Kubota BX2350 4.80 star(s) (41)

Battery Screen And Frame Poor
Model Year: 2008

I have replaced the frame and screen covering the battery compartment two times and need a third. The plastic tabs bend and break no matter how careful we are. The dealers sold me a frame and screen when what I needed was the frame only. They knew what was broken, but wanted me to spend over $100, instead of $22 for the frame only.

Pros: Reliable
Cons: Lots of plastic

Strong Worker
Model Year: 2009

I bought my BX2350 new and had many minor hydraulic oil leaks at the beginning due to bad inspections and fixes by the dealer. But I love my tractor. It is strong. It works really hard on landscaping and cutting lawns with the belly mounted 60 in. mower; as well as pushing big stones, stumps, and snow with the front bucket. It has very slow front hydraulics. I had problems with tie rod ends and Hydrostatic transmission ball joint rod and some limit switches but could fix everything myself. Would surely recommend it to anybody.

Pros: Good strong engine and mower.
Cons: Slow top speed . Being narrow,be careful,easy to tip over....Roll bar doesn't fold: I had to cut it and installed pins.

BX2350 Nebraska
Model Year: 0

I purchased the tractor used with 17 hours on it - first owner froze pushing snow the first winter and sold it. Primary use is mowing, 2 acre homestead with finish mower and 6 acre rifle/pistol range with Brush Hog. Good machine. Only issue is (was) the panel screen---broken tabs, too thin plastic---new style plastic frame and steel ribs due in to fix that.

Pros: All around, good machine.
Cons: None.

Small Tractor w/Potential
Model Year: 0

Great all around tractor. Works like a larger one and with all equipment (mower, 3 pt hitch, etc) many attachments can be used. Really like the ability to use belly mower as well as attachments for 3 pt hitch (bush hog).

Pros: Great all around small tractor.
Cons: Plastic hood will crack easily. Rather pricey for tractor and parts.

Kubota
Model Year: 2009

Buying this was the best decision I have made. Plenty of power, easily maneuverable, Easily changed attachments. VERY frugal with fuel. Easily maintained. Just wish that the gauges had numbers instead of just HOT/COLD for temp. Also analog meter for RPM and hour meter instead of digital. Would also like to see analog gauge for oil pressure, engine oil temperature, and hydraulic oil temperature (I know, I'm being fussy).

Pros: Easy on fuel, plenty of power for attachments.
Cons: Fuel filter between tank and fuel pump is a bit difficult to get to.

Humming Along In Germany
Model Year: 2013

We have a small horse and orchard "gentleman's farm" operation in Germany. We're getting up in years, so we needed to replace shovels, wheelbarrows and walk-behind meadow mowers with something combining of decent horsepower and small dimensions to fit through our tiny European gates and roads, as well as be storable in our tiny European garages. We've traveled extensively in the European wine country and Japan, and were impressed with small tractor design. Plus, we had great experiences with extended family members in the US' 1970s-era Kubotas and 1950s-1960s Gravelys which are still going strong. We also have lots of Stihl power equipment and Viking mowers which taught us the value of paying up a bit.

Pros: Big horsepower in a small package that fits through our gates and parks comfortably in our garages. We actually like the plastic body panels, and everything is waterproof. Plenty of power, even for big implements. Very fashionable look-and-feel. Bright headlights. Amazing paint job. Low fuel consumption.
Cons: Really expensive (€21,000 or c. $29,000 with flail mower, loader and 19% VAT). Articulated roll bar has to be folded down to get into the garage. Electrical connectors in the rollbar are poorly designed. Front tires are comically small, and stability can get very jinky with a full front scoop of sand. We needed to have a front brush / grille guard fabricated for us. Hydro-static reverse feels slow. Up-and-down hydraulics for the rear flail mower feel discrete rather than continuous, giving a bit of bounciness.

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Perfect Tractor for Our Operation
Model Year: 2008

BX2350, belly mower, bush hog, box blade, landscape rake, pine straw rake, chain harrow. We have 14 acres, about 8 in lawns & horse pasture, the rest wooded or wetland. The BX2350 turned out to be the best choice for our size operation. Even our neighbors who are lifelong farmers say it's perfect for us. We also use it to maintain 3/4 mile of dirt road into our place. The only problems we have had with it have been mentioned on TractorByNet--without the belly mower in place, sticks or debris can get caught in the cooler fan for the transmission and tear it up. Also sometimes debris, usually from bush hogging, can keep the emergency shutoff switch in the seat from making contact. Some owners say the HST transmission lurches in reverse. And a few others say the control lever for the FEL is too long and in the way. (They cut about a foot off it.) I say the only real problem is with sticks hitting that transmission fan, easily solved by just keeping the belly mower in place.

Pros: It's a great tractor, perfect for a small horse farm or similar operation.
Cons: Weakness with that fan, as noted.

Kubota BX 2350
Model Year: 1997

I have a little more than 1/2 acre to mow, and a wide asphalt drive to clear in winter. The tractor has a 54" belly mower and front mounted snow blower and loader all Kubota. Its the perfect set-up for me and my needs.

Pros: Great performance and size for my needs.
Cons: Plastic hood and fenders.

A Very Good Purchase
Model Year: 2006

I bought my tractor primarily to move snow and cut grass at my last home in a city. Also to replace my grown sons when it came time to move heavy things (like my gun safe). I have loved the Kubota, but now I live on 11+ acres and wish I had a backhoe to move rocks and flatten a few areas. I have used the bucket to move rocks and it is a little small for some of them. I'm at retirement age and probably won't be buying a bigger tractor but I will be pleased with this one for as long as I have need of it.

