New BX80 Series
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jmf78
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BX23S W/ Factory Deluxe Cab, 60" MMM, 60" BX-2612 Snow Blade & BX-2816 Blower
jmf78
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BX23S W/ Factory Deluxe Cab, 60" MMM, 60" BX-2612 Snow Blade & BX-2816 Blower
Out with the BX2670
In with the BX23S
Dealer installed cab from Kubota when it comes in.
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In with the BX23S
Dealer installed cab from Kubota when it comes in.
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jmf78
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BX23S W/ Factory Deluxe Cab, 60" MMM, 60" BX-2612 Snow Blade & BX-2816 Blower
And I am always OK with this.[emoji3] [emoji106]
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7milesup
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BX2380 FEL, 54" MMM, 48" King Kutter, Fabricated land plane (it is awesome!).
Hello all. New guy here.
Looking at buying my first Kubota and first "real" tractor. Currently own a JD 425 but need (ok, really it's a want) loader. I'm 51, back is shot and tired of doing stuff by hand. I have a 1.5 acre property, so not really enough to justify this purchase, but I only live once. Grew up on a large farm and am very familiar with equipment.
I had my mind pretty much made up that I was going to get a BX2370. Called a different dealer today, which is another hours drive further, and I can get a new BX2380 for the same price as the other dealer wanted for the BX2370.
I have a couple of questions though....
The above post mentions a plastic hst fan. Is that good or bad? What is that about.
I noticed that the 80 series have the LA340 loader (at least from the picture above) compared to the LA243 on the 70 series. I was told to take the number and times it by 2.2 to get roughly the lifting capacity. Is this true, or does the LA340 have the same lifting capacity as the 243 loader?
One thing that I really like the looks of is the placement of the loader control lever on the new 80 series. Although I have not sat on one yet, the loader control looks a lot more ergonomic than the 70 series IMHO.
I really like the idea of an easy on - easy off loader. I envision my loader coming on and off a lot because I don't plan on mowing with it on.
Also, as far as pricing, the new 80 series was quoted at $800 more than the 70 series that it is replacing, at least for the BX2370 - BX2380.
Looking at buying my first Kubota and first "real" tractor. Currently own a JD 425 but need (ok, really it's a want) loader. I'm 51, back is shot and tired of doing stuff by hand. I have a 1.5 acre property, so not really enough to justify this purchase, but I only live once. Grew up on a large farm and am very familiar with equipment.
I had my mind pretty much made up that I was going to get a BX2370. Called a different dealer today, which is another hours drive further, and I can get a new BX2380 for the same price as the other dealer wanted for the BX2370.
I have a couple of questions though....
The above post mentions a plastic hst fan. Is that good or bad? What is that about.
I noticed that the 80 series have the LA340 loader (at least from the picture above) compared to the LA243 on the 70 series. I was told to take the number and times it by 2.2 to get roughly the lifting capacity. Is this true, or does the LA340 have the same lifting capacity as the 243 loader?
One thing that I really like the looks of is the placement of the loader control lever on the new 80 series. Although I have not sat on one yet, the loader control looks a lot more ergonomic than the 70 series IMHO.
I really like the idea of an easy on - easy off loader. I envision my loader coming on and off a lot because I don't plan on mowing with it on.
Also, as far as pricing, the new 80 series was quoted at $800 more than the 70 series that it is replacing, at least for the BX2370 - BX2380.
7milesup
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Equipment
BX2380 FEL, 54" MMM, 48" King Kutter, Fabricated land plane (it is awesome!).
Ahhh. So the loaders are, for the most part, exactly the same as far as lifting capacity. Interesting.
I am really starting to lean towards the 80 series. Arrrggghhh....
One other thing. The second dealer said that the rear tires come filled, but if I don't want that, I could save nearly $200. I was very surprised when he said the tires were filled, especially on such a small machine/tire. Doesn't seem like filling those tire would amount to more than 50lbs, at most, for each tire. I would rather save the money and fabricate my own ballast box. Maybe tig one up from diamond plate...LOL
I am really starting to lean towards the 80 series. Arrrggghhh....
