Very close to purchasing a B2920 TLB!

[Green Guy]

I would eventually like to pick-up a belly mower for the B2920.

 

[Green Guy]

I have a b2920 setup the same way. I bought mine very lightly used (year old with just over 50 hrs), but the price you're seeing is around what I was seeing on new machines at the time. You'll be very happy with it and surprised by what it can do. I still am finding new things for mine. You'll find its great for the new lawn, I redid mine and discovered I could spread and level 10 tons of top soil per hour after I got good at it. The BH is great too and good for moving big rocks, stumps, etc. One caution is to make sure to get the rear tires loaded and be careful on side slopes with the BH on (its VERY heavy and until you get used to it you want to get a feel for the machine with it off). I would also highly recommend building a dolly for the BH, here's a link to my build thread. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/236155-bh65-backhoe-dolly-build.html

It should be fine sitting for periods of time, I make sure to start mine monthly at least (usually use it every weekend). It should last a very very long time, a dealer near me had a 1986 model that was still in great shape when I was shopping!

Thanks for sharing and for the info! The backhoe dolly is nice and I would plan to build the same as well.

 

[Green Guy]

When people refer to loading the rear tires, does that mean filling the rear tires with ballast of some sort? What is used to fill the rear tires? How much weight does it add?

Also, has anyone heard anything about Kubota supposedly removing "metal" from the axles of newer CUTs? I'm not trying to start a rumor or a battle, but when I spoke with Kubota competitor dealer today, they mentioned that Kubota has been having axle breakage problem because they are removing metal (strength) from the axle housing, etc to reduce costs and be more competitive? I'm assuming that this is complete crap because I haven't heard a peep about this and highly doubt Kubota would cheapen up their machines in this fashion?

 

[s219]

Sounds like crap to me.

For tire ballast, water, calcium chloride, antifreeze, washer fluid, and beet juice are all popular liquids that are used. Region, climate, budget, and other factors can determine which one is most appropriate.

 

[Green Guy]

Sounds like crap to me.

For tire ballast, water, calcium chloride, antifreeze, washer fluid, and beet juice are all popular liquids that are used. Region, climate, budget, and other factors can determine which one is most appropriate.

Ah, so this is something that I would do myself and research what material is the best to utilize? Or does this have to be done by someone who has specific tools and knows what the heck they are doing? How are the tires actually filled? Through the valve stem?

 

[tractchores]

Most dealers will load the tires for you. Rimguard is what you would likely use in ct, its beat juice and won't freeze. It adds around 600 lbs in that tractor i believe. It is great for stability and traction. The bh also weighs like 1400 lbs so if you have that its good ballast. I would guess the axle stuff is bs, especially given the source. If you want to know common failures talk with the service guys. When i did there didn't seem to be any common failures, these things are exceptionally well built and engineered. Theres a reason they're so popular.

 

[art]

When people refer to loading the rear tires, does that mean filling the rear tires with ballast of some sort? What is used to fill the rear tires? How much weight does it add?

Also, has anyone heard anything about Kubota supposedly removing "metal" from the axles of newer CUTs? I'm not trying to start a rumor or a battle, but when I spoke with Kubota competitor dealer today, they mentioned that Kubota has been having axle breakage problem because they are removing metal (strength) from the axle housing, etc to reduce costs and be more competitive? I'm assuming that this is complete crap because I haven't heard a peep about this and highly doubt Kubota would cheapen up their machines in this fashion?

I'd stay away from him! We have not seen any broken axles on any Kubota tractors.

 

[Green Guy]

Thanks for the information on tire loading.

What should I expect to pay for Rimguard tire loading? Is it just for the rears? I'm assuming that a loaded rear tire on a Kubota B series is gonna weight about 400lbs if the 600lb number is just for the rears?

Also, any idea what a B2920 weights complete with FEL and BH? I know the tractor weights about 1,550 and you mentioned 1,400 for the BH... Is the loader about 600lbs?


The dealer that told me about axles breaking on Kubotas was the first competitor dealer that I've ever had trash talk the competition and I didn't like it at all, it's not the proper way to do business. A dealer's responsibility should be to properly inform the customer about the product they sell and point out differences in a competitor product IF THEY ARE AWARE OF THEM. I've actually never heard of axle breakage in a Kubota or anything about Kubota removing steel from the axles. I think this dealer actually sold Kubota's once and their dealership was pulled, but I could be wrong. I have a feeling there may be some bitterness there if that is the case.

 

[s219]

Thanks for the information on tire loading.

What should I expect to pay for Rimguard tire loading? Is it just for the rears? I'm assuming that a loaded rear tire on a Kubota B series is gonna weight about 400lbs if the 600lb number is just for the rears?

Also, any idea what a B2920 weights complete with FEL and BH? I know the tractor weights about 1,550 and you mentioned 1,400 for the BH... Is the loader about 600lbs?

Kubota does list weight specs somewhere -- I seem to recall that the LA364 weighs 459 pounds -- that number is sticking in my head. I was researching all the weights when figuring how big of a trailer to buy to tow the 2920.

Rear tires are filled about 75% full ( to the top of the rim, leaving an air gap above). I think I calculated that water filled tires were about 300 pounds. Rimguard tires would be about 420 pounds.

Most dealers will do water/antifreeze/washer filled tires for free, since it's very little added cost. I know my dealer threw it in at no cost without blinking an eye. It likely would cost for RimGuard, since they have to buy the fluid and it's not nearly as cheap as the others. You could maybe negotiate to have that thrown into the deal.

I have water/antifreeze in my 2920 rear tires, and that has worked great. If I do need additional rear ballast, I attach my 425 pound box blade.

Either way, it's very important to have it in 4WD in any cases where there is a lot of weight on the front loader (or when operating on steep hills). That will let the front wheels contribute to braking.

 

[beckmurph]

A b2620 tractor/loader/backhoe weighs right at 3500lbs. I don't think the b2920 would weigh any more.