Tractor size advice

[Warfarn]

Hi all, I am in the market for a tractor. I have about an acre lot that isn't landscaped yet. About 300 feet of driveway. I will be using the tractor for snow removal, landscaping, and mowing. I am having a toss-up between a JD1025r, BX2370 or B2601. Going to have to move around 10 truckloads of top soil.

I am leaning towards the B2601 first and JD1025r second because they will both fit in a 7ft garage door with a Tektite can on.

Do you think that the 2601 would be overkill for my lot?

Thank You


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[85Hokie]

I love my BX, it does everything I ask of it, however - The B has a little more HP, a little bigger, the bigger part would be the only part that could be a disadvantage if you are in tight places. If you pocketbook will allow - go with the B - otherwise the BX will surpass anything you can think of! And as for the green thing......

Tell us your quoted prices for the 3 that are equipped the same so we have more to go on. The Dealer should be about 10% less than what is quoted on the net, however it might be a little different in Canada

Shoot us back any info you get !

 

[TripleR]

No doubt the B2601 is more tractor than the BX or JD, we own a 1025R as well as BX2200 and 2660, but for that size lot I'd stay with a SCUT. I looked long and hard at a B for our roughly 2 acre lawn and 261 foot drive, but stayed with the SCUT.

Our primary farm is 300+ acres and we even use the BX in some pretty demanding areas, they will surprise you how much they will do.

The SCUTs are maneuverable enough that using a 60" MMM, we don't need a trim mower.

 

[skeets]

Yeah I have to go along with the big boys here, I use my BX on 5+ here and 10+ at Moms,, and it aint never let me down,,, everything from pulling tree roots out to pushing dirt mowing and what have you,,, The defining point you have to remember is that they are ALL small tractor,, and I can tell you this, I have always run out of traction before I ran out of power on my little beast

 

[Bigshooter]

We have a 2 acre parcel, and gather wood for several months of the year, as well as snow removal and landscaping projects.

My biggest concern with SCUT was weight. We have a JD 425 already for several years and is a great mower/blower, but just doesn't weigh enough to be really useful at only 900lbs.

We initially looked at the B series 2601 and later the 2650, they were very nice tractors and would probably fir our parcel better, but ultimately w went with an L2501 because it weighs so much more than the other two, better for FEL work and far more stable. More operator space and capability for future use. nearly the same price as the B series tractors as well. No mid mount mower however, so we decided to keep our JD 425 for lawn work.

Point is, get the biggest heaviest tractor you think you could ever see yourself using that still does the things you want, and is still in your budget.

 

[Bulldog]

I would lean more toward the 2601. The hp is about the same as the bx but the B has almost 300 lbs more weight which will help with traction and stability. It has more hyd capacity and more than double the 3pt lift. You also have 3 range hst which will help in work situation because of a wider spread in gear ratio.

As far as the JD, why pay the same price for a Yanmar dressed in green and yellow?

 

[TripleR]

No doubt, for moving the dirt, bigger and heavier will help, but once that's done your yard/lawn is going to appreciate smaller and lighter. Take a B and BX with the same tires out on grass and do full lock turns with both and see which rips your grass up and which doesn't.

Now in my opinion, you're not going to have significant regrets either way you go, I just think with a one acre lot, your BX is the better choice.

Now I have a BX as well as an almost new John Deere 1025 and Bulldog noted, it's got the Yanmar engine, but it has position control 3PH and a regular transmission cooler and doesn't have the vulnerable plastic fan of the BX.

Both are, in my opinion good machines, but the JD costs more and only you can decide which you like better. I like the BX better which really surprised me.

 

[Warfarn]

Lots of good advice here. I really appreciate the advice. Looks like a true SCUT is the way to go for my needs. Now the only other concern I have with the BX is the engine overheating with a tektite cab on it due to the air intake being inside the cab. I don't really want to snowblow without a cab. Will this be a concern?


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[Grouse Feathers]

The air intake in the cab doesn't make the engine hot but it does make the cab cold. If you take off the grill under the instrument panel there are some pieces of foam plugging holes from under the tractor. Remove the foam and cover the grill with plastic, the engine will have plenty of cooling in cold weather and the cab will stay warmer. I have never had the engine temperature go above normal with the intake grill covered. I have used it for snow blowing in winter and road grading in spring with the grill covered and both activities load up the engine.

 

[chim]

See which one fits you best and tickles your fancy. When we had 2-1/4 acres I bought a B7500. When we bought adjacent land and went to over 3 acres the B7500 was replaced with the L3200. I use the L3200 to mow our place and the 1/2 acre lot for a widow nearby.

 

[RonBoyBX25D]

I was in a similar position this fall and ultimately went with a BX25D, I have several projects for the BH or I would have went with a BX2670. I mows well (have a 60" deck) and have not run into any issues with it being too small or not a real tractor. One of the big advantages are all the aftermarket enhancements available for a BX, quite the loyal following. I have about an acre of lake lot and 4 more of woods, it is a nice machine to skid with, sometimes it is better to be small and leave less impact.

Glad you got an answer on the cab overheat issue, wish I had a cab...maybe next year.

Good luck and go Orange!

 

[cerlawson]

If you will do much with a rear blade or other tools, the three point control is very crude for the BX. You should try out all three and check how things work.

 

[Warfarn]

I will be doing box blade work, rear snow blower and maybe a tiller one day. I am more or less looking for a tractor that will give me the least headaches and not be too large for what I'm doing.


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[TripleR]

Buy with priority on what you are going to be doing most as neither is going to be "best" in all aspects.

No doubt the "position control" is far superior to the "quarter inching 3PH", I use mine mostly for mowing, so I can live with the BX, if I did more 3PH stuff, I would have picked something else.

Good luck.

 

[skeets]

I do that stuff too,, and while it may take a second or more to get what you want i dont have a problem like others do,, maybe its just me

 

[TripleR]

I do that stuff too,, and while it may take a second or more to get what you want i dont have a problem like others do,, maybe its just me

Yes, it can be done. I grew up operating position control while farming where accurate repeatable depths were essential and may change every few minutes depending on soil conditions. It was a real pain for me to adapt to my BX2200 and BX2660, but I did though I never learned to like it.

It is so nice to get on my L5740 or M8540 and just go without having to look back to judge height and keep bumping it up or down.

It's great that some like this system, but there is a reason JD and Kubota use "position control" on their revamped models as selling points.

Fortunately, no matter our preference, someone makes a model that fits us.

 

[Warfarn]

Well finally decided on what I am going to get. I plan on getting a Kubota BX2670, FEL, 60" MMM, Box Blade, Cab, and Rear Snow Blower. The only thing with the rear blower is what will I have to get to have both the deflector and chute work via remote? Also plan on getting the Bro-tek skid plates.
Then the next thing up will be to get some prices.



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[MadMax31]

Drive them both. I tooled around on a JD equivalent of my B7610, cant remember model number now.... I liked the HST pedals better on the JD, but the Bota felt soo much more ready for work. The loader didnt seem as strong on the JD even though on paper it was rated for more lift. Bota parts are cheaper to come by as well.

Some of the BXs are Cadillac's. Dont let diminutive size worry you.

I know several who pitted dealers against each other, and some who choose machines based on Dealer service and repair. Personally, I own wrenches and Fired Dealers years ago.