1025R vs BX2380

[Magnum3252]

Looking at a JD 1025R and a BX 2380. Thoughts???

 

[dalola]

Great timing....I'm in exactly the same place!

Looked at the 1023E, 1025R, and BX2380. Both have good local dealer networks for me.

Prices quoted, in same order as above (b/f tax): $13,064, $14,999, & $14,225, all include std FEL also.

Right now, leaning towards the BX. Really sweet machine. But the JD's had bigger discounts! ARG!

Need to sleep on it a few more nights..

What are your thoughts so far?

 

[TripleR]

I own two BXs and replaced a 2305with a 1025R a few months ago. I really like mt BXs, but the 1025R has position control 3PH and no vulnerable HST fan...

 

[Magnum3252]

I'm leaning towards the Deere. I have both dealerships equal distances away. I like the drive over mower deck better on the deer, with auto connect PTO, and the seat is more comfortable. Also like the quick park loader. The twin pedel system seams nicer than the treadle peddle.....

 

[BumperB]

I am in the same position as well. Considering a BX2680 and a Deere 1025r. The Kubota dealer is about 35 miles closer and much more convenient but I can't get past the additional lift capacity of the loader on the Deere and the position control 3 point hitch. The prices were within $300 of each other. I'm really interested in opinions to help with my decision.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

 

[Magnum3252]

Do you plan on mowing with the unit? If so the drive over deck setup is much better on the 1025R over the BX2380

 

[tractorshopper]

I like my BX better than the Deere counterpart in nearly every way, but most of that is personal preference. I will say that I disagree with the video about most users not using box blades with these smaller tractors. Mine is on most of the time unless I'm tilling for ballast if nothing else, but I use my box blade quite a bit. While the quarter inching valve is okay, I would prefer the position control. The machines do grading work well. Sure they are not dozers, but they are very capable of ground engagement unlike what the video host said. If Kubota would fix that, it would be nearly perfect.

 

[dalola]

Do you plan on mowing with the unit? If so the drive over deck setup is much better on the 1025R over the BX2380

Yet another conundrum.... not only deciding tractors, but also rear mower type....between finish or flail. Will not be going mid-mount, I have a 61" ZTR for the bulk of my "good" grass cutting. Looking for something my son can use to help, and also some light pasture-type mowing. Really like the flail, but limited choices in the 48" size, so will likely go with rear finish. So, mid-mount spec's not important to me, but the JD mid does look better than the KB, based on videos.

 

[mile9c1]

I plan to buy a SCUT in the Fall. I'm thinking Kubota for sure. Have you checked out the Massey Fergusons? My favorite SCUT on paper is the GC1710 but the lack of a 60" mulching deck is a deal breaker (my primary use is lawn mowing).