keep BX24 or upgrade to B2620?

[donn12]

Thanks for the feedback. I am going to mull it over for a few days. As far as the tippy issue is that primarily when using the loader or just tooling around? I would get a BH so that might help.

 

[DmansPadge]

Thanks for the feedback. I am going to mull it over for a few days. As far as the tippy issue is that primarily when using the loader or just tooling around? I would get a BH so that might help.

I've owned two B's and never found them to be tippy. Sure there are tractors with a lower center of gravity or whatnot but the B's are not bad by any means. I've mowed plenty of steep ditch embankments parallel with the ditch and never felt like I was gonna go over.

And I see it a little different from some of the others. The B is quite an upgrade in my opinion. Along with some of the things mentioned like higher ground clearance, 3 speed hydro and such... you also get nearly twice the lift capacity at the 3pt hitch, considerably stronger FEL, more adaptivity to attachments, etc. To me it's quite a step... not knocking the BX at all.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I've owned two B's and never found them to be tippy. Sure there are tractors with a lower center of gravity or whatnot but the B's are not bad by any means. I've mowed plenty of steep ditch embankments parallel with the ditch and never felt like I was gonna go over.

And I see it a little different from some of the others. The B is quite an upgrade in my opinion. Along with some of the things mentioned like higher ground clearance, 3 speed hydro and such... you also get nearly twice the lift capacity at the 3pt hitch, considerably stronger FEL, more adaptivity to attachments, etc. To me it's quite a step... not knocking the BX at all.

If I trade my B3200 to a BX25 today, I'm going to feel like a traitor to the B fold. And LB has not been part of the persuasion for the BX.

 

[LBrown59]

If I trade my B3200 to a BX25 today, I'm going to feel like a traitor to the B fold. And LB has not been part of the persuasion for the BX.

Well then: What was?

 

[ChuckinNH]

I had a BX22, and now have a B2620. Much of the work you describe is easier with the B than the BX. For one thing you can get a QA on the loader, and a set of forks that are better for moving logs, and brush around than anything available for the BX. Next, moving brush implies rough ground, and things that could damage the BX filters / fan/ hydro much easier than on a B. In the woods I find my B far more stable than my BX was for some reason. Perhaps it is the larger loaded tires, or just the stance, but I know without question that I have done work in places I would have feared to tread with my BX. I have old logging skidder paths that I'm fixing up, and the B has been great for that. I do miss my BX on occassion though, and have thought hard about replacing my garden tractor with one. I don't mow with my B, and do find that the front R-4's will tear things up if I get careless at all on my grass. Here are a couple of pics of the places, and kinds of work I have been doing. By the way, the section of trail in the first picture was 3'-4' deep ruts earlier that morning.

 

[donn12]

The BX has really been great with all the snow we have had in DC. I could not be more impressed! I do really like feel of the B series and I think it would be better suited for a chipper etc.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Well then: What was?

ZTR-never happen. I'm to uncoordinated to do levers at this point in my life and that's why I bought the F2680 which has a steering wheel like all my other vehicles. To me the F is far superior to a ZTR and also costs considerably more than a ZTR. I considered and looked at a ZTR before I bought the F and passed on the ZTR. More power to you ZTR lovers, you made the right decision if you are happy with it. To late on that one, done done it. Not interested in how much faster a ZTR is because the F will mow and run alot faster than my body can take now. Actually enjoy the F for mowing.
I've been the B preacher for several years and the no use for a BH guy. Things change. I now (6 years later) have most of my work done at my home which is why I moved my B3200 to my rental property where my F2680 is located. F2680 does all the mowing there. I have had to do some septic work at the rental property and with 6 septic tanks and 21 residential rentals digging will need to be done from time to time thus I now need a BH there and still probably not much use for BH here at home. If I need it at home it will just be a 9 mile trip on my 16' dual axle trailer. I added a FEL and 60"MMM to my BX2660 when I bought it so I now have a strong tractor with a FEL here at home to do my mowing and all my tractor work that's left to do here. Thus no longer needing a bigger B which I needed before. About $8000 at 8% interest will add a BH to the B3200 which will give me a bigger tractor than I need for only another $10000 after interest. No thanks for the bigger (better?) tractor. I again preach this bigger isn't better it's just bigger or different. Had bought an L3240HST and saw very quickly that it was to big for me on my hills at home and went back to a B. Job should determine size and none of my jobs need a bigger size, don't need the higher ground clearance now and don't need to save 8 minutes per hour with the bigger bucket which will rarely get used now with the BX25. I also have some tax "issues" which make having the new tractor a really good deal at my rental business location. Already traded so it don't matter now....... Traded in implements that fit a B and not BX so I'm out $650 refinanced at 0% 42 months with my $5900 balance on my B. Now owe about $6600 total for a BX25.

 

[bstrom]

I had a BX22, and now have a B2620. Much of the work you describe is easier with the B than the BX. For one thing you can get a QA on the loader, and a set of forks that are better for moving logs, and brush around than anything available for the BX. Next, moving brush implies rough ground, and things that could damage the BX filters / fan/ hydro much easier than on a B. In the woods I find my B far more stable than my BX was for some reason. Perhaps it is the larger loaded tires, or just the stance, but I know without question that I have done work in places I would have feared to tread with my BX. I have old logging skidder paths that I'm fixing up, and the B has been great for that. I do miss my BX on occassion though, and have thought hard about replacing my garden tractor with one. I don't mow with my B, and do find that the front R-4's will tear things up if I get careless at all on my grass. Here are a couple of pics of the places, and kinds of work I have been doing. By the way, the section of trail in the first picture was 3'-4' deep ruts earlier that morning.

Nice work ChuckinNH. Hah - I put in a double culvert on a skidder path to get across a seasonal stream that looks very similar to that. Nice work with the rocks. The loader -tractor sure makes it easier to dig and level then get the rocks and gravel back in the woods. I used to do that stuff with a wheel barrow and shovel, it's a killer. I could not have done my work with a BX though, - to rough!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Forget the B2620 and trade your BX24 to Barlows for the B3200 with around 40 hours that I just traded them for a BX25. Suggested by another member.

 

[donn12]

If I go through with the deal my old BX24 may be parked next to your B3200 at Barlows. Their service and pricing has been top notch!