I'm loving the
BX25 - the trouble is though, I don't have much to compare it to except in my research into specs, stats and opinions here on the net. The only other machine I have driven was the Bobcat CT122 (Kioti) I had on demo for two days. I saw the
BX24 at the dealer and seems to me that the
BX25 looks identical to the latest version of the
BX24. The differences are not visual.
The first thing I did was drive it back and forward. There is no jerk - that is excellent news for my dodgy back. The second thing I tried was the loader operation at idle - that is nice too. The seat surprised me - I expected a seat the could have it's back adjusted. It cannot - I'm not sure, but it looks like the seat from the latest
BX24. It's fine though. The engine is the D902 - I am told it has been modified to comply with Tier 4 emissions. You know, I feel that, if I am going to be running around on this extravagance the least I can do is cough up the extra to get the cleanest machine I can.
The fenders are metal, the deck has been made stronger. The 3pt hitch arms arms are an option I ordered at $229 - who knows how long it will be before I even take the hoe off though but I thought I might as well have them.
I had a Wallenstein thumb installed - as that is the one the dealer sells. I had them box in the top lip of the loader and fit three chain hooks along the top. The welding is pretty messy but it'll do fine. There's also a hook put on the back of the hoe bucket. I plan to use these to reduce any lifting I need to use my back for.
One thing to watch out for, I read a post about someone saying their
bx24 had barely any oil in the front axle so I decided to check all my fluid levels. The front axle dipper is dry - there's something in there but not enough to register. The level of the machine seemed OK but I will double check today. Check your levels on new machines.
That's it for now,
Pete
