Our verdict
The bottom line
For people with smallholdings, large estates, or commercial groundskeeping needs. The BX1880 is a real tractor that happens to mow. If you also need to plough snow, move logs, or grade tracks, this is the answer. Pure-mowing buyers should look at the GR or T series.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Sub-compact tractor first, mower second — takes loaders, scrapers, snow blades
- Kubota diesel reliability
- 152cm mid-mount deck cuts huge areas
- 4WD for serious slopes
Cons
- Tractor first, mower second — mowing is one capability of many
- Eye-watering price for a domestic mower
- Heavy at 540kg
Full specs
| Type | Ride-on |
|---|---|
| Cut width | 152 cm |
| Engine / Power | Kubota D722 diesel 3-cylinder 18HP |
| Weight | 540 kg |
| Deck | Steel |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Rear roller | No |
| Mulching | Yes |
| Cutting heights | 6 positions |
| Bag capacity | — |
| Suited to lawn | Large |
| Noise level | 100 dB |
Buying second-hand
Used-market tip
£5500–8000 used for mower-config. Kubota BX-series tractors hold value remarkably well. Confirm the mid-mount deck is included (often sold separately new). Hours under 1500 is typical for a domestic-use BX. Hydraulic system service history matters.
Where to look: Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree are usually 20–30% cheaper than eBay UK for petrol mowers because most sellers want local pickup. eBay tends to win on cordless and electric (lighter, easier to ship). Always insist on a starting demonstration before paying.