kubota bx1500

I've been researching the BX series for a month or so now trying to decide what to get. For about the price of a GT it appears I could get a nice BX1500. I wonder about the reliability of the little 2 cyl. According to the Kubota web site it appears to have the same capabilities of the...

Any 1500 owners out there? I did a search an didnt get much information. Can I get a ballark price?

I stopped over at a Kubota dealer today and he gave me a quote on a BX1500 $7200 tractor bare / $1360 RCK 48" / $2500 Front 50" Blower = $11060 He recommend that I buy the tractor packaged with the loader LA 181 for $9600 instead of without (better resale and larger discount). The rear...

I am planning on buying a new garden tractor/tractor this year or maybe early next year before the grass really starts growing. The other day I stopped by one of the local Kubota dealers and asked about the BX1500. The salesman I talked to said that they were underpowered and that they had...

I plan on changing the oil (15-40 penzoil) and filter, front diff. fluid (super UTD) and hydraluic fluid and filter. I beleive the hyd. fluid change does the tranny also. The question is does the hyd fluid change, also do the rear diff. or does the rear diff have a separate drain?

The bx1500 does not have a fuel gauge, instead its a fuel light. The fuel tank is full but the light stays on. Saying I'am out or low on fuel. Any ideas

I did a search function but couldn't find what I was looking for. I was wondering if anyone would post a picture of their BX1500 on a trailer. I am trying to determine what length trailer to get. I am thinking that I will need a 12' based on the length of the tractor with the loader and a...

Very new to the site and the tractor world, I have been looking at few the last couple of months and have a few questions.. I will be mowing about 6 acres of grass in VA and have been looking at the above tractors. I can get a used B7510 with 50 hours or go new with the BX model after setup...

Just took delivery of a new BX1500 a few weeks ago. This is one nice little tractor. Thought I would post a few pictures, thanks to everyone here for all the info about CUT's. Tom

First time out with the 48"mmm late yesterday. I noticed when I engaged the pto there was what seemed like a lot of rattles and clanks coming from the deck, especially at lower rpm. Actually, when rpm was increased the noises pretty much stopped. Of course I couldn't get off the tractor to...

I was using a tiller this weekend when I went to disengage the tiller I heard a bang, then on the next attempt to engage the pto, nothing happened. More concerning is the rear PTO spins freely, it never used to do that. Of note, the PTO engagement was always tight, difficult to both engage...

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Just curious if there's any differences between the little BX and it's larger siblings that aren't apparent from the spec's? The brochure spec's detail the smaller engine and fuel tank, smaller tires, lower ground clearance, smaller dimensions and slightly tighter turning radius. Are there any...

I finally got the digital camera out today. Here are the long awaited pics of the Woods BH6000 on my BX1500. As I have stated before, performance is great. The only thing I am a little concerned with is transporting the BH on hilly or sloped grades. To compensate, I just load the bucket up...

I'm kicking around the idea of buying a BX1500 just for mowing and light yard work. Allmost all of the dealers I talk to say it is underpowered and I should go to the BX1830. I don't need a loader because I have a L3410 for the big stuff. I have looked at ZTR's but with some of the hills and...

Anyone have one for fall leaf collection. Any aftermarket catchers recommended out there? Kubota catcher is expensive. Also, an earlier poster claimed a design flaw in bx catchers.

Anyone else with same problem. I heard the seal/washer may have to be changed or was recalled??

Greetings, Took delivery of new BX1500 w/48"mmm and FEL yesterday (Saturday). Today, I noticed when I turned the key to on, there was a clicking, buzzing noise that persisted until I turned the key to "Start". I'm assuming this is the fuel pump, and I'm hoping someone here will confirm that...

I would appreciate any input from members on a purchase decision. For 25 years I've used Simplicity equipment beginning with a 7013 many years ago and currently an older Sunstar that's reaching the clearing at the end of the path. I'm looking at a Kubota BX1500 54" deck, 50" two stage thrower...

Greetings everyone. I just acquired a brand new set of AG tires that came off a BX1830. Knowing that they are slightly larger than what is called for in the BX1500 spec sheet, I not only purchased them (online), but when they came in, I had my dealer fill them with Calcium. I got the call...

