Kubota B7800 Reviews
Time to review Kay (Kubota B7800 HST)
Model Year: 2006
Kay is the hardest working girl I've ever met. I'd buy this tractor again tomorrow. I've used the following implements with these results: 1. 72" finish mower: Plenty of power, good turning radius, hard to work into the small spots. Only bogs down when I’m cutting too much too fast. 2. 60" brush cutter: Plenty of power, cut through saplings up to 1" diameter with no trouble. 3. Post-hole digger: full size auger went on well with adequate clearance even to load onto and off of the trailer. Good power and digging strength in heavy Oklahoma clay. Needed additional weight on the auger to break through sandstone... would benefit from rear hydraulics for this. Worked very well. 4. 5’ heavy duty box blade: somewhat mixed results. Quarter inching valve is a pain and is hard to keep accurate. Top link tends to loosen over time reducing the amount of blade cut. Compact type sway links on the three point make implement changes a chore especially with implements that are hard to wiggle around (like the box blade). Will bog down in soft ground if you hook up with too much scarifier tooth in the ground. Generally works just fine for the job. 5. 5’ loader: Perfect. No complaints whatsoever.
Pros: 1. Plenty of power
Cons: 1. Lights are a joke. They’re dim and poorly positioned for a FEL. Only work at night under a full moon!
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Model Year: 2006
Kay is the hardest working girl I've ever met. I'd buy this tractor again tomorrow. I've used the following implements with these results: 1. 72" finish mower: Plenty of power, good turning radius, hard to work into the small spots. Only bogs down when I’m cutting too much too fast. 2. 60" brush cutter: Plenty of power, cut through saplings up to 1" diameter with no trouble. 3. Post-hole digger: full size auger went on well with adequate clearance even to load onto and off of the trailer. Good power and digging strength in heavy Oklahoma clay. Needed additional weight on the auger to break through sandstone... would benefit from rear hydraulics for this. Worked very well. 4. 5’ heavy duty box blade: somewhat mixed results. Quarter inching valve is a pain and is hard to keep accurate. Top link tends to loosen over time reducing the amount of blade cut. Compact type sway links on the three point make implement changes a chore especially with implements that are hard to wiggle around (like the box blade). Will bog down in soft ground if you hook up with too much scarifier tooth in the ground. Generally works just fine for the job. 5. 5’ loader: Perfect. No complaints whatsoever.
Pros: 1. Plenty of power
Cons: 1. Lights are a joke. They’re dim and poorly positioned for a FEL. Only work at night under a full moon!
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B7800
Model Year: 2007
My B7800 changed my life with regard to taking care of my property. It freed up tons of time I wasted doing things the hard way before and allowed me to do other things or even add in more jobs. It saves a ton of back breaking work and hasn't failed me yet. Every job I've thrown at it, it has handled. On really big jobs I just have to understand my limits with the machine size and even though it may take a little longer or a different strategy to complete a task, it gets done. I've even pulled stuck suv's and other full size tractors out of some bad situations on icy hills with my Kubota and the drivers were amazed it would do as much work as it had. Everyone who is not a Kubota owner doubts my 7800 can do certain tasks. When I do them without a hiccup and barely break a sweat the comments then turn to buying a Kubota. Best damn investment I've ever made for my property and my little boy has fun riding and operating it with me. We spent quality time on the tractor. Safely of course.
Pros: really good power for the hydrostat 30hp, very reliable, damn thing works like a little tank, highly maneuverable, easy to operate and work on, most of the engineering was well thought out. i would definitely buy another kubota b/c of this tractor
Cons: poor crossbar design for front end loader right over fuel cap, needs a cup holder, better lights and a tool box area. control handles get caught on pants when getting off tractor on left side.
Model Year: 2007
My B7800 changed my life with regard to taking care of my property. It freed up tons of time I wasted doing things the hard way before and allowed me to do other things or even add in more jobs. It saves a ton of back breaking work and hasn't failed me yet. Every job I've thrown at it, it has handled. On really big jobs I just have to understand my limits with the machine size and even though it may take a little longer or a different strategy to complete a task, it gets done. I've even pulled stuck suv's and other full size tractors out of some bad situations on icy hills with my Kubota and the drivers were amazed it would do as much work as it had. Everyone who is not a Kubota owner doubts my 7800 can do certain tasks. When I do them without a hiccup and barely break a sweat the comments then turn to buying a Kubota. Best damn investment I've ever made for my property and my little boy has fun riding and operating it with me. We spent quality time on the tractor. Safely of course.
