BX1860-BX2660
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TheFlatlander
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While i went the way of the BX2660, I can see some advantage to the BX1860. It really depends on the users requirements. The BX1860 has a shorter wheel base and slightly smaller tires. I feel that this would allow this tractor to have better handling characteristics and a lower center of gravity. This may be an important benefit for some one that primary use will be mowing in tight situations. In that situation the tractor defiantly has more than adequate power.
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Garpoonga
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If I would have had the extra money I would have bought the 2660 just because. However, I am totally amazed at how well the snowblower works on the 1860 and so far I do not regret going with the 1860 at all. I have been blowing the huge piles of snow around my yard with ease, and am still running the engine at 80% for break in. The dealer also mentioned that he doubted that I would miss the extra 8 HP. I have plans to get a post hole digger and he said there would be a little difference between the two but not enough to worry about.
LBrown59
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*I have a BX 23 but I also have This BX 1500
for things like you just described. 
While it may not be obvious from these photos there are areas in them that have slopes that I will not take the BX23 on but I can go across those slopes with the BX1500 and there is absolutely no pucker factor what so ever.
LBrown59
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Your bx1860 is the model that replaced my bx1500.
A BX1860 is basically a BX1500 with a 3 cylinder 18 horse diesel on it instead of a 2 cylinder 15 horse diesel .
I can do everything with my BX1500 that I can do with my BX23 except back hoe work.
~~~If I were going up from the BX1860 I'd skip clear over the BX2660 and get the BX25.
TheFlatlander
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DGS
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I have the 1830 and it powers my 44" tiller 60" snowblower all without a hiccup,moan,grunt etc.
It pulls my potato plow with no problems either and I set that sucker deep on some ocasions
4wd, traction control (lock) and all gets done
Regard
DGS
It pulls my potato plow with no problems either and I set that sucker deep on some ocasions
4wd, traction control (lock) and all gets done
Regard
DGS
bp fick
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Small price difference is in the eye of the beholder, I suspect. When I bought my 1860, this past July, there was well over $1000 difference between the two. I only paid $8900 for the 18. I'm pretty sure no one gets the 26 for anywhere near that. That grand buys implements.
The comparative question that needs to be answered is this. Why buy the 2660 when the price is almost the same as the small "B"? See? The reasons a 2660 buyer didn't buy the "B" is similar to the reasons that an 1860 buyer didn't buy the 2660. It's more than price, it's about buying what you need. Power? You gotta be kidding! How many 15 hp machines did Kubota build and sell for years? 18 diesel hp is a ton.
drag_slick
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I've got a BX1850 with FEL, and it handles a 52" Woods Tiller and a 50" Buhler snowblower just fine. It's more limited by traction than by power. Highly recommend rear tire chains for any snow removal.
CHDinCT
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BX1860 ower here as well. No issues with power so far. I agree with Bp fick - almost all the old B series Kubotas were well under 20 hp with pretty much the same attachments for them you see now for the BX series. In my mind, the biggest reason to go for more hp would be to get more PTO hp for demanding PTO attachments - large chipper, maybe post hole digger, 3PH generator - things of that nature. Even there, the 18 hp gets by pretty good. Mine runs my DR chipper very well at maybe 2200 rpm, well below WOT.
bp fick
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Every tractor "class" can operate tools, attachments and pto equipment appropriate for the class. There is a plethora of implements made for the tractor in the 18 hp/14 pto hp class. But a BX owner, even one whose tractor has the nifty ExraPower sticker, or a B owner is still not able to use or run the devices intended for a high powered L or M class or beyond. Each class and sub-class is also priced accordingly. Each class has its storage space requirements, fuel consumption appetite, weight, and maneuverability, cost of maintenance, and so forth. You pays your money and you takes your choice.
The question asked by the OP was simply why buy a BX1860. As you read this forum, on various threads, it seems one finds two kinds of BX owners. Those who are thrilled with their purchase because, for their needs, it meets or surpasses their expectations or the other kind of BX owner wishes he had bought or is now planning to buy a larger tractor. Either their needs have changed or they they misjudged their needs in their original purchase.
Soon, however, you also discover both of these kinds of tractor owners in every other class too. Even BX2660 owners.
or a B owner is still not able to use or run the devices intended for a high powered L or M class or beyond. Each class and sub-class is also priced accordingly. Each class has its storage space requirements, fuel consumption appetite, weight, and maneuverability, cost of maintenance, and so forth. You pays your money and you takes your choice.The question asked by the OP was simply why buy a BX1860. As you read this forum, on various threads, it seems one finds two kinds of BX owners. Those who are thrilled with their purchase because, for their needs, it meets or surpasses their expectations or the other kind of BX owner wishes he had bought or is now planning to buy a larger tractor. Either their needs have changed or they they misjudged their needs in their original purchase.
Soon, however, you also discover both of these kinds of tractor owners in every other class too. Even BX2660 owners.
jimmer2880
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For me, it simply came down to price. I found a sweet deal on my 1830 that I couldn't come close to any other kubota for that price.
Don't get me wrong. If price wasn't an option, I would much rather have had the 2430 for the more power. I don't need that extra hp often, but I have been shy on power before with my 1830.
Don't get me wrong. If price wasn't an option, I would much rather have had the 2430 for the more power. I don't need that extra hp often, but I have been shy on power before with my 1830.
wawajake
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When I am pulling a loaded trailer from my woodlot up my steep hill, or digging into hard clay with my tiller or FEL....I have never once said ""hmm I bet I could do with 30% less horsepower" .
And it gets great gas mileage anyway so I am glad I went with 26 hp (actually 25.5).
To each his own. .............smile
jake
And it gets great gas mileage anyway so I am glad I went with 26 hp (actually 25.5).
To each his own. .............smile
jake
LBrown59
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*This BX 1500 will move 4" of snow and never spin a wheel set up as shown.
AG tires aren't loaded.
I don't run chains .
bp fick
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Sure, Jake, you chose the right thing for your tasks, apparently.. No doubt.
You paid in the neighborhood of $1600 for that extra horsepower. A bargain if you do what you do.
But I have pulled a 1500lb trailer with 2000 lbs of sand in it with 18.5 hp. No issues. Just sayin'
CHDinCT
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Hey, how'd you get .5 hp more than me in the same tractor. Did I miss that somewhere in the spec's
Truely hoping you know more than I do on this one.
bp fick
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Hey, how'd you get .5 hp more than me in the same tractor. Did I miss that somewhere in the spec's
Whoa!! where'd that .5 come from!!! Man, what a brain freeze. LOL It's my lawn mower that has the .5!!
