# metal deck trailer for $22,500 - check with others and see if this sounds very reasonable...

 

[LBrown59]

1*I am seriously thinking of trading in / selling the BX24 for either of these 2 models with a backhoe.
2*From the booklets the premier series has some things I really want
Independent PTO
Nicer 3pt hitch set up (telescopic stabilizers ect)
3*The 3200 doesn't have those features but has more HP.

1*My choice : B2630 and keep the BX24.
2*I would not want to trade those things for a bit more HP.
3*The B2630 likely has more power than you need so why give up the features you like on it in exachange for more HP that you all ready don't need?

4*I just did this, I am waiting for delivery on the B2630 right now. Really what decided it for me is that they are pretty much the same price. (Within 500 bucks) I really wanted the upgraded 3 point features. I have to maintain my driveway and I wanted the position control.
5*That being said I really like the FEL control by the seat on the B3200.
Swivel seat is something else. I like two seats on the BH. It's all personnel preference on things like that.
6*Also something else is the 3cylnder vs 4.

4*see 2*
5*That's not worth giving up the other features on the B2630.
6*I much prefer a 3 cylnder vs 4.


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[Just2quickz28]

Well I will not be having 2 machines when there is no need.

Now, given either of the machines what is the opinion of going with an ATI skid steer quick attach vs the kubota pin on

I will definitely want forks, and maybe a hay spear or grapple.

 

[number two]

As for the position of the loader control handle,Several members have installed the remote cable operated loader valve used on the B3030 cab model on the regular B3030.Chances are this could work on the B2630 as well.This could help with the decision.Good Luck.