Kubota 2230 pricing/info

Jibber · Sep 3, 2004

My mowing tractor is starting to yearn for the boneyard and I'm considering the BX series. Can anyone give me a ballpark price figure on the 2230? I'm not interested in adding a loader. I just want something to mow with, pull a utility wagon, maybe a boxblade. I'm interested in the 54" mowing deck.

also.. do they make a folding ROPS for this thing? I see the BX23 has one but not pictured on the 2230 anywhere in Kubotas brochures or online. I'd like to store it in my 14x10 barn and the doorway may not be high enough for the ROPS.

thanks.

RonR · Sep 3, 2004

Can't speak to the price, but I tried searching (in vain) for a foldable ROPS for the BX2200. I contacted an aftermarket place that builds some OEM folding ROPS, but they aren't interested in Kubota ROPS.

My understanding is the X ROPS won't fit the 22__, so that option isn't available.

Soon, I will be modding my rops to make it fold, which I know is a NO NO. Yes, I know it violates all the rules from Kubota, so you don't need to warn me. We've hashed it a lot in this forum.
(Just ask Henro about drilling a hole in his rops and the warnings he got /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif)

Best wishes,
Ron

Jibber · Sep 4, 2004

No plans to saw the ROPS in half! I do wonder if you could buy the folding ROPS from the BX-23 and adapt it for the 2230.. they appear similar in size. It's stupid for Kubota to not offer a folding ROPS considering the tractor is in the size group that people might want to put it in a storage barn instead of a garage!

RonR · Sep 4, 2004

I had that thought also, and have not taken a close look personally, but I'm told that the mounting is different (the BH model has an additional or different mount). I plan to take a close look and might go that route rather than modding mine. That way IF I ever sell mine, I can re-install the original factory ROPS.

The price of a Bota Folding ROPS is about $500 plus shipping, when I checked last year, if you elect to go that route.

Best wishes,
ron

Jibber · Sep 4, 2004

Well, the 500 might be worth it if it means putting it in the barn or having to take up more valuable garage space.

I've found various prices for the tractor itself online.. mostly they package it with the loader.. which I don't need (already have the L3130 w/loader and BH). I figure it should be around ten grand with the mowing deck.

I'm just looking for a mowing and utility tractor (small).. something that's not going to tear up the lawn with weekly use..

Mayhem · Sep 4, 2004

Hey Jibber;

Heres a link to a pricing guide, not sure how accurate it is.
http://www.kazez.com/~will/kubota.html
Also check your Private messages I sent you one,let me know what you think.

Rich

Jibber · Sep 5, 2004

Yeah, 10 grand is pretty much what I'm figuring on paying. I probably won't purchase until spring.. I've got a fall blacktop project that's going to absorb any extra funds.

I'm looking to deal with a local dealer in connecticut.. but the more information I have going in the better deal I'll get.

jim_wilson · Sep 5, 2004

People on this forum seem a bit paranoid about ROPS quite frankly. If you decide to buy a BX2230 and factory ROPS is too tall my suggestion would be to take some good pictures of a BX23 folding ROPS, get the parts from the BX23 ROPS from the parts counter and go find a race car shop that welds up rollcages regularly. These guys will be good welders and they will know the importance of making sure the thing is safe. With some minor modifications you should be able to make the BX2230 ROPS foldable in the same fashion as the BX23 ROPS and have it be perfectly safe. This will of course void your warranty on the ROPS but you will have to balance that against not being able to get the tractor in the barn. The other option might be to get a race car shop to custom make a foldable ROPS for your tractor and save the original to put back on in case you ever sell and want the tractor in original condition.

RonR · Sep 5, 2004

Careful Jim. A lot of people will take you to task for what you said.

I think in the end, I'm think I'm going to cut mine, and weld it back up so it pivots similiar to a BX. I know, I know, bad on me.

Best wishes,
Ron

Henro · Sep 5, 2004

<font color="blue"> Careful Jim. A lot of people will take you to task for what you said. </font>

Isn't that the truth... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

You know, I was looking at my BX2200 ROPS...and on one side Kubota welded a bracket for mounting the SMV triangle...

Now I have a use for a second mount like that, if I put in on the other side of the ROPS. So they welded on the left, can I weld on the right?

Why not?

A good weld is a good weld, and I bet I can do as good a weld as they did...

But still, some would object to my welding on the right, but be satisfied with the Kubota weld on the left...

In the end, it only matters to us, since we are the ones in the tractor seat.

Welding on the ROPS is probably a lot better than drilling holes in ones ROPS...

Tractor's are not NASCAR racers. Could a welder that could produce a NASCAR roll cage not weld your ROPS well enough? The energy of a NASCAR crash is orders of magnetide greater than what a tractor crash can produce.

Now this is all just my opinion, which is worth about as much as your empty beer glass...so take it with a grain of salt... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

DannyD · Sep 5, 2004

I went out and took some photos of the rops for my 23, it is different from what I remember on my 2200.

yes I know it is dirty, did some tilling and have not cleaned it up yet.......shame on me!

DannyD · Sep 5, 2004

second one, showing the pivot point. I know that the rops for the 23 is alot higher than the 2200. have to have room for the operator on the bh.

DannyD · Sep 5, 2004

This is the mounting on the fender/frame of the tractor. I believe this is different than the 2200

ByronBob · Sep 7, 2004

Jibber I'll offer a different angle on your needs. Why not look at the BX1530 if your only going to use the tractor for mowing. It has all the power you'd ever want to mow your lawn and the 54" is the biggest deck for that tractor. When you price a 54 vs 60 inch it's peanuts the price difference. Has 4wd and will take the implements you speak of needing.

Just a thought /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I got a package here in Rochester for a little over 12 grand

SeymourBota · Sep 7, 2004

You won't find a 2230 with a folding ROPS. They put it on the 23 since the lower (non-folding) ROPS would hit your head when you use the BH.
Last year, when I was buying a B2410 and wanted a fixed ROPS so I wouldn't have to fold it down each time (no plans for a BH), the dealer could locate only one in all of New England. Kubota mates the tractor and ROPS VIN in their system and will not sanction changing them, so you won't find anything in parts for them unless it's from the bone yard.

Jibber · Oct 7, 2004

Well, that's about what I expected. I really only need about an inch as far as my measurements. I'd like to put it in the storage barn and the doorway may be just a tad short for the ROPS.

A neighbor suggested that if it's just an inch.. I could always let air out of the rear tires when I roll it in and out.

I THINK he was joking..