BX1860 or BX2360?

[Race Ratz]

Looking at both. Want FEL, 54"fine cut mulching blade MMM, grill guard, ballast box. Turfs on 1860, R4's on 2360. Can you run the larger 2360 tires on the 1860? Do I need the extra 5HP? Is 18hp enough for the 54" mower and a power bagger? What % are dealers in NE taking off list? cutting 1/2 acre of grass twice a week. Bucket will eliminate all the wheel barrow loads.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Unless your needs change from what little you've told of your needs for a tractor and unless you just want to spend more money the least expensive one is more than enough for you. That FEL will also be one expensive wheelbarrow. You can get a cart to pull for under $100. Now if your actually going to be moving dirt that you have to dig up and want to spend several thousand dollars more then get the FEL. They are great and fun if you have something to do with them. 18HP diesel is not the same as 18HP gas lawn mower. 18 HP diesel with 4 wheel drive will push your vehicle. The BX1500 will do what you want so yes the BX1850 will absolutely do what you want. Try the tires that come on BX you buy then decide if they don't work and you want to spend a few hundred dollars more for additional tires.

 

[ChuckinNH]

I agree with Johnthomas that the 1860 will do all that you need done on 1/2 acre. I would only go larger if you think you want a larger mower deck than 54", or think you might want a backhoe. Not all 1/2 acre lots are created equal. I think that there is interferrence with the mower deck if you try to put the larger tires on the BX1860. You will enjoy a slightly smaller turning radius with the smaller ones anyway. Good luck with your decision, and your purchase!

 

[LBrown59]

18HP diesel is not the same as 18HP gas lawn mower.
18 HP diesel with 4 wheel drive will push your vehicle. *The BX1500 will do what you want so yes the
BX1850 will absolutely do what you want.
**Try the tires that come on BX you buy then decide if they don't work and you want to spend a few hundred dollars more for additional tires.

*Right my BX1500 tractors are as capable as my BX23.
**I've found R1s to be the best type for Compact and Sub compact tractors.
These sized tractors are not heavy enough to cause concerns with turf damage.
So R3s and R4s are a futile exercise.

 

[LBrown59]

I agree with Johnthomas that the 1860 will do all that you need done on 1/2 acre. I would only go larger if you think you want a larger mower deck than 54", or think you might want a backhoe. Not all 1/2 acre lots are created equal. I think that there is interferrence with the mower deck if you try to put the larger tires on the BX1860. You will enjoy a slightly smaller turning radius with the smaller ones anyway. Good luck with your decision, and your purchase!

I think you can go with a 60'' mmm on the BX1860.

 

[BANDAMAN]

The BX1860 will be all you need and more in my opinion. I had a BX2230 with loader and 60" MMM for 5 years and it served me well. Very rarely I wished I had more power, but you just need to consider what size of tractor your dealing with and understand the limits. As my needs changed, the 2230 and 60" mower was no longer practical. i needed a 48" deck to manuever in my new property so I traded for a BX1860 with loader and 48" fine cut deck. The 1860 is not available with a 60" deck. The tires are not interchangeable from the BX1860 to the larger BX's and vice versa. My dealer said he checked with Kubota Engineers and the gear ratios are different. If you run the wrong tire combo and damaged the drivetrain, they would not warranty it. Just what I was told, so I'm passing it along. In my opinion teh ratios are probably so close, it would not matter unless you were running in 4X4 on pavement.

So far I've run the BX1860 for about 12 hrs moving snow and other various taks....haven't missed the extra hp of the 2230 or the larger tires yet. I don't think you would really need the extra hp unless you plan to dig a foundation or a hole for a pool or something....if that is the plan, hire it done, or rent a larger machine.

Get the loader! Without it, I would be lost...I use it all the time for countless uses....I think without it, you could get by with a garden tractor....

I have both sets of tires, bars and turfs.....they both have benefits and its nice to be able to switch back and forth. If I could only have one set, it would be the bar tires hands down. you will just need to be careful in the wet spring season.

 

[LBrown59]

I have both sets of tires, bars and turfs.....they both have benefits and its nice to be able to switch back and forth. If I could only have one set, it would be the bar tires hands down. you will just need to be careful in the wet spring season.

turf tires.... bar tires

These are both BX1500 tractors.

I've done more yard damage with the tractor on the left than the one on the rite.

 

[CHDinCT]

Agree with what the other posters have stated - 1860 should be plenty for what you've described. I have no problems running a 54" deck with my 1860. In my opinion, the biggest reason to go with the 2360 over the 1860 would be PTO horse power With the added PTO HP, you could run a larger chipper or bush hog, for example. Even at that, my 1860 runs my DR chipper just fine as long as I stay under 3.5" - 4" branches. Good luck and let us know which way you go.

 

[Race Ratz]

Thanks for the feedback. BX1860 it is. I will keep you posted. I see Kubota is updating their web page on the build my machine link. Prices going up? I have the old printout of what I want. Let's see.......Thanks, Bill

 

[Race Ratz]

I'm learning more on this every day. Going to second dealer today. Can't get the 54" fine cut MMM on the 1860. 1st dealer told me not enuf HP to push it, second dealer said it won't fit. Only the finish cut. With the size of my lot, the 48" fine cut MMM will do. I want a fine cut mulcher, so it's the 48". I should have seen that on the brochure, cause it's on there. Getting turfs, but could also walk out of parts department with the bars also. I will ask the larger tire size Q again at this dealer. I believe the gear ratio difference and top speed between the 23 and 18 is only reflected by tire diameter. More research today. Off to the dealer with wife. Ummmmm.............Bill