Kubota B2650 4.50 star(s) (12)

Kubota Is Just Getting Better
Model Year: 2019

I sold my 1980 B7100, moved my 2004 B2710 into semi-retirement, and bought a new B2650 in December of 2019. I liked the B2710, but it has become less reliable at 15 years old and 1,000 hours. The B2650 is the comparable current model. After using the latter for the last month I'm impressed and ready to make comparisons. The B2650 seems to have a bit more power even though it is rated at less horsepower. It certainly has more hydraulic strength. I had it outfitted with R1 tires and am able to navigate winter mud on my hilly tree farm with no problems. Improvement/changes on the B2650 vs the 2710 starting at the front: The grill is attached to the hood - the access to the radiator and battery is fabulous. The loader arms are closer in to the tractor - not much advantage. The steering wheel tilts - not particularly useful to me. The biggest deal is that the clutch has disappeared as has the safety switch on the range selector (since I had safety switches go out in both on the B2710 - I find these to be big improvements). With the foot peddle for the clutch gone the brake pedal has moved to the right side - the split brakes are actually now usable. The B2650 actually starts up with the range sector in gear - no more having to start in neutral. Now only two safety switches to go bad - the one on the hydrostatic foot rocker and the one on the seat. It has metal fenders still (unlike some competitors) with a cup holder and a 12 volt socket. The front-end loader controller has moved to the floor - not sure I prefer that since I can hit it with my knee and dump the load. The roll over bar is foldable. It has telescoping sway bars on the three point lift arms - way better than turnbuckles. I had the B2650 equipped with a hydraulic top link and power beyond for my log splitter. The hydraulic top-link cylinder that the dealer's vendor offered was $400. I found the equivalent at Agrisupply for $100 - buyer beware. However, the fittings for the cylinder being on top knocked off the toolbox and fluorescent triangle. Moving those was an easy fix. I also have a 2009 Deere 3005 with R4 tires, which gets stuck in the mud during the winter. But the 3005 is heavier and wider (and a little shorter) so much better for field mowing than the 2710 was or 2650 will be - the latter bounces around on uneven ground pretty significantly even with filled tires. I priced the equivalent John Deere set up like above. The Kubota came in at $24,000, the John Deere was north of $30,000 (and has plastic fenders). Finally the horsepower of the B2650 comes in just under the cutoff over which all the diesel emission gizmos are required. My dealer doesn't stock the next model up since they have had so much trouble with that.

Pros: As above
Cons: None so fa

New Owner, Awesome So Far!
Model Year: 2018

Decided on a middle of the road tractor, and I knew that I wanted the Kubota for it's reputation, reliability, and future value. I have not been disappointed in the least to this point (only 10 hours with it so far). I intend to do major work on our five acres in Eastern Washington with this, and also use it in my start up business "Wasachi Dirt Work, LLC." Really looking forward to this adventure.

Pros: Size and capability
Cons: I can only afford one!

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Best Ever
Model Year: 2017

I got this tractor with a loader, backhoe, and blower. I needed a little tractor that could fit on the wood trail and work hard. This tractor didn't disappoint me at all! It works like no other. I can do anything I want, within reason of course. If you need a middle size tractor to do all sorts of jobs, this is the one!

Pros: Quality, all around greatness
Cons: Buy with a cab!

Loving The New Kubota B2650 With Kubota BigToolRack
Model Year: 2017

I was familiar with the B2650 prior to purchasing it, so I knew what I was getting. I added the Kubota Bigtoolrack to my new tractor order (included it in the finance package). What I am realizing now is what a good decision I made. The Bigtoolrack has added so much versatility to the tractor. The Bigtoolrack is hands down my favorite and most useful tractor attachment. I am very happy with this purchase.

