Hello to everyone. I am a new member to this site but have been reading a lot of info on here because I have been thinking of getting a small tractor for a while now.
For a long time I was really leaning toward getting the new John Deere 100 series until I actually saw one in person and had a chance to really check it out. Needless to say I was not very impressed with the quality of build. The tractor felt cheap and flimsy and I actually felt like I was on a garden tractor with a loader when on it. So after the salesman talked it up for a while and put some numbers together for me for the TLB setup with a 47 inch snowblower I couldn't believe how much more it was then the BX25. I'm talking almost $5000.
So I went home and thought about it some more and sat on this site for many hours researching and reading and finally decided to check out the Kubota BX25.
All I have to say is WOW!!. I'm not trying to suck up to the kubota crew but they are build far superior then the new Deere and you can't beat the price. The tractor felt like a mini Big tractor if that makes any sense. Everything seemed heavier built and the color just sets it off. Lol
So tomorrow I am getting my brand new BX25 delivered with the new 55" commercial grade snowblower with hydraulic controls. The tractor was bought to do about 10 or so driveways around my community so far and to be worked for small to medium landscaping duties. I have 2 acres to maintain at my house as well. I will likely get a few more driveways for the winter once people see me out with it and once I can make up some new flyers and cards.
I'm so excited I likely won't be able to sleep tonight.
Oh and as for the pricing.... Tractor TLB $16250 and the blower was $4800 installed and ready to be hooked up when the snow flies. It also comes with the 3-point hitch.
The salesman said that I would be far better off with the commercial grade 55" blower simply because I am aiming to make a part time job with it and also because most of the driveways are 700 ft or more. He said that the 50" wouldn't hold up too long for that much and that heavy of use, he said it is great for personal use but didn't recommend it for my situation.
I also want to thank everyone on this great site for helping me with my decision.
For a long time I was really leaning toward getting the new John Deere 100 series until I actually saw one in person and had a chance to really check it out. Needless to say I was not very impressed with the quality of build. The tractor felt cheap and flimsy and I actually felt like I was on a garden tractor with a loader when on it. So after the salesman talked it up for a while and put some numbers together for me for the TLB setup with a 47 inch snowblower I couldn't believe how much more it was then the BX25. I'm talking almost $5000.
So I went home and thought about it some more and sat on this site for many hours researching and reading and finally decided to check out the Kubota BX25.
All I have to say is WOW!!. I'm not trying to suck up to the kubota crew but they are build far superior then the new Deere and you can't beat the price. The tractor felt like a mini Big tractor if that makes any sense. Everything seemed heavier built and the color just sets it off. Lol
So tomorrow I am getting my brand new BX25 delivered with the new 55" commercial grade snowblower with hydraulic controls. The tractor was bought to do about 10 or so driveways around my community so far and to be worked for small to medium landscaping duties. I have 2 acres to maintain at my house as well. I will likely get a few more driveways for the winter once people see me out with it and once I can make up some new flyers and cards.
I'm so excited I likely won't be able to sleep tonight.
Oh and as for the pricing.... Tractor TLB $16250 and the blower was $4800 installed and ready to be hooked up when the snow flies. It also comes with the 3-point hitch.
The salesman said that I would be far better off with the commercial grade 55" blower simply because I am aiming to make a part time job with it and also because most of the driveways are 700 ft or more. He said that the 50" wouldn't hold up too long for that much and that heavy of use, he said it is great for personal use but didn't recommend it for my situation.
I also want to thank everyone on this great site for helping me with my decision.
