I am looking at buying a BX2680 with Quick tach loader 60" mower non drive over, front snow blower. Most of the dealers want about $22,500. One dealer has a 2018 BX2680 with about a 150 hrs on it coming in on trade. With front blower, angle blade that attaches to blower 4 point hookup, extra bucket with he called it claw grapple , and soft side cab for $18,000 but no mower. Definitely need the 60" mower. Which would add $2,000 more to the used one. I've been using my father In-laws BX2370 with 60' mower and it takes over 2 & 1/2 hrs with his. My wife wants me to go new and 0 percent financing. I was wondering what your guy's thoughts are. New member first post stumbled onto this forum while researching tractors. Thanks for any advise.
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That's a tough one. I am not sure how much the implements on the used one would cost if you bought the trade in. I don't anything about snow blowers, but I am betting prices vary a bit. I know grapples, if that is what the other bucket is, can vary in price quite a bit.
Now, that I am older and financially stable, I understand the logic of your wife on going with a new machine. The used model is probably fine, but you never know what has been done with it or how it was maintained. But, I am always looking for that deal.
I seriously tried to find a used deal in my area before buying new. People just want new prices for their stuff here, so I just bought a new one.
Other guys with more knowledge of your model tractor and implements should be able to inform you a bit better than I could.
Now, that I am older and financially stable, I understand the logic of your wife on going with a new machine. The used model is probably fine, but you never know what has been done with it or how it was maintained. But, I am always looking for that deal.
I seriously tried to find a used deal in my area before buying new. People just want new prices for their stuff here, so I just bought a new one.
Other guys with more knowledge of your model tractor and implements should be able to inform you a bit better than I could.
I tend to agree with your wife on this one, except for:
* The soft cab would be nice when dealing with snow (or so I've heard). How much would it cost to add to the new one?
* Possible delivery issue. Would you be able to get the tractor and attachments before you need them?
* Do the plow and grapple add value for your needs?
* The soft cab would be nice when dealing with snow (or so I've heard). How much would it cost to add to the new one?
* Possible delivery issue. Would you be able to get the tractor and attachments before you need them?
* Do the plow and grapple add value for your needs?
$1,100 for a new cab if i install myself . Yes for the plow and the grapple i could use for moving dead trees and branches.
The salesman said it was a lady vetranarian that has it on her little farm and its too small for what she needs.
I'd buy the used. 150 hrs is nothing for wear. A grapple will cost 2K because you have to have a 3rd function on the tractor to activate it. Snow blower, I do not know the cost, but I bet in ND it would get use and those that use them swear by the comfort of the front mount and not having to twist around looking at the work area.
Buy the wife a new purse and pair of shoes and she'll be OK with used!!
Buy the wife a new purse and pair of shoes and she'll be OK with used!!
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Don't know model #, but blower, front hitch and mid-PTO could be $5,000 +/-.
Seems like push blade to go on the front hitch is $1,500 or so.
Add $2k for the grapple/3rd function, like 'Cat mentioned.
There's some serious $$ in the attachments on the used one.
150 hours isn't much.
Seems like push blade to go on the front hitch is $1,500 or so.
Add $2k for the grapple/3rd function, like 'Cat mentioned.
There's some serious $$ in the attachments on the used one.
150 hours isn't much.
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First the tractor, 150 hours is nothing. Just doing a VERY quick search these, they seem to be priced at about 13k for the few they have on tractor house. So your basically buying the tractor and implements for a fair price as shown by @RCW . If you will use the implements then you have a good deal.
I purchased mine like this. Tractor with 5 implements and I use them all. It worked out perfect as everything I would have had to purchase already came with the tractor.
I do not have to answer to the Mrs. but I would go with the used.
I purchased mine like this. Tractor with 5 implements and I use them all. It worked out perfect as everything I would have had to purchase already came with the tractor.
I do not have to answer to the Mrs. but I would go with the used.
I have no experience with that tractor. Looking at the FEL spec, it doesn't look like you'd be plucking anything very large with the grapple. I'm thinking it's for brush rather than tree trunks.
OP, I use my grapple mainly for brush but, within its limits, it can handle trunks. I barely got this mulberry blow down off the ground this summer. After cutting in half, no issues.
And, a cab really makes those winter cores a whole lot more enjoyable.
And, a cab really makes those winter cores a whole lot more enjoyable.
I wouldn't have to have a grapple bucket but it would be nice. WE bought a place with 36.1 acres 29 tillable. I was planning on adding an angle blade and soft cab anyway. My wifes big thing is we haven't sold our old place yet. I know its a great deal just trying to get the wife on board. She's looking at the 0% financing.
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Told him I would take it I will use it for trees and rocks. I know I will love having it around.
looking forward to having a nice tractor around 