Buying Advice BX2360 vs B2620

GPintheMitten · Feb 28, 2012

BPflick and JohnThomas have a lot of experience with both models. They know what they are talking about.

TripleR · Feb 28, 2012

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/220122-bx-b-question.html

sierradmax · Feb 28, 2012

I was looking at the BX2360. After a side by side comparison to the B2320, it was a clear decision. Not to mention, it was only $500 more. Keep in mind, right now if you add a loader to a B series, the CIR is $1000 in lieu of $700 for the BX w/ loader.

susogoatfarm · Feb 28, 2012

If I were to ever need to dig post holes (thank you for bringing that one up - hadn't thought about that before) - would the B2620 handle it or does that require a step up to the B2920? If the BX and B2620 are similar in PTO hp, could the BX be used to dig post holes as well as the B2620?

Thank you all so much for all the excellent info!

Monster5601 · Feb 28, 2012

s219 said:
I will say this, do not buy a tractor solely based on price -- it shouldn't be the defining reason. Choose based on which one does the best job for your needs, present and anticipated.

Truer words have not been spoken when it comes to tractor buying advise to a first timer buyer.

GPintheMitten · Feb 28, 2012

susogoatfarm said:
If I were to ever need to dig post holes (thank you for bringing that one up - hadn't thought about that before) - would the B2620 handle it or does that require a step up to the B2920? If the BX and B2620 are similar in PTO hp, could the BX be used to dig post holes as well as the B2620?

Thank you all so much for all the excellent info!

I've only run a post hole digger with a Ford 2N, so someone else will have to chime in on post hole digging issues for BX and Bxx20. I just know that I had height issues with the 3pt geometry on the digger I had. You need to get one to fit your tractor and vise versa.

susogoatfarm · Feb 28, 2012

Quote:
Originally Posted by s219
I will say this, do not buy a tractor solely based on price -- it shouldn't be the defining reason. Choose based on which one does the best job for your needs, present and anticipated.

Truer words have not been spoken when it comes to tractor buying advise to a first timer buyer.

But it's $3.1k difference!

susogoatfarm · Feb 28, 2012

...and $3.1k can buy at least 2 1/2 implements

displacedPA · Feb 28, 2012

I asked BP and John Thomas lots of questions before I decied on my B2320. I really think the BX would be plenty capable however, I like the larger size of the B series.

bp fick · Feb 28, 2012

If this helps you, a Tractor and FEL in a BX2360 would be priced, a good price, at $13,200. A good price (the price I paid) for B2320 is $14,300. That is only an $1100 difference.

I cannot see how there is a $3K difference in price between a B2620 and a BX2320. I could be wrong. But, a simple way to check this out, AND check your dealer's price quotes out is to get a quote from Barlow's. They are right up the road, in Somerset, KY, but sell and deliver nationally.

They are great folks, and sell to a lot of people here on TBN. They'll get you a price quote, really quickly, either using email or just use the phone, even quicker. I always get a quote from Barlows.

I could be wrong, but I believe the "spread" you have in your mind is too wide. Just give Barlow's a call.

If you are just set on getting the BX and trying to find justification for choosing it, you don't need to. The BX is a awesome machine. But, for sure, if you come back in a year and tell us how you now want to "move up", be prepared for a sound thrashing of "we told you so's".