Mowing Trade mower deck

[jrschremser]

I have a new to me, with 50 hours on the meter, BX 2230. The 60 belly mower looks brand new. I would like to trade it for a 54" deck. Anyone interested?

 

[laen64]

Sounds like a wonderful deal. Good Luck and welcome to the FL/AL/GA connecting area.

You're near me and P.D.

 

[LBrown59]

I have a new to me, with 50 hours on the meter, BX 2230. The 60 belly mower looks brand new. I would like to trade it for a 54" deck. Anyone interested?

Why do you want a 54'' over the 60'' mower?
No way would I
trade the 60'' on my bx23
for a 54''
but I'd glady trade the 48''
on my BX1500 for a 54'' mower.

 

[jrschremser]

Thank you for the welcome. This is a great site!

I bought this tractor to replace a John Deere 318 with a 46" deck that was getting tired. After many hours of enjoyable and informative reading I decided to replace it with a Kubota BX. I found a deal that was just too good to pass up and am very pleased with the tractor. The only down side is the deck is just too large to fit between trees in the areas that I mow and it takes up too much space in the barn. Also it won't fit with the deck installed on my 5 by 8 foot trailer. I thought someone would eagerly trade up in size so I didn't let the 60" deck deter me from buying the tractor. I need to get one of those new seats too.

 

[ttstraw]

Trying to do the same thing but I want a 60" finish mower.

 

[LBrown59]

Thank you for the welcome. This is a great site!

I bought this tractor to replace a John Deere 318 with a 46" deck that was getting tired. After many hours of enjoyable and informative reading I decided to replace it with a Kubota BX. I found a deal that was just too good to pass up and am very pleased with the tractor. The only down side is the deck is just too large to fit between trees in the areas that I mow and it takes up too much space in the barn. Also it won't fit with the deck installed on my 5 by 8 foot trailer. I thought someone would eagerly trade up in size so I didn't let the 60" deck deter me from buying the tractor. I need to get one of those new seats too.

That's an alfull small trailer for a BX2350.
There is no way in Heck I'd consider hauling my BX on my 6x8 trailer.

 

[timswi]

Thank you for the welcome. This is a great site!

I bought this tractor to replace a John Deere 318 with a 46" deck that was getting tired. After many hours of enjoyable and informative reading I decided to replace it with a Kubota BX. I found a deal that was just too good to pass up and am very pleased with the tractor. The only down side is the deck is just too large to fit between trees in the areas that I mow and it takes up too much space in the barn. Also it won't fit with the deck installed on my 5 by 8 foot trailer. I thought someone would eagerly trade up in size so I didn't let the 60" deck deter me from buying the tractor. I need to get one of those new seats too.

I have the 54" on my BX23...I love it. I was afraid of scalping mainly, and this doesnt. Cuts grass like a pro machine..So I'm happy. Never saw the need for the 60"..I can cut 2 acres in an hour or so, how much faster do I really need?

Plus it fits between my obstacles nicely and i leave it on most of the time when doing FEL & BH work and it doesnt get in the way.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Sounds like he needs two things, a good trailer for the BX and a chainsaw, that would solve both problems. Love the Kubota 60" heavy duty MMM deck.

David Kb7uns

 

[Bobcar]

welcome and good luck . The only problem i had was with the 60"mmm is when i hit the uneven ground . Well needles to say after 3 years of gutting the grass there's not to many high spots just a couple of bald spots .

 

[jrschremser]

I have attached a some pictures of the deck. I would want to keep the wheels and axle bolts since I just had them modified with bushings and zerks from Larry's mower axles. He did a nice job.

Thanks for your concerns regarding my trailer. It is hung with a 3500 pound axle and the frame is more than heavy enough. I'm trailer poor so another is not in my future.

 

[LBrown59]

I have attached a some pictures of the deck. I would want to keep the wheels and axle bolts since I just had them modified with bushings and zerks from Larry's mower axles. He did a nice job.

Thanks for your concerns regarding my trailer. It is hung with a 3500 pound axle and the frame is more than heavy enough. I'm trailer poor so another is not in my future.

3500# just sounds to lite and unsafe.
I have a BX 1500 with just a 48'' mmm on it and I'm afraid to haul it on my 6x8 foot trailer.

 

[LBrown59]

Sounds like he needs two things, a good trailer for the BX and a chainsaw, that would solve both problems. Love the Kubota 60" heavy duty MMM deck.

David Kb7uns

I tend to agree.
Thin out the trees.
And do you agree the trailer isn't safe for the tractor?

 

[crk133]

bump..

 

[SCtractorguy]

Does the 2350 have an FEL or BH ? That would add some weight but the tractor and mower only should be just fine on that trailer with a 3500 lb axle.

I have a 6X10 with a 3500 lb axle and carried my RTV900 without any issues. My BX2230 and mower wouldn't be any different.

That said I'd stick with the 60" mmm.

 

[jrschremser]

There is no BH of FEL, just the tractor and deck. There is a 1900# static load to spare so the trailer is not even close to being loaded. It is routinely used to haul large equipment buckets and grapples that weigh twice the tractor without any problems with the DOT.

 

[timswi]

There is no BH of FEL, just the tractor and deck. There is a 1900# static load to spare so the trailer is not even close to being loaded. It is routinely used to haul large equipment buckets and grapples that weigh twice the tractor without any problems with the DOT.

Tell him brother!!!!!! That dude is too much...4 word sentences, pretty much all you get.

 

[GBeck]

I'd love to trade with you. How often you make it Canada?

 

[LBrown59]

I have 2 48'' BX1500 MMM's.
Would maybe be interested in trading one of them for a 54'' BX1500 MMM.

 

[Firefighter Kubota]

There is no BH of FEL, just the tractor and deck. There is a 1900# static load to spare so the trailer is not even close to being loaded. It is routinely used to haul large equipment buckets and grapples that weigh twice the tractor without any problems with the DOT.

I tend to agree.
Thin out the trees.
And do you agree the trailer isn't safe for the tractor?

Yeah he's a pro on everything.....With 12,ooo post he must hit evry post.

Granted a larger trailer would be nice but if what you have works, then it works. Love my 60 MMM on my 7510! Good luck finding a trade...

 

[jrschremser]

I'd love to trade with you. How often you make it Canada?


Not often enough. The parts of Canada I've been to are beautiful and would love to go back some day but its not a trip in the near future for me. I do have work just north of Atlanta though, about 6 hours closer than the FL panhandle.