What's a Used BX25D Worth?

[Grandad4]

Exactly! That was my pain point. I did not have a Massey Dealer within 100 miles of me when I bought, AND Massey Didn't have any GC1720s within 4 states of me at that time. I also committed to buying a GC1720 over the phone and after the dealer took all my personal information for Finance,they called me back 1/2hr later and told me they sold it to some guy that just walked in. I basically said Fine, I will buy the Kubota then since that was the last tractor in the area.

Sorry the BX wasn't up to your expectations, but from the specific complaints you listed, the GC1720 probably wouldn't have worked much better for you either. From a size, weight and power standpoint, there isn't much one will do that the other one can't. You'll no doubt be happier with another machine but will take a hit on selling/trading your BX25. Would suggest that some of the things you didn't like about the BX would only be resolved by going larger next time (bigger tires, more digging capacity, more clearance and traction, etc.). Good luck.

 

[flienlow]

Sorry the BX wasn't up to your expectations, but from the specific complaints you listed, the GC1720 probably wouldn't have worked much better for you either. From a size, weight and power standpoint, there isn't much one will do that the other one can't. You'll no doubt be happier with another machine but will take a hit on selling/trading your BX25. Would suggest that some of the things you didn't like about the BX would only be resolved by going larger next time (bigger tires, more digging capacity, more clearance and traction, etc.). Good luck.

There is a difference between want and need. I don't really need much more than what I have.

"GC1720 probably wouldn't have worked much better for you either." -This was the gamble for sure, but I think with A little more horse Power,Loader Speed,Load/hydraulic power,tire size all working in concert with one another may have been an all around better choice for ME. (I say this with not having seen one in person.)
With the 1720 not available; the accolades, reviews, and After market of the BX25 swayed my decisions to buy it. That and the stupid grapple I thought I needed so much
Now owning one and experiencing all the infant mechanical issues that I have had (some not listed,) I cant help but know why they are stacked 5 deep on every dealer lot.

What do I do now? Well if it's going to be a complete blood letting, I may as well just keep it as my pay check is not dependent on it. I cringe at the thought of taking it down to Mike the Mahindra dealer who so so strongly advised me not to buy it.

 

[Bota4me]

There is a difference between want and need. I don't really need much more than what I have. "GC1720 probably wouldn't have worked much better for you either." -This was the gamble for sure, but I think with A little more horse Power,Loader Speed,Load/hydraulic power,tire size all working in concert with one another may have been an all around better choice for ME. (I say this with not having seen one in person.) With the 1720 not available; the accolades, reviews, and After market of the BX25 swayed my decisions to buy it. That and the stupid grapple I thought I needed so much Now owning one and experiencing all the infant mechanical issues that I have had (some not listed,) I cant help but know why they are stacked 5 deep on every dealer lot. What do I do now? Well if it's going to be a complete blood letting, I may as well just keep it as my pay check is not dependent on it. I cringe at the thought of taking it down to Mike the Mahindra dealer who so so strongly advised me not to buy it.

if you think Kubotas arent refined wait till you check out Mahindras! Lol
Good tough tractors tho i hear. Good luck

 

[flienlow]

Oh no. I completely agree. They are a little rough around the edge, everyone that I have seen looks like it has a weathered look,and they are brand new tractors. But they are seem to be capable though.

 

[dragoneggs]

Sorry to hear it is not working out for you. On the money side, yeah if you bought it Zero/Zero, you really need to find out if that is transferrable.

I haven't read anything about the specific job(s) you have attempted but it sounds to me you have a size issue not a color issue. I am not going to come to the defense of the BX here only to say that I have accomplished quite a bit of major landscaping on my highly sloped property and some of the jobs I couldn't do with a bigger machine. Other jobs I could have done faster.

Since you have written off Kubota as crap... I won't suggest you have a pleasant conversation with your Kubuta dealer explaining that you need bigger and ask what they can do. Also you will be kicked out of the Orange Club. :laughing:

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Sounds to me like a B26 might be the right tractor for you. But you seem completely soured on Kubota, so maybe that's not an option.