Pros: Perfect size for my application
Cons: None at this time

A Nice Tractor If You're Gentle
Model Year: 2016

This is somewhat of a combination review. First, a review of the tractor itself and second, how it was or was not able to handle my particular needs. What I purchased was a B2650 with a front-end loader, backhoe, rear blade, and 72-inch snow pusher. I've since added SSQA forks, a 65-inch snow blower, LP 1860 bush hog, and post hole digger. My use case is twofold: snowplow for winter parking lots and general purpose landscape and maintenance tasks during the warmer months. Overall, the B2650 is an excellent compact tractor. Fit and finish are top shelf, controls are ergonomically located and it is very comfortable to use for extended periods of time. The maneuverability is also excellent which helps in my particular use case. Where I suffered with was a lack of horsepower. The B2650 with a 72-inch snow pusher worked really well when the snow had low water content. We had over 300 inches this winter and it handled most of it well. Where it struggled, however, was when the snow was wet (i.e. moderate to high water content). In this case, the tractor could barely keep up. Another short coming for this particular use case is the length of the loader arms. They are short (as you would expect) but in snow moving application, short arms limits how high you can pile snow. This is no problem if you have tons of snow storage. It is a major problem if you do not. As for my summer utility tractor needs, the B2650 performed well in most cases. The one severe limitation was its ability to bush hog slopes property. In my case, the high engine temp would turn on after approximately 20 minutes of use, and then I would have to wait for things to cool down. What should have been a 2-hour job turned into an 8-hour job. I also found the loader's lift capacity to be limiting. The loader is rated at 1100 pounds of lift at the pins but I felt the tractor struggled at a much lower weight. The loader's short arms also caused issues when trying to lift heavy items out of the bed of my full-size pickup. Using the backhoe for this task, however, worked well...at least up to 700 pounds, which was the most that I tried to lift. As a result of the tractor's shortcomings, I've had to trade it in for something bigger (more horsepower). Resale value, for a less than 1 year old B2650 was not great. Note: I did put 210 hours on it over 8 months and that is apparently more than most. I was told the average is 75-100 hrs per year. I paid $27,000 for the tractor with backhoe and loader and the resale price was $22,500 and trade-in offer was $19,000. So, is the B2650 a good or even great tractor? I would say absolutely. It does not like to be pushed, however, so light to moderate applications on flat ground should be fine. If you plan to push heavy snow, lift heavy objects or bush hog sloped property then I would highly recommend that you consider a tractor with 40-50 horsepower. Lastly, don't do what I did and buy an undersized tractor for the application and then have to sell within 12-24 months. The loss in resale value hurts. Hope this helps.

Pros: Excellent quality; extremely reliable in all weather conditions; ergonomic operator station, comfortable
Cons: Not appropriate for moderate to heavy snow removal; not a good option for bush hogging on sloped ground unless your just mowing short grass

Kubota Is Going Downhill
Model Year: 2017

I have owned many tractors over the years. I have always been a Kubota fan until now. It is good on fuel. The armrests are a plus. It has a great hydrostatic transmission, and well laid out controls. It is nice to have brakes on the left side, The three-point hitch controls are great, The salesman was great. The new 2650 has very flimsy metalwork, ie the fenders and floorboard. The step on the tractor is only one sided and is very weak. The hood support is minimal at best. The engine RPM goes up and down with pressure on the steering wheel. The fuel gauge is not even close to being accurate and the front end loader is very light duty. The lift is good, but with forks on carrying 8-foot logs, the flex is scary.

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New Toy
Model Year: 2015

I have had a hard time getting the loader hoses in just the right spot. They are chafed bad. Also, the seat height needs to be looked at. I did manufacture my own shims and lowered it to fit me at 5'10".

Pros: Sloppy welds, need to be able to adjust seat height, not too many pros for sure
Cons: This tractor is a work horse and I have a big grin all the time on it

B2650 HSDC
Model Year: 2015

I purchased my B2650 after researching many different brands. The B2650 is a great tractor for home owners, hobby farms and small wood lot owners. The cab is quiet and provides great protection from the cold Canadian winters. The AC is great in the summer. I have purchased many implements such as a box blade to repair the road entering my property. Kubota installed a front mount snow blower that makes quick work of snow clean up. I also own a 60 inch finish mower that makes quick work of 4 anchors of grass. The Kubota has not refused me in any conditions such as minus 30 degree winter conditions. The Kubota B2650 has been a positive overall purchase that I would recommend to anyone. It is definitely the little tractor that delivers all the way around.

Pros: Great all around
Cons: Would like to have factory rear remotes

3-Point Hitch Design Flaw On Tractor With Cab
Model Year: 2015

We purchased the 2650 with a cab this week. We got the 72-inch belly mower, bucket, and heavier bush hog. I mowed 5 front acres yesterday and it seemed to do well. I did notice that the brakes didn't seem to stop well several times. My husband applied a middle buster implement today. As he raised the implement, the bar that holds the implement went right into the bottom of the glass and smashed it. It seems to be a design flaw of some type. My husband had no warning that the implement would just keep raising until inside the cab. We went to a neighbors house and the same thing happened on his Older Kubota, not a 2650. His fix was to put a piece of steel, but the implement bar bent upon hitting that as well. This is crazy! Why would they allow that bar to raise so high if it's going to destroy part of your cab? Has anyone else had this happen? We are insured, but there is a $250 deductible per incident. We're pretty mad. If the photo uploads you can see the bar that whacked into the window clipped on the side.

