New member and a question

[jim_wilson]

If you are considering going up to the BX2230 I would suggest a few other things to put into your decision matrix. You mentioned that you intend on keeping this tractor for 20 years. If you get a BX1500 you will be restricted as to what type of implements you can put on it, either by horsepower limits or by size. The BX1500 has slightly smaller tires and is a lighter tractor than the BX2230. By going up to a BX2230 - or some other comparable SubCUT tractor like the JD 2210, NH TZ, Massey GC series, or the Case DX or the new Cub Cadets, you are going to be able to use real CAT1 implements, put a FEL with decent capabilities on it, and also have the capability to add a backhoe in the future if you want or need to. By going with a BX1500 you wont be able to add a backhoe and your implement selection will be more limited. You didn't mention any of these things in your postings but I would suggest they are good to think about as you are planning so you don't end up with a tractor that limits your implement expansion potential.

 

[Tom_H]

I agree with everything Jim said about the capabilities of the 3ph on a BX2300 vs a BX1500. I use numerous implements of many types of applications on the 3ph of my BX2200. I have a 60" MMM on my BX2200 and the bagger/blower had no problems. I found that I spent some time emptying it and had to fertilize twice a year. I sold the bagger/blower because mulching required no emptying and the recycled nutrients prevent the need to fertilize. On my first cut of the year the grass is maybe 12 or more inches tall and still moist. With the bagger it would occasionally clog up on this first cut of the year and I compensated by starting at the fully lifted position for a first pass, then made several more passes, taking off another inch each time. After that first cut of the spring, the rest of the season requires only 1 pass per week. You should have no problem with a BX2300/60" MMM/Bagger combination. The top link on the bagger is fixed, however (i.e. it doesn't pivot). This makes getting it on and off much more difficult than other implements.

 

[mhagerty]

I want to thank GSXR1100 for his reply post, I called the dealer he suggested, Emerich in New York. I spoke with Jim, very nice guy, very knowledgeable and eager to quote me some prices.

Well, he beat my dealer by $2,680 for a BX 2230, 60” deck, FEL and bagger system! Even when I figure in his delivery charge (210 miles each way) he still beats it by over $2000! Jim also let me know that his guys will spend a couple of hours with me to show me everything I need to know about the machine and will make sure I’m comfortable with it before they leave, that’s great service in my book.

I highly recommend Emerich to anybody within 200 miles of Charlton, NY

I will be going with Emerich and we are working out the details now, I should have the tractor in about two weeks. Thanks everybody for your help, I appreciate it.

Mike

 

[JimMorrissey]

j, If you can swing it, go with the 2230. You won't have any questions that way and you can easily run the 54" deck and a loader and various other productive implements. With your amount of lawn, I'd seriously take a look at the floating 60" deck. It is one of the finest mowers available IMO. The 60" allows you to get closer to tree trunks and other objects because it easily clears the rear wheels.

Yes, it's more money but, go BX2330 with 60" deck if you can afford it (beg, borrow). I think you'll be very happy, and it will keep you from trading up in a year or two....a good investment in the future. I think the bigger machine is worth the extra money, no question. You'll have a little tractor, instead of a large lawn mower /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif


***Oh good, I just noticed you're going 2330 with 60". Excellent decision.