BX2370 vs BX2370-1 . . the differences.

[AxleHub]

It seems there is confusion about the differences between Kubota's BX 70 series prodcts and the 70-1 series.

I was in a dealership last week and their answer was it was just showing last year's model versus the new model. They said everything else is the same.

But that isn't correct after i did my own research.

Then I found a couple articles at TBN sayng it was just a different floormat and a slight change in the ROPs. But that doesn't appear correct either.

Why? Because when you compare the difference in weight of models . . it is different. As an example a BX2370-1 weighs almost 90 pounds more than a BX2370. You see similar situations in the other models.

The dealer I was at didn't even see or know about weight changes. I asked if emmission changes existed between the two and they told me both were still tier 3.

I didn't see any big price differences at the Kubota website either. So what makes up almost 90 pounds of weight diffference?

 

[Oldironken]

i just put money down on a 2370-1 to be delivered in a April. The dealer showed me the difference between the ROPS and the floor mat between the 2370-1 and an 1870 sitting next to it. He also confirmed the engines are the same. I'm wondering if the weight difference between the 70 and the 70-1 is just more accurate documentation?

 

[AxleHub]

Thanks

 

[AxleHub]

I'm wondering if the weight difference between the 70 and the 70-1 is just more accurate documentation?

Greetings old,

Did you notice a difference in price between the 70 and the 70-1 ?
I figured the rops change could make a little differece in weight because its bigger . . But 80+ pounds different is quite a bit when all the size dimensions are identical.

What was your opinion of the new rops on the unit you are getting versus the one on the 2370 . . better . . worse . . and why.

The dealership I was at didn't have a 2370-1 in stock but either way they'd have to order me one unless they gave me a deal on a bx 2670 as their instock 2370s didn't have fel valves on them.

 

[Oldironken]

My understanding is that the 70 ROPS doesn't give as much clearance to the rear when folded down as the 70-1 ROPS does. From looking at it it appears the 70 ROPS is hinged a little lower. I didn't pay attention to the Deck material.

My primary concern between a 70 and a 70-1 was if there was a change to the engine that could introduce unknown issues in the future. My dealer assured me it is the same engine in both models and that the new pollution rules don't apply for a 23 hp machine, i think he may have said the cut off was 26 and under.

Once i knew the differences between the 70 and the 70-1 it would not have have mattered which one they quoted me on.

 

[AxleHub]

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Thanks for your insights Old. Have you gotten yours yet? I asked one of the dealers around here if there is any "break in process" and he said no. But I think when I order and get one . . I will use the same process I did on my pickup when new.

 

[Oldironken]

I get mine in early April, as for break-in i'll sniff around here to see what others do. I suspect that i will be easy on the throttle for a few hours and then rev it a bit higher for a while varying the RPMs a bit. The instructions for my Jetta TDI (Turbo Diesel) was warm it up and then "Drive it like you stole it".

 

[ustobefarmer]

I got my 2370-1 last week. The only difference is that the rops is narrow and folds all the way down. The floor mat is thicker. I don't know about any weight difference. With the warm weather and rain the last two days I haven't been able to do anything with it just yet. Can't wait for the grass to start to grow so I can use the tractor.