Soundproofing the B3030 Cab and found something interesting

[RFB]

"First off - you actually have some issues with dust getting into your 5740? "

No, not that one. I also have a B3000, hence my question re. dust.

(Noise issues are what they are and I wear ear pro.)

Yes, I do see what you mean with the FEL control cables.

Thank you.

 

[bandit67]

So I found a video from inside the cab of the new B2650 when operating (well at least driving). Interesting how it doesn't seem all that much quieter, if at all, than my B3000 is now after my modifications (possible the new B is even just a tad louder).

Listening to this video certainly doesn't make me wish that I had held out for the new B3350 Tier 4 machine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14GN1xcPM0E

 

[PSDStu]

So I found a video from inside the cab of the new B2650 when operating (well at least driving). Interesting how it doesn't seem all that much quieter, if at all, than my B3000 is now after my modifications (possible the new B is even just a tad louder).

Listening to this video certainly doesn't make me wish that I had held out for the new B3350 Tier 4 machine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14GN1xcPM0E

Thanks for posting the video.

Sadly it does not appear that the HST whine noise is any quieter in the B2650 then it is/was in my B3030.

The video shows the tractor being driven on flat ground, in HI, and about 1900 or so engine RPM's.

Thats to bad because I really like what Kubota did to reduce the dust issues.

Sounds to me like the HST noise issue was not addressed in this model update.....

 

[ericdube]

Thanks for posting the video.

Sadly it does not appear that the HST whine noise is any quieter in the B2650 then it is/was in my B3030.

The video shows the tractor being driven on flat ground, in HI, and about 1900 or so engine RPM's.

Thats to bad because I really like what Kubota did to reduce the dust issues.

Sounds to me like the HST noise issue was not addressed in this model update.....

I don't think the HST whine was addressed either. Although, the person who posted the video did provide a comment saying the noise is a lot better in the B2650 compared to the B3000, so it sounds like Kubota did try to address some of the cab noise at least.

 

[cooterdude]

had the same problem with my moms lil cub mower called up cub and got a person finaly they said that the mower was designed to be opperated at wot thats when the hydrostat is the quietest
meby up your revs and see if it quietens down seems a shame they dont have 2 speed hydros

 

[WaxMan]

I don't think the HST whine was addressed either. Although, the person who posted the video did provide a comment saying the noise is a lot better in the B2650 compared to the B3000, so it sounds like Kubota did try to address some of the cab noise at least.

I drove the B2650 and the whine was definitely less then my B3030. But after my soundproofing my whine is hardly a big deal anymore.
My tractor is more a subdued sound now even more so then the B2650 The B2650 sounds like a smaller engine (which it is) I recommend anybody with a B3030 that is concerned about the noise level to do what I did. It's a much more tolerable sound. It does not become an issue anymore. At least for me.

 

[Kubotafan]

So I found a video from inside the cab of the new B2650 when operating (well at least driving). Interesting how it doesn't seem all that much quieter, if at all, than my B3000 is now after my modifications (possible the new B is even just a tad louder).

Listening to this video certainly doesn't make me wish that I had held out for the new B3350 Tier 4 machine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14GN1xcPM0E

What caught my attention was the quick attach on the loader bucket. I have a 2005 B3030HSDCC and a Curtis front angle blade. It is a pain to install in the fall. Would the quick attach on the B2650 be compatible with my tractor?

 

[RFB]

Indeed, I am also looking for the answer to that for my B3000/LA403

 

[ericdube]

What caught my attention was the quick attach on the loader bucket. I have a 2005 B3030HSDCC and a Curtis front angle blade. It is a pain to install in the fall. Would the quick attach on the B2650 be compatible with my tractor?

Indeed, I am also looking for the answer to that for my B3000/LA403

Yes and folks have installed the SSQA adapter on a number of other B models.

 

[RFB]

Thank you

 

[Kubotafan]

Yes and folks have installed the SSQA adapter on a number of other B models.

Sorry, but what is the SSQA adapter? I am sure the QA stands for quick attach, but the SS.........?

 

[Tx Jim]

SS=Skid Steer

 

[srs]

WaxMan, not to hijack your thread but wanted to help Kubotafan and RFB here with some pics of my quick attach bucket. Here is what I have on my B3030 with the 403 loader. The original rear attachment points were cut off of the bucket and a quick attach plate was welded into place. An ATI skid steer style adaptor was then attached to the loader arms to make attaching and detaching my snowplow, bucket, and forks an effortless chore that literally takes 'seconds' to do. In the second picture you can barely see the ATI decal on the adaptor. Hope this helps Kubotafan and RFB. Any questions fire away. Stanley

 

[RFB]

Srs,

How difficult was it to remove the existing bucket brackets?

 

[srs]

Srs,

How difficult was it to remove the existing bucket brackets?

I did not remove the existing brackets. When I purchased the tractor from Messicks and ordered the quick attach feature their shop cut it off the bucket then welded the new quick attach to it. Others here have cut theirs off using (I believe) a plasma cutter, torch, and cutting/grinding wheel. If I had to do it over again I would cut the old brackets off myself. A bit of work but doable. Stanley

 

[Kubotafan]

SS=Skid Steer

Thanks. That answered my question. Also thanks to srs for his pictures and help.