BX24 or GC2310 How Much More Would You Pay?

[Hotwheels]

For about 650 difference, I can buy a GC2310 rather than a Kubota BX24. From what I can tell, they are comparable tractors, although the GC2310 does have more loader capacity than the BX24. There may be other factors I don't know about.

However, the Kubota dealer is a long distance from me and the MF dealer is close by. I realize there is value in a local dealer for warranty service etc... He has already agreed to meet me half way in the difference between the BX and the 2310 which resulted in the 650 difference -- at 1300 difference, it would be hard not to buy the BX.

With Kubotas 0/36 financing, the BX strong reseale value, it seems the best deal is still the BX. Since tractors are not quite commodities for me, other factors enter into the decision besides price and the dealer presence close by is important, but I am having a hard time with that extra 650. Any ideas?

 

[plowking]

The difference for me was 16,500.00 advertised for BX24 and 15,540.00 for GC2310TLB. I bought the GC2310, because it makes it's advertised hp at lower rpm and has two pistons on loader, instead of one. I don't know how the hydraulic filter is protected on the BX, but it is in the open on rear axle on the GC2310 and is vulnerable to rocks and stumps. There is supose to be a retrofit guard coming for it. They are both good tractors, as I have friends, customers who have both. Good Luck on whatever you buy! plowking

 

[Hotwheels]

I have been looking awhile and I am convinved they are both solid tractors for what they are supposed to do. There is an advantage to the dual pistons on the loader for the2310. The BX is also challenged on its underside, but there are some aftermarket sidplates to deal with that.

The regional and wihin region price differences are substantial, but the Kubota factory is in central California near by so may be that accounts for the lower BX price.

Thanks for the ideas.

 

[loulblades]

Also you might want to check the 3pt hitch to see if it is full cat 1 on the BX. It has been a couple years now since I bought my GC2300 and as I recall the BX 3pt doesn't open as wide as the GC. I once rented a King Kutter (60") rototiller and was told it would not work on the Kubota.

 

[JerryG]

Hotwheels,
The GC is less expensive, it is more tractor, it has less problems, the interest really isn't that much different and the dealer is closer. But, it sounds like you have already made up your mind that you want the BX. I don't understand why you are asking the questions here. I'm not trying to run you off or anything like that and I am sure all of us MF people would welcome you to the Red, but it just sounds like you have your mind made up.

 

[Hotwheels]

Thanks for the observation Jerry --- honest I don't have my mind made up. When I started looking a couple of months or so ago, the 2310 was my first choice because the dealer is close and the tractor seemed to have some advantages. Then I did some research and learned more about the differences and similarities between the BX and the 2310.

I am not sure there are enough technical differences between the two tractors the way I read the specifications, but I am inexperienced. Those who have a 2310 may have gone through the same decision process. So, it seems worth ask ing here if there is enough difference in the tractors to pay the extra for the 2310 --

If the price were a toss up, then I would go with the local dealer, but at about 700, that is enough for a box scraper, etc...

700 more for equivalent tractors and a local dealer may be good value ... not sure about how often I need a local dealer ... the dealer said he is happy to do the service on either the MF or the BX, but can't do warranty work on the BX. So, that gives an edge there IF the tractors are about the same and they seems close enough to me. My needs are for a small tractor that has the best stability/center of gravity issues because of the slopes on my property

Anyway, the thoughts here do help to think through the decision.

 

[Iowachild]

...it seems worth asking here if there is enough difference in the tractors to pay the extra for the 2310 --

I was caught off guard when I read this reply. When I read the first post earlier today, I was sure the MF was cheaper than the Kubota. Maybe that's just what I was expecting. I had a chance to look at and sit on (but not drive) both a BX24 and a CG2310TLB at our county fair a couple weeks back and the MF was at least $1400.00 cheaper than the Kubota. I had not heard of the hydraulic filter on the MF at that time, so I didn't get down and lok at it. As I'm not ready to be seriously dealing at this time, I have not gone to the dealers to really try out the machines. At the time, I really liked the MF better over all and the hydraulic fliter has been the only negative I have read since. If a guard is fabricated to protect the filter, it would become a non-issue. Any more CG2310 owners out there?

 

[Hotwheels]

Maybe I am splitting hairs and just having pre-buyer jitters, but when the price difference between the GC2310 abd BX was 1400 or so (The GC2310 is more expensive where I live), it was an easier choice. With the BX 650-700 less than the GC2310, the choice is harder only because the MF dealer is "local" and there is value in that when there are warranty issues.

I have driven the BX24, the GC2310, and several other tractors (Mahindra 2015, the Kubota 7510/7610/7800, Kioti Ck20, NHolland, and a couple of others). I quickly narrowed it down to the BX24 and the GC2310 based on price and performance issues for my use and conditions (YMMV).

I can be happy with either the 2310 ot BX. Each seem to be reliable and durable machines for what they do.The only difference brand makes to me is resale value. Since it seems SCUT buyers tend to trade up after a couple of years because of a desire/need for a bigger tractor, resale becomes one of the factors that has value and gets factored into the equation. I tend to see more used Kubotas for sale here han MF so I don't have enough information about resale on MF to know the value there. Kubotas here have strong resale value.

As I said before, if the prices were equal, the GC2310 would work for me, but there is still enough price difference to make a difference unless there is something I don't know about comparing these two tractors, and that is why I asked the question here.

Thanks!

 

[JerryG]

Like Mike, I thought the GC was less expensive from your post. If the dealer won't come down any more, try to get your 50 hours service thrown in or get an implement in lieu of the price difference or even a complete set of manuals (shop, parts, loader, backhoe). If the dealer will go for something like that, you will get the full value from them and the dealer won't have to take such a cut.

 

[bill177]

I went through this and decided on the GC2300 - I have no need for the backhoe.

The MF is much smoother in operation than the Kobuta. It doesn't slam stop when you stop pushing on the reverse pedal. Not nice when you are using the loader - you get tossed around too much.