BX24-BX25

[msb1766]

What is the difference between a BX24 and a BX25?

Same tractor just a new model year and number?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

no plastic -- all metal, and a more forgiving transmission... other than that, the same.

 

[shownuff]

no 3 point hitch... pricey option now on the 25

 

[radioman]

it looks the same and works the same.

BUT !
BX24
pros
has plastic hood and fenders. won't rust!
3 point hitch included
cons
jerky transmission ( I know I have one)

BX25
pro metal hood and fender. wont crack! and everything good from BX24.
con no 3 point hitch, you HAVE to add on.

 

[TheFlatlander]

In addition to the above, the hydraulics work at idle and less noisy hydrostat on the later 25 series. Definatly test the hydraulics @ idle and higher, and drive both, switching between forward and reverse. This way you absolutely know what you are getting and won't have any complaints. Personally I would like the 25 better but depending on the actual units that you are looking at and the price point of the deal you might be also happy with the 24.

 

[Shmudda]

no plastic -- all metal, and a more forgiving transmission... other than that, the same.

How is the transmission more forgiving???

Craig

 

[bp fick]

How is the transmission more forgiving???

Craig

Certain BX models and some B models of the recent past had HST's that were rather abrupt to stop, shall we say. The current models roll a bit to a stop. Most, it seems, prefer the rolling stop rather than the abrupt stop.

 

[Matt_Jr]

If I have the loader and the hoe attached to my 24, and in hi range in reverse, lifting my foot all the way off the pedal can cause the front wheels to come off the ground. Kinda fun. It's not bad in low range though. I'm ok with it.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

no 3 point hitch... pricey option now on the 25

$200?

 

[keyman1808]

Its funny everyone say about the plastic fenders. My BX24 seems to have steel fenders not sure about the hood. I got mine just as the BX25's were coming out. Still got the abrupt tranny thou. Byt its not so bad once you learn to use it

 

[ChuckinNH]

Do the new BX series still have the plastic floor pan? I looked at one quickly, and thought it might be.

 

[BXpanded]

Do the new BX series still have the plastic floor pan? I looked at one quickly, and thought it might be.

They've never had a plastic floor pan

 

[ChuckinNH]

OK, thanks for the definitive answer. I thought that the famous crack occured at what is now the junction of the floor pan, and fender. I've never owned either, so it was an assumption on my part.

 

[BXpanded]

Common misconception. The crack occurred in the fender where it turned horizontal and went under the floor pan. Stepping on the edge of the metal pan could deflect it downward and crack the fender. The retro-fit supported the floor pan preventing the downward flex. It apparently worked as I've never heard of one breaking afer the support was installed.

 

[Shmudda]

$200?

Well....maybe some were getting a quote of 18K for the 3pt hitch and the dealer was throwing the tractor in for an extra 200 bucks???

Craig