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I'll second that "our prayers are with you", I hope you recover soon. A horse once thru me the same way, like the Kubota, you gotta get up and ride her again!

Kubota B7500 accident
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Replies 11 Post by Patriot

Andy, this is a tough question. My reply is a little long so forgive my rambling. The price for the 1500 and the 48" MMM is less than a $1000 (I'm betting) more than a Garden Tractor from the likes of Toro, Simplicity, etc, but they would probably give you a 54 or 60 inch deck. However, the BX is much more versatile with attachments, much more heavy duty overall and can do more things. So price for price I believe the BX is the way to go. But one outstanding question remains, what will you be using the tractor for? The BX will cut a full acre of grass in a very short time. Each implement adds money to the bottom line. I just have not seen that many people with 1 acre buy a tractor and load up on implements. Around here a rental of a Bobcat or tractor with FEL is about $250 for the weekend, we'll you be needing a FEL all the time? Mostly cutting, hauling stuff? I think you need to answer these questions before you size up the tractor, sounds like from your post that you got some things in mind as far as work projects, let us know...

Is BX1500 the right choice
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Replies 10 Post by Patriot

Don, I understand what you are saying with the new house cost and then adding the tractor. That is why I think the FEL and MMM on the BX 2200 will suffice and if on rare occasion you need a backhoe, rent one. I have not even added a rear implement yet since I have been so productive with the FEL. Relatively speaking alot of rear implements seem to be fairly inexpensive. Someone like Mark H. seems to really be putting his backhoe to good use, sizing up my acreage/land type and future projects (which was heavily influenced by the wife!), the backhoe was not justified...

Am I making the right choice
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Replies 15 Post by Patriot

Thanks guys, that seems to have done the trick.....

low range to neutral on BX 2200
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Replies 5 Post by Patriot

Dwight, regarding the PTO issue. I'm a newbie on the BX2200
but regarding switching between mid and rear PTO: If when
trying to move between them it is difficult, put the selector on the PTO position that is workable, then use the other lever to actually "engage" the PTO i.e get the shaft turning, then dis-engage the PTO and then go back to the selector lever and it should easily move to the position you want. Had this happen on mine and the mechanic helped me out, something to do with hydraulic pressure, good luck...

BX2200 Tires
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Replies 17 Post by Patriot