Kubota vs Bxpanded thumb

[northcop]

hey folks,

I want to pull the trigger on the kubota backhoe thumb for my BX25D but my dealer here wants 500 for the thing. I see Bxpanded sells theirs online for 300 ish. Any reason not to go with the cheaper one here? Thanks in advance for any advice!!

 

[MaineTom]

I have quotes from two dealers for $375 and $379 - I think they are trying to rip you off. Go somewhere else like Barlow Equipment.

 

[BAP]

OP is north of the border so his price would be higher.

 

[CDNBX25D]

My dealer also quoted $500 CDN ( $400 USD) so right in the ball park.

 

[DocGP]

The B Xpanded looks like a quality product. Haven't used it but would probably try that if I were in the market.
Doc

 

[koja]

I have the Kubota thumb on mine . I really can't compare the two having not used the other brand you mentioned . But I can tell you that I'm VERY glad that I have one . Makes picking up brush , logs, rocks so easy . The Kubota one is very well built and thought out and very strong . I would say money well spent . I do know the other brand is quality but didn't care for the looks of it or how it mounted. The Kubota thumb was made for our backhoes and looks like it . But with either you will be glad you got one .

 

[northcop]

Thanks for the advice guys. I think I'll probably get the kubota one as it's the closest one. Thanks again!

 

[koja]

You'll be happy with the Kubota thumb . Takes awhile to figure the best way to use it . I've found for brush I'll extend about half way out . For picking up logs while cutting wood I usually just move it down one spot , maybe two . Sure makes cutting wood easier .

 

[northcop]

You read my mind Koja about the cutting wood. Just pulled the trigger on it today should be in next week. Thanks again.

 

[speedymph1000]

Anyone know what thumb kit goes on a BH77? I would like a hydraulic setup up a guess a mechanical will work too.

 

[speedymph1000]

Anyone know what thumb kit goes on a BH77? I would like a hydraulic setup up a guess a mechanical will work too.

 

[speedymph1000]

Anyone know what thumb kit goes on a BH77 backhoe? I'd like to get one.

 

[Craiger265]

I have the Kubota thumb on mine . I really can't compare the two having not used the other brand you mentioned . But I can tell you that I'm VERY glad that I have one . Makes picking up brush , logs, rocks so easy . The Kubota one is very well built and thought out and very strong . I would say money well spent . I do know the other brand is quality but didn't care for the looks of it or how it mounted. The Kubota thumb was made for our backhoes and looks like it . But with either you will be glad you got one .

I agree....I have the Kubota one and I love it.