Is BX23 enough tractor for my needs?

[BotaGuy]

RobertM.....

I have driven, and have mowed now with my BX23. There is no way, the B7500 would be as good of a mower compared to the BX series. I am now firmly convinced of that after owning both. The finish mow of the BX is exceptional...better than my dedicated zero turn mower. I have bar tires on mine and I did sink some this past weekend BUT I was mowing the day after a 6 inch rain in flooding conditions. With turfs, my lawn would be perfect...or close to it. I think the only time I will miss the B7500, will be transporting the brush-hog mower...otherwise the BX will do the same tasks in a similar manner. For the price of another set of tires, I may get some for the heck of it.

 

[art]

Get the BX as it will do what you want and with the hydro's transmission compared to the gear drive it is like having extra horsepower while doing loader work.

 

[Yankee]

I don't see why there would be much difference, unless you went from a rear to a mid mower. Weight is about the same, turning radius is a bit better, but not dramatically. With bigger tires you should actually get less of an imprint on turf with the 7500. What do you chalk the difference up to?

Bill

 

[BotaGuy]

The BX, even though about the same weight, feels lighter on it's feet. The suspended mower, and being closer to the graound I think are reasons for the difference. The lower center of gravity I think helps to lessen the foces on each wheel as you corner with the machine.

 

[robertm]

Looking at my lawn striping attachment post, I'd question that! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I think if I chain up my MMM on my B7500 so that it is a "suspended type" mower, I'll bet it is just as good, if not better than a BX. Reason? My wheelbase is longer, tires are substantially bigger, and it will cause the unit as a whole to bounce less than the BX. I will be putting chains on the 3pt to allow the deck to only lower so far within the next few days. I'll post my results.

 

[BotaGuy]

The bigger wheels are a disadvantage. I have used both tractors.

 

[robertm]

Can you tell me how they are a disadvantage? I find a much nicer ride with a larger tire than a smaller tire. What am I missing?

 

[GerardC]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( ..... and have mowed now with my BX23. There is no way...... would be as good of a mower compared to the BX series. )</font>

ROFLMAO...LOL /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif. G

 

[BotaGuy]

Ride wise the two don't seem much difference. But the BX tires will be easier on the lawn.

 

[Tom_H]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Willin' to bet the B7500 or B7510 can turn pretty durn near the radii of a BX. I think my B7500 can trim around a 60" diameter weed bed, or so with no problem. Frame size being the same, that should include a 7610 and a 2410 I'd think. )</font>

Before you place any bets, you might want to go to this page & hit the zoom-in button.

Boomer Super-Steer

I'd guess that is an 18 to 20 inch radius. Look at those front wheels; they're almost perpendicular to the rear wheels. This is no subCUT. It's close to a full sized UT.

 

[at_obuk]

I got 20 acres about 8 to mow and a 1 acre pond. Bought the BX23 cause it will fit into the garage.
I have mowed slopes of 25 plus degrees.
Dug up stumps with a 20" dia. with no problem.
Gone thru mud about 6" deep with no problem
It goes up and down my slopes like said in a previous post "a tank".
I love it. Small but big and my wife can handle while I'm doing shots of Jager on the deck.
It's a little orange monster.

Eric P.