BX Sold, Time For B2320

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JohnThomas

Barlows just got a new B2320 in this week. I know this first hand.

 

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Kubota sells the 20 series in the rest of the world, Kubota UK, Kubota Europe, Kubota Australia, with 12, 16 and 18 hp engines. Those sites are in English, so you can see them for yourself and fun to look at.

Frankly, if they were $1000 cheaper, all else being equal, a 16 hp 20 series would do me just fine, because it is the D722 which I had in my BX1860, which is merely high revved for it's 18hp rating in the BX.

That D722 (16-18 hp) never left me wanting, for the chores I do. My BX1860 isn't gone because it wasn't a tough, strong tractor, but merely because it was too short, as thing unfolded here.

 

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Most of the guys here are too young to have experienced the Massey Pony or Farmalls of truck garden, tobacco road, or East Texas onion patch fame.

Those tractors were and still are the most valuable arrow in the quiver of small patch farmers. They only had 12-15 hp, but were and still are the best tractors for their application. The B series of Kubota is the closest thing to those famous tractors, in our modern world. Great ground clearance, being number one. It isn't about horse power, but about visibility, nimbleness, ground clearance and ease of operation.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

JohnThomas

Barlows just got a new B2320 in this week. I know this first hand.

Kubota sells the 20 series in the rest of the world, Kubota UK, Kubota Europe, Kubota Australia, with 12, 16 and 18 hp engines. Those sites are in English, so you can see them for yourself and fun to look at.

Frankly, if they were $1000 cheaper, all else being equal, a 16 hp 20 series would do me just fine, because it is the D722 which I had in my BX1860, which is merely high revved for it's 18hp rating in the BX.

That D722 (16-18 hp) never left me wanting, for the chores I do. My BX1860 isn't gone because it wasn't a tough, strong tractor, but merely because it was too short, as thing unfolded here.

Most of the guys here are too young to have experienced the Massey Pony or Farmalls of truck garden, tobacco road, or East Texas onion patch fame.

Those tractors were and still are the most valuable arrow in the quiver of small patch farmers. They only had 12-15 hp, but were and still are the best tractors for their application. The B series of Kubota is the closest thing to those famous tractors, in our modern world. Great ground clearance, being number one. It isn't about horse power, but about visibility, nimbleness, ground clearance and ease of operation.

Knock it off! You make it appear that a man has no justification for not having a B2320 and one is within 5 miles of my home. I've shifted gears and now in hot persuit of an ATV.:licking:

 

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Knock it off! You make it appear that a man has no justification for not having a B2320 and one is within 5 miles of my home. I've shifted gears and now in hot persuit of an ATV.:licking:

JT, glad you have found a diversion, albeit likely quite temporary, to that shiny, new, fresh, B2320 that Brady just got in for stock.

 

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A discussion of the B2320 is often "over shadowed" by the existence of those higher powered "brothers" offered by Kubota, the B2620 and B2920.

(guys always suggest he would/did jump on those higher HP offerings and is quick to suggest the you too really ought to consider one.)

Maybe a fella has real dirt to move, on a regular basis, or other such projects and the slightly larger bucket and the higher output engines have great appeal. Afterall, so the thinking goes, the steps are only another $1000 and yet another $1000. Which is exactly why Kubota offers all these models.

For me, if Kubota offered the B1620 or the B1820 here in the North America market, for a grand or two less, that would be a great tractor for my purposes. That the B2320 that Kubota does sell here, equipped with the same D1005 engine found in the BX2660 is already a whole 'nother step up.

 

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A discussion of the B2320 is often "over shadowed" by the existence of those higher powered "brothers" offered by Kubota, the B2620 and B2920.

(guys always suggest he would/did jump on those higher HP offerings and is quick to suggest the you too really ought to consider one.)

Maybe a fella has real dirt to move, on a regular basis, or other such projects and the slightly larger bucket and the higher output engines have great appeal. Afterall, so the thinking goes, the steps are only another $1000 and yet another $1000. Which is exactly why Kubota offers all these models.

For me, if Kubota offered the B1620 or the B1820 here in the North America market, for a grand or two less, that would be a great tractor for my purposes. That the B2320 that Kubota does sell here, equipped with the same D1005 engine found in the BX2660 is already a whole 'nother step up.

I agree, get the B2320 if you want it. Sometimes an individual does know better what they want or need vs the masses of TBN who think bigger is always better.

I could have stepped up to an L series for not much more $$$, but I chose the B3200 because that was the tractor I wanted, not what someone on the internet wanted me to get.

 

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I agree, get the B2320 if you want it. Sometimes an individual does know better what they want or need vs the masses of TBN who think bigger is always better.

I could have stepped up to an L series for not much more $$$, but I chose the B3200 because that was the tractor I wanted, not what someone on the internet wanted me to get.

Yeah, it's funny how these things go. Kubota, like Deere, makes so dog gone many models that are just a stair-step tweak in price/power/features along the way. What is there? 9 distinct B models? 12 different L models? give or take? Lots of choices for people to buy what THEY need.

 

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As some of you know, I have been up the scale on size of Kubotas owned and back down the scale. The bigger is better theory doesn't hold water with me and that's from experience for my needs at the time. I've owned a BX1500 up to a L3240HST and many in between. At this point I as BP Fick would buy the smallest B made if I were going to buy one. I'll probably see one (B2320) Monday when I go look at and price a Kubota RTV900 at Barlows.
I started the day considering 4 wheelers and then moved to a Polaris Ranger 400 4X4 and now seem to be locked on a Kubota RTV900 as what will most closely meet my needs, desires and finances or what I'm willing to pay. Would I rather have an RTV1100, yes, but it won't do any more for my needs than an RTV900 and I won't pay the difference unless Steve Barlow goes crazy on price Monday.

 

[OrangeRidge]

Lots of choices for people to buy what THEY need.

There's just enough difference and price between models to make
most people move up a notch or two . It's all about getting more
money out of you . I went for a 23 over the 18 because for not
much more cash there's more power and tyre , but in the B range
my head would spin with upgradeitis :confused2:. If it's a tool rather
than a toy , then you can stay more focused .