 

[Fiziksgeek]

There is a difference between want and need. I don't really need much more than what I have.

"GC1720 probably wouldn't have worked much better for you either." -This was the gamble for sure, but I think with A little more horse Power,Loader Speed,Load/hydraulic power,tire size all working in concert with one another may have been an all around better choice for ME. (I say this with not having seen one in person.)
With the 1720 not available; the accolades, reviews, and After market of the BX25 swayed my decisions to buy it. That and the stupid grapple I thought I needed so much
Now owning one and experiencing all the infant mechanical issues that I have had (some not listed,) I cant help but know why they are stacked 5 deep on every dealer lot.

What do I do now? Well if it's going to be a complete blood letting, I may as well just keep it as my pay check is not dependent on it. I cringe at the thought of taking it down to Mike the Mahindra dealer who so so strongly advised me not to buy it.

If you really want the Kubota gone, you can always put it up on craigslist or something and see if you can get a buyer for an acceptable price. Expect to lose some though....You can also explore making a trade in. A dealer should be able to give you an approximate trade in price over the phone, but for the exact price, they would likely want to inspect it. Can't hurt to find out, it's just a phone call.

As I said before, I think the Massey is the superior machine, but that being said, I really don't think you would see much of a difference in performance between a GC1720 and a BX25D. A difference of 2 hp and .6 gym hydraulic flow is nearly nothing. Study the spec sheets for a while, the claimed differences really are minor, and not necessarily "real", lots of marketing going on...with all manufacturers. If the BX can't do it, then the GC likely won't either...

 

[newbury]

There was a reason why I didn't go with a B Series although I cannot recall what It was. At the time I wanted TLB + mower and grapple. There was some reason why I couldn't get all that together.

You could of rolled your own easily.

<snip> I basically said Fine, I will buy the Kubota then since that was the last tractor in the area.

People ship tractors ALL over.

<snip>
I haven't read anything about the specific job(s) you have attempted but it sounds to me you have a size issue not a color issue. <snip>

Yup

<snip> IMO The BX25 is basically a lawn mower on Steroids as it is not built like a true tractor. Its a great wheel barrow, but I find it falls short on doing any real work. You need to High rev the engine just to move the loader which I find to be very weak and lethargic on all fronts. It doesn't have enough power to "curl you " out of being stuck. Nor do I find it to have a good power down, I also wished it lifted just a little bit higher. Having the grapple, I will say that I would not buy it again either.(opt for something that attaches to the bucket and clamps.)

It's a SCUT, not a CUT. It's designed for mowing lawns. Have you had your hydrostatic pressure checked? Often the tractors seem set a little low from the dealer. Many threads about it here. Your not going to be able to lift HIGHER but that's a spec you should have known before you bought the "last tractor".

The tractor in general doesn't have enough girth to it and has little traction in general. The front tires are Way to small,they don't grip and there simply is not enough lug on them to be useful. Did I mention they constantly leak air?
The tractor is also very tippy, This can be addressed with wheel spacers but was something I didn't notice while looking at them. Another big thing for me is the lack of dual brakes for steering. It's haunted me a few times.

Like dragoneggs wrote, seems like a size problem. Did you expect it to grow and put on weight? The front tires are probably the same size as when you bought it and leaking air should be addressed by the dealer. What happened that lack of dual brakes was OK prior to buying and are haunting you now? Why is it a BIG thing after the purchase but wasn't critical before?

I find the seat great but the hardware is...well junk. I keep having to bend the tabs back in order for it to lock, the safety switches are mounted flimsy and I needed to mod them with double sided tape. I wish the arm rests were bigger too. I find that I really wish it had a tilt steering column, and the diff lock pedal is completely stupid and difficult to use.

Did the seat hardware change after you bought it? Do you find it hard to fit behind the steering wheel?

I have had lots of starting issues and to this day it has a bad fuel shutoff solenoid that needs to be replaced. (hasnt had the first oil change yet.)
I keep reading where this tractor "sips" fuel, but to me it seems to chug it down.

Again seems like a dealer issue.

