New B2301

[chucky79]

none taken brother, I used to be a much larger man (450lbs) so I take notice to silly things like this that others miss. Always bought my vehicles based on the same (no center consoles,no hand window cranks, with tilt wheel etc). Odd how certain things shape you as a person but that lever I think would drive me nuts but then again I may not even notice once on the tractor and mowing. I know I really want to upgrade to a B for the extra capabilities, clearance, etc but I just don't know if i am gonna make the leap. Honestly the BX has done everything ive asked it to and more thus far.

 

[debo1683]

Here is a stump I picked up ... This was after I drug it up a steep incline with a chain ... it did the work no problem.

 

[debo1683]

none taken brother, I used to be a much larger man (450lbs) so I take notice to silly things like this that others miss. Always bought my vehicles based on the same (no center consoles,no hand window cranks, with tilt wheel etc). Odd how certain things shape you as a person but that lever I think would drive me nuts but then again I may not even notice once on the tractor and mowing. I know I really want to upgrade to a B for the extra capabilities, clearance, etc but I just don't know if i am gonna make the leap. Honestly the BX has done everything ive asked it to and more thus far.

I was on the tractor a little bit last night, and now I know what you are talking about. I could see that lever being annoying if it hits you just right.

 

[chucky79]

I was on the tractor a little bit last night, and now I know what you are talking about. I could see that lever being annoying if it hits you just right.

YUP, exactly in that sweet spot of "drive you crazy". Im gonna actually drive one before I make my mind up but thinking the price, taller stance, and things like that are going to keep me going towards the bx25 when I upgrade. Not ruling it out yet just not gonna buy into "bigger is better just because you can"

 

[The Deerslayer]

Here is a stump I picked up ... This was after I drug it up a steep incline with a chain ... it did the work no problem.
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Still got the packing stickers on it...awesome!!:thumbsup: Congrats on your new tractor and enjoy it. Got mine not too long ago and having fun every minute on it.

 

[Journeys]

I am at a decision point. I really like all the b2301 can do...but I have a weird problem that you guys were kind of discussing. To me the seat on the 2301 makes me feel like I am way above the tractor. The wheel is at almost at my crotch. The L series I felt like I was getting into a F1 it was down so low but it felt okay because the steering wheel was at the right height (for me). The BX25 the wheel was also right around my stomach/chest. If I read it right you are taller than me did you notice this? Did you get used to it? Maybe the dealer has the seat on wrong? He said it was that high because of the back hoe turn around.

Any thoughts much appreciated. Need to decide soon.

 

[debo1683]

I am at a decision point. I really like all the b2301 can do...but I have a weird problem that you guys were kind of discussing. To me the seat on the 2301 makes me feel like I am way above the tractor. The wheel is at almost at my crotch. The L series I felt like I was getting into a F1 it was down so low but it felt okay because the steering wheel was at the right height (for me). The BX25 the wheel was also right around my stomach/chest. If I read it right you are taller than me did you notice this? Did you get used to it? Maybe the dealer has the seat on wrong? He said it was that high because of the back hoe turn around.

Any thoughts much appreciated. Need to decide soon.

I thought that about the b series tractors, old and new. I didn't sit on an L, or a bx, so I cant compare. I am used to it, now. I didn't think twice about it when I bought it ... just figured I would get used to it.

 

[Journeys]

Thanks for getting back to me. Going to go out this afternoon and try them again. It was just odd, I guess if I had not sat on a bx I probably would not have noticed it. Going to see if they have 2601 and see if that is any different. Again txs for getting back. I tend to keep things a long time so I am trying to get this right.

 

[LarJea]

I never noticed my B2601 seat being to high. No backhoe. Although I forget most of the time to tilt the steering wheel back down so that might be part of it.

 

[Journeys]

Do you have the turn around seat needed for BH? The guy told me that is what made it so high. txs