Owner Reviews on LX Series

[Pinch]

Like many others I am looking at the LX series. Specifically, the LX2610HSDC (Cab). I'd be interested to hear from current owners regarding their experience so far with the LX series. Any LX2610 owners who wish they had bought the LX3310?

 

[RalphVa]

Quite a few videos on LX2601 and LX3310. I've looked at them because I'm looking at an LX2601SU as a possibility. Even the 2601 has too much hp for me. Cannot get a "2 series" tractor any more with only 18.5 hp like my 4010 was.

You can get the op manual form the LX3310 that covers it and 2601s. Can get a free download from Kubota site. Kinda tricky, but you can get it free. It's in the "L" area near the end.

 

[Pinch]

Thanks Ralph. One guy on YouTube, GP Outdoors, has some good videos, but what do you think about the HST whine he complains about?

 

[Citydude]

I don't watch GP that much but I did notice his hst whine on one video. To me it sounded normal.

 

[sea2summit]

Thanks Ralph. One guy on YouTube, GP Outdoors, has some good videos, but what do you think about the HST whine he complains about?

I have no experience with the LX but in my mind HST whine is like the refrigerator running. If you think about it, it’s gonna annoy the crap out of you. If you just do whatever you’re doing it’s white noise. The LX owners are likely new to tractors so hyper sensitive to any sounds. Just my opinion.

 

[PatentGuy]

I have a 2610 and wish I had bought a 3310. The 2610 with a 6ft RFM can't make it up a minor to me grade and maintain PTO or forward speed. I sold the RFM and bought a ZT. Certainly the best solution, but also much more money that could have been avoided with enough tractor power. Would the 3310 have been enough for my situation, don't know, but likely would have been sufficient. Very dependent on your terrain and use.

Will wind up buying a very light 5 ft knife flail for the tractor to handle the parts too steep for the ZT. Already slid the ZT through one fence, fortunately no damage other than to the fence.

On my land I would never buy another tractor that didn't have the maximum HP available for the specific frame size I was purchasing. This would not be the case if I still lived in Illinois where it is fundamentally flat. On flat ground the 2610 handled the RFM no problem. A cabbed 2610 would be even more limited in this regard due to the added cab weight.

 

[diesel466]

I owned a LX2610 for a short time , it was not a cab model so can not help you on that, but for me it was a let down. I came from a L series and I felt like it was not built as well and although the loader specs are close on paper it didnt have the reach and felt very unstable. It had a lot more Hst whine than the L. As the weather got colder the transmission had a jerk when trying to creep forward. If you watch the GP outdoors video he talks about. I would suggest driving one and make sure you can live with it. Also remember on the cab model the a/c will pull the horse power down more.

 

[RalphVa]

One video on the LX2610 was done by a guy who had owned a B2601 previously. He mentioned that the LX's treadle pedal was a bit jerky vs. his B2601's being butter smooth.

That's why I want to try them out, with loaders. Looking at a B2301 or LX2601. So far, 3 dealers have the tractors but no loaders.

 

[PatentGuy]

When the weather is colder than about 40 F my 2610 is a little jerky until the fluid heats up a little. No problem for me, but I don't use it when it's too cold outside for the fluid to get warm. That weather doesn't exist here.

I like the machine quite a bit, just wish I had bought more HP. Didn't want the weight of a L to mow with, but now that I have the ZT not needing the tractor to do much of that.

I have an LX 2610 with the SU tires and 1.5" rear spacers, filled rear tires. Very stable. You can't use a MMM with the SU tires, even though it has the mid PTO. A MMM weighs over 300 # less than the RFM I had, but that wouldn't be enough to solve the lack of power problem for me.

 

[RalphVa]

When the weather is colder than about 40 F my 2610 is a little jerky until the fluid heats up a little. No problem for me, but I don't use it when it's too cold outside for the fluid to get warm. That weather doesn't exist here.

I like the machine quite a bit, just wish I had bought more HP. Didn't want the weight of a L to mow with, but now that I have the ZT not needing the tractor to do much of that.

I have an LX 2610 with the SU tires and 1.5" rear spacers, filled rear tires. Very stable. You can't use a MMM with the SU tires, even though it has the mid PTO. A MMM weighs over 300 # less than the RFM I had, but that wouldn't be enough to solve the lack of power problem for me.

I don't know what you guys are doing to complain about lack of power. I started out with an 18.5 hp JD and had it for 9 years. Plenty of power for bush hogging/mowing and wood chipping.

Do you like to operate always below 1500 rpm?

 

[sea2summit]

I don't know what you guys are doing to complain about lack of power. I started out with an 18.5 hp JD and had it for 9 years. Plenty of power for bush hogging/mowing and wood chipping.

Do you like to operate always below 1500 rpm?

I'm wondering how big a load the climate control is putting on the engine...I think in a car it's 2-3HP mathematically. BX23 is 1,570#, LX2610 is 1,786 so that cab also adds about ~13% to the base tractor weight. Adds up quick when you're applying the load to a small engine.

