gc2400 vs bx2360

[kendive]

I like both drove both but still having a hard time deciding between them...

I have both dealers here so support and warranty would be no problem on either.

The GC2400 with loader is about $60 cheaper than the BX2360 with loader.

MF is doing the 0% for 72 and Kubota is doing the 0% for 60 not a big deal to me there...

MF dealer will do the 50 hour changing all fluids for free I just buy the filters and Kubota says I have to pay for the service completely.

Ok lets look at the tractors.............

Just some facts from the brochures

BX2360 has higher ground clearance than the GC2400 by a couple of inches.

GC2400 has a bigger Displacement on the Engine.

GC2400 has more lift capacity by almost double than the BX2360 at hitch point (3 point hitch)

GC2400 weighs more than the BX2360 by 110 Lbs.

BX2360 has a higher gpm on the the hydralics by 2 gpm then the GC2400


Choices... Man they are hard...

Help me out and let me know what you all think?

Thanks.

 

[roamerr]

Both are good but as a brand Kubota is hard to beat. The resale on the Kubota is also higher...

 

[tsteahr]

I just bought and I was down to the GC4210 and the BX25. I went with the GC based on personal preference for the pedal placement and the fact that the GC could be run at much lower rpm and still be able to use the hydraulics effectively. (Although not a factor for you, the GC BH was quite a bit nicer than the BX backhoe) The BX needed to be revved up to make it go. The larger displacement motor (and perhaps the extra weight) made the GC "feel" like more tractor. I preferred the loader bucket of the BX. I'm not sure the 3PH capacities are really much different. You may have been comparing capacity at the pins vs capacity 24" behind the pins? All that said I would be totally satisfied with either. Both are really nice machines with just slightly different trade offs in features.

Take your pick and you will be happy with either one.

 

[kendive]

I just bought and I was down to the GC4210 and the BX25. I went with the GC based on personal preference for the pedal placement and the fact that the GC could be run at much lower rpm and still be able to use the hydraulics effectively. (Although not a factor for you, the GC BH was quite a bit nicer than the BX backhoe) The BX needed to be revved up to make it go. The larger displacement motor (and perhaps the extra weight) made the GC "feel" like more tractor. I preferred the loader bucket of the BX. I'm not sure the 3PH capacities are really much different. You may have been comparing capacity at the pins vs capacity 24" behind the pins? All that said I would be totally satisfied with either. Both are really nice machines with just slightly different trade offs in features.

Take your pick and you will be happy with either one.

Your right... I am leaning towards the Massey just because when I went there today I felt welcomed and talked to the owner and he was very confident in his products and knowledgeable in them. I meet everyone in the service dept and they do the 50 hour service for free. I just buy the filters.

The Kubota salesman just did not know alot. Told me that the BX2360 would not work with a post hold digger until I showed him the brochure showing one on it. It just seemed like he was there to take me and was overconfident because he was selling kubota. Never showed me the service dept and when I asked about the 50 hour service he just brushed me off and said it;s my problem.

Seems like the Kubota has had it's problems...
compact tractor review.com/review/Kubota/BX24.aspx?page=1

Take spaces out...

 

[tsteahr]

Your right... I am leaning towards the Massey just because when I went there today I felt welcomed and talked to the owner and he was very confident in his products and knowledgeable in them. I meet everyone in the service dept and they do the 50 hour service for free. I just buy the filters.

The Kubota salesman just did not know alot. Told me that the BX2360 would not work with a post hold digger until I showed him the brochure showing one on it. It just seemed like he was there to take me and was overconfident because he was selling kubota. Never showed me the service dept and when I asked about the 50 hour service he just brushed me off and said it;s my problem.

That is interesting. I had a very similar experience as well. The Massey dealer was more knowledgeable, very straight forward and just plain warmer. The owner of the Bota dealer was a bit of a used car salesman. Tried to give me the story that "they use a better grade of steel"...

 

[kendive]

That is interesting. I had a very similar experience as well. The Massey dealer was more knowledgeable, very straight forward and just plain warmer. The owner of the Bota dealer was a bit of a used car salesman. Tried to give me the story that "they use a better grade of steel"...

Yep that's is want happen to me at the Kubota dealer. I walked from there feeling like if I had a problem with a product I buy there I would not get the service I deserve...

and maybe I am wrong and I just got the wrong salesman...

