Bx24 weight

[drtydeed]

manual(s) for bx23 states

T=1520
BH= 578+40(bucket)
L=430+132(bucket)
MMM=250

If you subtract the loader from the tractor weight that everyone is posting that would mean the tractor weights in at (1520-560= 960 lbs). Not a chance. My cc GT3235 weighed 800. You're not going to convince me that 23 is 160 lbs more. Check the weights of 1850/2350. They don't automatically come with loaders.

If I recall, there is a tag on the ROPS for 26xx lbs. I guess I need to weigh it some time.

 

[Keithctc]

keithinspace How do you like the bagger? I ordered one because I have a cottage at a lake and the kids track in all the grass if you don't bag it otherwise I would never use one

 

[KeithInSpace]

Bagger is nice. Mine eats shear pins for lunch. Went through 2 class 5 bolts a mow until I switched to split spring pins. Now I only have to replace the shear pin once every other mow. To be fair, I hit tree litter quite often which "shock loads" the shear pin. It just bends a little at a time and eventually fails.

It is my understanding that the new baggers deal with shock loads much better than mine...belt drive or something. Mine's all gears.

The capacity is pretty good. It fills all three bags to heaping every time...first the one to the left, then the middle, then the right one closest to the impeller. When I can't see daylight through the holes anymore, I know it's time to empty!

It sucks pretty good as long as the grass isn't really wet or clumpy. If you mow every week, it is PERFECT. If you only mow every few weeks and take several inches off at a time, you'll have a slow go of it.

It is great for leaves, but the capacity is a little short, forcing you to take more runs to the compost pile. You can mitigate it by how you suck the leaves up (hit them with the left side of the deck so they pass through all three blades before going through the impeller), but the only real answer is to stay on top of them.

It is a bit of a PITA to take on and off, but it is a VERY stout unit that will last the life of my tractor. What more could I ask?

If you were mowing acres of wide open fields, I'd consider a PTO driven trac-vac or something, but with all the trees I really didn't have much of an option.

All in all, I really like it. Works as promised. Has a few quirks, but it really is a nice unit.

 

[Blackbird_BX]

I keep looking at everyone's trailer recommendations for towing a BX24 and am discouraged with all of the 7,000 - 10,000 lb trailer recommendations, since my tow vehicle (Toyota Highlander) is only rated for 3500 lbs. I keep hoping to come up with a trailer that can carry the BX safely. It would only be occasional use over fairly short distances. The biggest problem seems to be in finding a large enough trailer under 5000 lbs GVW.

 

[KeithInSpace]

It's not that the trailer is overloaded, rather the sidewalls of the single axle simply flex too much for comfort. And there are no brakes.

If you can feel comfortable without trailer brakes, that's step one. I'm certain the Highlander isn't wired for a 7 pin connector, but you could do it if you really wanted to. I'd prefer having brakes.

Step two would be to get a 3,500# trailer and swap out the Load Range C tires with Load Range D or E tires. This will probably require swapping the hubs to match the lugs of the higher range tires. Or just find the tires and swap them out on your rims.

PERHAPS that would be semi-sufficient for short travel distances. But in the end, it isn't a TRAILER that will help carry your BX safely...it is the right TRUCK-TRAILER COMBO that will accomplish the task.

Not trying to be mean, but personally I would not consider towing my BX with a uni-body cute-ute. Not that it won't go down the road OK. It is when you need to make an emergency maneuver. I've had to do that before (with my 5,500# boat) and it is NO FUN!!! THAT is when I learned the power/wisdom of having a proper tow vehicle. Fortunately, I was in my Expedition. If I was in my 4Runner, the situation would have probably gotten VERY ugly VERY fast with the lighter truck, not as good of brakes, etc.

Just my very humble opinion.

 

[C6rider]

What I'm showing for weights is as follows:
BX24 1520#
LA240 578#
LA 240 bucket 132#
BT601 BH 578#
BH bucket 40#
Hook on 240 bucket 10#
Loaded tires 150#
Tire chains 25#

Total is 2,830#

A lot different than others I am hearing.

 

[KeithInSpace]

Total is 2,830#

Ooops. You're right. Actually, my tires are filled with helium. And I regularly have pink and white balloons tied to my ROPS. Perhaps that's the difference. Ha.

 

[ChuckinNH]

The guy who bought my BX22 towed it 4 hours + home with his Lexus (same basic vehicle as a Highlander) on a lightweight (very nice) two axle trailer. My BX had loaded tires, etc. He said it rode fine, and he had absolutely no problems. He was careful in loading it, and getting the tongue weight right. I know another guy who sometimes tows his 35hp NH with his Highlander, but I wouldn't recommend that! Many Highlanders come with towing packages, and do include the wiring for trailers.

 

[drtydeed]

The biggest problem seems to be in finding a large enough trailer under 5000 lbs GVW.

The key is finding a D/A trailer with brakes. Check your state laws for brake requirements. Up here, anything over 3K gvwr (trailer) requires brakes. I would not recommend towing without them...if you do, you're asking for real trouble.

I would not be as concerned with the "towing capacity" of your vehicle. If you have a decent d/a trailer w/ brakes, that will do most of the work.

 

[Blackbird_BX]

The key is finding a D/A trailer with brakes. Check your state laws for brake requirements. Up here, anything over 3K gvwr (trailer) requires brakes. I would not recommend towing without them...if you do, you're asking for real trouble.

I would not be as concerned with the "towing capacity" of your vehicle. If you have a decent d/a trailer w/ brakes, that will do most of the work.

Thanks. I don't think my Highlander would have trouble with the load on the flat land in lower Delaware and speeds I would be trailering the BX24 using a trailer with brakes. The problem is finding a D/A trailer with brakes that isn't rated over 3,500 lbs GVWR. The lightest rated dual axle trailer I've found was 5,000 lbs. That wouldn't be a problem if I had a 2008 Highlander, since it has tow rating of upto 5,000 lbs. There can be legal and liability issues from towing a trailer with a GVWR that exceeds the tow rating of the towing vehicle even if the load doesn't exceed the vehicle's rating.

I know of at least one person safely trailering a BX23 over more challenging terrain with a 4Runner on a dual axle trailer with brakes. I expect my Highlander would do better than a 4Runner (7,500 lb towing capacity) in an emergency situation due to it's lower center of gravity, independent rear suspension and shorter wheelbase for the same vehicle weight and track width. When you consider the Highlander's advanced vehicle stability control, electronically controlled braking system, 4-wheel disc brakes and suspension, I wouldn't be surprised if it performed better than a larger "conventional" truck in an emergency. Not that I would ever want to put that to the test.