7610 competion

elalexander · Jan 23, 2008

I stopped in a Kubota dealer today and I was impressed with these machines as well as the pricing. Does anyone know what the 7610 would compare to in the John Deere line? We have been looking at the JD 790/2320 and 2520 but thought I would check out the Kubota line up.

Hey, for the money that BX24 with a hoe is a sweet deal too.

Thanks for any input, EL.

ChuckinNH · Jan 23, 2008

The Kubota B7610, and JD 2320 are the closeset match, the BX24 is matched by the JD2305. The B7610 is being replaced very soon by an updated version the B2320, B2620, and B2920. There is a thread here on that subject.

elalexander · Jan 23, 2008

Thanks Chuck.

peterc38 · Jan 25, 2008

I bought a 7610 in August 2007. I paid $13,900 with LA352 loader. Based on the changes on the newer 釘壮, I知 not sorry that I didn稚 wait because I had projects to do and we have gotten a lot of snow, so it has come in handy. I think if they had added position control, I would have regretted it. Some don稚 like the quarter inching but it hasn稚 seemed to bother me. Since I am a newer tractor owner maybe that is why. One of the more knowledgeable guys on here ( Art I think) mentioned that it sometimes easier for a beginner to get used to the quarter inching than an experienced operator who has previously used position control (not that I am arguing that quarter inching is better).

The newer 3 speed HST is a nice touch too, but for me not a big deal. One great upgrade you can do on a 7610 rather cheaply (I paid $130) is buy the telescoping arm kit from a B2910. Any Kubota dealer can get you the parts and it makes it a lot easier to change implements than the stock turnbuckles. There was a member that did a great post on this modification w/ pics. Do a search and you can probably find it.

I also purchased a 60 Woods box scraper and a 48 Bush hog new and I found a sweet deal on a hardly used 60 Woods rear blade for $200. All in all I have been very satisfied with this purchase.

elalexander · Jan 25, 2008

Thanks Peter. I haven't had a FEL before so I to may not notice the hydrulic differences. I am starting to lean toward the HST tranny. I really like the JD 790, now 3005 because it is a gear tranny. However I am finding very few complaints about the HSt even on riding mowers. Some poster say loader work is easier with the HST then a gear transmission. Also, the 3 range hydro in the Kubota "20 series seems like that should fill in any gear nitch anyone would have. My present tractor has a 3 speed transmission, 3 speed transfer case, (LMH) and a 2 speed creeper gear, (H & L) so I have plenty of gearing for what I need.
The Kubota prices are easier explaining to ones better have then the green machine prices too.

spoon059 · Jan 26, 2008

Just got a 7610 this month and love it. It is a great tractor and affordably priced. This is our second Kubota, and both had HST. We looked at a couple different tractors, gear driven and glide shift, but the HST was what we wanted. I know that there are some situations where a geared tractor is better for holding a certain RPM range or something, but for overall light tractor use the HST is perfect for me.

Not having to worry about clutches makes it easier to mow, easier to drive rough or hilly terrain, and leaves both hands free to steer and operate other mechanical devices at the same time. Really, unless you NEED the features of a gear driven tractor, the HST is the way to go!!!

And for what its worth, there was no competition when we went to purchase our tractor. We have a 20 year old Kubota that has never let us down or had a single mechanical problem(heck, it still has the original brakes!!!). Kubota is a fantastic quality tractor with good dealers in my area, reasonable prices, and a solid reputation. I really don't think you can go wrong with a Bota

elalexander · Jan 27, 2008

Thanks Spoon. I got quotes ,again on the JD 3005 and 2320. We never had a hydro but folks we know have no complaints either. From riding mowers to garden tractors to utility tractors so that isn't a problem. I want to see the Kubota 20 line up I hear will be out in March with a3 speed range on the hydro. This machine should go head to head with a JD 2300 series line up from what I have read. It would be nice to have one machine to do everything instead of a mower, then a tilling, plowing, tree pulling machine. Thanks for the input from an owner. I may have to get back with ya to pick your brain a bit

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EL

spoon059 · Jan 27, 2008

You got it. Here is a picture of the new 7610 with loader and the old b9200

john_bud · Jan 27, 2008

spoon059 said:
You got it. Here is a picture of the new 7610 with loader and the old b9200

You keep your equipment in good shape!

jb

elalexander · Jan 27, 2008

Hey spoon something else I like is the room at your feet with both the 2320/2520 JD as well as the 7610 'buto's. My Bolens and the 3005JD I am looking at have a "very busy floor area". Not a big deal until your on these machines several hours.