I’ve owned a BX2230 for about 7 years. Found this comparison and overview very helpful, especially the explanation of 3pt hitch limitations. Thank you.
I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks now - my takeaway from just about every video you guys make? Knowledge and honesty - you’re not reading from a teleprompter or googling it beforehand as many channels seem to do - one more important thing I notice from your videos again & again, you give solid advice on what not to do to damage equipment - you guys also sell parts and service so it would be easy to skip that so you sell more repairs - but you don’t - you genuinely want folks to have good equipment that they can use properly to get years of good use out of I’m in Wisconsin and have dealers here, but I would love to give you my business if shipping a BX is feasible - let me know and thanks again
I love your reviews. I have subscribed to your channel since the first time I have seen one of your reviews. You do a great and honest job. I bought a bx2200 back in 2002. It has been a work horse. I mow, garden and clear land. I have made a lot of trails for the atvs. It is amazing what I have done with this little tractor. These bx tractors do things that you could not think of doing with a big tractor. My dad was so impressed with my bx2200 that he bought a bx2660 a few years later. It has several improvements over mine. One thing you did not mention is how much better the brakes are on the new bx tractors. However, I am glad I own my bx2000. His mower deck falls of the hanger (the dealer says this is a common problem). I have metal plates that covers the pulleys with simple latches that remove quickly and easily. His bx2660 has cheap plastic cover with knobs that you have to take time to screw on and off, which vibrate off causing holes in his covers. He has also had to replace his mower deck belt several times. I did replace mine this year, simply because it is 15 years old. I have never had any of these problems, and mine has at least 10 times the hours on it. Moreover, my old bx2200 runs circles around his larger bx2660. I think that is because of the treadle petal design. I do not know if they use linkages in-order to have a separate forward and backward pedal. I did try to adjust his pedal. When I adjusted it to go forward better (it became as fast as mine), it would not back up. I think this is just a bad design. My bx2200 has a pedal like the ones on the B, L and grand L series tractors. I think they listen to the John deere channel too much. I also hate his 1/4 inch valving. When I pull and release the lever that raises my mower, it goes up all the way. It also lowers to what I have the deck set to. You have to raise and hold his lever the whole time (very annoying). My bx2000 also has an electric PTO engagement lever instead of his cheap Yard Man style lever with a hook. Moreover, I can raise my mower or loader at an idle. I have to rev his tractor way up before his hydraulics do anything (although if you wait long enough, it will eventually move very very slowly-- and again, two different dealers said that is normal on the newer tractors). As you mentioned, his three point hitch raises a little higher than mine. However, now it does not lower enough to attach the implements (by the way, I looked at John Deer-- same problem). My three point lowers almost to the ground. Further, his three point hitch gets in the way of hooking on a trailer (I can hook the same trailer on mine). They traded one problem for another. My dad is in his 80s, so I do all of his mowing. It is faster for me to load up my bx2200 tractor on a trailer, mow, then bring it back home, than to fight with his bx2660-- I do this every time. In conclusion, I love the improvements they made on the bx80 series tractors, and I would trade in my 15 year old bx2200 in for a new one, but they also took things away from the original 00 series tractors ( hydraulics, cheaper mower decks, electric PTO). Why the foldable rops (John Deere again)? Now you can not park in a standard grange with a canopy on the bx tractor models. Ever time I see anyone on a tractor with foldable rops, they are alway in the down position, so how again are they safer? I talked to my dad about trading his 2660 in on a new one, but like he said, he would have to give it to the dealer, and he could not park the new one in the grange--although it is not doing any good now. I really hope he just got a lemon. Again, I love the features on the new 80 series tractors.
Neil you commented on your video about you’re not sure why it was a good idea to put the brake pedal on the left side. I had an incident where I had a BX 23 and was putting mulch out around my shed. As I approach the shed with a bucket full of mulch I release the front Tritle pedal . The tractor slowed to a near stop. As the bucket approach the open door of the shed I went to step on the break in order to totally stop the machine and missed the pedal hitting forward on the Tritle pedal. This ran the bucket through the door. I am glad that Kabota started putting the brake pedal on the left-hand side. This would have alleviated ruining my door of my shed before. My 2670 that I purchased from Messick’s has it where it belongs. Thanks
It's interesting to talk about historical prices. My dad said one time he got a brand new Kubota (I think it was an L series) back in the early 1980's with the bigger bucket and backhoe attachments for around $10,000. I know it was a diesel where you had to turn the key one way to warm the glow plug and it was before that hydrostatic. You actually had to use the clutch and shift R-1-2-3 like a car and there was a lever for a low-normal-or high gear mode too. That's why I was sticker shocked looking at the new models and they literally cost more than some new cars just for the base tractor and the used ones aren't much cheaper either. Maybe its just harder to believe we're talking about almost 40 years ago when it feels like yesterday to me.
