New BX25?

[MessickFarmEqu]

I have read where some people had problems with an abrupt reverse on the BX24's. Is this a problem on ALL BX24's? I think this is something being addressed on the BX25's. Is this a serious enough problem to make a person wait to get a BX25 rather than a BX24?

Some people seem to have a hard time with it, others adapt to it quickly. Its kinda like the RTV in that you can't just pop your foot off the pedal to change directions, you really should lift off slowly and come to a more gentle stop.

 

[nh DRAGON]

All and all It's like any other thing you buy. If you get a computer it is out of date within a few months. The best you can do is get the best unit for your needs and if that means waiting then so be it, But how long are you willing to do without? Some issues are bigger than others to be sure. The new seat was great but the main reason I wanted it was because when I was working on a hill and the old seat made me lean foreword the seat switch would stop the engine. This is much better with the new seat. The quick reverse direction you can get used to and on that rare occasion that it does occur, It just reminds me to grease the peddle pivot and that makes it go away for a month or two. All rigs have there own quirks ant differences to remember but I think if it says Kubota on it you really cant go wrong!

 

[The Gardener]

I would take a hydraulic FEL grapple over a hydraulic bh thumb.

We're certainly thinking alike in that I also love the hydraulic grapple. It is lighter than the FEL bucket thus increasing the lift capacity of the FEL.

However, I don't see where one is a better option than the other.

When digging with the BH, the thumb makes quick work of grabbing the rock or stump and lifting it from the hole. It is also very nice for wall building given its narrow width. You can get the BH bucket and thumb into tighter spaces when placing a specific rock on the wall. A grapple is typically much wider than a BH bucket.

Having the grapple and not having a thumb during a BH digging effort would require me to turn the tractor completely around to then use the grapple: which may not fit well enough into the tighter hole that was just dug to grab the unburied item.

The exact reverse comes into play when manipulating a pile of brush. The grapple's additional width makes it so much faster and it gets a much better hold on the brush for transporting purposes: very few drops. The BH bucket and thumb are fine with single tree limbs, but they take much smaller grabs when attempting to grab from a large brush pile: and they tend to suffer more drops in those instances.

I see both being unique to their task, both are superb implements, and both are well worth having. If I had to choose, then yes, I would go with your selection and opt for the grapple. It is more versatile especially if one becomes fairly skilled using their BH bucket as a set-up unit for the grapple. However, I would not want to choose. I'd want both.

And, while I am listing my desired implements, I should include a hydraulic post hole digger: preferably one that ran off the backhoe hydraulics. PHD's are great for planting bushes and trees, and, of course, for fence post holes. You get the perfect hole, the exact depth desired, vertical walls, and, when placed on the BH, you get more reach, two holes from one parking spot by simply swinging the boom side to side, and a better line of sight vs looking over the hood and under the FEL arms.

The Gardener

 

[KeithInSpace]

In truth, a vast majority of people never use the 3pt.

Really? Seems strange.

 

[KeithInSpace]

I hadn't really thought of a FEL grapple, but it seems that at least 6 times a summer, I get in a situation where I'd LOVE to be able to pick up a bunch of stuff without it falling out the front of the bucket. Or even a stump without having to strap it in. Probably safer using the grapple since I can just drop it at a moment's notice.

The BH thumb is great, but after using the BH for a while, a grapple for the FEL would be more useful in day-to-day activities.

And the idea of a PHD on the end of the BH is great...hadn't really considered.

 

[Tom_H]

Ultrarunner recently posted that he had demo'd a PHD on the end of a bh at the Kubota dealer in Fairfield, CA. From what I gathered, the smallest of those might fit a B series tractor, but there isn't one available for a sCUT. Love the concept though, downpressure would make a big difference in hardpan.

 

[txkevin]

I have read where some people had problems with an abrupt reverse on the BX24's. . Is this a serious enough problem to make a person wait to get a BX25 rather than a BX24?

I just received my BX 24 last week and have a whopping 3 hours on it. I was aware of the BX 24's abrupt stop in reverse and the fix in the BX 25. However, considering I will not be using this thing 8 hrs per day to make a living and considering the new model is going up something like $600+, it seemed taking savings was a better option. After using the tractor some, the abrupt stop is anoying at first but you do get used to easing off the pedal slower which mutes the effect somewhat. So if I had to do it again, I would take the abrupt stop and the $600+. I am pretty happy so far.

 

[EmerichSales]

We have just added the New BX1860, BX2360 and the BX25 Specs to the website

2009 Kubota Tractors available at Emerich Sales and Service Inc.

Then click on Model and then click on specs and features

Kevin

 

[kcook]

Is there any specs yet on the loader and BH?