Pros: really good power for the hydrostat 30hp, very reliable, damn thing works like a little tank, highly maneuverable, easy to operate and work on, most of the engineering was well thought out. i would definitely buy another kubota b/c of this tractor
Cons: poor crossbar design for front end loader right over fuel cap, needs a cup holder, better lights and a tool box area. control handles get caught on pants when getting off tractor on left side.
Kubota B7800
Model Year: 2008
This has turned out to be the ideal size tractor to take care of my twenty acres. Runs a 5' rotary cutter and 6' rear finishing mower with ease. Small enough to maneuver while mowing but large enough to for any large tasks I need of it. The only fault of this tractor is the quarter inching valve on the three point. This is a minor inconvenience when using the rotary cutter but not an issue at all on any other attachments. This tractor also has a LA402 loader.
Pros: Perfect size for twenty acres of yard and pasture. Dependability. Ease of use.
Cons: Quarter inching valve on three point.
Model Year: 2008
This has turned out to be the ideal size tractor to take care of my twenty acres. Runs a 5' rotary cutter and 6' rear finishing mower with ease. Small enough to maneuver while mowing but large enough to for any large tasks I need of it. The only fault of this tractor is the quarter inching valve on the three point. This is a minor inconvenience when using the rotary cutter but not an issue at all on any other attachments. This tractor also has a LA402 loader.
Pros: Perfect size for twenty acres of yard and pasture. Dependability. Ease of use.
Cons: Quarter inching valve on three point.
Great Little Tractor
Model Year: 2003
I wanted a tractor with lots of PTO power but light enough to trailer behind 1/2 ton pickup. I use it in town in winter for snow removal with FEL and 72" rear snowblower, and at our country place in summer for grass and bush cutting, handling firewood, and miscellaneous tasks. It has the LA402 loader and I built my own cab for it. I am totally impressed with how strong this little beast is. The FEL is strong...I reshaped my garden lot in town by digging up and removing about 60 cu. yds. of hard packed clay. A heavier L-series of similar horsepower may have done better due to more weight, but the B7800 performed admirably. On the PTO, it really shines. It is very nimble...turns on a dime. The only problem I have had is the safety switch on the "GO" pedal once got loose in its mount, so the tractor wouldn't start. I disconnected the switch, put a temporary jumper wire across the harness and got it home, where I corrected the problem....an easy fix. Hence, only 4 stars for reliability. If not for that it would get 5 stars. I was looking for a "Plain Jane" workhorse, and I am totally satisfied with the B7800.
Pros: HST, high power to weight ratio, easy to trailer, reliability, manoeuverability.
Cons: none for me.
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Model Year: 2003
I wanted a tractor with lots of PTO power but light enough to trailer behind 1/2 ton pickup. I use it in town in winter for snow removal with FEL and 72" rear snowblower, and at our country place in summer for grass and bush cutting, handling firewood, and miscellaneous tasks. It has the LA402 loader and I built my own cab for it. I am totally impressed with how strong this little beast is. The FEL is strong...I reshaped my garden lot in town by digging up and removing about 60 cu. yds. of hard packed clay. A heavier L-series of similar horsepower may have done better due to more weight, but the B7800 performed admirably. On the PTO, it really shines. It is very nimble...turns on a dime. The only problem I have had is the safety switch on the "GO" pedal once got loose in its mount, so the tractor wouldn't start. I disconnected the switch, put a temporary jumper wire across the harness and got it home, where I corrected the problem....an easy fix. Hence, only 4 stars for reliability. If not for that it would get 5 stars. I was looking for a "Plain Jane" workhorse, and I am totally satisfied with the B7800.
Pros: HST, high power to weight ratio, easy to trailer, reliability, manoeuverability.
Cons: none for me.
