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Read articles →This is a genuine owner's side-by-side comparison, not a dealer walkaround: the same person owned a BX2230 for 11 years and just bought a BX2380, then physically compares hoods, engines, wheelbase, fuel capacity, mower decks, tires, seats, dash, and switches on both machines. It runs long and detail-heavy, including the 2230's 451 hours and a real reliability gripe about failing switches. Best for buyers weighing an older BX against the newer redesign.
Posted by an owner who used the BX2230 for over a decade and just purchased the BX2380, so expect firsthand long-term impressions rather than a sales pitch.
The owner says the switches failed repeatedly, with hazard flashers coming on for no reason, even after using dielectric grease to try to fix the problem.
The BX2230 holds 5.5 gallons of fuel while the BX2380 holds 6.6 gallons, an increase of 1.1 gallons.
Yes, both use the Kubota D902 three-cylinder diesel at 54.8 cubic inches or 0.9 liters, though the 2230 is rated 22 hp and the 2380 is rated 23 hp.
The BX2230 has a standard seat that slides back and forth. The BX2380 seat reclines fully, has armrests that move out of the way, and is much heavier.
