Picking up BX24 tomorrow

[dieselmadman]

I am picking up my brand spanking new 2007 BX24. Only option I am getting with it is the backhoe thumb. I am paying $15,800 (not including thumb, which is $395) and taking advantage of Kubota's 3-year, 0 percent interest offer. Please confirm with me I am not making a mistake. It is a lot of money, but boy do I like this tractor. Any thoughts as to the price. Everyone seems to like the tractor from what I have read, but is there anything I should check with the dealer on before I load it on my trailer? Thanks, in advance for any info.
Dennis

 

[MOPAULY]

You are not making a mistake

I know I was a little nervous before the delivery of my BX24. Now I look back, with everything we've done and I don't know how I would have gotten along without it.

The price looks good, I paid 15,500 for mine last fall, so I would say you are doing alright. Just make sure it has the latest warranty items installed, such as the replacement guage cluster, handgrips, and the step stay kit. Wouldn't hurt as well to see if it already has the new seat design.

 

[RayCo]

I've owned mine for 1 week and 11 hours now, and there is absolutely not one single doubt in my mind that it is one of the best decisions I've ever made. You will have NO regrets. I paid $15,300 for mine, so not much difference there. In the past week, I've dug out about 15 feet of my 64-feet-to-be walkway, dug up two stumps, moved 8 or 9 yards³ of topsoil, and gotten the mail 4 or 5 times, all in between working fulltime and taking care of my baby girl.

This thing will easily pay for itself by the end of the summer.

CONGRATULATIONS! All the things you've probably read, like the only regret you'll have is not having gotten it sooner, will all come true.

 

[RayCo]

Everyone seems to like the tractor from what I have read, but is there anything I should check with the dealer on before I load it on my trailer?

What kind of trailer do you have? Is it at least 14', tandem axle, with brakes on at least one axle?

Check the tach/hour meter. Mine was defective, but a new one should be coming next week.

 

[dieselmadman]

Hi,
I am picking the tractor up with a 16' car hauler, twin axle, brakes on one axle and a trailer rating of 7k pounds. I plan on using four different restraints, one on each corner. I use nylon straps with chains on each end. They have a strength capacity of 10k pounds. Just curious, do you need to restrain the backhoe while underway? Thanks.

 

[Singlecoil]

I was at a new local dealer the other day and took these photos of a new BX24 with the new seat and a factory step stay kit. Make sure yours looks like this. The old seat is pictured on the BX2350 in the background.

 

[Hotwheels]

I paid the same price last September ... price varies by region, and 15800 seems like a good deal in northern California. I have not had a regret since I bought the tractor and it seems as if each month that goes by I find a use that I would not have anticipated ... no regrets, just satisfaction

 

[Cap-n-Cray]

dieselmadman,

I just got my brand new 2007 BX24 last Friday. I brought it home in a 16 foot car/utility trailer, two axle with brakes, 7K. Used yellow straps on four corners with no problems. Had to lower the hoe's boom to get it in the trailer then raised it back up. Lowered the FEL and set the brake. The trailer was a little lighter on the tongue than I like it. May have been better to back it in.

I paid $15120 with a 12 inch bucket. Only option a 54" finish MMM, extra $1600. Of course plus tax. I was told by the dealer that a thumb would void the warranty, I still may get one. I also used the 3 yr deal.

I can't believe the stuff I can do with this machine.

Cary

 

[Snatchface]

No regrets. My BX24 is about 2 weeks old now. I really sweated the money before I bought it. I have already saved about $8K in work I didn't have to pay other people to do..and I had fun in the process. I think it was a great investment and a great hobby. It's also fun watching the jaws drop when people come over and see it.

 

[x703jko]

I am picking up my brand spanking new 2007 BX24. Only option I am getting with it is the backhoe thumb. I am paying $15,800 (not including thumb, which is $395) and taking advantage of Kubota's 3-year, 0 percent interest offer. Please confirm with me I am not making a mistake. It is a lot of money, but boy do I like this tractor. Any thoughts as to the price. Everyone seems to like the tractor from what I have read, but is there anything I should check with the dealer on before I load it on my trailer? Thanks, in advance for any info.
Dennis

You're definately not making a mistake. I recently acquired my BX24 and I've been ecstatic.

Definately a high value investment if you make the right use of it.