Been looking at upgrading my BX23 for a while now. Had originally planned on a B2601, then decided to go with a B2650. Still pretty certain I should go with the B2650, but debating it a little.
Whatever tractor I get, I will want a FEL with SSQA, forks, backhoe, and 60" MMM. Also somewhat interested in getting a grapple. My use includes a lot of lawn mowing in the summer, and I also use the FEL and backhoe quite a bit as well. I will use the tractor on multiple properties, so I'll be hauling it now and then.
The B2601 honestly sort of feels like it fits me my use a little better. Smaller, easier to haul, easier to get into tight spaces. It's mostly the fact that I want a set of forks and a grapple for the FEL that has me wanting the B2650 for more capacity. I also like the idea of the more capable backhoe on the B2650 as well, but that's less of a factor.
But I'm wondering how they compare as a mower. I'd say 60-70% of my use with the tractor is mowing. I'm not that worried about tearing things up with the larger tractor; I grew up mowing the lawn with a John Deere 1050 with ag tires. I'm more concerned with quality of cut, handling on rough uneven terrain, and the mowing experience in general between the two. I'm definintely going with a 60" with either tractor. I can't go to a 72" due to my trailer, and anyway while I mow a lot of wide open area I also mow around a lot of trees.
Also a little concerned with the fact that the B2650 doesn't work as nicely with switching between a backhoe and MMM as a B2601. Yes, I would never use them together at the same time, but it does kind of suck that if for some reason I'd ever have a reason to have them both on at the same time, I would have to have the MMM pinned up, and that each time I'd take the backhoe off to use the mower I'd have to attach the 3ph arms.
At this point I'm just typing out my thoughts. Any input is appreciated.
Thanks
Whatever tractor I get, I will want a FEL with SSQA, forks, backhoe, and 60" MMM. Also somewhat interested in getting a grapple. My use includes a lot of lawn mowing in the summer, and I also use the FEL and backhoe quite a bit as well. I will use the tractor on multiple properties, so I'll be hauling it now and then.
The B2601 honestly sort of feels like it fits me my use a little better. Smaller, easier to haul, easier to get into tight spaces. It's mostly the fact that I want a set of forks and a grapple for the FEL that has me wanting the B2650 for more capacity. I also like the idea of the more capable backhoe on the B2650 as well, but that's less of a factor.
But I'm wondering how they compare as a mower. I'd say 60-70% of my use with the tractor is mowing. I'm not that worried about tearing things up with the larger tractor; I grew up mowing the lawn with a John Deere 1050 with ag tires. I'm more concerned with quality of cut, handling on rough uneven terrain, and the mowing experience in general between the two. I'm definintely going with a 60" with either tractor. I can't go to a 72" due to my trailer, and anyway while I mow a lot of wide open area I also mow around a lot of trees.
Also a little concerned with the fact that the B2650 doesn't work as nicely with switching between a backhoe and MMM as a B2601. Yes, I would never use them together at the same time, but it does kind of suck that if for some reason I'd ever have a reason to have them both on at the same time, I would have to have the MMM pinned up, and that each time I'd take the backhoe off to use the mower I'd have to attach the 3ph arms.
At this point I'm just typing out my thoughts. Any input is appreciated.
Thanks
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