Sold my BX moving to LX

[Megawisdumb]

Acquired a larger pasture to mow and sold my 2015 BX25 same day I listed it on FB. I think I'm headed to an LX but am getting a wide variety of price quotes from dealers in the area (AL) and beyond. The LX2610HSD with loader & BH77 ranges from 29k to 38k. Wasn't expecting that range..realize they have to eat just chicken instead of lobster would be my preference. Any recent market experience with LX's. 2015 was my last tractor purchase. Thanks

 

[RjCorazza]

That's a huge swing! Have you checked on the Kubota web site to see what their full retail is?
When I bought my L4060 6-7 years ago, dealers were around 10% under the configured price on the web site. That may not be true today though.

 

[Megawisdumb]

The website has it @37k so 10% off is @33k which is exactly the medium. I never took my BX loader off so is the SWIFT TACH KIT at almost1K worth it? I do plan to get the pallet forks as my BX bucket had a smile from my slide ons over the years. Will the swift tach help with that swap out?

 

[Yander]

What is the PTO how horsepower of the new tractor it shouldn't be that much different from the old one.

I assume you're wanting to get a larger cutter but maybe that's a bad assumption.

 

[Megawisdumb]

The HP is only about 3.5 HP gain but I need clearance as my new property has limestone popups that created many issues with my low BX. I also need some more hydro power. The BX loader capacity is @700lbs the LX is @1100. Hydraulic flow on bx is 6.2 LX is 8.7. I have a post pounder that should work even better with the LX. It also has the same seat as the BX, that seat spoiled me. The BH77 also has some nice performance #'s over the Bt602. Overall, my BX was a great rig that aside from some height issues gave me very few issues.

 

[Megawisdumb]

One of my favorite BX projects..we did about 165 posts...

BX Pounder

 

[RjCorazza]

The website has it @37k so 10% off is @33k which is exactly the medium. I never took my BX loader off so is the SWIFT TACH KIT at almost1K worth it? I do plan to get the pallet forks as my BX bucket had a smile from my slide ons over the years. Will the swift tach help with that swap out?

I have never needed to remove the loader on my last 2 Kubota tractors, so the Swift Tach would be of no benefit to me. I just watched a comparison video of the Swift Tach and standard system, and it just doesn't seem that much easier to me, other than you don't have to get out of the seat for the Swift Tach.
I doubt the LX machines even come without an SSQA (skid steer quick attach) but I would absolutely not be without one. Swapping the bucket for the pallet forks is like a 30 second job.

On edit... That post pounder was awesome! I augered 100 or so holes last summer. Not nearly as fast as a pounder.

 

[Megawisdumb]

The LX does indeed have the quick release feature on the bucket/pallet swap which was a big advantage point and I dont think the swift tach is a benefit unless it adds some element to the grapple which I plan to acquire as well. The first year I had my BX I did about 50 posts augered and went looking for a easier method now that my labor is away at college. The Kencove pounder was indeed the right tool.

 

[beckmurph]

The LX does indeed have the quick release feature on the bucket/pallet swap which was a big advantage point and I dont think the swift tach is a benefit unless it adds some element to the grapple which I plan to acquire as well. The first year I had my BX I did about 50 posts augered and went looking for a easier method now that my labor is away at college. The Kencove pounder was indeed the right tool.

Caution!

The LX will have a swivel on it with the BH77. You will have the same seat, but a different seat suspension.
Almost solid, except for seat cushion.

Unless, you get the setup like on the cab model.

 

[Megawisdumb]

That is a GREAT tip on the seat! I assumed the suspension was the same. I have napped on my BX in a full recline. I hope I can get them to put the cab suspension setup with the open cockpit.

 

[Yander]

Yes you will notice a big difference in capability between the BX and the LX in every way. Ground clearance is definitely nice.

I sold my little SCUT also. The first guy who messaged me about it within a half hour and he bought it for about what I paid for it two years ago.

 

[beckmurph]

 

[civilian]

The only 2 reasons I take my loader off my BX2230 is to put the snowblower on and sometimes to mow. The rest of the time the loader is on. Yes I have pallet forks and the bucket to quick change between. My B26TLB does not have a removable loader arms, nor a mid PTO. Those two items keep me from putting a snowblower on it. But I knew that when I bought the B26TLB. Jon

 

[Megawisdumb]

@beckmurph I see you opted for the 16" BH bucket....any regrets? I've got a 12" on my BX and sometimes enjoy the small footprint on a smaller project. Also have some hard clay in the area and thought the 12 might give me a little more power than the 16. ??

 

[Megawisdumb]

I just watched the swift-tach video below for an LX2610. I have zero plans to remove the loader ever so I'll forgo this $1k if I can. I'm not a fan of the hose setup on the kit, afraid I'll hoop it on some vines in some thick stuff. Prefer them to be inside/alongside the forks if possible. I will have to rebuild my pounder hydra setup value. What size quick connects does the rear LX have for the BH77? It was hard finding the small ones for the BX.

 

[beckmurph]

@beckmurph I see you opted for the 16" BH bucket....any regrets? I've got a 12" on my BX and sometimes enjoy the small footprint on a smaller project. Also have some hard clay in the area and thought the 12 might give me a little more power than the 16. ??

I like the 16” bucket.
You can move much more dirt with the 16” vs 12”.
Also, the 16” doesn’t pack with clay as quick as the 12”. The two photos above, the spoils are 90% clay, and damp.
There is a big difference in power between the BH77 and BX backhoe.

 

[therrien]

I just watched the swift-tach video below for an LX2610. I have zero plans to remove the loader ever so I'll forgo this $1k if I can. I'm not a fan of the hose setup on the kit, afraid I'll hoop it on some vines in some thick stuff. Prefer them to be inside/alongside the forks if possible. I will have to rebuild my pounder hydra setup value. What size quick connects does the rear LX have for the BH77? It was hard finding the small ones for the BX.

I just watched the swift-tach video below for an LX2610. I have zero plans to remove the loader ever so I'll forgo this $1k if I can. I'm not a fan of the hose setup on the kit, afraid I'll hoop it on some vines in some thick stuff. Prefer them to be inside/alongside the forks if possible. I will have to rebuild my pounder hydra setup value. What size quick connects does the rear LX have for the BH77? It was hard finding the small ones for the BX.

Save the money from the swift tach unless you remove loader often. Use the money for a third function for the grapple you want. Having a third function makes the swift tach null anyway. The loader can still be removed very quickly but you need to get off the tractor to do it.
Good luck with your future purchase. I love my LX2610.

 

[Megawisdumb]

My local dealer doesn't have an LX on the lot but stated he could get one and handed me a quote that was exactly 2% off the web online MSRP. When I mentioned 6-10% seemed like a more competitive stance he told me to go buy a cheaper tractor...they sell relationships. I probably shouldn't have told him I already have a wife and she won't mow the pasture I just need a tractor. Lets just say I departed. I found another one out of state. Any suggestions on shipping?

 

[Megawisdumb]

Found one on the lot at another local dealer that went 8% off MSRP! No shipping needed...

 

[tacticalturnip]

Found one on the lot at another local dealer that went 8% off MSRP! No shipping needed...

Good to hear!