The dealer said he will upgrade my bucket to the 60" for no extra charge. I noticed on the Kubota website it's listed as a 'light materials'. Since I don't plan on lifting feathers with it should I go with the free upgrade or stick with the 54"? Thanks
B3200 54" or 60" bucket.
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JOHNTHOMAS
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I had the 60" light and I lifted a lot more than feathers with it. I never noticed any thing light about it and wouldn't have known it was a light if I hadn't been told. Look at one and you'll see for yourself.
Ductape
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I'd get the 60. It will be fine for most uses, and as a benefit, will be as wide as the tractor will ever be ...... even if you put the wheel spacers on it.
mjw357
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I have the 60", I've filled it with rocks, dirt, firewood, whatever. Get the 1626.
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I looked at both buckets and as far as construction they seem equal in build strength. What first appears to be a narrower cutting edge on the 60" light materials bucket is the way it is wrapped and welded to the bucket body. On the 60" a greater portion of the edge is welded under the bucket body. The cutting edge appears to be as strong on either.
As others have said on this topic, the warning is more a reminder that it is a larger bucket and be aware of what you are doing with it. IMO, by adding 3" out on each side the potential for extra torque being applied to the the loader arms is there with more potential of twisting damage to loader frame with heavy digging with the FEL that the op should realize. I'm sure Kubota wants to limit it's liability with the warning sticker. The loader arms on the B3200/3300 are at a relatively narrow spread compared to some other brands. Actually they are the same spread as on the smaller B2x20 Kubotas.
Having said all of this, I'm sure you wil be happy with either. The 60" has it's advantages as others have pointed out. I went back and forth on this but ordered the 54" for extra maneuverability in close quarters, the 54" drops inside width of P/U bed and less torque on frame.
As others have said on this topic, the warning is more a reminder that it is a larger bucket and be aware of what you are doing with it. IMO, by adding 3" out on each side the potential for extra torque being applied to the the loader arms is there with more potential of twisting damage to loader frame with heavy digging with the FEL that the op should realize. I'm sure Kubota wants to limit it's liability with the warning sticker. The loader arms on the B3200/3300 are at a relatively narrow spread compared to some other brands. Actually they are the same spread as on the smaller B2x20 Kubotas.
Having said all of this, I'm sure you wil be happy with either. The 60" has it's advantages as others have pointed out. I went back and forth on this but ordered the 54" for extra maneuverability in close quarters, the 54" drops inside width of P/U bed and less torque on frame.
mjw357
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Kubota B1626 is 60" square bucket.
I've got a 50" and 60" for my B2620. I use them both. 60" is great for snow, wood chip, mulch and soil piling and spreading. I've got a toothbar on the 50". If I had the B3200 and was getting one bucket I would probably get the 60". It's pretty rugged but it is a bigger span with potential for bending the bottom. If you are getting in tight places a lot you might want the 54.