bbuchan, My neighbor bought a BX2300 with add on loader backhoe. He wanted me to test it out. All I have to say is use one before you buy one. Then go to your local DIY and rent a Terramite and an Allmand.
Look at the construction of each. The front axle and front tires determines how how much the loader can lift. Look at the fact sheet on front bucket lifting and hoe stats.
I know this won't be a popular thing to say, but the BX23 is a lawn mower with a loader/hoe bolted on.
The terramite and Allmand is built from the ground up as a subcompact. No bolted on loader/hoe. Both are solid built machines. The Allmand is the strongest and the Terramite is a close second. The BX2300 is a slow weak toy.
Both the Allmand and BX 2300 you have to get off the seat and go to another seat to use the hoe. The BX you have to walk around to the back of tractor and climb on the hoe's seat. The Terramite you pull a lever on the seat and spin around.
The Allmand and Terramite can be either gas or diesel. BX2300 diesel only.
If you want a lawn mower get a BX. If you want to get something that is serious about moving dirt get a Allmand or Terramite.
As for stability, all have a narrow wheelbase and on hills can be scarey. The Allmand or Terramite have a serious roll cage and a seat belt. The BX has a roll bar, what a joke. When I'm up a steep hills, I drop the back bucket and use it to prevent from rolling all the way over when front wheels come up. Mine is hydrostatic. I hit reverse to put the front wheels back on the ground.
All I have to say is use one before you buy one. If you want to save a little check out your craigslist. There are a few used Allmand or Terramites for $10-12K.
I remember when Shop smiths came out. One tool to do everything. The BX's try to use the same selling point. The BX can do many things. As for me I don't want to spend time taking things on and off before I use the tractor. I want to just get on and go. So if you want a lawn mower, buy a mower. Want a real subcompact get an Allmand or Terramite. I bought my Terramite 7 years ago and have put 1200 hours on it doing yard work. Best thing I ever bought.
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