bx2200 vs bx1500

[corona4]

Hi All - I 've been watching this site for a couple of weeks and gathering some very useful info. Thank you. I'll get straight to the chase I'm looking to purchase a sub-compact and have pretty much narrowed it down to the bx1500(new-FEL & 54"mmm) or bx2200('03 32 hrs., 60"mmm, 5' rear blade & log splitter). I can get the 2200 for $8,800 from friend. Local dealer wants $2600 including tax and install for FEL. This puts me at $11,400 for the 2200. Quote for the 1500 as listed above came in at 10,500 tax included. Question, is the 1500 a major drop off from the 2200? and do these prices seem in line. I would get he 2200 no problem if I could get the FEL price down some. Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Live in SE WI, 3 acres ; 1 acre to mow balance field and woods. Tool/Model Maker.

 

[SCB]

carona4,
I can only comment about what other bx owners have said. I have a BX23, so I cannot compare to the 1500. However, I have read very little about guys with the 1500 being unhappy with it. I would think that the 60' mower would be better and you can shop around for a loader a bit. Personally, I would go with the bx2200. By the way, Why is your friend selling an '03 bx2200?

 

[corona4]

He's selling because he has toooo many toys. Also I've shopped around as much as I can in my area for he FEL and $2600 was as low as I could find. I'm just wondering if there is any wiggle room.

 

[SCB]

Really can't help you with that. My loader came with the BX23. Still sounds like a reasonable deal for the 2200

 

[ronjhall]

corona4
Welcome to TBN. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

<font color="blue"> 5' rear blade & log splitter </font>

If these 2 attachments are ones that you would use. I would think the BX2200 is a better deal.

The BX1500 will have 0% finance rate. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

With any tractor more Horsepower is a plus. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

7 HP is a big jump in power. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

The price jump to a new 2230 is not that much, you might want to barter with your friend some. Also zero percent financing could get you some free money for awhile.

 

[thcri]

I would seriously look at the 2200. The 15 to me is just under powered?? That is only my thinking. Others would say it will do the job. But 7 HP is a major difference. The other thing I would say is and this is only based on other post is the 54" mmm on the Kubota is not that good. The 60" MMM is a much nicer mower. As far as pricing, I can't give you much on that as I just don't know. You may want to check around on that used 22 and see how it compares new.

murph

 

[BotaGuy]

Which dealers in SE. wis? I am from Wis. too. I looked at the Janesville dealer, but wound up buying from McFarlanes in Sauk City. The same place I bought my B7500 from in 2001. Call them and get a quote for a loader. They put one on my B7500 for $2500, 2 years ago.

 

[corona4]

I'm in west bend area. So far I've tried mid-state in jackson, Feldmans in howards grove ,tractor loader service in waukesha and Lochen in Newburg. Lochen has been the best in price and customer relations so I would really like to deal w/ them plus they are close by. What gets me is the range of price for install from $100 to $350?? I'm going to try to contact Lochen again to see if they can sharpen their pencil a little. seemed like very nice people. Wish I could say that for the rest.

 

[WiJC]

when i was looking i went to feldmans too. i ended up finding a better price at service motor company out of green bay. you may want to give them a call. www.servicemotor.com

John