MudMaster
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Equipment
LX2610, FEL, QH16 (T&T), LP 54" grapple, LR05 Landscape Rake; Artillian Forks
Just took delivery of my brand new LX2610 (ROPS) today. Ordered with the larger R14s and had the dealer install 3rd function and T&T kit. I’m coming off a BX2680, which was my introduction to tractors. Just put 2+ hours on it in the woods with the grapple doing some brush clean-up.
WOW.
I know I’m still a relative newbie — and I don’t regret learning on a BX — but the LX is a totally different machine. For the same 25HP, it is more capable in every single way. The BX works so much harder to do half the job. I knew the LX had more lift capacity and ground clearance — the 2 biggest reasons for the upgrade — but the same tasks that required high RPMs on the BX are a breeze in the 15-1600 range on the LX. I have yet to hear the HST whine the way my BX did on a slight incline. Same exact LP 54” grapple but I’m picking up 3x the load! I was worried I’d lose access to some of the tighter spots I could get the BX into, but not at all. Between the bigger wheels and tight turn radius, it gets in and out of all the same places.
If it’s not obvious, I’m literally shocked. Especially given that they’re both 25 HP tractors. The bigger displacement and hydraulic flow are game changers. Like I said, the BX for me was a necessary step. But there’s no substitute for experience. I’ll try to post some pics soon. Happy tractoring!
WOW.
I know I’m still a relative newbie — and I don’t regret learning on a BX — but the LX is a totally different machine. For the same 25HP, it is more capable in every single way. The BX works so much harder to do half the job. I knew the LX had more lift capacity and ground clearance — the 2 biggest reasons for the upgrade — but the same tasks that required high RPMs on the BX are a breeze in the 15-1600 range on the LX. I have yet to hear the HST whine the way my BX did on a slight incline. Same exact LP 54” grapple but I’m picking up 3x the load! I was worried I’d lose access to some of the tighter spots I could get the BX into, but not at all. Between the bigger wheels and tight turn radius, it gets in and out of all the same places.
If it’s not obvious, I’m literally shocked. Especially given that they’re both 25 HP tractors. The bigger displacement and hydraulic flow are game changers. Like I said, the BX for me was a necessary step. But there’s no substitute for experience. I’ll try to post some pics soon. Happy tractoring!