BX1500 - any left new or now gone?

[amigauser]

I was just wondering if there are any NEW BX1500's left out there in dealer land? I am thinking about getting one as a second tractor for just mowing.

Thanks,
Norm

 

[Dusty]

Best thing to do is to start calling local dealers to see what is left in inventory. I don't believe that Kubota has a dealer inventory tracking system to know what dealers have what tractors, like the car dealers have.
Dusty

 

[Taiser]

Discountinued, so get one now at the dealer if you can. I have seen some on occasion on e-bay. It's been replaced with the 1850 I think. Too bad too, I heard it was quite the little powerhouse and a real miser on fuel. I thought it was a decent (but expensive) mower that would appeal to a lot of people but it must not have been selling that well I guess or Kubota simply did not want to keep an extra line open for a single model version with a smaller motor.

 

[AndyM]

LBrown59 says Hurst Tractor in Marietta Ohio had one a few weeks back for $5700.
Not a bad deal if it's still there.





I wouldn't mind having one myself!

 

[amigauser]

Thanks for the info. I am located on the East coast in Connecticut but I may check into it anyway. I have found quite a few used ones out there. I may end up going that route.

Norm

 

[Dusty]

What are they asking for the used ones? I would like to find a used BX2200 if the price were right.

 

[amigauser]

Dusty,

Do a search on the following sites and you should find many of them.

http://www.ironsearch.com/IRONSearch/search.aspx?type=TR&make=KU&equivTM=on

KUBOTA New and Used Farm Equipment For Sale

FYI,
Norm

 

[66gladiator]

Best thing to do is to start calling local dealers to see what is left in inventory. I don't believe that Kubota has a dealer inventory tracking system to know what dealers have what tractors, like the car dealers have.
Dusty

They do but is limited in scope. I can search a 500 mile radius.


To answer the question at hand, I found 54 BX1500s within 500 miles of me.

amigauser, there are ten BX1500-54s and five BX1500-48s in PA alone.

 

[amigauser]

Todd,

Thanks for checking. At least there are some out there. I will discuss with my local dealer.

Norm

 

[kwolfe]

They do but is limited in scope. I can search a 500 mile radius.


To answer the question at hand, I found 54 BX1500s within 500 miles of me.

amigauser, there are ten BX1500-54s and five BX1500-48s in PA alone.

Where did you perform your search?

 

[66gladiator]

Where did you perform your search?

<----500 miles radius from York, South Carolina

 

[kwolfe]

<----500 miles radius from York, South Carolina

I got that part.

Using the web (what search engine), phonebook, smoke signals

I am in the market, but can only find a few. Thanks for the help.

 

[Barlow Equipment]

We have two in stock...one is older body style and one is the new body style and is still in the crate.

 

[DmansPadge]

I got that part.

Using the web (what search engine), phonebook, smoke signals

I am in the market, but can only find a few. Thanks for the help.

I think he is a dealer and used his "Kubota dealer" search... something the average Joe can't do.

 

[66gladiator]

I got that part.

Using the web (what search engine), phonebook, smoke signals

I am in the market, but can only find a few. Thanks for the help.

Sorry kwolfe, I should have pointed the arrow like this!

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[66gladiator]

Oh, and I don't have a BX1500, but I do have a nice BX1850 that I could make a good deal on.

 

[amigauser]

I have spoken to several dealers, I am now looking at some other options.

1) ZD20-48 (with factory bagger) - COST - $6700 + tax + delivery = $7300

2) G2160-R48s - COST - $7600 + delivery = $7900

I am not sure which is the better option. I have a feeling my land would not allow full speed on a ZTR and I like the 14 bushel bagger on the G2160-R48S "Rear Shooter".

Anyone have any experience plus or minus with either one?

I know for the $7600 I can also get a BX1500 with 54" MMM but that would not include the Kubota collection system which is around $1400.

I want the bagger for leaf removal more so than for grass clipping pickup. I think the fan based bagger on the ZD20 would probably shred the leaves more but the G2160 has a much larger bagger.

Thanks,
Norm

 

[Ifixcars]

I like the idea of the rear shooter for a small garden tractor. With no shoot on the side of the deck you can cut close on either side, and empty the hopper from the seat......sweet! I don't know if you can empty the ZD from the seat or not. I have the BX1500, no bagger though. I'd like to have one but there are other needs ahead of the bagger. I looked at the rear shooter but got a good deal on the BX and thought it would be more versatile for driveway clearing, mulching etc. It has been a good tractor, no problems at all.

 

[amigauser]

I ended up going with a BX1500 to. The G2160-R48S is a fantastic machine but it is 2 wheel drive and only usefull for grass mowing/leaf pickup. I got a great deal on a leftover BX1500 ($600 in rebates) so I could not pass it up.

I ended up paying $9600 delivered for a brand new BX1500 with 54" MMM and FEL. I could have purchased just the BX1500 with mower for just $7600 delivered which would have been less than the G2160 (although no bagger on the BX). I think the BX will have much better resale value down the road when and if I ever sell it. I will just get a Cyclone, DR or TracVac bagger system in the Fall to go with it for leaves.

Thanks,
Norm

 

[Ifixcars]

That's the setup I got. I bought mine used though. I saw it on ebay, went and checked it out and liked it. It had 100 hours on it so it was almost new. The seller brought it to my house for me ( he had just bought a BX23... sweet). The tractor is built solid, and works good. I'm keeping an eye out for a used bagger system.