used 2005 bx23

[ultrarunner]

Well... there are few more quirks...

Don't get your instrument panel/light switches wet... they are not water proof and members have reported the flashers or other lights on after hosing down that area... I never get the hose anywhere near it and the few times it had to be outside overnight, I put a cover over that area.

Another is the fuel gauge may be hit or miss... some have reported rust from the sending unit plugging filters.

The transmission selector on the right can get packed with mud so much so you won't be able to move it OR the sensor is impeded.

The treadle pedal has to be in the middle or neutral position for safety interlock to let the starter work...

My brother used my tractor and though something bad had happened... it was just the interlock was not in the right position.

The two things I added are a tooth bar for digging with the FEL and the skid plates...

 

[mguitas]

Newbie here currently in the market for a TLB found a 2005 bx23 with 940 hrs comes with mower deck, asking $12500 just trying to get a ballpark of pricing i feel this is a bit high. any input greatly appreciated
thanks
bones08View attachment 452402

Your right that is a bit high.

 

[jeff9366]

I do not believe there is any discontinued tractor tire size which cannot be found on eBay.

Really rare sizes may not be cheap but almost every size is available.

 

[Couple of Achers]

I bought one of the first BX22's available in my area in 2002. I owned it for 2 years and as soon as the BX23 was available I traded for one and still own it. It is an amazing little tractor and to be quite honest, I wouldn't trade for a BX24 or a new BX25. I guess it just fits me. It has been trouble free and has done everything I have asked it to do. I did add a tooth bar and the under amour. I also put on upgraded seat. I can't imagine living were I do without it any longer. It is an amazing little machine. In 2004 when they were announced, they listed for about $16,500 and you could and I did buy one for around $15,000. So is $12,500 too high. Maybe. Probably. But people who own these are pretty proud of them and rightfully so. And the only time you can buy one is when they are for sale. And they are rare to find. The two different tire types I would question. Possibly one got ruined and the cheapest way to remedy it, was to buy two turf tires. But I would ask about it. With Kubota's zero percent financing it may make more sense to buy new. I guess that is a question only you can answer. But I'm not trading my 23 off. Good luck.

 

[Bones08]

Well got my mind made up that If everything checks out ok I'll prob purchase it local dealer has bx25 priced at $17700 with 0% financing but that extra cost is hard to mustard up plus tax and the fact that it will prob depreciate when I take it off the lot so I'll prob settle for this one barring anything wrong thanks for all your guys comments

 

[jeff9366]

I sold my Kubota B3300SU tractor loader package, 406 engine hours, for $13,000 in January 2014 to the first prospect that visited. It was always stored in a humidity controlled garage.

I purchased it new in February 2012 for $17,200. The way I figure it my depreciation cost was $10 per operating hour. Cheap entertainment and a good reason to buy a new tractor every two to three years.

(Yes, I had fuel costs, service costs and one $250 KTAC insurance deductible on a FEL repair but that is a wash, new or used.)

$10 per hour depreciation is cheap fun. And, I enjoyed THAT NEW CAR SMELL.


I do not know Ohio, but in Florida tractors and other ag and forestry equipment are sales tax exempt. Check tax status in Ohio.



$17,200 new - $12,500 used = $4,700 / 940 hours = $5.00 per hour difference, new/used.

I would buy new. Or negotiate the used price to $10,000.

You will drive 240 miles round trip, presumably pulling a trailer. That will cost you at least $240 for the trip without valuing six hours of your time.

 

[newbury]

OP -
Did you check out Barlows?

Barlows has several BX25's on their used web page and also give a great bang for the buck on their new tractors.
And they ship for a very reasonable price.
I'm surprised John Thomas hasn't swung by this page yet.

 

[ultrarunner]

I do not believe there is any discontinued tractor tire size which cannot be found on eBay.

Really rare sizes may not be cheap but almost every size is available.

The BX23 Front is rather unique.

18x8.50-8

The later models use 18x8.50-10

When I trashed one of my fronts I was able to buy a complete set of BX24 Tires and Rims... front and back for $296 and I did...

Dealer said the new size holds up better for loader work and so far it has.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/160686-bx23-tires.html#post1843002

 

[AHNC]

I am fortunate to have a 2660 which I bought new and have had great service with. Two years ago I ran across a fellow who was leaving the area...in a hurry and had a BX23 with 250 hrs on it. I bought it for $3,500. I should blush, eh? While the 2660 has been great, it seems kinda high strung compared to the 23. I guess the high rpm' share where the 2660 gets it's 26hp. The 23 is just quieter, smoother and really capable.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

There are updated more waterproof / marine type switches for the dash now, have one on the headlights and it helps.

David