Anyone mowing a small yard (1/2 acre) with a BX2380/2680? Here is the reason for my question. I'm needing a small tractor to use around our farm occasionally, mostly mowing grass, maintaining deer lanes and atv / dirtbike trails. Some light brush clearing, I've already done the heavy work with a skid steer. Due to local sticky fingers this tractor will have to travel with me between the farm and where we live 3.5 hours away. My hope was to have one machine that could also serve as my mower at home for the 1/2 acre lawn. My yard is fairly open, but just wonder if the bx will be cumbersome in such a small area (loader removed). Right now I'm mowing with a 42" lawn tractor that is ready to be replaced. We also have some landscaping projects this spring that could really use the FEL. Sorry for the long post and thanks for any options. Ric
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IMO a BX would do just fine on a lawn and in the light farm use you described.
To me it’s limiting factor if you plan to play in the woods is ground clearance. Other than that they are real handy within it is size and weight. Like a diesel powered wheelbarrow.
I think you would be crazy to get one without a loader.
I used mine for shuttling boats (19-25’ fiberglass) in and out of barn, skidding logs, trophy care of deer
, light fork lift work and light loader work. They need some ballast on the rear if planing to fill the bucket or lift anything heavy IMO.
Happy shopping.
To me it’s limiting factor if you plan to play in the woods is ground clearance. Other than that they are real handy within it is size and weight. Like a diesel powered wheelbarrow.
I think you would be crazy to get one without a loader.
I used mine for shuttling boats (19-25’ fiberglass) in and out of barn, skidding logs, trophy care of deer
, light fork lift work and light loader work. They need some ballast on the rear if planing to fill the bucket or lift anything heavy IMO. Happy shopping.
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My BX does fine mowing about 2 acres out in the country. I leave my loader on but remove the bucket. Have the quick attach. Don’t get a BX without the loader. Won’t be worth much if you try to sell it later. You can unmount it until needed. One thing about the BX line of tractors is they all have the same lift capacity.
Welcome to diesel fueled hydraulic powered tools! 
Sounds like just what the doctor ordered!
A Sub-Compact Utility Tractor (SCUT) is a very handy tool ... Once you have one, you will be AMAZED at what you can do with it, many projects will become tractor jobs!
No it won't do the work of a larger farm tractor, or construction bulldozer, at least not in the same amount of time, but there small size is one of its benefits ... I call my SCUT a "Swiss Army Knife Tractor" as you can swap out "tools" on both the front and back to suit your needs!
Sounds like just what the doctor ordered!
A Sub-Compact Utility Tractor (SCUT) is a very handy tool ... Once you have one, you will be AMAZED at what you can do with it, many projects will become tractor jobs!
No it won't do the work of a larger farm tractor, or construction bulldozer, at least not in the same amount of time, but there small size is one of its benefits ... I call my SCUT a "Swiss Army Knife Tractor" as you can swap out "tools" on both the front and back to suit your needs!
I mow about 1½ acres with a BX2380 with a 54" belly mower. I have about 20 trees that I mow around and have no problem maneuvering the tractor around them.
BTW, Bearcatrp gave good advice regarding the loader.
BTW, Bearcatrp gave good advice regarding the loader.
Neighbour bought a BX23xx ( MMM and snowblower, NO loader). he does his 2 acres just fine about 1/4 has trees..here ,there, everywhere. He's quite happy with it.
I use my BX23S for digging and moving, stuff. With SSQA it's quick to swap out bucket for the 900# pallet forks. A 'must have' in my books.
I use my BX23S for digging and moving, stuff. With SSQA it's quick to swap out bucket for the 900# pallet forks. A 'must have' in my books.
Thanks for the input guys. 100% agree on the loader. How hard are the industrial tires on lawns? Grumpy, I hadn't even thought about moving my boats around.
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I have the R-4 tires on mine. They don't seem to tear up the lawn any more than the turf tires on my old JD did.Thanks for the input guys. 100% agree on the loader. How hard are the industrial tires on lawns? Grumpy, I hadn't even thought about moving my boats around
I've had a BX2370 for 12 years and mow my lawn which has several obstacles and tight spots without difficulty. It has turf tires (rear are filled) and I find it extremely maneuverable and it does no damage to the lawn. I never remove the loader but I do remove the bucket when mowing. It is generally accepted that turf tires are less damaging to lawns than R4s and also they are generally thought to give better traction on snow and ice (which may not be a concern in your location).