I'm buying a BX here in a few months. The bx23s is what I'm going for can't wait to buy it! It's me an all-around tool. Snow removal mowing the lawn and gardening Etc anything you could imagine for the compact tractor well, it's technically a subcompact tractor LOL XD
Excellent vid about BX series evolution. I owned 1 Kubota and loved it, but recently bought a JD2305 TLM, from an individual, simply because of the price we agreed to. If you could show any vids about it, that'd be GREAT. Until I trade up to a larger compact Kubota, Thanks for all the great content.
I had no idea there was rhyme or reason to the kubota model numbering like the first two digits being the HP (funny how something so obvious can go unnoticed) so I was always looking up the tractor data when shopping (really dreaming about) for the tractor I wanted. Thanks for this video.
How sharp do they turn? I have a couple of Toro 5xi garden tractors 520xi 522xi mainly for mowing, but it would be nice to have 4 wheel drive for a front mounted snowblower. For example a BX15, how well do they hold up and how much is a used one?
Greetings from Australia. Quote from my local dealer for the 25DLBA with work lights and 4 in 1 bucket, came to over $33,000, 20% down and three yr interest free terms. I told him I'd wait for the 23s and replied he'd never heard of it, so I could be waiting awhile. I'd be interested to know if anyone has used a post hole digger on the BX. I live on 5 acres.
im buying a low hour (390) 2007 BX2350 comes with heated cab, nice clean 54" mower, and a 3pt snow blower. its a decent running machine, im paying 8k. i sure hope its a decent machine because i do read the series 50 has some quirks.
horse power has nothing to do with hydraulic strength. The 23 runs the attachments to their full capability, the extra HP has use in its function as a loader\backhoe.
My question is why do they choose the mid-size engine model for the backhoe unit? And can you get the 2680 with the same backhoe and mounting system as the 23s?
that makes a lot of sense. Do all the bx80s use the same backhoe mounting as the 23s? And if not, can one install/have installed the same brackets so I could use the same easy off BT603 that you demonstrated. I'm going to be doing a LOT of tiller work (not enough to get a much bigger tractor, but still a lot) but will definitely need a backhoe
Not a fan of the backhoe cam system. Will have to give it time to see if they can hold up the the abuse. The pin system works great and is very robust. My BX25D-1 is all tricked out and can't see the benefit in upgrading to the 23S if it is even really an upgrade.
BotaArt Trust me it is an upgrade. That's my bx25 I traded in towards the BX23s. An that cam system works perfectly. They seem to be zink coated so no worries on them not working from not being use for awhile.
I’ve owned a BX2230 for about 7 years. Found this comparison and overview very helpful, especially the explanation of 3pt hitch limitations. Thank you.
I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks now - my takeaway from just about every video you guys make? Knowledge and honesty - you’re not reading from a teleprompter or googling it beforehand as many channels seem to do - one more important thing I notice from your videos again & again, you give solid advice on what not to do to damage equipment - you guys also sell parts and service so it would be easy to skip that so you sell more repairs - but you don’t - you genuinely want folks to have good equipment that they can use properly to get years of good use out of
I’m in Wisconsin and have dealers here, but I would love to give you my business if shipping a BX is feasible - let me know and thanks again
Thanks for the encouragement. Kubota won't allow us to ship tractors, however we're happy to help with any parts needs that may come up.
Another great video Neil! Thanks for doing this, very informative and interesting! Almost makes me want to go out and buy a new one.
Love the videos! Bought a bx25d in November and I love it!
Thanks for the history lesson Neil. Another great video, thanks!
