BX70 -vs- B01

Michael Aos · Mar 8, 2017

Went in to the dealer expecting to purchase the BX1870. Wound up with the BX2370.

Now I wish I would have gotten the BX2670 or the B2601. Not quite enough to upgrade at this point though.

I'm also finding the more I use it (I'm at ~37hrs now), the less I'm inclined to impulsively upgrade.

It's too small to go over the side of a 30yd dumpster (I knew that going in), but it fits inside nicely.

uglyboywith11fingers · Mar 8, 2017

Not quite sure what you're looking for... BX2370 to BX2670 is same machine with a couple more horsepower, for maybe $1400 more.
B2601 is a larger frame tractor, larger wheels, etc, for maybe $4000 more.

Pete

teg · Mar 9, 2017

Michael Aos said:
....but it fits inside nicely.

Don't throw that away!!!

JackyJ · Mar 9, 2017

Michael Aos said:
Went in to the dealer expecting to purchase the BX1870. Wound up with the BX2370.

Now I wish I would have gotten the BX2670 or the B2601.

As the owner of a BX1870, I'm not sure I understand the appeal of the BX2670 over what you've currently got, since I'm not sure when you'd benefit from a few extra horsepower. Even with the least powerful in the lineup, I run out of traction before I run out of oomph, and I feel the HST is working harder than the engine. I suppose there are some PTO implements where more power would be beneficial, but when it comes to mowing and FEL work, I can't see much benefit for the extra cost.

I do sometimes wish for more tractor overall, and moving up to a B series certainly has some appeal. But for my property, the smaller overall size and lower center of gravity definitely have their benefits.

Michael Aos · Mar 10, 2017

I suspect I could do the same things with the BX2670 at lower RPM's than the BX2370.

Yeah, the B2601 would have been ideal.

dragoneggs · Mar 10, 2017

Unless you are needing the extra Hp at the PTO, I'm not seeing the need for a BX2670. I do understand you desire if you are needing a physically bigger platform. No regrets for me with my BX25D... a little off topic but a few have said the backhoe is an expensive luxury but I don't regret it even if true. That said, I haven't much complained with lack of power (same as your 2370 I believe). I think it is a good size/power match.

TheMadOne · Mar 10, 2017

Michael Aos said:
I suspect I could do the same things with the BX2670 at lower RPM's than the BX2370.

Yeah, the B2601 would have been ideal.

And then you'd be looking wistfully at the L2501.

I think I speak for many here, there's no such thing as enough tractor. There's the tractor you have, and the one you wish you could justify owning. I'd love an M7060. I don't know where I'd put it, much less what I'd do with it, but I'd love to own one.