I own a 2014 BX2370 - Great little tractor, finding it a little under powered for bucket use and brush clearing. I looked around B2301 yesterday and was hoping I could get some feedback from folks who own the B01 model. Power, Lifting, Hauling.
B2301 Model Recommendations
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You can pull up the relevant data on the Kubota website. In my opinion the difference between the two is not big enough to warrant an exchange unless it were done with zero or very little economic impact .Good luck.
The B is slightly longer (but about same width with taller tires) and heavier, for a little bit more lift capacity ... Going to a L2501/2 which is only slightly longer than a B, but quite a bit wider and heavier, is where you will find nearly double the lift capacity ...
I went from a BX2350 to a B2601. It is a lot of difference.
The BX is a tractor that is basically built to the footprint of a ride on. It's low, and it's compromised by that. Yes, the B is basically teh same HP and basically the same width/length. But the 3ph is a lot more capable, and the loader a fair bit more capable. It has a 3 speed gearbox, and is quite a bit faster. It has a lot more clearance, and the larger tires (particularly in the front) make it more comfortable and you're less at risk of squishing the front tires with a heavy load in the FEL.
I have been really happy with the upgrade.
But, others are correct that it's really not a lot more money to go to an L2502 (or L2501 if used), and it is a lot more tractor. If you're not mowing, and need to lift or move a decent weight, then the L is where to go. If you are space constrained, need to trailer it, can't park an L in your shed, or you need a mid-PTO, then the B is a good size machine and in my opinion is quite a lot more than a BX. The ergonomics on the B to my mind are better, particularly the loader stick. But it's hard to go past the amount of metal you get for you money in an L.
The BX is a tractor that is basically built to the footprint of a ride on. It's low, and it's compromised by that. Yes, the B is basically teh same HP and basically the same width/length. But the 3ph is a lot more capable, and the loader a fair bit more capable. It has a 3 speed gearbox, and is quite a bit faster. It has a lot more clearance, and the larger tires (particularly in the front) make it more comfortable and you're less at risk of squishing the front tires with a heavy load in the FEL.
I have been really happy with the upgrade.
But, others are correct that it's really not a lot more money to go to an L2502 (or L2501 if used), and it is a lot more tractor. If you're not mowing, and need to lift or move a decent weight, then the L is where to go. If you are space constrained, need to trailer it, can't park an L in your shed, or you need a mid-PTO, then the B is a good size machine and in my opinion is quite a lot more than a BX. The ergonomics on the B to my mind are better, particularly the loader stick. But it's hard to go past the amount of metal you get for you money in an L.
Had I known my neighbour was going to buy a B2601 with BH, I'd have bought a B2601 and not eh BX23S 7 years ago. We'd share attachments....
I considered upgrading to a B. You get only a few hundred pounds more lift. Wasn’t worth it to me. Did look at a sweet LX recently. Since I mow with my 1880, anything larger would be an issue. Go on Kubota web site and compare mode so you can see the difference. Don’t consider new and financing as Kubota is at 10% now. Good luck.