Considering a BX24 and moving the 2305 out

[stuarth]

I am considering getting a BX24 because of its size and the backhoe. ilike my 2305 a lot, i have the 200cx and 54 mmm but no back hoe. the 24 is a bit smaller and will fit my trailer better and I can start out with a new warranty not that I ever neededit for the JD, what do you think?

 

[Mustangous]

Why wouldnt you just get a backhoe for the 2305 since you already have a tractor w/FEL. Wouldnt that basicaly be the same as the BX24
260 Backhoe

 

[BIGWES]

John Deere is one of the few that allow you to get a factory backhoe with
your existing tractor. Is there really that much difference in size between
the 2305 and the BX24? When I was shopping, I tested them both out and
really thought the size was close. If you like the 2305, then you will def
like the 260 hoe.

 

[bx24]

I love my BX24, but I would not be in a big hurry to switch. I like the FEL better on yours and the way the BH is integrated on the BX is much more elegant to me on the Kubota. Having said that, I would not switch if I were you (buy some other toys!)

 

[stuarth]

It's just the backhoe is 5k and hopefully the difference will be less or about the same. I have the extra wheels and the tires I really don't need and a 54 inch mmm but would like a 62 inch mmm. I really don't need a front snow blade because the fel does the snow just fine and I really don't like where the hoses hook up for the fel because I have a Protero blower for grass on the deck that's in the way of getting to them easily. Plus a new warranty and a new tractor, that's all!

 

[Nuru]

It's just the backhoe is 5k and hopefully the difference will be less or about the same. I have the extra wheels and the tires I really don't need and a 54 inch mmm but would like a 62 inch mmm. I really don't need a front snow blade because the fel does the snow just fine and I really don't like where the hoses hook up for the fel because I have a Protero blower for grass on the deck that's in the way of getting to them easily. Plus a new warranty and a new tractor, that's all!

whatever you do, whereever you go, go with competing deals in your hand - works like a charm.

 

[Riptide23]

I agree with bx. I have a bx myself, but I checked out the 2305, and may have bought it if not for the good deal I got on a used machine. I like the 2305 FEL bucket; I think it was detachable, QH style.

And, I liked that you didn't have to fold the ROPS to get the machine into the garage. I friggin' hate that about my BX23. Barring that, they are both tremendous machines. Betwwen the trade-in hit on the old machine, and the cost of a new machine, I would think just buying the BH for your JD would be better.

You sure you ain't just bored?

 

[Runner]

"You sure you ain't just bored?"

Rip,

I think you're onto something. Stuarth just needs to spice-up the relationship with a new 260BH.

 

[Spudland_Dave]

whatever you do, whereever you go, go with competing deals in your hand - works like a charm.

Aint that the truth...thats probably the single best piece of advice when shopping.
I know the attitude was a bit "thats the price" when I first starting...but once I had my mind made up as to WHAT I wanted, all I said was "well I can go get an orange one in my driveway for $XXk" then they threw the pencil in the sharpener and really got to where I wanted to be.

In some markets...I wholeheartedly believe (and have seen) it almost being cheaper to sell off the machine private sale and then walk to a dealership and strike up a price for a bigger machine with more attachments for only a few bucks more..

 

[Wombat125]

One more thing to consider is that your 2305 is a known good working machine. I don't think any of the major manufacturers are prone to selling defective machines nowdays, but I suspect a lemon does still squeak through now and then.

I would just be reluctant to trade something that you know works for something unknown.

 

[stuarth]

I agree with all your thoughts and thanks for the advise. There is nothing wrong with the JD 2305 I have, it only has 54 / hours on it. I am just thinking I could sell this off for a fair price for both the buyer and seller and walk in and get a new machine with what I want on it for a fair price. Thanks again.

 

[ChuckinNH]

If you can get the price you think is fair, why not if that is what you want to do! If the price isn't what you are looking for perhaps you can wrangle a deal with your dealer to upgrade your mower deck at the same time as adding the backhoe. I'm sure he would rather talk to you about that than see you go to a Kubota.

 

[LBrown59]

1*I am considering getting a BX24 because of its size and the backhoe.
2*the 24 is a bit smaller.
3* I really don't need a front snow blade because the fel does the snow just fine.

1*But you are going to get a Kubota BX25 instead.
2*Don't look as big as my BX23 to me.
3*You will want one for the BX25.

Betwwen the trade-in hit on the old machine, and the cost of a new machine, I would think just buying the BH for your JD would be better.

No way to tell with out getting all the figures together both ways.

 

[cast_and_blast]

Why oh why is this dredged up after 3+ months?

<shaking my head>

Scott