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Sure, it's possible to consider it an upgrade if you include lawnmowers. However, in the compact tractor world, the BX is the smallest you can go. The typical path is BX to something larger also with loader, 3 pt, attachments, etc. That makes it not something that people with a compact...

BXs are for sale because nobody upgrades to a BX. That being said, if it's been maintained fairly well, that's a good deal. Based on what you described, it should do all you want.

I guess it depends on the price, but mostly, I think it would be relatively easy to fix for someone with metal working tools.

He wanted to but had a feeling they were going bankrupt. ;) But, of course, some people can break anything.

Neil Messick in a video explained how you can dramatically increase the force on a grapple using leverage of your load. I'm thinking an uneven load overloaded/torqued the one side, but as others have said, grease wouldn't hurt.

I really don’t mind the snow. I was going to mow the yard, but based on the amount of snow on the car, I guess not today.

You can add tie down points to the tractor to prevent scratching. My tractor has only been on a trailer once since I bought it for delivery. I believe they used straps. There are a lot of really crappy straps with hard to use ratchets. However, many of the loads you see on tractor trailers...

I think it depends on what the 12 miles is like and what the locals are used to. If they regularly see tractors, then it's probably not a big deal to drive it. Our backroads are up to 65, but there are tractors driving the roads regularly. If you can drive during the slower times, everyone...

For gasoline, it's better not to use Ethanol fuel. However, there are additives to counter the impact like Sea-Foam or most any fuel injection cleaner. Also, consider using carb cleaner from time to time. For diesel, I use PowerService Diesel Kleen. They make both a winter and summer formula.

I bet if you'll pay a bit more for the mower they'll wave it. ;). Seriously though, it's a line item on the purchase order. You could ask them to remove it. I agree that at the end of the day, it's how much the out the door price is that matters.

Glad you got it done! I believe the JD 3520 is a bit smaller/lighter than the L2501/2. As others have noted, the L2501/2 acts like it has more HP than it does with great torque.

Luck and skill.

I have no experience with them, but I generally trust my gut. I don't know about you. YMMV.

What are you wanting to plant? Fwiw, you are looking at small tractors with little capability for significant ground engagement. You might consider hiring a local to rock pick etc since it will be a one time thing depending on what you are wanting to plant.

Pulled an old apple tree out from the rear draw bar, of course. It's the first time I used the D-ring that I added a while back. Consolidated my burn pile to a smaller size and added the apple tree to it. Added sand to the newly created burn pit.

You might need chains on the rear, but otherwise, I see people using lawn tractors around here although most have blades on the front. I don't know, but I think the shaft drive would have less of a tendency to fail at inopportune times. Belts tend to slip more when it's cold/whet and can come...

Interestingly enough, many of us don't want to live in the "best" states. It depends on what they consider in their rankings.

Park it where it is less visible or build or plant a screening wall.

The MX is a lot more tractor, but obviously will cost more.

Does the L3560 have the upgraded loader? If so, that’s a lot of lift difference, the L3560 also has a better HST. The 10 LX has an abnormally loud HST. I would do the trade, but it will do more lawn damage and doesn’t have a midPTO. Personally, I use chains for snow, so in that respect R4s...