Kubota B2650 & B3350

[ericdube]

It looks like Kubota Canada has posted some additional information in a recent brochure they're going to be distributing to customers (although, this information doesn't seem to be found anywhere on their web site yet.)

NEW Factory Cab B2650 & B3350

• Kubota Final Tier IV Diesel 26 & 33 Hp Engines
• 3 Range Hydrostatic (HST)
• All new integrated cab, B2650 smallest factory cab in the industry, new operator layout, new deluxe seat, new integrated loader valve
• Hydrostatic power steering on all modules plus 2WD/4WD selectable traction
• New front loader with optional 3rd function
• Select and power independent Mid & Rear PTO implements.
• All B Series models on sale, from HST to Gear drive, 23 Hp to 33 Hp, choose the right one for you.

While I'm still not sure when it's going to be officially released, I'm definitely interested in taking a good look at the B3350. I've been interested in trading up for sometime now, and I think this would be a great sweet point for a factory cab tractor.

 

[coldfingers]

Are they saying anything on the new 60 series up there yet? Can't find out much on those here.

 

[ericdube]

I assume you mean the L60 Series? If so, the link I posted above to the brochure contains a bunch of information on them including a picture (along with information on all their new products/tractors.)

Here's the list for the L60 Series:

* Redesigned for improved operator comfort and efficiency
* Final Tier IV Kubota diesel engines
* HST, GST or Gear Drive DT transmissions
* Repositioned operator layout for easy adjustments
* Std. front implement valve with new throttle up feature for on demand boast to cycle time and performance
* New Intelli-Panel for on the move updates (PTO speed, fuel consumption, PM accumulation and more)
* Standard Rear & Optional Mid PTO
* New quick attach loaders with skid steer attachments
* New front quick hitch system for front mount implements

 

[sandalwood]

What looks interesting in the L60 series is the new front quick hitch system for front mount implements. I gather that it permits implement attachment "without leaving the cab", including drive shaft for implements like snow blowers. Haven't seen one in person, only a quick look at a brochure.

 

[ericdube]

Full specifications on the B2650 including pictures have been finally posted on Kubota.ca. Looks like the quick attach is actually more of a skid steer style after-all.

 

[XSKIER]

Ohh... My... God... A Kabota with left side brakes? Let the belly aching begin! opcorn:

 

[jim_wilson]

Those are pretty nice. Making me think I pulled the trigger too quickly when I bought a B3200 early last year.

I like the skid steer quick attach - that should work on the other B-series too. I only wish they had done it sooner.

 

[coldfingers]

Those are pretty nice. Making me think I pulled the trigger too quickly when I bought a B3200 early last year.

I like the skid steer quick attach - that should work on the other B-series too. I only wish they had done it sooner.

If you got a quick attach on, say, last years B3200, wasn't that a skid steer quick attach also?

 

[jim_wilson]

If you got a quick attach on, say, last years B3200, wasn't that a skid steer quick attach also?

I did get the quick attach - but the only quick attach available for the B-series at the time was the Kubota proprietary pin-type quick attach. You could only get the skid-steer style quick attach if you went up to the L-series.

Once these finally hit the market here in the US - I would very curious to see if the skid-steer type quick attach is available and if so - if the dimensions match up the B3200 loader.

That might be enough incentive for me to swap over to the skid steer style - even though I would have to convert over or sell the current attachments I have for the B3200 (2 buckets and a fork frame)

 

[CHDinCT]

Interesting. So our friends to the north will be getting a replacement for the B2630, but it appears in cab form only?? Don't see any mention of an open station version. Not that I'm shopping (now), but it would be nice to see the B2650 offered here in the States in open station and cab versions.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

FYI. Its skid steer "STYLE" QA. Its not compatible with SSL implements.

 

[jim_wilson]

FYI. Its skid steer "STYLE" QA. Its not compatible with SSL implements.

From the pic in the brochure - which I admit is hard to really get a good feel from - it looks skid-steer' ish.

What did they do that makes it incompatible with skid steer implements? Is it width - or heigh incompatible? - or both?