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Couldn't ask for more
Model Year: 2005
This is my second Kubota. Both have been excellent tractors. I maintain driveways and do lot cleaning water holding tank and landscaping jobs for people. I am not a contractor as I own a couple of businesses that make my living. I have been, however, around tractors and earth moving equipment my whole life as I grew up on a Cattle Ranch and Farm in New Mexico. This tractor has the power, comfort, and design to do anything I have thrown at it. I couldn't be more pleased. My only peeve with these (and all modern tractors) is the planned breakage of some items (like the swing arm turn buckles) Over all, the tractor exceeds my expectations and has always performed, in excess, the work I have asked it to do. I would buy another in a heartbeat.
Pros: Performance/cost
Cons: Some nagging planned obsolesence.
Model Year: 2005
This is my second Kubota. Both have been excellent tractors. I maintain driveways and do lot cleaning water holding tank and landscaping jobs for people. I am not a contractor as I own a couple of businesses that make my living. I have been, however, around tractors and earth moving equipment my whole life as I grew up on a Cattle Ranch and Farm in New Mexico. This tractor has the power, comfort, and design to do anything I have thrown at it. I couldn't be more pleased. My only peeve with these (and all modern tractors) is the planned breakage of some items (like the swing arm turn buckles) Over all, the tractor exceeds my expectations and has always performed, in excess, the work I have asked it to do. I would buy another in a heartbeat.
Pros: Performance/cost
Cons: Some nagging planned obsolesence.
Good value tractor
Model Year: 2006
I paid US$16K for my B7800 from a dealer in the Michigan UP. I use the tractor for snowblowing my driveway and trails in the winter. In the summer I use it for trail clearing and logging trees for firewood. I have a Tatro bucket grapple, 5 foot rear Agrotrend snowblower and a United 5 foot box box blade as well as a TSC carry-all and v-bar tire chains all around. The tractor has always performed reliably and has done everything I needed it to do. I have happy I bought this make and model of tractor. It's a great value for the price.
Pros: power, ground clearance, perfect size, value
Cons: lacking some features-position control 3 pt hitch set-up parts
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Model Year: 2006
I paid US$16K for my B7800 from a dealer in the Michigan UP. I use the tractor for snowblowing my driveway and trails in the winter. In the summer I use it for trail clearing and logging trees for firewood. I have a Tatro bucket grapple, 5 foot rear Agrotrend snowblower and a United 5 foot box box blade as well as a TSC carry-all and v-bar tire chains all around. The tractor has always performed reliably and has done everything I needed it to do. I have happy I bought this make and model of tractor. It's a great value for the price.
Pros: power, ground clearance, perfect size, value
Cons: lacking some features-position control 3 pt hitch set-up parts
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God bless my Bota
Model Year: 2007
Having never owned a tractor or even a riding-lawnmower in my life, I wasn't sure what to buy when I got my new 11 acre home back in 2007. Somehow, God blessed me and pointed me towards the Kubotas. I think the rude John Deere dealer I first visited helped in my decision a bit too. I as looking at one of the only 3 CUTs on a lot full of combines and huge tractors...I suppose I wasn't big enough for him....but that's another story. After a lot of reading, talking to my online friends and some eBay crawling, I decided I wanted a Kubota. I bought my B7800 in Springfield, Ohio at "Comptons" and the salesman Jim made me feel right at home. I was looking at a stripped down B3030 on the showroom floor but I was a bit hesitant about the price it would be for all the features I wanted: FEL and MMM and Turfs being the most important so Jim told me about the last B7800 they had in the "back" that just happened to be configured the exact way I wanted and he went and fetched it for me. As soon as he drove it into site I knew it would be mine! Now 3 years later, I can say, it works just as hard as it's good-looks make you think it will. I have not had a single problem. I maintain a 900 foot gravel driveway, and I plow it in the winter, I mow 6 acres finish and 2 acres with a bush hog. I have planted over 40 estate sized trees and dug about 100 fence posts. I've hauled gravel and dirt. I think the thing that really impresses me is when I go out to the barn to start it up in sub-zero weather, even if it hasn't been started in a week, it fires up every-single time. It has all the power I need and no matter what crazy job I come up with for it, it has never failed me. I can't say enough good things about my Bota. I honestly don't see how Kubota Inc. can stay in business. The tractors are of such good quality I can't see myself buying another one for 10 or 20 years! Let's see GM or Ford try to stay afloat with that business model!
Pros: Dependable, reliable, works hard, looks great.
Cons: Lasts too long!
