2004 B7800

[Treedoc1]

Hey all,
Wife and I just bought 7 wooded acres and are going to need to maintain a 500’ long dirt driveway.
We’re in Massachusetts so snow removal is going to have to be done.
Looking at a 2004 B7800 as my first tractor. It looks to be in decent shape. Comes with a brand new quick attach bucket, a woods 7500 backhoe and a front mount snowblower. Not sure of the model number yet but he says it has a hydraulic chute and electric motor controlled deflector. Tractor has 923 hours. Engine oil was black and just a tad low. Air cleaner was pretty clean and hydraulic fluid was full and not milky.
Started good and idles good.
Only issue I found was when raising and lowering the bucket the hydraulics stutter, not smooth. There was ice in the bucket so I’m thinking the filter may be iced up a little not allowing smooth flow.
The big question is- is this setup worth $19500?
Any help or advice would be appreciated. I want to make a good decision cause I don’t want my wife to say I told you so.
Thanks all

 

[Have tractor did travel]

I have a B3200, which was Kubota's replacement for the B7800. I've found it to be a grand tractor. It was equipped with factory back hoe, which meant a 4 point hitch with a sub-frame.
You do not want to do any heavy work with a 3 point hitch backhoe, which may well be how that Woods backhoe is equipped. No manufacturer makes a 3 point backhoe for their own tractor. Only other manufacturers make 3 point backhoes to sell for some other manufacturers tractor.
I use my backhoe a couple of times a week, and would not want to be without it. But I have more land.
What they used to say about computers is about what I'd say about your first tractor. It's so much better than doing the work with a wheel barrow and a shovel, you'll almost find, no matter what you purchase, that it's better than what you used to do.
Only you can decide about the money - do the research. The tractor's a good tractor, just be careful about the backhoe.
I think the shutter in the FEL is of little concern. Air ? Maybe a gasket needing replacement in the control valve. Should be a couple of hundred $ fix, if you take it to the dealer.

 

[Treedoc1]

I have a B3200, which was Kubota's replacement for the B7800. I've found it to be a grand tractor. It was equipped with factory back hoe, which meant a 4 point hitch with a sub-frame.
You do not want to do any heavy work with a 3 point hitch backhoe, which may well be how that Woods backhoe is equipped. No manufacturer makes a 3 point backhoe for their own tractor. Only other manufacturers make 3 point backhoes to sell for some other manufacturers tractor.
I use my backhoe a couple of times a week, and would not want to be without it. But I have more land.
What they used to say about computers is about what I'd say about your first tractor. It's so much better than doing the work with a wheel barrow and a shovel, you'll almost find, no matter what you purchase, that it's better than what you used to do.
Only you can decide about the money - do the research. The tractor's a good tractor, just be careful about the backhoe.
I think the shutter in the FEL is of little concern. Air ? Maybe a gasket needing replacement in the control valve. Should be a couple of hundred $ fix, if you take it to the dealer.

The backhoe is actually attached underneath to the center of the tractor. I was very surprised. Buddy told me exactly what you said about the 3 point hitch back hoe.
So many tractors out there and not cheap. My dad had a 1953 ford Ferguson TO20.
thanks again

 

[varmint]

Should be a good investment, unless it was stored outside, and not maintained. Decent equipment has really held its value over the last couple of years! Woods makes solid equipment, and the Kubota is a strong little tractor.

 

[orezok]

I have a 04 7800 also. In the 18 years I have owned it the only non normal maintenance item I have had was a leaking rear axle seal. Stored outside in the desert all the time. Even all the hoses are original.

The thing is a beast!

 

[number two]

And I seldom see B7800's for sale.
That alone speaks well for them!
Good Luck!

 

[CalG]

https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/for-sale/kubota/b3200/farm-equipment

 

[JPinnell]

I've got a B7800 I bought new in maybe 2006 for $18K with a loader and 72in Belly Mower, I'm on 10 acres and its been great. Mow about 4 acres, drag a few logs for firewood, box blade for the gravel drive. I'm now around 900hrs and all I've done is change the fluids/filters, keep the radiator clean, and wash it once in a while. Needs a new seat, front tires, and I may proactively replace the loader hoses soon. Could not be happier.

Diesel oil is black about 5 minutes after you change it as it carries soot. Just change it when you are supposed too with quality oil and filters. The engine should start just about immediately, mine fires after a couple revolutions. Turn the key to glow for about 5 secs, then crank it over.

You have to judge on the price. BackHoe is at least $5K and I know snowblowers are not cheap.

You also need to factor in truck/trailer capabilities should you need to haul it. It is a lightweight tractor for its size and mote 7K car haulers should do the trick.

 

[crbr]

The 7800 is a heck of a machine. I have a 2006 at 285 hours. With a mid-mower and FEL in 2006 I paid $18K out the door. Not one issue to this day. Wouldn't give it up for a new (equivalent) one.

US $19.5K with attachments is a fair (China virus gouging) price. I'd say 17-20 is in the ballpark.

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