I love your reviews. I have subscribed to your channel since the first time I have seen one of your reviews. You do a great and honest job. I bought a bx2200 back in 2002. It has been a work horse. I mow, garden and clear land. I have made a lot of trails for the atvs. It is amazing what I have done with this little tractor. These bx tractors do things that you could not think of doing with a big tractor. My dad was so impressed with my bx2200 that he bought a bx2660 a few years later. It has several improvements over mine. One thing you did not mention is how much better the brakes are on the new bx tractors. However, I am glad I own my bx2000. His mower deck falls of the hanger (the dealer says this is a common problem). I have metal plates that covers the pulleys with simple latches that remove quickly and easily. His bx2660 has cheap plastic cover with knobs that you have to take time to screw on and off, which vibrate off causing holes in his covers. He has also had to replace his mower deck belt several times. I did replace mine this year, simply because it is 15 years old. I have never had any of these problems, and mine has at least 10 times the hours on it. Moreover, my old bx2200 runs circles around his larger bx2660. I think that is because of the treadle petal design. I do not know if they use linkages in-order to have a separate forward and backward pedal. I did try to adjust his pedal. When I adjusted it to go forward better (it became as fast as mine), it would not back up. I think this is just a bad design. My bx2200 has a pedal like the ones on the B, L and grand L series tractors. I think they listen to the John deere channel too much. I also hate his 1/4 inch valving. When I pull and release the lever that raises my mower, it goes up all the way. It also lowers to what I have the deck set to. You have to raise and hold his lever the whole time (very annoying). My bx2000 also has an electric PTO engagement lever instead of his cheap Yard Man style lever with a hook. Moreover, I can raise my mower or loader at an idle. I have to rev his tractor way up before his hydraulics do anything (although if you wait long enough, it will eventually move very very slowly-- and again, two different dealers said that is normal on the newer tractors). As you mentioned, his three point hitch raises a little higher than mine. However, now it does not lower enough to attach the implements (by the way, I looked at John Deer-- same problem). My three point lowers almost to the ground. Further, his three point hitch gets in the way of hooking on a trailer (I can hook the same trailer on mine). They traded one problem for another. My dad is in his 80s, so I do all of his mowing. It is faster for me to load up my bx2200 tractor on a trailer, mow, then bring it back home, than to fight with his bx2660-- I do this every time. In conclusion, I love the improvements they made on the bx80 series tractors, and I would trade in my 15 year old bx2200 in for a new one, but they also took things away from the original 00 series tractors ( hydraulics, cheaper mower decks, electric PTO). Why the foldable rops (John Deere again)? Now you can not park in a standard grange with a canopy on the bx tractor models. Ever time I see anyone on a tractor with foldable rops, they are alway in the down position, so how again are they safer? I talked to my dad about trading his 2660 in on a new one, but like he said, he would have to give it to the dealer, and he could not park the new one in the grange--although it is not doing any good now. I really hope he just got a lemon. Again, I love the features on the new 80 series tractors.
Good Video. Coming from a BX24 owner. Much maligned but very capable machine.
Neil you commented on your video about you’re not sure why it was a good idea to put the brake pedal on the left side. I had an incident where I had a BX 23 and was putting mulch out around my shed. As I approach the shed with a bucket full of mulch I release the front Tritle pedal . The tractor slowed to a near stop. As the bucket approach the open door of the shed I went to step on the break in order to totally stop the machine and missed the pedal hitting forward on the Tritle pedal. This ran the bucket through the door. I am glad that Kabota started putting the brake pedal on the left-hand side. This would have alleviated ruining my door of my shed before. My 2670 that I purchased from Messick’s has it where it belongs. Thanks
Love my BX!
It's interesting to talk about historical prices. My dad said one time he got a brand new Kubota (I think it was an L series) back in the early 1980's with the bigger bucket and backhoe attachments for around $10,000. I know it was a diesel where you had to turn the key one way to warm the glow plug and it was before that hydrostatic. You actually had to use the clutch and shift R-1-2-3 like a car and there was a lever for a low-normal-or high gear mode too.
That's why I was sticker shocked looking at the new models and they literally cost more than some new cars just for the base tractor and the used ones aren't much cheaper either. Maybe its just harder to believe we're talking about almost 40 years ago when it feels like yesterday to me.
I'm buying a BX here in a few months. The bx23s is what I'm going for can't wait to buy it! It's me an all-around tool. Snow removal mowing the lawn and gardening Etc anything you could imagine for the compact tractor well, it's technically a subcompact tractor LOL XD
You make great videos I have a b-1700e and it's a great tractor.