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Model Year: 2007
Having never owned a tractor or even a riding-lawnmower in my life, I wasn't sure what to buy when I got my new 11 acre home back in 2007. Somehow, God blessed me and pointed me towards the Kubotas. I think the rude John Deere dealer I first visited helped in my decision a bit too. I as looking at one of the only 3 CUTs on a lot full of combines and huge tractors...I suppose I wasn't big enough for him....but that's another story. After a lot of reading, talking to my online friends and some eBay crawling, I decided I wanted a Kubota. I bought my B7800 in Springfield, Ohio at "Comptons" and the salesman Jim made me feel right at home. I was looking at a stripped down B3030 on the showroom floor but I was a bit hesitant about the price it would be for all the features I wanted: FEL and MMM and Turfs being the most important so Jim told me about the last B7800 they had in the "back" that just happened to be configured the exact way I wanted and he went and fetched it for me. As soon as he drove it into site I knew it would be mine! Now 3 years later, I can say, it works just as hard as it's good-looks make you think it will. I have not had a single problem. I maintain a 900 foot gravel driveway, and I plow it in the winter, I mow 6 acres finish and 2 acres with a bush hog. I have planted over 40 estate sized trees and dug about 100 fence posts. I've hauled gravel and dirt. I think the thing that really impresses me is when I go out to the barn to start it up in sub-zero weather, even if it hasn't been started in a week, it fires up every-single time. It has all the power I need and no matter what crazy job I come up with for it, it has never failed me. I can't say enough good things about my Bota. I honestly don't see how Kubota Inc. can stay in business. The tractors are of such good quality I can't see myself buying another one for 10 or 20 years! Let's see GM or Ford try to stay afloat with that business model!
Pros: Dependable, reliable, works hard, looks great.
Cons: Lasts too long!
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7800 ownership
Model Year: 2008
Very pleased with the Kubota 7800. The hydrostatic transmission is the first I've owned on a farm tractor. My first Kubota was a gear drive. Because most of my work is accomplished while using the front loader, the transmission is most advantageous. The tractor is relatively light for its size, yet I routinely carry and move quite heavy loads. I've moved hundreds of tons of gravel, shale, dirt and sand. This winter involved digging out from the worst snowfall in our state's history. The tractor is a godsend and I couldn't maintain our horse farm without it.
Pros: size, power, transmission, front loader
Cons: exposed fuel filter, rear hydraulic depth adjustment
Model Year: 2008
Very pleased with the Kubota 7800. The hydrostatic transmission is the first I've owned on a farm tractor. My first Kubota was a gear drive. Because most of my work is accomplished while using the front loader, the transmission is most advantageous. The tractor is relatively light for its size, yet I routinely carry and move quite heavy loads. I've moved hundreds of tons of gravel, shale, dirt and sand. This winter involved digging out from the worst snowfall in our state's history. The tractor is a godsend and I couldn't maintain our horse farm without it.
Pros: size, power, transmission, front loader
Cons: exposed fuel filter, rear hydraulic depth adjustment
Not for hard work.
Model Year: 2000
Almost every time I use it something breaks down. Currently has problem with transmission that it has no neutral. Always goes forward or backward a little. Center of range in pedal is gone. Also possibly for the same problem it is many times difficult to get ignition. Local dealer not so good at repairing.
Pros: Is still running
Cons: Low power. Slow movements. Fragile.
Model Year: 2000
Almost every time I use it something breaks down. Currently has problem with transmission that it has no neutral. Always goes forward or backward a little. Center of range in pedal is gone. Also possibly for the same problem it is many times difficult to get ignition. Local dealer not so good at repairing.
Pros: Is still running
Cons: Low power. Slow movements. Fragile.
Great Tractor
Model Year: 2005
Never had a single problem in 5 years that wasn't the fault of some idiot farm hand. Just change the oil and fluids and you're good to go. Plenty of power for my needs (very small organic farm) have a loader that has always been plenty and performs better than the specs say - lifts heavier loads by about 50% over spec as long as you have a counterweight.
Pros: Just about everything
Cons: headlights too dim to be useful
Model Year: 2005
Never had a single problem in 5 years that wasn't the fault of some idiot farm hand. Just change the oil and fluids and you're good to go. Plenty of power for my needs (very small organic farm) have a loader that has always been plenty and performs better than the specs say - lifts heavier loads by about 50% over spec as long as you have a counterweight.