I'm looking to buy a Post hole digger for my BX1500. I went to my dealer to look into a Land Pride PD10 which is sized for sub cuts. My dealer claims it won't fit my machine but will fit the 18 and 22 hp BX's. He says because my tractor has 2 inch smaller tires the phd will not clear the ground...

I am working on some projects for my BX23, and I was curious how similar the Kubota LA210 and LA211 loader assemblies are to the loaders that come on the BX1500 and BX1800 machines. If anyone is willing, could you take a look at these pics and measure the dimensions I have marked off? Basically...

I need some BX advice guys and gals. I'm making the jump for a Kubota finally, and I'm stuck between the 15 and 2230. I only plan to mow about 2 acres but I want to be able to landscape, plow, grade, and etc around the property. I hope to get 20 yrs out of this puppy, so I was thinking of...

I just had an interesting experience with my BX1500 and would like to know if anyone else has had the same problem. I have the BX2750A snowblower. The other day in 10 degree weather I was getting ready for some snow rearranging. At such temperatures I park an electric heater next to the...

I know that tirechains.com sells chains but getting them shipped to Alaska is cost prohibitive. I checked the Kubota website and it doesn't appear that they sell chains; my local dealer was pretty busy today as they are only a Kubota dealer on the side and couldn't get me an answer as to wether...

looks like I will invest in one real soon. price on one here in wv is around 2100 dollars sound good - bad ?

Hi, I am brand new to this forum and pretty new to tractors. I bought my Kubota BX1500 last summer and it's got about 15 hours on it. I just installed a Woods RBC60 rear blade for snow removal, and I would like to remove the tractor's MMM. I don't seem to have any info on how to do this in...

All I can say is WOW............way surpassed anything i thought it could do............Great traction, I have turfs with no extra weight or anything and i had no issues on our blacktop driveway. Plenty of power for any type of snow removal........The snow we had was not very wet but I dont...

Does anyone know what diameter the lower radiator hose is on a BX1500? I want to get a radiator hose heater before winter arrives and not sure of the size. I would like to get a heater in-hand before draining and taking the Kubota apart. Also does anyone know what wattage heater should be...

When I purchased my BX1500, I really wanted a backhoe, but the dealer told me there is not one made and I would have to have one custom made, as Kubota does not recommend any current after market manufacturer's backhoes be installed on the BX1500. With that, i started researching who fabricated...

I recently purchased and installed the quick hitch and TG2754 plow to my BX1500. Much to my dismay, the manual angle control requires me to get off the tractor seat to change the angle. I use the plow strickly for snow. Does anyone have any ideas on mounting a ram to control the angle. Much...

Hi All, I purchased a BX1500 this fall and will need to install some type of heater for the winter months. I believe I read here on the forum that the Bx1500 does not have a provision for a screw-in style block heater, so what options do I have? What sort of heaters have the rest of you...

I recently installed a tiny tach on my BX1500. The idle without a load (ie 54"mmm) is 1480 and max rpm around 3400 does the idle sound right or a little high??? What should the MMM be run at ???????? I also am looking at purchasing a FEL for it. The dealer quoted 2500.00 installed or 2200.00...

Hello, My research for a new tractor has narrowed down to the BX1500 as a possible choice. Based on what I have learned in this forum, I feel this is the best for my immediate application (mowing smooth grounds). I'm curious to hear from any long term BX1500 owners. Are you happy with your...

Thanks to everyone who replied to my last post about the MMM on my 1500; I removed the rear blade and raised the hydraulic lever which raised the MMM just slightly, the height is now about 4" exactly from the ground to the bottom of the deck which according to the Kubota specs on their web site...

Arrived this morning!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent service from Feldmanns sales and service in Howards Grove I might add also. They are a family owned buisness and the attention to the customer really shows and they have my recommendation any day. But I did discover one problem already which i will...

After reading this Forum for quite some time I decided to buy a BX1500. I saved myself about $2,000 by purchasing the tractor from the states and having it shipped to Alaska, downside is that I had no one to show me how to operate the tractor or it's attachments. I did receive manuals for the...

Hi Folks, I found your forum a month or so back, but now hope to join your fun as my BX1500 arrived yesterday afternoon. After a few minutes of playing I feel very good in picking the Kubota as it appears to be an amazing little machine. My first project is to get my new lawn planted before...

