The B2650 count down has begun!

[oldballs]

rkidd,

Anybody that built a ballast box like yours, knows what they are doing. It looks like you can vary the weight as needed, and it does not take up as much space to the rear like a Box Blade. Nice job.

One thing that occurred to me is that my Box Blade, being hooked up via Quick Hitch plus the length of the arms, probably added more effective weight ballast than merely the weight of the box blade by itself. ...guessing that is.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[Rock Crawler]

Just to make sure you all notice it, I don't like scratching paint so I made chain hook mounting plates that bolt to the frame where the steel shipping crate was attached. No modification to the tractor, simply bolt on and I have a place to set 3/8" chain for binding to the trailer. You may wish to create a similar item for yours so that you do not have to damage paint.

 

[Peter 315]

Just to make sure you all notice it, I don't like scratching paint so I made chain hook mounting plates that bolt to the frame where the steel shipping crate was attached. No modification to the tractor, simply bolt on and I have a place to set 3/8" chain for binding to the trailer. You may wish to create a similar item for yours so that you do not have to damage paint.View attachment 539440View attachment 539441View attachment 539442View attachment 539443

Looks good nice job on the hooks and d rings

 

[Dan33Klein]

Good addition of the hooks.

I got my plow frame all cut apart and put back together correctly tonight.

Going to look at a 3pt snow blower in the morning. Of course I will have pictures if I come home with it.

 

[rkidd]

rkidd,

Anybody that built a ballast box like yours, knows what they are doing. It looks like you can vary the weight as needed, and it does not take up as much space to the rear like a Box Blade. Nice job.

One thing that occurred to me is that my Box Blade, being hooked up via Quick Hitch plus the length of the arms, probably added more effective weight ballast than merely the weight of the box blade by itself. ...guessing that is.

Cheers,
Mike

Hey Mike. Having the weight farther out back can sure make some difference. I sure hope your dealer gets your tractor all sorted out for you. Once they get it where it supposed to be, you will really enjoy it. As I said, I have almost 800 hrs on mine doing all kinds of chores and it has been absolutely trouble free and a workhorse. Good luck.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I woke up to 2 more triaxle loads of debris, so I got to have some Sunday B2650 tractor fun! The more I play with this man toy, the more I love it!

 

[oldballs]

Hey Rock,

If you ever want a MMM for the B2650, you might have to remove or redesign the chain hooks......because that's where the hardware for the MMM front link hooks up. But you probably already know that........just sayin'

Cheers,
Mike

 

[Rock Crawler]

I have the oversized tires, so the MMM miss out of the question. Once you upgrade to the bigger width and diameter tire package, the tires are occupying space that a MMM would need. That said, I would find a MMM to be a miserable accessory, on and off with a 3 point finish mower is seconds, while on and off of a MMM is a process. For a person that will install a MMM and leave it in for weeks or months, I can absolutely see the attraction. For me it would be pain.

I'm getting a 72" Woods 3 point finish mower. That should give me about the best cut quality that can be bought, and about the highest quality mower that can be bought.

 

[Dan33Klein]

Ended up getting the plow cut apart and fixed last night. Went and looked at a 3pt blower this morning and could not pass the deal up. Here is the snow unit.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Nice. I've bought my add on implements used as well, I spent about 25% of new cost, and after painting them Rust-Oleum Kubota orange... They work and look like new.

Hopefully you get the same experience that I have so far. I think that most of these older/used implements were built very strong and heavy, so there is still a massive amount of service life left in them under the faded paint and surface rust.

Tractor Supply has that Rust-Oleum, and Harbor Freight has a 36 pack of brushes for like 5 bucks. Then...LOL... Do what I did and order those $2.75 Kubota stickers so that your old implements not only look knew and are color matched... But they are even branded Kubota to those who see you out working

It's all about perception

 

[Dan33Klein]

That’s exactly what I do. I did a tiller and a snow plow for my bx.

This blower will get kubota orange and kubota stickers this spring. Along with the plow.

It was fun playing. I was a little disappointed in the blower tho. I barely threw the snow
At all. Kind of just puked it out th too. I was running about 560 rpm at the pto so that wasn’t the issue.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I also bought a BX, the 23 hp BX25D. I really wanted to love it, but I couldn't accept the weaker loader lifting ability. The backhoe was actually the best part of that machine. I only had it for 5 months and then sold it private party and ordered my B2650 the next day. I'm in love with my B2650.

 

[Dan33Klein]

I enjoyed my bx. I worked it very hard and it did everything I needed it to do. But being more than 3/4 of its hours were doing tractor work instead of mowing. I decided to get a real tractor and I’ll find a dedicated mower.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I agree, mine did everything I asked it to... Except lift large skid steer grapples that I was being paid to repair, and lift a full bucket of damp clay over the side of a dump trailer. But aside from that, I forced it to get the job done. I did always feel like I was being rude to the thing... Like it was good, but my being me...I would destroy that poor little guy over time.

 

[Dan33Klein]

I’m still deciding on a grapple. There are some ones out there for a good price. I would like a everything attachments one but there so darn expensive. But they are also lighter because they are made out of thinner but stronger steel. The one I’m looking at 500lbs.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I'm going to go with the EA Wicked Root Grapple, if I recall correctly it's around 250 lbs.

 

[Dan33Klein]

Yeah, that’s what I should do too. I’m just to cheap. I don’t think I will use it enough to really justify the cost difference. The 60” one I’m looking at I can get shipped to my door for about 750-800. Compared to 1500+ for the EA

 

[Milo]

I知 still deciding on a grapple. There are some ones out there for a good price. I would like a everything attachments one but there so darn expensive. But they are also lighter because they are made out of thinner but stronger steel. The one I知 looking at 500lbs.

I got the EA 50" single lid which weighs under 300# and I love it! I just felt there is no need to go any larger or heavier for a B2650.
Subcompact Compact Tractor Wicked Root Grapple 50" Single lid

 

[Rock Crawler]

I got the EA 50" single lid which weighs under 300# and I love it! I just felt there is no need to go any larger or heavier for a B2650.
Subcompact Compact Tractor Wicked Root Grapple 50" Single lid

That's almost what I would like this spring, but I'd rather have it with 2 claws than the one wide centered claw. I'll have to call when it comes time and ask Travis is they can glue one together with the to smaller claws and two rams.

 

[Dan33Klein]

I would also like he dual claws