Recent content by Mattvt15

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    B2x01 R3/Turf Tire Options

    Hi all, I’m getting close to pull trigger on a B2x01 series and I’m trying to understand the tire options. I’ll be primarily mowing, plowing snow, yearly landscaping (mulch, compost) and driveway maintenance. There are multiple options I’m thinking of but not sure which is best. I’m...
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    I ordered my new BX2380, thanks for the help.

    Congrats!! That will be a great tractor. Post pictures when you get it!
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    Motorcitybear, I think you've definitely got a "need" for a tractor, but which tractor can definitely be a "want" vs "need" decision. Good luck with that property, sounds fun! Thanks Michigander, that helps me get a better feel. BAP, thanks for the comments. I didn't know/think about...
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    Dalola, I agree that I’m still figuring this all out. However, I don’t like paying for things I could do myself. I expect I’ll pay around 500-600/ year for plowing. So while it would take many years of doing it myself to ROI a tractor, it does start to fill in why a tractor would make sense...
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    That’s fair. But I have a paved driveway now that I need ripped up and gravel put down. The tractor would be good for the gravel part and probably save me $1k or so in labor. I guess I see a tractor as an investment to make life easier around my house. It might not always be the right tool...
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    Thanks Michigander. How much do you mow and how long does it take with the 60" mmm? That's the other thing I've been contemplating. Get a walk behind blower, and a blow or back blade for the B2601/BX2380. That way if I really need to move the snow piles/edges around, I can by hand. Or if...
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    I'll have to check to see, we are moving in a few weeks, so not sure what people use yet. Would a plow eliminate the problem that back blades create? meaning I could create bigger mounds of snow? My driveway is not bracketed by anything, so I could push plenty of snow piles off the side of...
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    Thanks Paul. Sorry for the delayed response. I was waiting to get to my computer so I could get through each of your responses here. Phone makes it more difficult to pull apart quotes..... I did find your table in multiple posts, and it is most helpful. I actually was looking a BX2380...
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    Thanks Jay for the comments. I realized that while the driveway is 600ft, only about half that is paved. All 600ft will need to be maintained but half needs to be ripped up. Is that more reasonable for a B2301 or B2601? I’m really fighting the snowblower idea. Tons of money when I could pay...
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    I would love a cab but don’t want to pay for one. I don’t think I’d ever get one. Yes, winters in Vermont get cold, but I’m a skier and regularly ski in <0F temps. I’ve got stuff to keep me warm. Plus, while I think I having a backhoe would be awesome, I think it would be a paperweight 99%...
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    Thanks Oliver. I didn’t even think of a 2301. I’ll have to look more into it.
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    Thanks Rhines. Since this is my first tractor, I dont know what I don’t know, and my need for PTO HP definitely falls in this category. The attachments/implements that require HP that I think I know about are brush hog, flail mower, rear mowers, tillers. None of those I think I’ll need....I...
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    Re: New guy, first tractor, canÂ’t decide Thanks for the link. I’ve watched a bunch of his videos today and feel like the B2601 would be a good fit. Especially his driveway work and snow blowing (but I really don’t want to spend $5k for a snow blower, really!?!). I originally wanted a...
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    New guy, first tractor, cant decide

    Hi all, IÂ’ve been lurking most of the summer and thought it was time to post. Great forum and tons of info IÂ’ve learned already. IÂ’ve read enough to say that the B vs BX is really dependent on needs. Well, my situation is a little unique compared to what IÂ’ve read. We just purchased a...