Used Kubota BX2200

[CurtisB]

Hello all,

I am planning on buying a Kubota BX2230 in the future but ran across a used 2000 model BX2200 with 60" deck and FEL for around $8900. The tractor has 165hrs. on it. Does this seem like a fair deal or slightly high on the price? I am not sure whether it has the 3 position or 4 position valve. That will be a big part of my decision. Any input?

Curtis

 

[JWE]

If it is in good condition, I think that is a very good deal.

John

 

[Junkman]

The price sounds very good for what you are getting. If you are considering using a snow blower or front blade, you will need the 4 position valve. Check the numbers on the valve with the Kubota dealer to verify if it is a 3 or 4 position valve. If it is the 3 position valve, have the dealer quote the cost of changing it to a 4 position valve and figure that into your costs when you make your final decision. I doubt that there is any residual value to a 3 position valve after you replace it.

 

[surfran]

Is it the one on Ebay?

BX2200

 

[r0GuE]

I would never sell my BX for that little! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Even with the three position valve, that is a steal!

 

[JDdude]

FYI the 4 position valve stays on the tractor all the time. The 3 position valve comes off with the loader. Meaning with a 4 position valve and loader controls always stay on the tractor and 3 position they come off with the loader and are not in your way when mowing,etc....sounds like a decent price on that tractor,if you can get them to finance it,cheaply....IMO..

 

[CurtisB]

Yes, it is the one on EBay. I didn't want to divulge my sources. Not sure about this tractor yet though. I had planned on paying cash for it because for this one I can dish out the cash, for new I would be forced to finance about half or so. It is a 2000 so I believe it is probably out of warranty so that may be a problem.

Curtis

 

[Junkman]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( FYI the 4 position valve stays on the tractor all the time. The 3 position valve comes off with the loader. Meaning with a 4 position valve and loader controls always stay on the tractor and 3 position they come off with the loader and are not in your way when mowing,etc....sounds like a decent price on that tractor,if you can get them to finance it,cheaply....IMO.. )</font>

On the BX22, 1500, 1800, 2200, both the 3 and 4 position valves come off with the loader unless you choose to pull the lower pin and leave it on. On the 2004 models designated by the new numbers, it stays on the tractor and the 3 position valve is discontinued.

 

[BANDAMAN]

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Junkman,

This is exactly what I thought until my BX2230 was delivered this weekend. While shopping for BX2200, BX1500, etc, I knew I wanted the 4 pos valve. After reading on this site that the new 2004 BX2230 came with the four pos standard, I didn't even give it a second thought. Once my new BX2230 was delivered to my house I realized it has the new style joystick with the rubber boot, but it is indeed a three position valve and comes off with the loader. There is not a way to even leave this one on the tractor with the loader off.

I called the owner of my Kubota Dealer and he said if I ever need to add the snowblower or front blade, he would swap it out for me no charge. I do like the clear view without the valve and joystick there when mowing.

I am wondering if there was a design change somewhere along the line. I will have to check and see if I can find the build date on my tractor.

 

[Junkman]

I would have him change it out for you now before he changes his mind. From everything that was posted in the past and that I read, the 4 position valve was going to be standard and would remain on the tractor. It might have been the BX23 that was being discussed and I just assumed that it carried over to the rest of the line. I will do some research on this and if I find the answers, I will post them and the reference web site. Thanks for pointing out my error and sorry for the misinformation....

 

[DannyD]

When I got my tractor the dealer told me my FEL would be late because of a new valving that Kubota had. Having no idea what that meant, I guess now mine is a 4 position but it does come off with the FEL. Now I am not sure what he meant. Anyway to tell by the operation of the joystick? I am glad that mine comes off with the loader.

I would not take 8900.00 for mine either, but it is a 2003 model with 107 hours. That would be a good price for a tractor that was NOT abused, but for the diff, I would finance at 0% if they still have that going on

 

[Junkman]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( When I got my tractor the dealer told me my FEL would be late because of a new valving that Kubota had. Having no idea what that meant, I guess now mine is a 4 position but it does come off with the FEL. Now I am not sure what he meant. Anyway to tell by the operation of the joystick? I am glad that mine comes off with the loader. )</font>

So that there is no confusion as to what you have, do you have the new design valve that has the rubber boot that the joy stick protrudes through or do you have the older design that the valve is enclosed in a metal housing without the rubber boot? I was of the impression that the new design valve was only available with the newer model designation machines.... i.e. 1830/2230. My BX22 was one of the last produced in mid September, and I have the older design valve. At the time that I ordered my machine I had a choice of 3 or 4 way valving. If I had waited another 4 - 6 weeks, I would have been able to have a BX23, but I didn't want to wait that long.
My valve can be removed with the loader or it can be left on by pulling the pins below the valve and breaking the unit apart that way. I know that it is designed this way so you can add a snow blower, front blade, or sweeper, all which use the 4 way valve.

 

[JDdude]

I am sorry to confuse anyone. I was talking about the new 04 models. Having the control permently mounted to the tractor is not a plus IMO..Just because of the location. I could see myself ripping it off on a tree or at least damaging it..

 

[rossco]

My 2200 is also a 2000 model that I bought used without the FEL. I recently purchased the FEL for it and it is the new style with the plastic cover over the valve and a rubber boot for the joystick. According to my manual, there are two types offered. LA211-1 (4 position bucket control valve) and LA211-2 (3 position bucket control valve). Mine is the LA211-2 and stays with the loader. The LA211-1 stays on the tractor. The LA211-1 has one detent float position, two stage bucket dump, power beyond circuit. The LA211-2 has one detent float position, power beyond circuit. Hope this info helps and if anyone needs anymore, just ask and I will look in the manual. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[r0GuE]

My dealer promised to swap out mine if I ever wanted to. I went back thinking I'd add a blade and the guy who told me was gone, and there was nobody who knew anything about it...

Oh well, that convinced me to go rear blade and that turned out to work quite well, so no harm no foul...