BX25D-1 vs XJ2025 vs MAX 24 vs eMAX 25 vs CS2410 vs GC1710

[rdforegon]

Run the rpms up when dumping loader bucket and it will dump very fast.

 

[FairwaysAndGreens]

Yep. I was at the top of throttle then backed off a tad.

Run the rpms up when dumping loader bucket and it will dump very fast.

 

[DaveNJ]

Thanks Dave. The CK2510 is my perfect tractor but it's out of Mt price range. I feel like the XJ2025 is as close as I'm going to get for less than $19K. How do you like the backhoe attachment that hangs down on the under carriage? It looks like it eats up a ton of clearance...

Yeah, got mine at just under 19k, not including taxes, too. The CK2510 seemed like a more traditional "beefier" tractor in that it has more cast iron and weighs more but I'm not sure that translates into a better machine. I liked it but went with the LS on price and standard features and the fact that the dealer also added a box blade and bush hog at a fair price as well. Both the LS and Kioti dealers in the area are great. No Masseys nearby so I haven't tried them. I shared your concern with the clearance issue, but it hasn't been an issue-- yet. I think the long frame mount backhoe tends to put less stress on the tractor.

 

[antlers125]

Something to consider if your concerned about dealer support. If you're mechanically inclined, I negotiated doing my own service repairs in the price. If & when I need warranty repairs, I fix it & my dealer over-nights the parts & reimburses me at his rates. Win-Win.

 

[FairwaysAndGreens]

I think I'm down to the BX25D and XJ2025 with the LS demo coming tomorrow. For the price of the XJ I can get a BX with backhoe thumb, beet juice, grading scraper, and landscape rake. Hopefully the XJ demo is awesome and makes this a hard decision.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I think I'm down to the BX25D and XJ2025 with the LS demo coming tomorrow. For the price of the XJ I can get a BX with backhoe thumb, beet juice, grading scraper, and landscape rake. Hopefully the XJ demo is awesome and makes this a hard decision.

F & G, don't waste money on beet juice if you get the BX. The front tires are too small to bother and the rears will not hold enough to be effective and replace every time you get a flat, I guarantee you will. On all the SCUTS the tires are light weight and vulnerable to puncture as opposed to the larger and heavier CUT tires. Some say foam them. You do that and resiliency is gone when you need to deflate for better last effort traction and they tend to bounce. I use suitcase weights on racks both front and rear. Invest in a 3PT QH and you will thank us that use and recommend. Good luck with your new investment.

Ron

 

[FairwaysAndGreens]

QH? Quick hitch?

 

[dragoneggs]

F & G, don't waste money on beet juice if you get the BX. The front tires are too small to bother and the rears will not hold enough to be effective and replace every time you get a flat, I guarantee you will. On all the SCUTS the tires are light weight and vulnerable to puncture as opposed to the larger and heavier CUT tires. Some say foam them. You do that and resiliency is gone when you need to deflate for better last effort traction and they tend to bounce. I use suitcase weights on racks both front and rear. Invest in a 3PT QH and you will thank us that use and recommend. Good luck with your new investment.

Ron

I tubed the fronts and problems solved.

 

[FairwaysAndGreens]

I tubed the fronts and problems solved.

I only plan on putting juice in the back. I'll be happy if I can get 120 lbs in each, and I want to put some spacers on the rear. I'll probablt take your lead and add tubes to the front.

 

[dragoneggs]

I only plan on putting juice in the back. I'll be happy if I can get 120 lbs in each, and I want to put some spacers on the rear. I'll probablt take your lead and add tubes to the front.

If you are going to keep the backhoe on most of the time you will not need the juice IMO. In fact not sure it is advisable. Spacers definitely. 2in on the back and 1.25 on the fronts. Tubes for chronic leaks on the fronts especially if you are hard on them.