Makes me not want to ever go there again...

 

[tsteahr]

Yep that's is want happen to me at the Kubota dealer. I walked from there feeling like if I had a problem with a product I buy there I would not get the service I deserve...

and maybe I am wrong and I just got the wrong salesman...

Makes me not want to ever go there again...

They are both nice machines, but I think you have your answer...

 

[bp fick]

Be grateful you have the choice, I guess. In my area, we have no MF dealers. I have three great Kubota dealerships from which to choose. I would have loved to compare the MF, as my childhood was centered around a Massey-Harris and I know the modern machines are quite nice. But I did not have the choice you have. Additionally, MF doesn't really offer a model in the 18 horse slot, with it's much lower price point. Kubota did. You'll make a good choice and love it. BTW, I love my Kubota and my dealer is wonderful. Sorry to hear about your experience.

 

[kendive]

Be grateful you have the choice, I guess. In my area, we have no MF dealers. I have three great Kubota dealerships from which to choose. I would have loved to compare the MF, as my childhood was centered around a Massey-Harris and I know the modern machines are quite nice. But I did not have the choice you have. Additionally, MF doesn't really offer a model in the 18 horse slot, with it's much lower price point. Kubota did. You'll make a good choice and love it. BTW, I love my Kubota and my dealer is wonderful. Sorry to hear about your experience.

Yep... and I am thinking about the GC2410 TLB... Don't really need a backhoe but if you get the GC2400 you can't ever add the backhoe later... Just hard to justify the extra cost up front.

 

[art]

Can you adjust the mower height from the seat on the massey?

 

[tsteahr]

Yes, there is a knob under your left leg.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Art, yes you can adjust the mowing height of the MMM on the Masseys from the seat. There is a fine threaded knob coming through the floorboards, that unfortunately is graduated on the side in metric graduations for that purpose. It works well but is not quite as convenient as the Kubota / JD, and perhaps New Holland.

 

[TigerfaninAR]

Does the MF have the exposed hydro fan like the BX and JD2305?

 

[kendive]

Does the MF have the exposed hydro fan like the BX and JD2305?

Not sure on that... I am sure someone that's knows more on these machines will let us know...

Is that a bad thing have that fan exposed... Sounds like it.

 

[art]

I haven't seen any sub-cut's without the fan. On the adjustment I thought it was a little peculiar that the graduaions were written on the side so you actually have to get off the tractor to see where you have adjusted it to!

I'm still amazed at the small belts many of the manufacturers are using on the 60" mower decks.

Some manufacturers are still putting grease fittings on the front of the dump cylinders which is a big pinch and break area for stones that over fill the bucket.

 

[kendive]

Well all I decided on the MF GC2400 with loader...

It's the winner for me.

 

[TigerfaninAR]

Well all I decided on the MF GC2400 with loader...

It's the winner for me.

Pics when you can.

 

[6dog]

Does the MF have the exposed hydro fan like the BX and JD2305?

Yes.

The JD 2320 is the smallest (physically) tractor I have found without it.

 

[6dog]

Well all I decided on the MF GC2400 with loader...

It's the winner for me.

Congrats! I am still looking, but the GC2610 is high on my list. The little Massey's really are sweet tractors.

 

[jaybrad]

That is interesting. I had a very similar experience as well. The Massey dealer was more knowledgeable, very straight forward and just plain warmer. The owner of the Bota dealer was a bit of a used car salesman. Tried to give me the story that "they use a better grade of steel"...

When I decided it was time to get another tractor, I immediately went back to the place where I bought my JD755 many years ago. Since they also sell Kubota, I was sure one of those two brands. Then I met a salesman who had a know-it-all and at the same time know nothing attitude. I left thoroughly disgusted, but a friend told me about this forum, so I started reading and that's when the Massey came up as an option.

So I read more and decided to go back to JD/Kubota dealership and met a different salesman who was nice enough, but didn't know much about small tractors.

Then I went to a Massey dealer, found a salesman who was kind of quirky to be sure, but sounded like he knew his stuff and gave me a fair deal on a CG2310, and I've been happy with it - and with the Massey dealer - ever since.

I have the only red tractor in a very orange neighborhood, and have never regretted my decision.

...and it looks like tomorrow will be the day when the BH comes off and the snow blower goes on.