BX 24 digging capability & my quote

[txkevin]

I wanted to thank everyone again for the helpful input. I have decided to take the plunge on the BX 24.

I can not tell you have helpful this forum has been. I noticed in the discussions that the new BX 25 model is due out in the fall and will have a $600 - $700 price increase without a lot else that was useful to me over the BX 24. I also noticed that Kubota currently has some factory to dealer incentives in effect. Basically I went this Saturday to test drive a BX 24 before the 0% 42 mths has potential to expire at the end of the month. I talked with the salesman about the New models, the financing and the dealer incentive.
So here was my original best deal.....

BX 24 $15,048 + 60" mmm $1,647 = $16,821 including prep fees (before tax)

The final deal was ( including dealer incentive) ....

BX 24 $14,327 + 60" mmm $1,578 = $16,070 including prep, before tax and delivered to my place. Financed at 42 mths 0%.

So I could not pass this up. If someone is looking for a BX series and can live without the metal fenders, now seems to be a GREAT time to buy. Find them in stock while you can as my guess is that once their stock is gone the BX 25's and the higher expense will be all that is available.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[Tom_H]

Kevin,

The BX24s that first came off the line had plastic fenders that broke. Those were replaced with stronger plastic fenders that didn't break. The BX24s coming off the line now have metal fenders. If yours has plastic, it is fairly old and has been sitting somewhere for a fair while. It could also have the first generation seat rather than the second generation seat.

Good luck; and congratulations on your purchase.

 

[txkevin]

Kevin,

The BX24s that first came off the line had plastic fenders that broke. Those were replaced with stronger plastic fenders that didn't break. The BX24s coming off the line now have metal fenders. If yours has plastic, it is fairly old and has been sitting somewhere for a fair while. It could also have the first generation seat rather than the second generation seat.

Good luck; and congratulations on your purchase.

thanks for the heads up. I did notice that the fenders were in fact plastic. It does have the Gen 2 reinforced plastic fenders and the Generation 2 seat.

I dont think the metal fenders is worth passing up what seems to be a pretty good deal.

 

[KeithInSpace]

Pretty darn good deal. There are folks in both the plastic and metal camps. With the reinforcements, you'll have a lifetime of service. Unless you back into your wife's car...happened to someone.

Can't wait for pictures!!!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

sounds like a good deal, enjoy

 

[Stonycreek]

Cant speak for the BX24, but with the help of the great folks on this forum, I took the plunge and bought a new BX2350 with the BH6000 about a month ago...

Having been a heavy equipment operator for some 25 years, I was a little apprehensive as to what these little micro-machine would be capable of doing. I can honestly say, after 55 hours of seat time, these little micro-machines will hold there own... I am impressed with the digging power and also the hydraulic speed. I have dug about 1100' of waterline ditch at about a 3' average depth... I was able to average about 80' an hour with a 16" bucket... This is in western Pa in some pretty hard clay with large field stone.. The FEL made short work of backfilling all the ditches that was dug. All in all, IMHO, I am very happy with the amount of power and work the BH6000 can supply...

Now for the FEL, I stripped the topsoil for a new building pad that was 32' X 42'. The topsoil averaged about 10" and the BX2350 made short work of it while making a nice pile of close to 3 triaxle loads of topsoil.. I was able to strip and stockpile the topsoil in about 4 hours. This job was completed before my tooth-bar arrived.... I also purchased a PHD with a 12" auger to install post for my deer fencing. I used telephone poles cut at 16' and although a little tipsy, the FEL could handle and transport the poles as long as I kept the loader close to the ground. I would then lay one end of the pole over the hole and then used the FEL on the other end while lift and push-setting the poles... Again, the BX2350 made short work of setting 30-35 sixteen foot telephone poles...

After running out of "other" projects I seen the need for a brush hog so I ended up purchasing a 48" brush hog at my local TSC. So far I have mowed close to 6 acres and will be starting to mow an 8-acre field tomorrow morning....

I am not trying to sound like a bragger by any interpretation of the word. What I am trying to say is, you will not regret owning one of these little micro-machines....

And for those of you that have been wondering where I disappeared to - I have been putting in a lot of seat time and running out of projects... Might have to soon run an ad in the local paper for work wanted....