 

[Jchonline]

One video on the LX2610 was done by a guy who had owned a B2601 previously. He mentioned that the LX's treadle pedal was a bit jerky vs. his B2601's being butter smooth.

That's why I want to try them out, with loaders. Looking at a B2301 or LX2601. So far, 3 dealers have the tractors but no loaders.

It LX2610 not LX2601. Only mention as there is a B2601 so dont want to confuse anyone.

 

[RickB]

I don't know what you guys are doing to complain about lack of power. I started out with an 18.5 hp JD and had it for 9 years. Plenty of power for bush hogging/mowing and wood chipping.

Do you like to operate always below 1500 rpm?

Everything is relative. You are happy because you took a step up in power. The most disappointed guy here downsized from an L series.

 

[Pinch]

This is really useful. I'm worried about the HP too although I've done my homework and at least on paper it should work. I'm trading in my B2620 to get it. Here is the comparison:

B2620 24.3 HP (engine gross)
PTO 19.0 HP
Lift Capacity 1356lbs at lift point and 1058lbs at 24"

LX2610 24.8 HP (engine gross)
PTO 19.5 HP
Lift Capacity 2139lbs at lift point and 1676lbs at 24"

So on paper the LX2610 is a little stronger and has a lot more lift capacity which is hard to believe. My land is flat and my B2620 does what I need: It fits comfortably in the rows, handles a 60" RFM and a 3pt mounted sprayer. My problem is I need a cab. It's hot here in the summer and wearing gear is getting old.

I have a larger tractor with loader for heavy work. The reason I'm concerned about HP is the mower and tiller I use call for a 20 HP at the PTO. I don't know if I should be cutting it that close.

 

[hornett22]

This is really useful. I'm worried about the HP too although I've done my homework and at least on paper it should work. I'm trading in my B2620 to get it. Here is the comparison:

B2620 24.3 HP (engine gross)
PTO 19.0 HP
Lift Capacity 1356lbs at lift point and 1058lbs at 24"

LX2610 24.8 HP (engine gross)
PTO 19.5 HP
Lift Capacity 2139lbs at lift point and 1676lbs at 24"

So on paper the LX2610 is a little stronger and has a lot more lift capacity which is hard to believe. My land is flat and my B2620 does what I need: It fits comfortably in the rows, handles a 60" RFM and a 3pt mounted sprayer. My problem is I need a cab. It's hot here in the summer and wearing gear is getting old.

I have a larger tractor with loader for heavy work. The reason I'm concerned about HP is the mower and tiller I use call for a 20 HP at the PTO. I don't know if I should be cutting it that close.

Not sure where you got those specs on the lx2610 lift. You better verify them before you buy. If not, you're going to be in for a BIG surprise.

 

[Pinch]

From the Kubota website. Take a look here:
https://www.kubotausa.com/docs/default-source/spec-sheets/lx-specs.pdf?sfvrsn=391a04fd_0

What do you think? The specs I have for my B2620 are from Kubota as well.

 

[oldballs]

It appears to me that Pinch is confusing the 3-point stats with the FEL stats.???

 

[Leejohn]

I give you my review on LX2610. I sold my B7800 and got the LX2610, not real sure yet if that was wise move yet. The 7800 was all set up with all the things I liked, now have to rework the LX.
The LX seems to have a good match with the gearing and HP, it seems to have more power then the 7800 that is 30hp. It does a ok job lifting with just loaded tires. The 7800 had loaded tires and wheel weight, but could not lift as much. More weight is going on the LX and wheel spacers (2").
I did not like the 3pt 1/4"ing control on 7800, I like pos. control for 3pt on LX. Seat is lot better on the LX, just wish I had more lead in my ass to make it even better. I also like tilt steering wheel. Dash and controls are just fine, but not the rear remote control arm, to short and small.
Now the things I do not like and have or going to change. First off the rear remotes from Kubota was a joke for LX2610 ( changed}. I ordered the sliding lower arms. Ended up being to short and the sliders were cut at a 45 deg on the bottom side and a ***** to slide back in. They have to be flat going in, if not you have to you have to move the 3pt control up or down. Made a little longer and making new slides. I made all the others on my tractors and they worked great, I just wanted to save some time and labor (big mistake )
The step was lined up with tractor and only 1/2 usable so had to reline it with deck. Now the real bad thing and I mean not good at all. The PTO shaft has NO free play in it at and you have to hook up the equipment. then you can turn the equipment shaft to line it up. The last thing is the loader control lever is hard right at first and when trying to feather is hard to do. That might change in time after the N detent gets rounded some.
Didn't mean to write a book but you want a review.

 

[Paystar]

What do you mean your PTO shaft has no free play? It is cut to the proper length I hope?

 

[Leejohn]

What do you mean your PTO shaft has no free play? It is cut to the proper length I hope?

Not in and out, you can not turn it to line the splines up.