Which one? GR2120 or BX1870

[70cst]

Hi Folks ...

I am about to purchase one or the other. We only have 1 acre but 1/2 is wooded. I do have trees to mow around and I have enough slope in the yard that my JD 345 has real issues going up the slope. It likes to make divots Thus AWD or 4WD. I can get the BX1870 (new) 54" Deck and bagger for $10500. The GR2120 would be $10,000. I would appreciate your opinions as to which way you would go. Thanks

 

[davesl708]

I can only say I love my BX. It has done far more work than just mowing the grass. You will have several options for attachments for other projects.

 

[70cst]

I can only say I love my BX. It has done far more work than just mowing the grass. You will have several options for attachments for other projects.

Daves1708 - Thanks

 

[davesl708]

I have not owned either the GR or the BX1870. The BX's have a great track record for dependability and functionality.
Mine machine is the BX2200. Great machine for mowing, moving snow, roto-tilling, moving wood/brush and clearing brush/small trees.
It has been trouble free. The main reason.
I also have a great dealer near by.

 

[jlawso21]

Pick your poison, the GR will be a better choice for mowing while the BX is more of a tractor and will do a greater variety of jobs better over the long haul. The biggest risk with the BX is tearing up your lawn; but if it is flat and allows you to make gentle turns maybe that won't be an issue.

There are also some threads you should search on GR reliability to satisfy yourself. They may be older models

 

[itsjustme]

I went through the same dilemma about 7 years ago.

I went to the Kubota store with the intention of buying a GR2110 and they had a leftover BX1850 slightly more expensive than the GR

The dealer let me demo a GR2110 for a week, took the GR back and brought the BX to try on my lawn. I done a LOT of research and after using both models, .. the next trip to the dealer I left the BX at home.

Even after buying It.. I second guessed myself - " Did I really need a SCUT for 2 acres? " As it turned out I made a great choice

My yard has steep parts with a ditch line to mow. The GR was absolutely more nimble and faster to mow with, also has a nice cut.

The BX is more nimble than you would think. Its heavy enough that I only need to use 4x4 in a few areas. The cut is the same as the GR.

I have had no regrets getting the BX, its been one of the most dependable lawn "tools" that I have/had owned.

I have a Kubota bagger, Handy Hitch, sprayer and scraper blade for it.

See if your dealer will let you bring them for a test drive on your property.

 

[70cst]

Thanks all - greatly appreciate your replies --- I am leaning towards the BX

 

[70cst]

I went through the same dilemma about 7 years ago.

I went to the Kubota store with the intention of buying a GR2110 and they had a leftover BX1850 slightly more expensive than the GR

The dealer let me demo a GR2110 for a week, took the GR back and brought the BX to try on my lawn. I done a LOT of research and after using both models, .. the next trip to the dealer I left the BX at home.

Even after buying It.. I second guessed myself - " Did I really need a SCUT for 2 acres? " As it turned out I made a great choice

My yard has steep parts with a ditch line to mow. The GR was absolutely more nimble and faster to mow with, also has a nice cut.

The BX is more nimble than you would think. Its heavy enough that I only need to use 4x4 in a few areas. The cut is the same as the GR.

I have had no regrets getting the BX, its been one of the most dependable lawn "tools" that I have/had owned.

I have a Kubota bagger, Handy Hitch, sprayer and scraper blade for it.

See if your dealer will let you bring them for a test drive on your property.

Thanks for your follow up

 

[zoltanthegypsy]

I don't have much to add except to generally agree with the above.

I currently own a BX24 and a GR2120. Love them both. My JD425 would generate some serious "pucker-factor" on my mostly hill lawn. Especially when it was damp. Found myself hoping that it would stop its backward/sideways/spinning slide before it hit the bushes.

The GR handles the hills as if they weren't there. Doesn't mess up the lawn. The BX does a great job at other stuff - lots of other stuff. I would not want it on my lawn though. The extra weight, and turning on the slope in 4WD (which would be necessary) would really rip things up. That's a '24. I can't speak to the '1870.

BTW, the GR's 54-inch deck does a nice job as-is, but the mulch kit sucks. Seriously sucks.

Z.

 

[70cst]

I might add - my yard is a woodsy yard - which means it's not a manicured city yard - nothing wrong with a manicured city yard but its a yard within a woods surrounded by trees - so it will never be a finished manicured yard - I hope this makes sense