The backhoe is fine, but I am not fan of the outriggers (small and short)

For that backhoe small and short fit.

On the dealer lot paint was flaking off and there was rust stains present.

Did you SEE that before you bought it?

If you want to buy bark and haul it around a flat yard, its great. If you need to put in some sprinkler line, it will work.
When I bought this, I knew that it wasn't a perfect tractor. However, I thought I was buying the same Quality of Kubota grandad did. Its not. Now that I own one, I notice more and more posts on Kubota issues. Kubota is not Toyota and I feel the company is a bit arrogant with what they produce now with a seeming lapse in quality. This is not a first rev tractor, and it should be much more refined and tweaked.

It seems your tires leak air, it has a bad fuel shutoff solenoid and you might need your hydraulic pressure looked at.

Most of your other "comments" pertain to the size problem of the "last tractor".

I'm not a great fan of the BX series, they are sized for small work (FEL LA240) and getting in narrow areas. That's why I bought my B7610.

But then I've also bought a Honda Civic for when I need small transportation and a Ford F350 dually for when I need to haul 6 tons.

It's too bad you had to buy the "last tractor".

But in answer[ to your question

What's a Used BX25D Worth?

Get the fuel solenoid fixed, touch up the paint and look at http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/list.aspx?Manu=KUBOTA&Mdltxt=BX25D.

And since it's fall expect to take a 15% price hit if you want to sell it quick.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

You could of rolled your own easily.

People ship tractors ALL over.


Yup

It's a SCUT, not a CUT. It's designed for mowing lawns. Have you had your hydrostatic pressure checked? Often the tractors seem set a little low from the dealer. Many threads about it here. Your not going to be able to lift HIGHER but that's a spec you should have known before you bought the "last tractor".


Like dragoneggs wrote, seems like a size problem. Did you expect it to grow and put on weight? The front tires are probably the same size as when you bought it and leaking air should be addressed by the dealer. What happened that lack of dual brakes was OK prior to buying and are haunting you now? Why is it a BIG thing after the purchase but wasn't critical before?
Did the seat hardware change after you bought it? Do you find it hard to fit behind the steering wheel?
Again seems like a dealer issue.
For that backhoe small and short fit.
Did you SEE that before you bought it?


It seems your tires leak air, it has a bad fuel shutoff solenoid and you might need your hydraulic pressure looked at.

Most of your other "comments" pertain to the size problem of the "last tractor".

I'm not a great fan of the BX series, they are sized for small work (FEL LA240) and getting in narrow areas. That's why I bought my B7610.

But then I've also bought a Honda Civic for when I need small transportation and a Ford F350 dually for when I need to haul 6 tons.

It's too bad you had to buy the "last tractor".

But in answer[ to your question

Get the fuel solenoid fixed, touch up the paint and look at http://www.tractorhouse.com/list/list.aspx?Manu=KUBOTA&Mdltxt=BX25D.

And since it's fall expect to take a 15% price hit if you want to sell it quick.

I sell the things, and there is merit to what he said. The guy was simply not sold the right tractor. A BX25 is not a bull-dozer and does not have power like a larger tractor does. He simply should have been sold something like a B2301TLB which is nearly the same footprint but with more tractory feeling for a guy with decades in the seat.

That said, I think your price is high. I retail them for about that. Pricing is regional though, you'll find a buyer about $1500 less than what the going cash price is in your area.

You can not transfer the 0% loan. There is no mention of how long you have had it, but if its been less than 90 days or so Kubota can be pretty flexible about letting you move into a bigger tractor and undo your current transaction. That's a case by case basis though, no promises.

Well.

 

[Ricn]

Flienlow Sir, I live 25 miles from Snohomish, know Mike the Mahindra guy well too. You might consider the Kioti 2510 Mike has, having looked it over it looks pretty tough to me, lots of cast iron weighing about 2200 lbs I think. My complaint is the hydraulic assembly lines but Mike's brother says they can be rerouted and something they will do. Kub does a much better job with that but this Kioti could be as good if routed properly. Also has real tractor tires being much larger then 25D has.

Ricn