Part of the reason I (personally) - would prefer a skid steer style QA - even if it wasn't directly compatible with most skid steer implements - is because 1) - I think a skid steer style QA would simply be quicker to use in swapping out implements (and I have seen setups where the locking pin can be electrically or hydraulically actuated - which makes it into something you never have to leave the seat for) - and, 2) - because even if I had to weld up an attachment to have it fit on the QA - it's just easier to do that with a skid steer style - than it is to have to weld the brackets on for the current QA (pin on style) - that is available on the Kubota B series.

I have found after using the Kubota B-series pin-on QA for a year now - that it's not bad - but I rarely can just pull the pins and go - or insert them and go. I carry a hammer with me and I usually have to knock them out to get the attachment off. Not a huge deal - just a bit of pain in the butt sometimes.

 

[ericdube]

I agree that it looks more skid-steer-ish from the picture. Although, I don't know that it's compatible with other standard skid-steer QA attachments.

Either way, it does look easier to change attachments than the Kubota pin style QA that I have now (the pins aren't always easy to get installed.)

 

[Burtonbr]

The local dealer has a 2650 on the lot and I stopped and took a look at it sat. They didnt get a bucket with it to install on the loader, and i don't think he opted for the QA which is what i was hoping to see maybe he'll get one on the 3050. The cab is nice, but $21,200 is a bunch + 3200 for the loader., that's $9000 more than a 2620.
I did notice a nice ratcheting lower link adjuster on the 3PH that wasn't mentioned in the brochure, I should have took a picture of it..

 

[ericdube]

The local dealer has a 2650 on the lot and I stopped and took a look at it sat. They didnt get a bucket with it to install on the loader, and i don't think he opted for the QA which is what i was hoping to see maybe he'll get one on the 3050. The cab is nice, but $21,200 is a bunch + 3200 for the loader., that's $9000 more than a 2620.
I did notice a nice ratcheting lower link adjuster on the 3PH that wasn't mentioned in the brochure, I should have took a picture of it..

To be fair, a better comparison would probably be to compare the B2630 to the B2650. The difference will be much less after you subtract the cost for the cab. There's a number of other differences between the B2620 and the B2650 besides having the same horsepower.

As for the 3PH, I noticed that too. Here's a picture I took of the B2650 when it first arrived my local the dealer:

 

[ericdube]

For what it's worth, here's the rest of the pictures that I never got around to posting in case anyone is interested.

 

[jim_wilson]

To be fair, a better comparison would probably be to compare the B2630 to the B2650. The difference will be much less after you subtract the cost for the cab. There's a number of other differences between the B2620 and the B2650 besides having the same horsepower.

As for the 3PH, I noticed that too. Here's a picture I took of the B2650 when it first arrived my local the dealer:

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I've been looking into upgrading the 3pt setup on my B3200 (so I've been doing some research) - and it looks like what Kubota is doing - is they're shipping the B50's with the deluxe 3pt setup that used to be found on the B2910 B3030 - etc. . There's a ratcheting adjusting link, telescoping stabilizers (instead of the turnbuckles) - and extendable lower arms.

Looking at the Kubota online parts listing and comparing some part numbers between a B2910 and the B2650 - and the 3pt parts are all the same exact part number.

 

[ericdube]

I've been looking into upgrading the 3pt setup on my B3200 (so I've been doing some research) - and it looks like what Kubota is doing - is they're shipping the B50's with the deluxe 3pt setup that used to be found on the B2910 B3030 - etc. . There's a ratcheting adjusting link, telescoping stabilizers (instead of the turnbuckles) - and extendable lower arms.

Looking at the Kubota online parts listing and comparing some part numbers between a B2910 and the B2650 - and the 3pt parts are all the same exact part number.

I actually upgraded the turnbuckles on the stabilizers of the 3PH on my B2620 to the newer adjustable style a while back. I never thought about doing the telescoping stabilizers, but perhaps it's possible. I never looked into it too closely. Although, I suspect you're right and that most of the part numbers are probably the same.

Here's a picture of my B2620 3PH after the upgrade:

 

[kchampagne]

After looking closely at these pics, that appears to be the exact 3pt setup on my B2630. It is a sweet setup. Works flawlessly.

 

[bandit67]

After looking closely at these pics, that appears to be the exact 3pt setup on my B2630. It is a sweet setup. Works flawlessly.

Don't you have the extendable end links on the 3pt lift arms?