BX24 buying advice

[SrChf]

I have decided to get a SCUT TBL w/ MMM.

My two options seem to be:

1) A brand new 2010/2011 23hP BX24 TBL, w/60" MMM and Box scraper for a 'best price' of $20,555 (out the door [tax, delivery, everything]) financed at 0% for 60 months through Kubota. (a $342.58 payment for 60 payments)

2) Used 2010 (100 hrs) JD2305 TBL, 24HP w/54" MMM (no box scraper) from a friend of a friend who listed it on his lot for 18,900 but will sell it to me for $16,500. Best interest rate I have been able to find is 8.5% from Navy Federal Credit Union, which, for 60 months, would be a payment of $338 for 60 payments ($4 less/mo than the brand new BX)

At a whopping total of $240 savings over 5 years to get the used unit, seems like a no brainer to go new and get the BX, but I wanted to bounce this off all you experienced folks just to make sure I wasn't missing something.


Are the JD2305 and BX24 the closest equivalents to eachother?

What other brand/model numbers (that you know has comparable financing to Kabota's current 0%/60M deal) should I consider? (New Holland, Massey Ferguson, etc)

I gotta admit, I really do prefer the color green and yellow over construction orange...silly I know, but I cant get that out of my head (and this is truly over color and not brand - I dont have a brand pref. If the 'bota came in the JD color scheme of green and yellow, then that problem would be solved)

Last quesiton: I am willing to wait some in order to save some cash...so what nationwide dealers should I check with to compare against my local offer?

This will be for a 5 acre wooded plot in Edgewater MD that has 1 acre cleared but needs a lot of grading, drainage improvement, firewood management, garden and lawn maintenance, etc.

Thanks All!

 

[TripleR]

We own a BX2660 and John Deere 2305. We bought the 2660 after the 2305 if that tells you anything. The 2305 is being discontinued and while its replacement looks nice there have been setbacks and won't be delivered until June and you are then dealing with first production year issues.

This year, in this size, I would go with a Kubota, but next year it will probably favor the new Deere.

 

[ayelvington]

If you're getting a BX24, then you're getting a backhoe in the deal, and that adds a lot of value. I don't know what comes with the JD, but the JD specs sheet doesn't mention a backhoe.

Speaking from experience, that backhoe will certainly come in handy for drainage projects. The same goes for the box grader for doing its job.

My regrets to your friend, but I see the Kubota being a better value to you. Green paint is just too spendy.

(I used to evaluate proposals, and this would be a no-brainer for a govt purchase.)

 

[SrChf]

We own a BX2660 and John Deere 2305. We bought the 2660 after the 2305 if that tells you anything. The 2305 is being discontinued and while its replacement looks nice there have been setbacks and won't be delivered until June and you are then dealing with first production year issues.

This year, in this size, I would go with a Kubota, but next year it will probably favor the new Deere.

Thanks TripleR, that's very helpful! My local JD dealer told me about the production issues of the replacement for the 2305. If it is as nice as you say it will be I would consider waiting for the new 2305 IF they could match the Kubota financing! Big If. Those of you that have been around awhile...has JD ever offered 0% for 60months (or better?)

 

[Tompet]

You may want to check out the Massey 2410 and 2610 TLB setup's. 0% up to 72 mo. available along with some other promotional variations. They have been around awhile and are solid units.

 

[TripleR]

Thanks TripleR, that's very helpful! My local JD dealer told me about the production issues of the replacement for the 2305. If it is as nice as you say it will be I would consider waiting for the new 2305 IF they could match the Kubota financing! Big If. Those of you that have been around awhile...has JD ever offered 0% for 60months (or better?)

I believe the model number on the the replacement for the 2305 is 1023 and 1026R. The forum JD has some threads on it. Things I like are the position control 3-point, quick attach deck and back hoe, FEL and no exposed HST fan; sure there are others, but that is all I can think of.

I have however made it a policy to never buy in the first year of production and it saved me on the 2007 Tundra.

Just my:2cents:

 

[SrChf]

I believe the model number on the the replacement for the 2305 is 1023 and 1026R. The forum JD has some threads on it. Things I like are the position control 3-point, quick attach deck and back hoe, FEL and no exposed HST fan; sure there are others, but that is all I can think of.

I have however made it a policy to never buy in the first year of production and it saved me on the 2007 Tundra.

Just my:2cents:

Thanks, I'll look those up.

Great point on the 1st year model principle. The fact they are having 'issues' makes it even more of a concern I think.

 

[SrChf]

If you're getting a BX24, then you're getting a backhoe in the deal, and that adds a lot of value. I don't know what comes with the JD, but the JD specs sheet doesn't mention a backhoe...
(I used to evaluate proposals, and this would be a no-brainer for a govt purchase.)

The JD offer I was given includes a BH which, as you prolly know, is a 7k value new.

 

[SrChf]

You may want to check out the Massey 2410 and 2610 TLB setup's. 0% up to 72 mo. available along with some other promotional variations. They have been around awhile and are solid units.

Now that is some useful info. Didnt know MF was offering that. I will certainly check it out!

As you maybe can tell, I dont have 20k to drop on a SCUT so I am forced to use financing - so my options seem to be limited to those companies offering smoking financing deals right now (as late model/low hours used SCUTS at an 8.5% interest really fades out of the picture for me when you compare the two - which is pretty cool, I mean, who dont like new stuff? This would be a first for me. I always buy big ticket items used...

 

[radioman]

are you sure its a bx24? not a bx25 ? I barely paid that much for my bx24 4 years ago for everything . TLB, 60 MMM, and tiller. The massey gc and kubota BX is pretty much the same thing. Both are good values. Only thing right now is the parking brake issue on the GC model. If you go with BX25, nearly all issues is resolved compared to bx24.