I worked pretty much the whole day with the BX1500 yesterday tilling and working over the dirt for the new upper backyard. Granted, I don't run the tiller very fast - 1/2 to 2/3 throttle, and was usually 1/2 throttle when using the FEL moving 9 yards of compost and filling holes and smoothing...

Does anyone know where i can get a tooth bar for a bx 1500 fel (48"). Internet sites ect thanks

I really hate putting the MMM deck back on, which lead to this problem. I tilled a 1500 sf section of lawn to about 6" deep last Saturday in preparation for running a landscape rack, removing rocks, smoothing out, and adding compost so I could seed it this coming Saturday. I neglected to pay...

New member in the market for a tractor in the very near future. My question is this. I have about 1 acre of grass and 5 acres of pasture to mow. Will the 54mmm handle both of those? I'm concerned it may handle the pasture but not cut the grass neatly? I would love input on this! Thanks.

Hi everyone, and thanks for a great forum. I recently purchased a 1 year old BX1500 with 70 hours on it. The fellow had traded it in on a (larger) John Deere. I got a pretty good buy on it, but the Deere dealer knew very little about the machine. I got all the manuals with the tractor, but...

I mowed over a fiberglass-handled shovel the other day - chopped it to shreds. It was laying in the tall grass in such a way that I didn't see it. It was just a regular whump sound like I had hit a pile of dirt. It sprayed bits of fiberglass for about 20 feet! What saved the...

48\' MOWER OR 54\" MOWER bx1500 I am purchasing a new BX1500 tomorrow and would like any feedback you have about the realitive merits of each. Thanks in advance, Bob

What do you all have for opinions on these two units? I'm looking for something to mow lawn mostly. Already have a L3010 for the bigger jobs. I have several side hills to deal with and a lot of manuvering around apple trees. I have also looked at the X495 AWS but not sure what your thoughts...

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I did the 50 hour service on my BX1500 today; here are the things I learned….. I found Tom’s BX-2200 50 hr service write-up helpful so I used it as a basis for detailing my experience with the BX-1500 50 hr service. I started out by removing the MMM. It is very easy to remove and it is much...

I have been outside looking in for some time now. Thought I should say Hi. Three weeks ago my brother (who being a disabled quad) and I bought the M5700, He has been on it most of the time mowing fields, what a great tractor. I,m left using the IH454 w/fel. I bought my wife a Bx1500 w/fel,mmm...

I now have 136 hours on this beast and do every bit of maintenance per the schedule with Kubota filters and synthetic Rotella T for engine oil. My boys put more hours on it than I do mowing lawns so this problem could have existed for a week or two prior to me noticing it (though I did ask and...

Unfortunately, I purchased a set of turf tires from a bx1500 off of ebay last night. This is unfortunate due to the fact that after I placed my bid I did the research and discovered the 1500 has smaller tires front and rear. The question is, will I be able to run the tires on my 2200 or will I...

Greetings all, I'm kind of new to the tractor world and have learned a wealth of info from this forum. Thanks. From the info on this forum and my personal experience I have concluded that I need to get a rear ballast on this little tractor of ours. I have not turned it over, but there have...

Thanx for all the info to this site I had a bx 1500 arrive with FEL and a 54 mmm. Hope it works good for me and good luck to others.

Where does the temperature gauge normally run on your BX1500 while mowing? Mine runs right at the very bottom of the normal range. If it’s a hundred degrees outside it might run 1/8" to 1/4" up from the very bottom of the normal range.

Hi All - I 've been watching this site for a couple of weeks and gathering some very useful info. Thank you. I'll get straight to the chase I'm looking to purchase a sub-compact and have pretty much narrowed it down to the bx1500(new-FEL & 54"mmm) or bx2200('03 32 hrs., 60"mmm, 5' rear blade &...

I am looking into the bx 1500 and wondering who owns one and how much they like it. I was looking into the bx2230 but out of my price range. With the 1500 I see theres only 2 cylinders and losing 7 HP. I am mowing 2 acres and use a FEL to remove snow from my driveway. Thanx for any help

I am looking at a bx 1500. I was wondering if anyone knows someone that has one and how much they like it. I was looking into the bx2230 but a liitle out of the price range. Is there a major difference besides the extra cylinder and 7 Horse power. I have 2 acres to mow and looking at the loader...

