New to Me B 6000

[hobie]

My first tractor with a loader was a Wheel Horse D180. Loved having the loader, but afraid of others driving the antique with no brakes or power steering. Plus it has had a host of little issues, though the motor, and Hydraulics work great, I was fantasizing about something a little smaller, and more reliable when I stumbled on the little orange machine. My guess is they are of similar vintage, and overall condition, but the Kubota seems a better fit for my needs, and will actually take slightly less space in the crowded garage. I'd love to add power steering to it if I could get a simple kit, and wish it had a side discharge MMmower, a snow plow blade...The W H is faster at 18HP, but the little diesel seems very powerful for it's size, and is running very well too. It also has the 3 point hitch reverser so implements should be a little easier to find. Happy to be a member of the orange family. WH goes on sale soon.

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. Best wishes.

 

[/pine]

My first tractor with a loader was a Wheel Horse D180. Loved having the loader, but afraid of others driving the antique with no brakes or power steering. Plus it has had a host of little issues, though the motor, and Hydraulics work great, I was fantasizing about something a little smaller, and more reliable when I stumbled on the little orange machine. My guess is they are of similar vintage, and overall condition, but the Kubota seems a better fit for my needs, and will actually take slightly less space in the crowded garage. I'd love to add power steering to it if I could get a simple kit, and wish it had a side discharge MMmower, a snow plow blade...The W H is faster at 18HP, but the little diesel seems very powerful for it's size, and is running very well too. It also has the 3 point hitch reverser so implements should be a little easier to find. Happy to be a member of the orange family. WH goes on sale soon.

Something to note if you're not already familiar... TractorData.com says the B6000 has a counter clock-wise PTO...FWIW...

TractorData.com Kubota B6000 tractor information

 

[Bob77064]

Congratulations

 

[hobie]

Thanks guys. /Pine, mine has the PTO Reverser to correct the counter clockwise PTO so no worry there.

 

[KubotainNH]

I have a B6100, that little diesel keeps on chugging. The other motor may be listed as more horsepower but the diesel probably has more torque. Welcome to orange and you can see my power steering setup by clicking the link in my signature.

 

[RobertN]

This thread could seriously use pictures

 

[Deano]

This thread could seriously use pictures

Why yes it does!!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

:welcome: There's always room for one more.:thumbsup:

 

[hobie]

This thread could seriously use pictures