Kubota Advice Needed!

[CompactTractorFan]

If you are set on the sub compact size, you might want to take a look at the Massey GC series. The BH on the Massey is a bit bigger (a little more reach and the bucket is quite a bit deeper). Both the BX and the GC are sub compacts, but the GC is just a smidgen bigger, at least to my eyes when I was buying. Massey has 0% for at least 60 months or a free mower offer.

The thumb (a dealer add on) can be folded up flat to the dipper when not in use.

That looks nice! I think we are pretty much set on Kubota. (thanks to TBN)

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Keep us up-to-date and let us know what you bring home.

We have 30 acres at one place and 15 at another. a BX(anything) would just be way too small

In fact, we were offered a really good deal on the M59 ... but, I have no way to haul it.

Yes, I will keep all of you up to date. We are going for a test drive tomorrow and then we'll decide which model and order shortly. (if all goes as planned) Then I'll defiantly give a report and pictures when we actually get it. It is funny when we went to the Kubota dealer for parts for our chipper which they also sell, and we saw the BX (and its price tag) and said "it would be really nice if we could get one of these one day". It seemed like a far off dream and now were are getting ready to order (hopefully).

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Sounds like a plan to me.:thumbsup:

Yep!!! I'm SO excited!!! (in case you all don't know, I'm 15 years old)

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Welcome I am in SEPA too my tractor lives elsewhere

I you can spring for the 25 it will do a lot it just takes time
Digging the bamboo shouldn't be an issue
Pond how much time do you have? I'd higher that out or rent a larger machine.

I trenched my well line at my cabin 1/2" dirt and 40" of shale.
Undug the 1000 gallon septic tank and re planted it.
Buried 1200 gallon cistern were septic tank was
I have to admit the original hole was dug with a large track loader but digging it back out with with my 23 with out damaging it (plastic tanks) took some time but it did it.

tom

The bamboo is out of control, so that will be an ever lasting project. The fill from the pond we want to fill in was all just made into a hill nearby so that should not be an issue.

 

[Carl_NH]

Compactractorfan,

I agree with your assessment - i stopped at a dealer this week in NY and checked out the new models, and my gut assesment is the BX25 is one tough little mule, and the B series 2620-3300 were not quite as stout all things considered, subframe, price, performance etc.

IMO the L3240 or similar L series is a rugged machine but for your needs/wants with a MMM and BH the BX25 has very good #s for the size - lift capacity 745LBS and on the BH @ 1900LBS.

I've got the little B21 TLB and it is a workhorse that compared favorably to the L3130 capacity when I purchased back in 2000.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Compactractorfan,

I agree with your assessment - i stopped at a dealer this week in NY and checked out the new models, and my gut assesment is the BX25 is one tough little mule, and the B series 2620-3300 were not quite as stout all things considered, subframe, price, performance etc.

IMO the L3240 or similar L series is a rugged machine but for your needs/wants with a MMM and BH the BX25 has very good #s for the size - lift capacity 745LBS and on the BH @ 1900LBS.

I've got the little B21 TLB and it is a workhorse that compared favorably to the L3130 capacity when I purchased back in 2000.

Yeah, I don't think we want to get anything bigger than a BX.

 

[KU Gator]

If the BX size tractor fits your needs, the BH is a pretty reasonable deal in the BX25 package. We tried a BX24 and it was tough to pass up on that package, but ended up going with a B without the BH. Because of our other property, we needed a bigger tractor for it. But to add a BH to my B is $7K. Sounds like a good plan to me too.

As far as trying out, my wife and I test drove 3 different sizes, each driving each of them twice. The dealer never rushed us a bit and even offered to get the BX24 out of the showroom, but the BX2350 we were driving gave us enough of a feel. The tractors are very easy to operate. Try them at various RPM's to get a good feel, but you will love it. If you buy, make sure they give each of you a hat.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

If the BX size tractor fits your needs, the BH is a pretty reasonable deal in the BX25 package. We tried a BX24 and it was tough to pass up on that package, but ended up going with a B without the BH. Because of our other property, we needed a bigger tractor for it. But to add a BH to my B is $7K. Sounds like a good plan to me too.

As far as trying out, my wife and I test drove 3 different sizes, each driving each of them twice. The dealer never rushed us a bit and even offered to get the BX24 out of the showroom, but the BX2350 we were driving gave us enough of a feel. The tractors are very easy to operate. Try them at various RPM's to get a good feel, but you will love it. If you buy, make sure they give each of you a hat.

So, since I'm new to tractors what different rpm's do you use for different tasks. Oh, and I'll be sure to remember the hat.

 

[logan97]

get a quote from Barlow's before you make a final decision.

 

[KU Gator]

Tractors have a PTO speed. This is the engine RPM that the power take off reaches its designed rpm, 540 or 2500. Especially for mowing, you would need to operate at or near that rpm. In the case of these Bx's it is 3200 rpm. So that is reving it up to nearly the full rpm it will go. But you will control the speed going forward or backwards with the HST pedals. For other things like the FEL, it is what ever you need to get it done. But usually a lot lower like mid 2000's.

While you are trying them out, if they have a small B like a 2320 or 2620 available, you might want to give one of them a ride just for the feel. They do achieve their HP at a lower RPM, 2800, so not as much reving them up.