New BX23 Owner!

[iris49truck]

I have been sucking information from this site for over a year now and I finally made the decision to buy a BX23. A fellow member (TroyR57) posted a few weeks ago about the BX23 he was buying from a dealer (Patrick Miller Tractor Co.) in Winnfield, La. and listed the prices he was quoted. I immediately got excited because the dealer was not far from my fishing camp where I wanted to use the tractor. I called the same salesman (Sam Homan) and was given the exact same prices over the phone without negotiating and he said he would deliver it for free (90 miles). I was quoted $14,400 for the TLB, $1650 for the 60" mmm, and $165 for the high output alternator installed for a total of $16,215. Sam delivered everything Sunday morning and I couldn't be happier. The first thing I did was remove the FEL and backhoe so I could mow the front of the property. The tractor is smooth and quiet and the mower cuts great. The power steering is exceptional and I was amazed at how easy it was to maneuver around trees compared to my Murray riding tractor. I then put the FEL and backhoe back on and moved a little mulch and dug a few holes. It has more than enough power to move the tractor around while digging. As far as removing the FEL and backhoe, it went relatively quick and I had zero problems just following along in the manual. I estimate it should take no more than a few minutes after you do it a couple of times. Overall I am impressed with the quality and it exceeded my expectations for handling and comfort. Thanks to TroyR57 and TBN for helping me get a great deal.

Terry

 

[iris49truck]

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[Stef]

Nice rig.

You'll love that tractor... and the backhoe. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Have fun and be safe.

 

[HomeBrew2]

Daaang!, is that what mine looked like brand-new?!
That's a great looking rig! Enjoy it! Welcome to the "ownership" level of TBN /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[edski]

Congrats!!!
How long did it take for a 1st time on and off with the BH and FEL?

 

[Henro]

Iris49truck,

Looks good!

Have a toothbar on order yet?

Enjoy! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[iris49truck]

It probably took about 10 minutes for each because I would do a step and then read the next step. It actually went very smoothly and it amazes me that this stuff will go on and off with no tools. I did do this on a concrete floor. The other thing that surprised me was that you could lift the wheels off the floor with the engine at only a fast idle.

Terry

 

[Allen2]

Congratulations on the new machine! I have taken the mower deck off of mine (man it's heavy) but haven't tried to remove the hoe or FEL yet. You made it sound so easy I just may have to try it for the sake of trying it! I will need to get the hoe off before I try to mow, it adds too much weight. Good luck and post some more pictures once you start digging! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Allen

 

[TroyR57]

Congratulations, very nice tractor, if I might say so myself. Seeing as you got the same deal, I did.

I wish you many years of fun and happiness on the BX23. I am glad that it has exceeded your expectations for how much power it has.

I was wondering, if you remember any of the prices that you had been quoted before, you found this deal?

Any way Sam said he should have the other BX 23 in this weekend or next, still plenty of time before I get home, although its getting closer, I have been told to expect an assignment in Louisiana in about two weeks. I can’t wait.

Wow, did I tell you how great the photo looked, the only thing that would have made it better if the rig was sitting at my place. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Troy.

 

[iris49truck]

Troy,

I had a quote for $16,650, $17,200, and $17,400 all NOT including the high output alternator. I also had a quote from a dealer many states away that was a few hundred dollars more on the total package. Sam gave us a very good price. The picture really doesn't look too great due to the resolution loss posting it here but not to worry, I'm sure yours will look great sitting at your house.

Terry

 

[teachdocs]

Congrats on the new BX23!
I purchased a new BX23 a few weeks ago to replace a BX2200. My old BX2200 had turfs and the new BX23 has ags. When the 60" MMM is in the top raised position, the right rear Ag tire rubs on the deck. This never happened with the BX2200 and turfs. Do you have the same clearance problem with a rubbing tire on your BX23?

Chad

 

[Junkman]

Everyone with a BX22/23 with bar tires has the same problem, or one like it within 1/32". I suggest that you either readjust the deck or just lower it slightly to eliminate the problem. Not worth loosing much sleep over it.

 

[LBrown59]

<font color="blue"> The first thing I did was remove the FEL and back hoe so I could mow the front of the property. </font>
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I have never removed the FEL or BH on mine.
I have mowed my lawn several times with mine and it works just great with them attached so I don't see any object in removing them to mow.
Since there is no advantage in removing them why do it?





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[LBrown59]

I will need to get the hoe off before I try to mow, it adds too much weight.
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How do you know that when you haven't mowed with it on yet?

Never noticed it adding to much weight to mine when mowing.

 

[iris49truck]

I have the bar tires and there is about 1/4" clearance between the mower and the tires.

Terry

 

[jpr62902]

Since you've never removed the BH and FEL, you don't know how much smoother the ride is when mowing without them. Plus, I don't need an extra (and unnecessary) 1000+ lbs. on my tractor when mowing for safety, handling, maneuverability and fuel economy reasons -- not to mention the eventual rutting it will cause in the lawn.

 

[Allen2]

L.B.,
Much of my yard has trees and a pretty good slope. I have driven the BX23 all over the yard and have gotten familiar with how it handles. It has a definite "bounce" to it from the BH being cantilevered off the back. I am very cautious on the sloped areas. I think I would be much more comfortable with it off to mow. But you are correct, I haven't actually tried it yet to find out. Although I got the BX23 with a mower, I still use my old Simplicity for mowing. I use the BX23 for digging and landscape work. One of these days I will get the mower back on just to try it. The other problem I have is I need to trim some of the lower tree branches for the ROPS to fit under them. I am in no hurry. I plan on having the BX23 for a long time. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif