BX for only mowing

[jyoutz]

Reclaimed 6 acres hay field ... 2 hours with 60" 31 HP gas Z-turn - 6 gallons of gas! (Keeps a fresh supply of premium 100% gas!) Suspension seat is AWESOME!

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My Z has a tow "hitch" too ...

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But can't do 10 mph with the dethatcher behind, as it just bounces along, gotta slow down to about half speed!

Same field, 6 hours with 4' brush hog, 25 HP diesel SCUT, 4 gallon of diesel ...

My Stihl ZT has 4 wheels suspension. It handles rough ground really nicely.

 

[MOOTS]

Thanks for the replies everyone. This will be for mowing only, not interested in a zero turn.
Found a bx2670 with deck for $6k. Looks to be in good shape. Just kind of far away.

May just end up with another clapped out gasser. I just feel the BX would last a real, real long time if it is only mowing.

Don’t the G series have transmission problems? I’d really like an F series, I take care of 2 at work, just don’t have the acreage or pocket book!

 

[JasonW]

That’s one of the reasons I upgraded to a ZD331 from a gas model. Is the longevity, fuel efficiency is a big plus too.

Just curious why are you against a zero turn?

 

[skeets]

I just purchased a second BX machine, strictly for mowing lawn and having better fuel efficiency
than gasoline powered similar sized machines. I'm also tired of shuffling implements around.

From the factory, the 18 horsepower BX models appear to be limited to the 54" deck width.
The 23 & 26 horsepower BX models can swing the 60" deck width.

I searched long and hard for a 23 horsepower BX that didn't have a loader.
I recently acquired a BX 2370 with 361 hours on the clock, and it never had a loader mounted.
It is equipped with the 60" mid mounted deck and the three point hitch.
I will be removing the three point hitch and storing it in the barn.
About the only extra things I will be doing to the BX 2370 is add some LED headlights and a grill guard.

For loader/backhoe/bush hogging, I use my BX 25 TLB.

To be honest, I haven't used a mid mount mower on a BX machine yet for a single blade of grass.
Check in with me this coming fall and I will have a mowing season of first hand experience.

I did have a Kubota dealer salesman tell me it was a financial mistake to purchase a "NEW" Kubota BX
tractor without a FEL and the owner would take a big hit upon resale.

In my case, I'm the second owner and didn't take that $$$ hit.

Most people do a Zero turn mower, but I'm a tractor guy.

You can see my JD X 720 that I traded in on the new incoming BX 2370.
The JD is a really nice lawn /garden tractor. Zero complaints other than guzzling gasoline.
The BX 2370 is several hundred pounds heavier than the JD X720.

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Wait you had trouble finding one with out a FEL??? Krist son, you should have bought it and sold the FEL and that in it self would have paid for half your purchase

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Who here uses their BX for only mowing
What models to look for/ stay away from?
I know the second fuel filter is a pain to change, but that can be fixed.
Are the forward/reverse pedals the same 2 pad design or is there a treadle option?
Deck options?

Toying with the idea to retire my 1990’s cub cadet 46” mower. Has had an engine swap and is starting to smoke, badly. Transmission is weak too. Thinking diesel since I’m already setup with a bulk tank. This would only be used for mowing and pulling the splitter/yard cart around. No loader or rear implements.

Curious...., how much GRASS do you have to cut ?

 

[MOOTS]

Just curious why are you against a zero turn?

No real reason. Just like the tractor model.

 

[MOOTS]

Curious...., how much GRASS do you have to cut ?

I’m on 2ac, which is mostly woods. Probably .75-1ac of actual grass. Mow the neighbors yard which is about 1-1.5ac. And occasionally help mow the families 20ac of sporadic grass patches in wooded areas. So not a ton.

 

[PaulL]

That BX2670 is unreasonably cheap, something about it doesn't add up.

Yes, a BX is what you should buy. You could definitely consider buying one with a loader and selling the loader as someone suggests upthread - I bet you'd end up ahead.

 

[Shawn T. W]

I agree the FB add looks like a scam to me ...

 

[MOOTS]

Yes, a BX is what you should buy. You could definitely consider buying one with a loader and selling the loader as someone suggests upthread - I bet you'd end up ahead.

That’s a gamble I really don’t want to take. I’m looking for a BX as cheaply as possible. It’s easy to type it out when it’s not your dollar on the line. This isn’t directed at you or anyone particular. Just stating.

 

[McMXi]

No real reason. Just like the tractor model.

And this is what matters. I hope you find a BX without a loader for a price that works for you. I'll keep my eyes open in case something pops up in my neck of the woods.

Completely irrelevant, but there's a really nice L3800 with only 42 hours on it for sale near me for $24k. I know the seller having bought a welding table and hydraulic disc harrow from him over the past 6 years or so. He's really into Kubota and has/had a nice collection including L60s and more. He's an older retired farmer type and looks after his equipment. If I were in need of an open station I'd be all over this one.