I'm looking at a slightly used BX1500. Now I'm mostly interested in having a FEL when I'm not mowing, but at som epoint I will have a use for a tiller when I go to redo the lawn. So my question for those BX1500 owners is, what tillers are you using with the 1500? How is the performance? Thanks.

I finally removed the FEL and mounted the 54" deck on my BX1500 last night. It was not a perfectly level spot and I was wondering how much affect that would have on the deck being level. All went well but when I pulled it into the garage I noticed there was about a 2" difference between the...

Should the Implement Lift Lever on my new BX1500 return to netural (center position) when the MMM reaches full top or bottom travel? After mowing the first time, I pulled the lever up, but was not paying attention to the position. What happened is that the MMM came to full up, but the...

I just wanted to say that due to information I have gathered from reading different posts on TBN I took delievery of a brand new BX1500 yesterday. I currently have the 54"MMM and FEL. I will probably add a snow blower this winter. Thanks for all of the information that is available on this forum.

Hi I'm seriously looking at a Kubota BX1500, but I'm a bit hesitant of the engine. It seems like they have used the same engine as the BX1800/2200, less one cylinder. What I am saying is it sounds like a 3 cylinder engine that is missing on one cylinder. Does the crank shaft on this engine not...

My owner's manual recommends 10W-30 or 10W-40 engine oil. My dealer recommends 15W-40. I would expect the 10W- to provide better cold weather starting. Does anyone have any recommendations? I realize 15W-40 is typical for diesels, but the Z602 is not a typical diesel.

Well, I just traded my Bx1500 for the new Bx2230, the 1500 had 21 hours on it, no there wasn't anything wron with it, I just had to have the biggest in the class. The bx1500 is all the tractor a person could ask for, seemed as much power in the pulling catagory as the 2230. when mowing the 1500...

Feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. This coming Friday my dealer delivers my new BX1500 with 54"MMM, FEL, rock teeth, turf tires with loaded rears. This is probably a little bit of overkill for 1.2 acres, but (1) you can't have too much tractor and (2) once the wife said yes I had to run...

People, I am considering trading my 3204 Cub Cadet for a BX 1500 tractor. I am just looking for input from owners of this particular model so I can decide what route I want to go. I have talked to my dealer here in Lynchburg, VA and told him what I want and they are working on pricing. I've only...

My BX1500 has a low fuel lamp instead of a proper gauge. Today it fell apart as I was wiping the dashboard. I was wondering if I could replace the lamp with a fuel gauge from a BX1800. I think it will fit the dash opening OK but will it hook up to the existing wiring? I'm thinking the sending...

im still waiting for my 1500 to come in,it should be here by thursday.i was wondering if this tractor is up to par to take care of 2 acres and if anyone has any complaints with this machine.i would like to know before i sign on the dotted line.

I just bought a bx1500 with a 54in mmm and a fel along with front mounted snowblower.It isnt ready yet i should be getting it at the end of the week.I was wondering if i needed the snowblower or could i have gotten by with the fel.My driveway is paved.Thanks for your input as i am new to this seen

I hesitate asking this because I'm sure it comes up all too frequently but I've done a search and cannot find a difinitive answer. And...it is the "pricing" forum so here goes! What am I looking at for a bottom line price for a BX1500, 54" MMM, and a snow blower? I have the names of three...

Through the search option I have gathered that I am looking at around 6900.00 for a new BX1500. What I cannot find is price on a snow blower. Also, do any of you push snow with your BX 1500 rather than blow. I do know that blowers are not cheap and am wondering if I could get away with a...

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Hi Everyone, I have been surfing around this site for awhile now and am impressed by the expertise of the members and the great advice given out. Here I sit, about to ask the question you probably get tired of answering: Which tractor should I buy? I have narrowed my choices to the...

I finally decided to trade the TG1860D for a BX. I'm getting a 4 foot TPH snowblower with it as I have damaged my walk behind blower yet agian. My other option was to spend $2500.00 Canadian on a blower for the front of the TG. I decided against it because the blower is belt drive and my TG...