One other thing. The second dealer said that the rear tires come filled, but if I don't want that, I could save nearly $200. I was very surprised when he said the tires were filled, especially on such a small machine/tire. Doesn't seem like filling those tire would amount to more than 50lbs, at most, for each tire. I would rather save the money and fabricate my own ballast box. Maybe tig one up from diamond plate...LOL
jmf78
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BX23S W/ Factory Deluxe Cab, 60" MMM, 60" BX-2612 Snow Blade & BX-2816 Blower
I just upgraded from the 2670 to the23S. You're not going to notice much difference between the two series other than conveniences. Some nice changes on the 80 series. Either one will suit your needs. Taking the loader off and placing back is cleaner with the face seal manifold. The hst fan is the same on both. Both of them are nice machines.
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7milesup
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BX2380 FEL, 54" MMM, 48" King Kutter, Fabricated land plane (it is awesome!).
Another question...
I originally wanted the "Fine Cut" deck because the quality of cut is important to me. I was told today that the 54" regular and the "Fine Cut" are essentially the same except for extra baffles in the "Fine Cut". Is that true? I am not interested in a mulch type of mower, which appears that the fine cut might be?
I originally wanted the "Fine Cut" deck because the quality of cut is important to me. I was told today that the 54" regular and the "Fine Cut" are essentially the same except for extra baffles in the "Fine Cut". Is that true? I am not interested in a mulch type of mower, which appears that the fine cut might be?
DANG YOU!! that is a sweet tractor.Out with the BX2670
In with the BX23S
Dealer installed cab from Kubota when it comes in.
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I do hate that flimsy front grill though. I bump my grill all the time on my trailer and other things so for me that is a concern for upgrading. I also have a 3rd function valve on my BX and was told my Landpride grapple will not work on that machine. Have you heard differently? For sure they must be selling these new ones at MSRP? ( I spent $17,5 on bx25 new)
-Just trying to decide if its worth the uprade costs?
I have one of the 23s machines. And IMO to go from a 25d to a 23s is probably not worth it unless you like the new changes which are mostly cosmetic. I was going to trade my 2370 in for a 25d but my dealer had one of the 23s arriving and I got it for almost the same price. So I took the 23s.DANG YOU!! that is a sweet tractor.
I do hate that flimsy front grill though. I bump my grill all the time on my trailer and other things so for me that is a concern for upgrading. I also have a 3rd function valve on my BX and was told my Landpride grapple will not work on that machine. Have you heard differently? For sure they must be selling these new ones at MSRP? ( I spent $17,5 on bx25 new)
-Just trying to decide if its worth the uprade costs?
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jmf78
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BX23S W/ Factory Deluxe Cab, 60" MMM, 60" BX-2612 Snow Blade & BX-2816 Blower
Agreed. Probably not worth it to go from the BX25 to the BX23S unless you're doing it because of the changes. I did it because I was going to be changing to the 25D anyway for the backhoe. Went with the 23S because it was possible to get a cab included with the financing.
7milesup
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Equipment
BX2380 FEL, 54" MMM, 48" King Kutter, Fabricated land plane (it is awesome!).
I just pulled the trigger on a new BX2380 with loader and 54" deck. Other than the BX2370 that I drove last Friday, I haven't even seen the 2380. The sales guy told me that they don't even have it out of the crate yet. Bought it for$50 less than what I was going to get the 2370 for. Had two dealers working for my business, but I really wanted to but it from the guy that I actually did because 1.) He is a lot closer to me and 2.) My brother and nephew have done a lot of business with him and they have always treated us right. 3.) He is giving me an extra $1000 on trade for my John Deere.
Can't wait.
Can't wait.
If you use Rimguard, youll get 88 lbs per tire. Better than nothing. Every dealer in my area loads the rears for free with new purchase. Most stick in a block heater as well. Free.
7miles up you don't want a loader you need a loader. You will realize that when you have one. I also have 1 1/2 acres and my 1870 is justified.LOL
7milesup
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BX2380 FEL, 54" MMM, 48" King Kutter, Fabricated land plane (it is awesome!).
I am new to the forum and today my BX23S showed up in the driveway. Big step up from my shovel and rake. Lots of toys to play in the mud with all the time I have now that I am retired.
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