Comparison 50 or 60 series kubota?

[dirkster]

Are there any differences between the 50 series and the 60 series BX tractors? If so what are they and how important are they? Thanks

 

[Muhammad]

Moved to Kubota Buying/Pricing forum.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Are there any differences between the 50 series and the 60 series BX tractors? If so what are they and how important are they? Thanks

After buying several Kubotas I bought a BX2350. Plastic hoods and stuff didn't bother me but plastic hood didn't close correct. The safety switch in the seat was bad because I had to lean back all the time to keep the engine from dying but I think someone has came up with a simple fix for that with shims, I believe. The abrupt stop in reverse was so bad that I traded the tractor in less than a year to a BX2660 which has none of the aforementioned problems. So, for me the abrupt stop in reverse was the only real issue now that I know about the easy safety switch fix.

 

[Cruisin]

Are there any differences between the 50 series and the 60 series BX tractors? If so what are they and how important are they? Thanks

Hood and fenders were changed from plastic to metal. Some prefer each.
Hard reverse stop was corrected. Very Big deal to some, annoyance to others.

The higher Hp 2660 was added to the line. Has 2 more Hp and nice reclining seat. Particularly good if you need a nap I guess.

 

[radioman]

I own a 50 series and driven a 60 series, I am gonna sit back and watch this thread for awhile.

 

[dirkster]

I'm looking at buying a new or slightly use BX just wanted some input. I think the 2350 or 2360 will suit my needs

 

[radioman]

Dirkster- go with the 60 series. the reverse issue is enough to convince you the extra few bucks is worth it. no question asked. Lets not get into the plastic or metal, reverse,3 pt option, etc issues. I have the 50 series and will not get rid of it. I like it except for one thing-the reverse issue. I am willing to working at ideas to modify something to make it more bearable though. Its really the same thing 50 vs 60, everything else is cosmetic.

 

[LBrown59]

Dirkster- go with the 60 series. the reverse issue is enough to convince you the extra few bucks is worth it. no question asked. Lets not get into the plastic or metal, reverse,3 pt option, etc issues. I have the 50 series and will not get rid of it. I like it except for one thing-the reverse issue. I am willing to working at ideas to modify something to make it more bearable though. Its really the same thing 50 vs 60, everything else is cosmetic.

The 30 series don't have this flaw either.