Pros: Just about everything
Cons: headlights too dim to be useful
Kubota B7800 w/ loader and hoe.
Model Year: 2008
I'm a first-time tractor owner, and am amazed at how much work this 30-hp machine can do. It is a HST and 4WD rig, and came with a ROPS installed. Maintenance is easy to do yourself, including engine and transmission oil changes. I would have preferred a backhoe that operates from the tractor's hydraulics, but the self-contained hoe has worked well to date. Both the backhoe and loader are very easy to remove and reattach. I'm very happy with this unit.
Pros: Power to size ratio is excellent.
Cons: No OEM backhoe that operates from the tractor's hydraulics is available.
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Model Year: 2008
I'm a first-time tractor owner, and am amazed at how much work this 30-hp machine can do. It is a HST and 4WD rig, and came with a ROPS installed. Maintenance is easy to do yourself, including engine and transmission oil changes. I would have preferred a backhoe that operates from the tractor's hydraulics, but the self-contained hoe has worked well to date. Both the backhoe and loader are very easy to remove and reattach. I'm very happy with this unit.
Pros: Power to size ratio is excellent.
Cons: No OEM backhoe that operates from the tractor's hydraulics is available.
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Kubota B7800
Model Year: 2004
I purchased the 30-hp Kubota B7800 after purchasing a house and 18 acres in 2003. I can't say enough about how impressive the Kubota has been for just about every task. I have 10 acres in pasture and a 7-acre wood lot. The B7800 (30hp HSD) is easy to drive, generates an impressive amount of torque and is big enough for almost every job. I had the Kubota serviced by the dealer at 50 hours and again at 150 hours. I serviced it at 250 hours. I also grease the loader zerks every 10 hours of operation. The reliability of this tractor is phenomenal. I have never had a single problem with it since I purchased it 7 years ago. I have a 4-foot rotary tiller attachment, a 5-foot brush hog/rotary mower and a front bucket. Although my wife refers to the tractor as my toy, I couldn't keep up with the chores on the homestead without it. I would highly recommend a Kubota to anyone in need of a reliable and well-built compact tractor.
Pros: Easy to drive, very reliable, a great little workhorse.
Cons: No cup holder
Model Year: 2004
I purchased the 30-hp Kubota B7800 after purchasing a house and 18 acres in 2003. I can't say enough about how impressive the Kubota has been for just about every task. I have 10 acres in pasture and a 7-acre wood lot. The B7800 (30hp HSD) is easy to drive, generates an impressive amount of torque and is big enough for almost every job. I had the Kubota serviced by the dealer at 50 hours and again at 150 hours. I serviced it at 250 hours. I also grease the loader zerks every 10 hours of operation. The reliability of this tractor is phenomenal. I have never had a single problem with it since I purchased it 7 years ago. I have a 4-foot rotary tiller attachment, a 5-foot brush hog/rotary mower and a front bucket. Although my wife refers to the tractor as my toy, I couldn't keep up with the chores on the homestead without it. I would highly recommend a Kubota to anyone in need of a reliable and well-built compact tractor.
Pros: Easy to drive, very reliable, a great little workhorse.
Cons: No cup holder
Very good for hobby farms
Model Year: 2008
I breed horses and stable around 20 of them. I first looked at the BX24 but when I saw that and the 7800 side by side, there was no comparison for the money. I think this is an excellent value and very reliable. It is small enough to fit inside my barn and big enough to do many of the heavier chores. It would be great if the bucket tilted back a little more for carrying things, but I am very pleased with the 7800 and think I made a good choice. I did fill the rear tires and added rear chains and that made it a lot better in the mud and snow.
Pros: Good value, reliable, easy to use
Cons: Bucket could tilt back a little more, chains help in snow and mud
Model Year: 2008
I breed horses and stable around 20 of them. I first looked at the BX24 but when I saw that and the 7800 side by side, there was no comparison for the money. I think this is an excellent value and very reliable. It is small enough to fit inside my barn and big enough to do many of the heavier chores. It would be great if the bucket tilted back a little more for carrying things, but I am very pleased with the 7800 and think I made a good choice. I did fill the rear tires and added rear chains and that made it a lot better in the mud and snow.
Pros: Good value, reliable, easy to use
Cons: Bucket could tilt back a little more, chains help in snow and mud