KC

 

[EmerichSales]

BX25 Loader & BackHoe specs

I have been told that the Loader & Backhoe specs will remain the same as the current BX24

Kevin

 

[Petethenomad]

The plot thickens. My local Kubota dealer rang me just now to say a BX24 has arrived - after three weeks. Then he says that he can get a BX25 at the end of next week, or certainly the week after that. He gives me the option to wait for one. The price is $1000 more - Canadian dollars. He points out that the 3pt hitch things are an option at $500.

But, get this, he is convinced that the engine will be D1005 not D902.

I have today to think it over! I am building two small cabins so I am busy doing other stuff anyhow, maybe better without the new toy...

The improved gearbox is a big plus for my back problems - as is the seat, perhaps. I don't have any implements so maybe I could buy the 3pt option kit later. There's all the other small improvements too...

How come October is the timeline in the US and here July? Why the confusion over the engine??

Might be interesting to have the very latest....

Thoughts anyone?

 

[ultrarunner]

Anyone know if the rear wheels on the BX25 will be reversible for better slope stability? I think reversible rear wheels would be a great feature.

 

[txkevin]

The plot thickens. My local Kubota dealer rang me just now to say a BX24 has arrived - after three weeks. Then he says that he can get a BX25 at the end of next week, or certainly the week after that.

Interesting. It seems odd that he can get a BX 25 in a few weeks when it is not even on the Kubota Website yet. I was faced with a similar choice of take the money or wait. I chose to go ahead and get the BX 24. So far, I have not found any job that would benefit from the extra HP IF the BX 25 does end up having the higher HP engine. It should be noted that all previous indications from dealers both online and my local one indicated that it would have the same engine with the most notable improvement being in the abrupt reverse stop.
I moved a huge pile of limestone last week. It took 4 hours (but I have NO FEL experience). At one point, I loaded the stone in the FEL by hand to see just how much it could handle. I was not able to successfully exceed the capacity of the FEL. I have not used the BH or MMM yet or pulled and 3 pt implement. If they all surpass my expectations like the FEL, I will be most satisfied with my decision to keep my $1000+.

 

[The Gardener]

From lots of BX24 observations of my next door neighbor's being used, I would have added a hydraulic thumb option to the backhoe including the required increase in the hydraulic pump's gpm output.

Otherwise, I see no reason to bring out a BX25.

The additional money would be better spent on another attachment and/or a nifty little dump trailer. The BX24 is already a sweet tractor: as is.

:The Gardener

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

I'm not due any of these until November. Odd that you could get one already.

 

[Petethenomad]

Yeah, I'm a little worried that if I give up the option on the in stock BX24 then the dealer will be unable to deliver the BX25 in two weeks as he says he can. Be nice if he could though - I will ask for confirmation on Monday.

 

[Tom_H]

I would just get the BX24. That additional $1k would almost pay for an American Solutions grapple for your FEL.

American Solutions LLC

 

[lp333]

... My local Kubota dealer rang me just now to say a BX24 has arrived... Then he says that he can get a BX25 ... The price is $1000 more... the 3pt hitch things are an option at $500...Might be interesting to have the very latest...Thoughts anyone?

I agree with Tom - this is a no brainer. By all means get the BX24, and save $1,500. The cash you save will allow you to get useful attachments that will give you far more enjoyment than the minor improvements found on the BX25.

Most importantly, make sure that your BX24 has all of the latest warranty fixes to avoid the problems found on the early releases.

 

[EmerichSales]

I'm not due any of these until October. Very hard to believe that a dealer could get one sooner.
Kevin

 

[EmerichSales]

The plot thickens. My local Kubota dealer rang me just now to say a BX24 has arrived - after three weeks. Then he says that he can get a BX25 at the end of next week, or certainly the week after that. He gives me the option to wait for one. The price is $1000 more - Canadian dollars. He points out that the 3pt hitch things are an option at $500.

But, get this, he is convinced that the engine will be D1005 not D902.

I have today to think it over! I am building two small cabins so I am busy doing other stuff anyhow, maybe better without the new toy...

The improved gearbox is a big plus for my back problems - as is the seat, perhaps. I don't have any implements so maybe I could buy the 3pt option kit later. There's all the other small improvements too...

How come October is the timeline in the US and here July? Why the confusion over the engine??

Might be interesting to have the very latest....

Thoughts anyone?

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Petethenomad


Just wondering how you made out. Did you get the BX24 or was the dealer able to get a BX25?

Just wondering

Kevin