Just picked up my Kubota BX1500 and boy am I in tractor heaven. I thought this unit might be a little underpowered for my 2 acres of land with 400 foot long driveway, but man was I wrong. This unit has plenty of power to accomplish everything I will be doing. I'll be using it to move roughly...

Well, I called a couple local dealers and then called Emerich sales in NY. Long drive but might be worth it. Here are the prices I got. I am still up in the air between the 1500 and 2230. I like the idea of the cruise control and the larger engine. 2230 seems to have alot more juice but is...

I have been looking at these things to mainly mow about 1ac here in fla. It has been a long fight with the wife about the cost of "that thing" to mow but I know you guys can't help me with that. Anyhow the dealer I would buy from is out of them now and I showed one to the wife at another dear...

I just took delivery on a bx1500 right before getting about a foot of snow 2 days ago. Thanks go to all the various message posters who helped me in this decision. It has the 54" deck, loader, Woods rbc 60 blade with a horse mat installed, and a block heater. The 2004 improvements include the...

I am in Japan right now and had a chance to go to a Kubota show where a number of different models were on display. One series, named the Granbia-boy ranges from 17 hp down to 10.5 hp in about five steps. The 10.5 hp unit had a 2 cylinder engine. It looked like the traditional kubota...

I got my BX1500 a couple of weeks ago off Ebay - it was a great buy and all that - but I didn't get (nor did I ask) any explanation on how to attach the tiller! It is a Land Pride, but I don't think the brand matters. The driveshaft is too long and I read about shortening it but I've so far...

I just recently got to see a Kubota BX1500 and thought it was a sweet machine. I had the dealer price it out and I liked that too. However, he put a 50" 2 stage snowblower on it and said it could handle it but has no customers using it that way. Can 15 HP handle a blower that big? I have a...

Ok all you other BX owners. Here is a question and I am sure you will just shake your head and laugh but, here it goes. Keep in mine I am Polish if that helps. I have a BX22 and want some better headlights. Does anyone know or know anyone that has installed H.I.D on there tractor? HID stands...

Currently own 4 acres of heavily wooded, hilly land in N.E. Ohio and am thinking about a BX1500. I need to move snow(driveway 600' and the last part is uphill), haul firewood and move some dirt(no grass to cut-so I don't need a mower). I would be working in the trees some of the time....Does...

Hello to all from a first time poster/long time reader, Need some advice. Some may think im crazy (my wife does). I am currently in the US Air Force getting ready to retire in the near future with 20plus years service. Currently live in a residential neighborhood with less than .5 acres...

Great website. I'm looking for an inexpensive compact or sub-compact tractor for $10,000 or less that has a mower and FEL. If I look at new tractors, seems like the Kubota BX1500 is the only one to consider. Any suggestions? 20 acres. 14 woods. 6 field/pasture/yard. Needs: 1. Mow yard...

Got my new toy this week. 0% for 36 months was hard to turn down, needed a new tractor anyway.Got to use the FEL, dug a 4 X 8 hole for a pad for mailbox/trash pick-up spot. Mixed cement in bucket, second load, tractor would not start. DEAD no lights, nothing. Go thing salesman show me where main...

Hello, I'm getting ready for my first tractor purchase of my life due to my new house being built on 1 3/4 acres of land. I have some ? that I need help with. I plan on doing all of the grade work, landscaping, & eventually mowing when there is grass. I plan on using a loader, box blade, & a...

Thanks for reading my post, I am a newcomer here and also a newcomer to the compact/subcompact tractor market. I am in the market for a BX1500 (I think for my 1.1 mowing acres and bladework/tilling/light plowing needs an 1800/2200 would be overkill. 15hp diesel with 4wd and diff lock should...

I wanted to know what the capabilities are for the bx1500. I have 3 acres of flat ground to mow and a 20'x80' driveway to clear snow from. I was wanting the 54" mmm and a 60" rear blade. I would perfer the front blade, but I know there is quite a difference in prices. How do the turf tires...

I am new to this board and tractor ownership altogether. I currently have a very small piece of property that I mow with a manual reel-mower (it's a great device, really!). I have always wanted a good garden tractor, but have never had the use for one (or the money). I am now moving to a new...

Hi, do you guys know the turning radius for the BX1500 and the BX2200? I am shocked by the advertised turning radius of the JD2210. Their website says the JD2210 turning radius is 7.5 feet! How does the BX stack up? -Rob

How is the BX1500\'s Performance? How is the front end loader on the BX1500? Does it feel like it wants to tip ? Also, do the BX series tractors get stuck due to the low ground clearance and the front axle clearance? Any other details regarding this tractor would be most appreciated.

I pulled a dumb one last night rushing to do the 50 hr tranny fluid and filter change last night on my BX1500. In haste, I took off the bottom bolt near the filter that looks like a plug. Of course, along with it came down the washer, spring and a small silver ball bearing. I put the ball...

Anbody know what the BX2200 length is without the 3-point hitch? I am trying to compare the size of both of these tractors, but the BX1500 pamphlet lists the length without the 3-point and the BX2200 pamphlet lists the length with the 3-point. I keep wondering if the BX2200 is too large for my...

Look to see if BX1500 is what I need? My Needs: Mowing 3 acres of lawn(40 Hours per Year), mowing around pond(10 H/Y) and ditches, and trail work on 10 acres of woods(20 H/y). To use for light winter clean up off 500 foot driveway(10 H/Y) and spring maintaines(5 H/y) Have a friend to...

Got the bx 1500 yesterday. Spent today tilling an acre field- for anyone who thought this unit is underpowered, think again!!! It's an animal- never hiccuped, and the tiller was throwing rocks out of the ground like they weren't even there. I think i'm gonna like this machine-i'm real hard on...

I had thought that the BX1500 was basically a BX1800/2200 with a smaller engine. So it was a bit of a shock when I saw my first 1500 this weekend. Some things I noticed. 1. A much smaller engine compartment and hood. 2. Smaller wheelbase (different frame!!!!) 3. Rear end is quite a bit...

hello all: I've been doing a lot of reading on the site here about the various tractors. Very informative site. Looking for some input on the price of a bx 1500. I got a quote of $10,200.00 (excluding tax) for a bx15 with a fel, grill guard, and a 48 deck also will deliver and go over unit. Any...

Good day, I am new to this forum, but I have been reading the different responses for several months. I am in the process of purchasing a BX1500, with FEL, box blad and pull behind finish mower. Does anybody on the forum have the same equipment? I have approx 3 acres and will be working...

Hi, I'm new to the board but have been lurking here for a while. I finally broke down today and bought a bx1500 with a 54 mmm and tiller. I payed 10000 for the whole package, 8700 without the tiller. is this price in the ballpark or is the dealer overcharging me for the tiller? is the 1500 big...

Still waiting for delivery on the BX1500 but thanks for the input and confidence as far as hp, torque etc.. I am close to Pittsburgh too and saw the upright display at the Kubota/ Gravely dealer. Price on the tractor was $8800 and the loader was $2200 installed which is definitely over 10k but...

I ordered a new Kubota BX1500 w/FEL and rear blade the other day. I was concerned about the 15 hp but after taking a test drive I went for it anyhow. Are there any new owners out there or reviews that you may have heard?

Hi, I made a quick stop at my local Kubota dealers today to look around. Still lots of snow on the ground, but most of the tractors were accessible. I finally saw a B7800. Real nice. Just from initial appearance it might be hard for some to justify the $2000 price difference between it and...

BX1500 Kubotas new \"super tractor\"? Picked up a brochure on the new bx 1500 while I was at my dealers today. If you all were impressed bu the new L series, check out the specs (see attachment) on the loader for the BX1500.

I was able to see the new BX1500 today while at my dealer. It was very strange to see that it is a 2 cylinder diesel that has a huge counter weight on top of the motor that covers about 1/2 of the motor. The saleman said that it was a weight on top of the motor to help compensate for the...

All about BX 1500,specs, STD equip,photos,implements and MSRP pricing guides. http://www.carverequipment.com/BX1500_order.htm Have fun, Steve

Yesterday I stopped by my local Kubota dealer, and he told me about the new BX 1500 that is coming out in September. He said that it will be a two cyl. diesel 15 HP, but the same size as the BX 2200. It will be available with a 48 inch MMM and FEL. Has anyone else heard about this?