Regards,
Stony


PS, did I tell you how much I love my bota?.......



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[buckeyefarmer]

sounds like a good deal, enjoy

Let me also add that your price is $500 better than a quote I got.

 

[KeithInSpace]

Having been a heavy equipment operator for some 25 years, I was a little apprehensive as to what these little micro-machine would be capable of doing. I can honestly say, after 55 hours of seat time, these little micro-machines will hold there own...

I've often wondered about this. Of course these don't have the capability/capacity of a Hitachi/CAT/Deere track and turret excavator, but an objective opinion of their capabilities in relation to their size and maneuverability is always appreciated. And further testament that you don't ALWAYS have to qualify this machine with a little star by everything "*for its size". It is a very capable machine, period. 80 feet of water line an hour is nothing to sneeze at.

For most "homeowner" owners, the only fair comparison is to doing the task by hand. I have no interest in having a 11,000 hour old backhoe kicking around the back nine to jump start when I have an odd job. With all the time, size, space, reliability, and other constraints on the working poor fortunate enough to be able to justify AND afford it, this machine is a Godsend.

By the way, I love my Kubota too.

 

[txkevin]

Well, I am the proud owner of a new Kubota BX 24! Got it today. I will shoot some video when I get to working with it and when I dont look like a man holding a baby for the first time. Its pretty sad to watch I am sure. I cant wait to get started!

The very first thing I need is a Landscape Rake. I have no problem finding one at the 6' length but the more suitable 5' length seems to be tough. I can have TSC order one for me ($400) which takes about 2 weeks (in non TSC time that is about 6 weeks). However, a review of the King Kutter stated the 3 pt did not fit the BX 24.

Any suggestions on a 5' Landscape rake that stays below $450 or so and that fits the BX 24?

 

[Tom_H]

Kevin,

Congratulations. Go to this site and enter "Landscape Rake" in the search line. 22 models will come up and several will be within your parameters:

Portable Generators, Grounds Maintenance, Lawn Mowers, Pressure Washers | Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[easygo]

Congratulations, you will have fun and get the work done at the same time.
There are attachments that were designed with the sub-compact tractors in mind. I think it has something to do with the actual height the 3PH can lift something. I might be wrong on the lift height but there is something different about them. There are people with more info on this. In the mean time look at prices at Northern Tool and places like that.

 

[KeithInSpace]

Tractor Supply carries an "XB" series of 3PH implements made specifically for the subcompact tractor...narrower spread and lower mounting height requirements so our little'uns can lift them off the ground.

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I have teh Middle-Buster/Sub-Soiler and plan on using it for the first time this weekend. I've had my eye on the Disc Harrows for some time. They don't have a landscape rake on the web site, but I am 80% sure I've seen one at the store.

 

[txkevin]

Tractor Supply carries an "XB" series of 3PH implements made specifically for the subcompact tractor...narrower spread and lower mounting height requirements so our little'uns can lift them off the ground.

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TSC - King Kutter XB model seems to be the best option I came up with as well. No one has the 5' models in stock but they can order to be here in 2 weeks (yeah...riiiight). It runs the same as the full size 5" model at $400. Wheel kit adds another $160 and 5 extra tines are about $30. Getting pretty darn expensive but I have to have this implement to get rid of the rocks and prepare for fall grass seeding.

Woods also has an estate series model that seems to be a good fit size wise. I can only find it at dealerships that dont stock it and it is higher than the king kutter.

 

[asylum575]

They don't have a landscape rake on the web site, but I am 80% sure I've seen one at the store.

Keith,
For some reason the landscape rake is under utility tractor equipment and not in Sub compact tractor equipment. They definitely have them, I've seen them. They never go on sale. Price is about $400. item #2122280
I'm going to an auction tomorrow and if I don't get my boxblade and rake there, I may drop in TSC on the way home.

Ed

 

[Tom_H]

Kevin,

Your profile isn't filled out, but from your pseudonym, it appears you are in TX. N. H. Northern Tool and Supply has 11 stores throughout TX. They have several landscape rakes @ 5' width. This is the most economical 3ph model:

Howse Landscape Rake — 3-Point, Category 1, 5ft. Length, Model# HLR60 | Disc Harrows + Rakes | Northern Tool + Equipment