Pros: Great quality. Very functional.
Cons: I bought a Kubota bagger for this machine and was very displeased with the operation of it. It worked okay if the grass was not too long and dry. Other than that, forget it.

My Precious
Model Year: 2011

Always wanted something bigger then a garden tractor. Got it. 2 things I don't like: high revs, good hydraulic pressure idle or low. Barely get loader or backhoe to move. Cub Cadet Yanmar as exp. at idle hyd. pressure will easily move implements. 2nd thing: when using backhoe you must get off and stand on ground to rotate seat so you can move tractor backward or forward vs. others where you may have 2 seats or just rotate seat to drive position. Otherwise great little machine in all other respects.

Pros: Starts easily after sitting for months, really nice seat. Very solid construction.
Cons: Hydraulic pressure very low at idle and seat rotation not very easy.

Bucket Lift Control Lever
Model Year: 2006

Don't like bucket lift lever. It won't return to center. It flops around. Still works though.

Pros: Everything.
Cons: Bucket lift lever.

My BX2350
Model Year: 2008

My first and only tractor so comparison is lacking. I am very happy with this small tractor. It's tough powerful and built strong. I've worked it hard, beyond what I think is standard usage and it took it. I excavated about 4 foot deep by 50 feet and 6 foot high of hillside (with the FEL). I dug a 30 foot by 75 foot by 3 foot deep pond, mowed and cleared wooded hilly trails and mow about 10 acres of farm land regularly, drag and haul trees for firewood. The only weak point I feel is the 60 inch belly mower deck. The nuts on the pullies shear off at least once a year and the two front wheels broke off (though that is probably more a result of rough use on my part). I find connecting the belly mower quite laborious and frustrating. Once attached the mower does a great job. I also use the FEL in the winter to plow my drive - again it does a great job. I've read about overheating complaints and all I can say is once or twice a summer I pressure wash the radiator and I have no problems. Bear in mind I live in upstate NY.

Pros: Strong, tough, reliable, well made.
Cons: Well made aside from the plastic body panels.

A Keeper!
Model Year: 2006

This has been a great, bullet proof tractor/mower for use on our hobby ranch. It's had continuous hard use with never a whimper or breakdown. Recently it was sold and replaced by a larger Kubota tractor that can handle +1000 LB round hay bales. For mowing, I bought a used JD325 gas garden tractor but after only about 10 hours of use, I replaced the JD with a Kubota GR2120 garden tractor. The JD just can't meet the challenge our hilly place. The HST, 4WD, power steering, diesel engine and other features of the BX2350 spoiled me. Shoulda kept the BX2350.

Pros: Durability, versatility (small but mighty) ease of operation.
Cons: None.

Just Starting
Model Year: 2007

Okay just bought this last week and have zero complaints so far. Too early to tell but very happy with it so far.

Pros: Compact, plenty of power for my needs.
Cons: Nothing yet.

Speculative...
Model Year: 2013

Hi guys - I have been reviewing SCUTs for months and have burned out a Countax and a Husqvarna 18 hp gasoline lawn tractor in the meantime over the past few years. I am working 3.5 acres of tough stony Aberdeenshire soil in Scotland. I'm 500 feet above sea level, so the ground is hard and wet. I need a SCUt that will handle a FEL and ideally a backhoe. I will also be using a (54"?) cutting deck. Am I looking at the right tractor?

Pros: The Kubota seems to have a strong chassis.
Cons: It does not have the simple rear discharge and collect system that the 2120 or G23 have.

Kubota BX2350
Model Year: 2010

Reliable, durable small tractor great for 10 acres or so.

Pros: Reliable.
Cons: It is still a small tractor for a big job you have to take smaller bites.

'06 BX2350
Model Year: 2006

For the most part, the tractor has been fantastic. I used it in town for cutting grass and snow removal. Now we have moved into the country with much more snow to remove. After a recent big snowfall, I came into the house after moving it all and stated to my wife that I need a bigger tractor. Then I went out and tested what I could actually do with the tractor and found that I need to expand how I use the machine. It really has lots of good uses in the country. I plan to drag logs out of the woods with it when the weather breaks. I'm considering bar tread tires, has turf tires right now. I was not able to find chains or the front, only the rear. I am able to modify if necessary but would rather find the right fit. Any suggestions?

Pros: This is a great little tractor.
Cons: I bought a Kubota bagging system for the tractor, paid $1,800+ for it and it never worked well. Not much concern from the local dealer.

Kubota BX 2350
Model Year: 2006

I really like this tractor. You can do anything with it just at a smaller scale. Sometimes I think I would like to upgrade to a B size tractor put I can't get rid of this one. You don't need a large building to store it.

Pros: Small tractor with good power.
Cons: Not good for large jobs.

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Kubota 2350
Model Year: 2008

This is a great residential tractor. The size is perfect. I really only have 2 complaints about this tractor so far: 1. It has very narrow wheelbase, so is very prone to tipping sideways. This is not an issue if you are alert and careful. 2. The hydrostatic drive control has issues with sudden stops. So if you let off the petal slowly to try and stop smoothly, 95% of the time it will lurch to a stop and give you whiplash. This is a known issue, and was fixed in newer models.

Pros: Great compact size, very durable, good quality, sips diesel.
Cons: Sudden stops, prone to tipping.

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Kubota BX 2350
Model Year: 2009

I am very satisfied with this tractor and its overall performance. I have over 600 ft. of driveways and this tractor with the snow blade has no problem keeping up with the northeastern winters. The front end loader moves dirt and gravel on the property with ease, and is well built. I would like to get the grass catcher for leaf pick-up in the fall, but not sure of its performance for the cost.

Pros: Relieable, well built.
Cons: Sometimes it's difficult to remove & install center PTO to mower deck.