Pros: Tight turning radius, nice mow, cold air conditioning, easy to use
Cons: Implement bar raises dangerously high, brakes are kind of iffy

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What You Want To Know
Model Year: 2015

I live on a five acre piece of property that is half swamp land and half lawn. I needed a tractor to do light lifting and mowing in the rough terrain. This is the perfect tractor for the job. I bought the ROPS style tractor with a 60" mower deck. I plan to buy the front end loader. I just haven't done so yet. There are a variety of different controls that, all in all, are very useful. Rear-differential lock, 4-wheel drive, hydrostatic transmission, power take-off power transfer from below to rear or both, cruise control etc. It is a very nice setup and easy to use. I was looking everywhere for a good review on one but I really didn't find one. It is much more powerful than you think it to be, but it also very limited in power in some aspects. This is not a full size tractor, it will not run the same implements larger ones use everyday. It takes special attachments that are very useful for a homeowner. The only think I have to complain about is the build. the fenders and platform are metal, but they flex every time you get on. Not just a little, a lot. I'm not really fat either. THERE IS NO HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FOR THE MOWER DECK. It is a simple lever action device for the 3 point hitch. if you lift the three point, you lift the deck. Kinda Cheap. FYI SUPER IMPORTANT: If you fold the ROPS down all the way, it INTERFERES with the three point. I have already bent the three point because of this design flaw. Make no mistake, the hydraulics will bend 3/4" of steel.

Pros: Great tractor
Cons: Cheap mower deck lifts, skimpy build on sheet metal

Great upgrade
Model Year: 2013

We bought this model after having a BX 23 that we accumulated 2500 hours! It's Sooo nice to have the cab with AC & heat. We got our first snow of the winter yesterday. 26" and I spent 6 hours plowing our driveway, barn area, our Daughter's home. I kept the 50" Lucknow snow blower from the BX, and added the detachable snowplow blade. Actually the bucket and box scraper are the best combination for snow in our area. Pull snow away from the Garage door with the box blade, then push with the box blade or scoop and pile with the bucket. I'll switch to the blower next as we're expecting more snow later this week.

Pros: Great comfort and capacity for our needs
Cons: I miss the Back Hoe that I had on the BX 23

Inexperienced
Model Year: 2014

This is my first tractor. Previously I owned lawn "tractors" that could mow and tow small things (small wagon, chipper/shredder). We have a piece of property where I wanted a piece of equipment that could do more for property maintenance. I looked at reviews online, and shopped at equipment dealers. I decided on a Kubota because of the online reviews/reputation and advice of family and neighbors. I picked the B2650 as a middle-of-the-road tractor in terms of size, power, and ground clearance. For attachments, I got the bucket, mower deck, and tiller. I have about two acres to mow. My previous mower did not have a hydro-static transmission, and I love the ease of slowing down, speeding up, and reversing with the 2650. I want to do more gardening now that I am retired, so got the tiller. I have struggled with a walk-behind tiller enough to really appreciate just sitting on that tractor seat and letting the machine do all of the work for me. It took very little time to turn sod into powdery, easy-to-plant-in soil. We had a bad ice storm here in December, and I have been very busy clearing trees that were bent or broken over onto the lawn. I had no idea how handy a tractor can be in dragging and lifting trees. I discovered that using rope and the bucket to lift a tree makes it a lot easier to cut up a tree rather than trying to cut it on the ground where you might ground out or get the chainsaw bar pinched. One issue: I started with industrial tires after the best online research I could do on the best overall tire. I quickly found that they tear up wet sod, and had to trade for turf tires. So far the 2650 is a good machine that has good features that make yard work a lot easier. Attachment/dis-attachment of implements is pretty easy and intuitive. Everything so far works well, but keep in mind that I have been operating this machine less than a month. I should add to the review after using it for a year, or after 10-20 years to talk about reliability/durability.

Pros: Driveability and attaching implements.
Cons: Industrial tires on turf.