B2601 or lx 2610

[Pigskin74]

I currently mow about 5 acres with a bx2380. I want a backhoe and don’t like the 23s. Seems to small Have looked at both B2601 and lx2610. I currently mow with bx2380. I want Backhoe and loader with which one I buy besides a mmm. I read the lx mower doesn’t float just rolls on ground. Does the B float like the mmm on the bx?

If there are vids that answer this question, I cannot find them. would anyone have a link.

 

[jimh406]

Neil Messick has videos on YouTube that explain the mowers for each model.

 

[Pigskin74]

Thank you.

 

[cthomas]

I have the LX2610 with the 60 inch deck and have no issues with the deck rolling on the ground. I was in the same spot as you, had a bx but want a back hoe. Ended up with a 2020 LX2610 HSDC

 

[PaulL]

The LX is a ground engaging deck, the B is a floating/suspended deck. I personally believe that in a larger deck (72 inch on the LX) the ground engaging is better, because I think it is less likely to scalp. I'd make my decision based on the size/capability of the machine, not the method of the deck working.

I believe the LX backhoe is substantially better than the B. I think I recall it has a much greater range of swing side to side than the B, which makes it more useful for many tasks. There are a few threads on here about that. The LX can also run a 72 inch mower, if you're going bigger you may as well go properly bigger.

You could consider the 33hp as well in the LX, whereas the B only comes in 26hp. I believe the LX2620 has a much quieter transmission than the LX2610, and is worth considering for that reason.

 

[Pigskin74]

I have the LX2610 with the 60 inch deck and have no issues with the deck rolling on the ground. I was in the same spot as you, had a bx but want a back hoe. Ended up with a 2020 LX2610 HSDC

My biggest worry about the LX is the weight. Does it cause any problems when you mow with it. I do want the 60 in deck

I have the LX2610 with the 60 inch deck and have no issues with the deck rolling on the ground. I was in the same spot as you, had a bx but want a back hoe. Ended up with a 2020 LX2610 HSDC

My biggest worry with the LX2610 is the weight. Do you have any problems messing yard up when mowing ? I would also want the 60 inch deck.

 

[Pigskin74]

The LX is a ground engaging deck, the B is a floating/suspended deck. I personally believe that in a larger deck (72 inch on the LX) the ground engaging is better, because I think it is less likely to scalp. I'd make my decision based on the size/capability of the machine, not the method of the deck working.

I believe the LX backhoe is substantially better than the B. I think I recall it has a much greater range of swing side to side than the B, which makes it more useful for many tasks. There are a few threads on here about that. The LX can also run a 72 inch mower, if you're going bigger you may as well go properly bigger.

You could consider the 33hp as well in the LX, whereas the B only comes in 26hp. I believe the LX2620 has a much quieter transmission than the LX2610, and is worth considering for that reason.

I wonder if the weight would cause any problems with the yard. I would be using 60 in deck.

 

[PaulL]

The LX is not dramatically heavier, and it has larger tires. I suspect the ground pressure is similar.

If you are getting a 60 inch deck, then perhaps you don't need to go to the LX. But again, you seem to have uses for a backhoe, and I think the LX backhoe is substantially more capable.

Have you considered keeping the BX and doing something else for backhoe capability - perhaps a used mini-excavator?

 

[rc51stierhoff]

Good day.

If worried about weight on the lawn then I’d think adding backhoe isnt going to help that.

That being said, my B with loaded tires, ballast box or chipper on the rear is not a problem on my lawn, but it’s what I would consider low maintenance . I have no problem driving my truck or the other tractor on it. (If ground is wet and soft a BX would leave marks). Point being is a loaded down B is fine which I believe to similar to LX. (its not a golf course for me though…when I shoot a gopher (let’s be clear I mean ground hog…I am assuming you are old enough to have watched caddyshack)in the front yard I do not replace the divot )

If on the fence about size I’d rent a couple with BH in the sizes considering (or ask for a demo at dealer and try) before buying a BH that doesn’t do what you want. That’s a healthy chunk to spend if not meet your expectation. Good luck.