Buying a new BX24 what is reasonable to ask for

[Renob]

I have the very first BX24 that came to my Dealer in 2006 (now at 400 trouble free hours, by the way). It has a metal floor pan as I i believe all of the new generation BXs do. They do have plastic fenders and hood. All early issues with cracking have been addressed and are presently not an issue.

 

[LBrown59]

1* I got them to throw in a tooth bar for the FEL as I have used machines of this size before and they dont dig real well without the tooth bar.
2*Another item you could get is a Thumb for the back-hoe, as they are a really useful addition too.

1*The Tiller and BH are my tooth bar.
2*I wouldn't be with out my bucket forks either.

 

[LBrown59]

So I was going to get a BX2250 but
1* decided to get the BX24 with the BH
so I could use the hoe for patio digging, tree stump removal, trenching, etc.
2*Dealer here quote 17,900 for BX24 with 60" MMM, now while it is not the best price around,

1*Good call.
2*MyNew BX23 was $8100 FEL $2300 BH $3800 sub total $14200 .
Add 60'' MMM $1300 New total $15500 for all.

 

[LBrown59]

I agree that price is pretty high.
1* I got mine for 15,300, although I didn't get a MMM.
2*I do have to agree about the plastic platform, as well as the other plastic. I hate that I can't just drill holes and attach random things at any location.
I don't see myself upgrading to a larger tractor ever -
3*I would add a larger tractor instead.

1*My BX23 was $14200 no mower or $15500 with 60'' MMM.
2*BX23 all steel no plastic.
3*I added 2 smaller tractors instead.

 

[LBrown59]

I have the very first BX24 that came to my Dealer in 2006 (now at 400 trouble free hours, by the way). It has a metal floor pan as I i believe all of the new generation BXs do. They do have plastic fenders and hood. All early issues with cracking have been addressed and are presently not an issue.

At $15500 my BX23 was a steal and is all steel.

 

[LBrown59]

1*R4s are pretty tough on the lawn.
2*Probably should have gone with the Turf tires. If you can get a deal on implements and swing it into your loan(if financing) go for it. I'm looking for a Box blade and rake now.
3*Probably should have got it all at once.
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1* Odd;i don't have that problem with R1s on my bx23.
2*I've done more yard damage with the BX1500 with turfs than I have with the bx23 with AGs.
3*Exactly why I got the tiller and front blade with the 2 bx 1500s.