Awesome video Neil
Excellent vid about BX series evolution. I owned 1 Kubota and loved it, but recently bought a JD2305 TLM, from an individual, simply because of the price we agreed to. If you could show any vids about it, that'd be GREAT. Until I trade up to a larger compact Kubota, Thanks for all the great content.
Anybody else notice how the 20 year old bx2200 still had the mower pulley covers...... and the later models with the plastic covers.... they are gone.
I had no idea there was rhyme or reason to the kubota model numbering like the first two digits being the HP (funny how something so obvious can go unnoticed) so I was always looking up the tractor data when shopping (really dreaming about) for the tractor I wanted. Thanks for this video.
The main issue I have with our L5030 is the inaccuracy of the LCD fuel gauge, even on relatively flat ground, it really likes to bounce around.
Any videos about the b series? There are so many still doing work these days and a comparison is hard to find. 6000, 7000, 8000 gear or hydro.
How sharp do they turn? I have a couple of Toro 5xi garden tractors 520xi 522xi mainly for mowing, but it would be nice to have 4 wheel drive for a front mounted snowblower. For example a BX15, how well do they hold up and how much is a used one?
Greetings from Australia. Quote from my local dealer for the 25DLBA with work lights and 4 in 1 bucket, came to over $33,000, 20% down and three yr interest free terms. I told him I'd wait for the 23s and replied he'd never heard of it, so I could be waiting awhile. I'd be interested to know if anyone has used a post hole digger on the BX. I live on 5 acres.
I have a 1979 B7100. I would enjoy a video about this old series. Are parts still available?
i have a bx2200
same frame as the 1500
and fuel fill is on the other side
im buying a low hour (390) 2007 BX2350 comes with heated cab, nice clean 54" mower, and a 3pt snow blower. its a decent running machine, im paying 8k. i sure hope its a decent machine because i do read the series 50 has some quirks.
you should do this on the ZD line as well
+JCLawn51 good idea
Do all of these machines have DPF? What generation did it start on?
No dpf on any of them, under the hp limit
Can the skid steer quick coupler from the 80 series be retrofit onto a 60 or 70 series?
doubtful. There are many other linkage changes that also happen on that loader.
What’s the reason they don’t offer the highest HP with the backhoe? As in the 23s is 23hp but they have a 25.5 hp non hoe version.
horse power has nothing to do with hydraulic strength. The 23 runs the attachments to their full capability, the extra HP has use in its function as a loader\backhoe.
Will the additional Hydraulics allow for a skid steer concrete hammer attachment?
Not at all appropriate on this kind of machine.
Is it possible to add a backhoe to a bx2380 ?
My question is why do they choose the mid-size engine model for the backhoe unit? And can you get the 2680 with the same backhoe and mounting system as the 23s?
Because as a TLB the extra 3hp providers no more Implement power.
that makes a lot of sense. Do all the bx80s use the same backhoe mounting as the 23s? And if not, can one install/have installed the same brackets so I could use the same easy off BT603 that you demonstrated. I'm going to be doing a LOT of tiller work (not enough to get a much bigger tractor, but still a lot) but will definitely need a backhoe
Backhoe is only available on the BX23s. Can not be added to others.
That's what everything I had found seemed to look like, but I figured that you would KNOW. Thanks for the for the answers and this great channel.
I have a bx1800
Why not include the bx1800 kubota
So what’s the difference between a bx22 and a bx2200
A backhoe
Not a fan of the backhoe cam system. Will have to give it time to see if they can hold up the the abuse. The pin system works great and is very robust. My BX25D-1 is all tricked out and can't see the benefit in upgrading to the 23S if it is even really an upgrade.
+BotaArt a very similar setup was used on the L35. No issues.
BotaArt Trust me it is an upgrade. That's my bx25 I traded in towards the BX23s. An that cam system works perfectly. They seem to be zink coated so no worries on them not working from not being use for awhile.
Thanks for the feed back.
Ayyy, I had that "cat 1 limited" problem, my box blade would only lift about 1.5" off the ground.
I have a bx 1800 I think it’s for a new bx1880
100 series coming soon in 2025
3 cylinders are definitely not naturally balanced...