Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Burger
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 26 Montana |
2004-05-06 85409
Put the down payment today upon a new BX2230 equipped with a Woods FEL, Kubota 60" MMM w/mulching kit, and Woods PD25 Post Hole Auger, final sticker shock, 14,400.00
To Be delivered next thursday.
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
DRankin
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada Pics |
2004-05-06 85423
Just curious.... why the Woods FEL? Is there some advantage? ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Burger
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 26 Montana |
2004-05-06 85425
Four Reasons for the Woods FEL
1) Availability (Kubota Loaders are a month out)
2) Woods specs 3" higher lift than Kubota 73" vs 70"
3) Woods specs higher Lift Capacity 470 vs 460 on Kubota.
(This is what the woods web site states, the Dealer had a book that showed the Lift capacity for the Woods loader at 620)
4) Dealer will sell me the more expensive Woods for the price of the Factory kubota loader.
Cons: FEL Controls remain on the loader when detached.
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Burger
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 26 Montana |
2004-05-07 85429
One Question I would like to pose to those who know, is this: How long does a kubota BX2230 run on a tank of gas mowing? ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
jarndt
Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 351 Northern Virginia Pics |
2004-05-07 85433
I can mow my 2+ acres of grass with my BX1500 and a 54" MMM twice (easily) before the low fuel light starts flickering on slopes. Lots of obstacles to mow around and many separate sections of lawn. The 1500 has a smaller tank than the 1820/2230. It's best to keep the diesel tank plenty wet though, running out of fuel is not good for a diesel. Requires repriming the fuel system (automatic on Kubotas) but can allow air and water into the system. I always top mine off before every use. ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Art White
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 6898 Waterville New York Pics |
2004-05-07 85439
I haven't heard of any loader shortage yet. I'd be a little leary as the Woods may be a higher price but the discounts to the dealers is huge! I'm sure you will enjoy your tractor as they are built with a lot of reserve. ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
DennisCTB
Join Date: Nov 1998 Posts: 2707 NorthWest NJ Pics |
2004-05-07 85459
If I were you, which I am not, I would cancel that order as you will be much happier with the loader controls on the tractor.
I have been to many dealers and have seen most BX 2230 on the lot with the Kubota loader on, I have never seen one on a lot with a woods loader, has any one seen dealers that put Woods loaders on as a common practice? ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
DRankin
Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada Pics |
2004-05-07 85469
Never on a BX..... just on 7800's and similar size. ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
AV8R
Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 882 North Central Wisconsin Pics |
2004-05-07 85504
You'll be much happier with the Kubota loader!! Neighbor has the Woods, nothing wrong with it, but my control is so much nicer and more flexible (blade-blower-brush, etc.).
BTW I put nearly 15 hours of snowblowing on my tractor before it needed fuel. Look at my website (Link Below) for more pics. ....
Link: My Web Site
 
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Burger
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 26 Montana |
2004-05-08 85532
Thank you for the replies.
Not a shortage of Loaders, if I want one, i just have to wait.
I can hold out for a month and get the Factory FEL easily enough. The Dealer has been very straight up with me. The woods was offered as an option. ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Burger
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 26 Montana |
2004-05-08 85533
Av8r, I scoped your photos, Thank you for your service, and for Giving some to Her Higness.
I want a three point hitch adapter with a ball for trailers like your set up, but with the reciever style tube instead.
How wide can you swing the lower 3ph arms on the 2230? will a standard cat1 bar fit? ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Botaguy
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3 Wisconsin |
2004-05-08 85548
Just a price comparison....
I just bnought a BX23, the tractor, loader, backhoe...for $14900....add a 1500 midmount mower....
Your price seems high to me. ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
AV8R
Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 882 North Central Wisconsin Pics |
2004-05-08 85563
Burger: The hitch is a standard "generic" cat 1 draw bar to which I added the upper A-Frame with some scrap steel from work and a bit of welding. I too would like to have a "reciever" style hitch, but I am too cheap to drop $200 for one. I built mine for less than $25. (draw bar was something like $18 at Fleet-Farm)
BTW that is NOT me in the photo, but I wish I had the opprotunity, probably give her more than just the finger! ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Burger
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 26 Montana |
2004-05-08 85574
you can pick up a reciver tube from any farm supply or RV dealer for 13-15 bucks, weld it on.
11,900 2230 w/Loader
1600 60" MMM
175 Mulching kit
765 PD25 Post hole auger 9"
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14,440.00 ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
jarndt
Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 351 Northern Virginia Pics |
2004-05-10 85638
Burger,
I recently had experience with the limits of BX 3-point arms. Bought 30" King Kutter dirt scoop (I'm too cheap to buy an FEL). The lower pins on the scoop are at least 30" apart. The lower arms fit fine, but will come into contact with the 3-point subframe at full lift if the turnbuckle on the lift rod is adjusted too short. This shouldn't be a concern with a stock setup, but I replaced the fixed length lifting rod with another adjustable length rod to acheive a higher overall lift when using my rear blade. ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Burger
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 26 Montana |
2004-05-11 85814
Dealer said no problem getting a factory FEL. ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Burger
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 26 Montana |
2004-05-12 85913
your to cheap for a FEL, I am to cheap for a backhoe.
I know I am going to regret not having one.
but no cruise control! oh the horror.
The BX2230 will be delivered tomorrow with no loader, a 60" mmm , pd25 post hole auger, and a 48" box scraper.
Should keep me occupied until the loader shows up. ....
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Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
Burger
Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 26 Montana |
2004-05-13 85961
Whoops, there it is. Brand New off the truck. you can even kind of see what it needs to mow. ....
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