I'm coming up on 100 hours on mine now. I initially used it for site work after I built my log home, but now I mostly use it mostly for mowing about 1.5 acres and some other random tractor duties that come up. And its also been great in the winter for snow removal. Its been a great purchase tho. Its the perfect tractor for my situation.

I got the mirrors as a xmas gift from my in-laws. I like them, but I find that I don't really use them much. But they're good to have even for occasional use. I think I'll use them more during the winter months as I'm clearing snow.

I purchase mine mirrors about a year ago. They are handy when I 'm using my loader or snow blowing near my driveway exit. which is near a country highway. Also handy when operating tractor in general. I like being able to see all around me when engaged in work around the homestead.

Wow.. thats a score. $9k with only 15 hours. Congrats. Ya.. I'm loving this tractor. I always knew I "wanted" one.. but it wasn't until I could actually justify it that I made the move. Super happy with it. Was out doing work with it all day today.

@@randomstuffwithjoe got lucky scanning facebook one night. Thought it was a scam but figured what the heck. Nope woman wanted off the property the next day. Love mine. I look for stuff to do so i can toss on some headphones and zone out.

I considered wheel weights.. but the suitcase weights seem to be working fine for my needs and I don't think I actually need them at this point. And I'm still able to use the hitch as is. I think wheel spacers would be a good in vestment tho. But I'm not sure I need them either. So I guess its more of a "want" than a "need". lol. But I love this little machine.. its such a great tool. Thx for watching. 🙂

Thx for watching. Happy you’re enjoying your bx too. 😀

I am looking at a BX1880. I have one 17.6 degree slope in my yard that I need to mower up and down. Plus I need to be able to tow a cart (25 cubic feet) filled with leaves down the slope. There are flat areas at the top and bottom to turn around in so I don't have to worry about tipping. Where did you get wheel weights and spacers from?

Thx. I've seen a couple of KZfaq videos of DIY loaders on zero turns. Looked cool. Having a tractor is super handy. Definitely a great investment if you can justify the purchase.. which I did.

Nice video of your accomplishments with the Kubota Joe. The house and yard look great. Thanks for sharing. I would definitely look into the wheel spacers. It will make a big difference for your stability... Dan 😊

@@danielrapoza8468 Thx Dan. The spacers are definitely on the list of things to do. But the tractor has turned out to be a great investment. I actually wanted a tractor even before I "needed" one. lol. But justifying it to the wife was what sealed the deal. 🤣

Thx for watching.

Thx for watching. I used a Heavy Hitch landscape rake for some of the work. I realized about halfway thru that it was easier to back drag the bucket for grading. I ended up selling the rake when the job was completed. I hear a box blade does a nice job, but I don't have any personal experience with it. I'd like to get a grapple at some point.

Same. No issues. It’s been rock solid and reliable.

For my usage, HP would really only effect using the rear PTO, which I’m almost certain to never use. I’d ideally like more loader lift capacity but I’d have to jump up in tractor size to the B-series and honestly I don’t "really" need it, its more of a "want". The bx1880 has been a solid tractor for my needs.

@@randomstuffwithjoe And I say for most part it would do all I really need it to do also.. Thanks for your reply.

My dealer was pretty good about repairing it under warranty. I'm pretty sure it was beginners error on my part tho. I haven't had any other issues. I was hoping to try snow plowing with it last winter, but we had a very mild winter (unusual in my area) and I didn't get to use it at all for snow. Hopefully this winter I'll get to play in the snow.

I’ve heard that before. But if you can only have one machine, I feel like the tractor is a more versatile and practical choice. And considering I’ve never had anything but push mowers.. the bx is a huge upgrade.

@@randomstuffwithjoe Oh I totally agree with you but my wife actually bought me the BX tractor for my second retirement and I had the zero turn because I got a great deal at Tractor Supply because my Daughter worked there and I saved a few hundred bucks with her discount. I'm 71 now and couldn't deal with a walk behind snow blower any longer. I put a rear blade on my BX and also a ABS pipe on the bottom to protect my gravel drive. Those spacers will be your best friend once you pull that trigger.

Awesome to hear. That makes me feel like I have many many years of reliable use with my 1880. 😀

Thx. I haven't really found that I need more weight as of yet. I have the Heavy Hitch.. and 4 suitcase weights right now. I still have room on the hitch to add 4 more suitcase weights if needed.. but I'll take things as they come. Its a great little machine tho. Thx for watching.

We have 4 acres, but 2 acres are protected by conservation so I can't really disturb it. So we are maintaining around 2 acres with the bx1880 and I haven't found any reason for needing a larger tractor. It's been fantastic.

I've never actually measured it. Sorry I can't help. I'm sure its available on the Kubota website specs tho. If I think of it.. I'll try to take a rough measurement over the weekend since I'll be doing some work around the house with it.

@@randomstuffwithjoe I found the tractor specs but not with the loader. If you measure it, I would like to know the tractor with loader, no bucket. Thanks for the response, and if I buy its probably based on your video!

Kubota specs say 684lbs. All the bx tractor models have the same lift capacity.

@@randomstuffwithjoe thank you for the reply 👍