B2320/2620

[GSmith4965]

I will likely purchase either a b2320 or b2620 in the next two weeks. Can anyone comment if the difference in power/capability of the 2620 a significant increase over the 2320?

thanks

 

[bp fick]

I will likely purchase either a b2320 or b2620 in the next two weeks. Can anyone comment if the difference in power/capability of the 2620 a significant increase over the 2320?

thanks

The PTO hp is the thing, I'd say. If you have an implement that requires the power, you need it. Some say the 26 hp model is the middle of the road, sweet spot, of the 20 series.

I'd have bought either, but my needs don't have a particular PTO requirement. The B2320 operates all my implements including my rear finish mower without breaking a sweat. Honestly? If your dealer happens to have one or the other on his lot and can make a far better deal on it? That's is often the case.

 

[Evil the Weasel]

You get a slighter stronger loader with the 2620 but the other differences are minor.

 

[fredhargis]

I believe the 2620 is slightly larger in physical size, that may make a small difference in perceived power with extra traction or something. I'd just look closely at both....and I suspect either one might work very well for you.

 

[bp fick]

I believe the 2620 is slightly larger in physical size, that may make a small difference in perceived power with extra traction or something. I'd just look closely at both....and I suspect either one might work very well for you.

An inch longer. Kinda hard to actually see it.

BTW, all in the series comes with the same size R4 wheels/tires. There is a difference in the Ags/turfs, it seems.

The hydraulic pump power is the same on all the 20's. The loader itself is slightly larger capacity on the 26 and 29. Why Kubota messes with spec-ing out two different loaders within a three tractor series is really hard to fathom. Kubota is known for having a mind-boggling array of models with minutia in differentiation. Some say far too many. Shrug.

Again, bottom line, for me, would be which of the three the dealer has on his lot and is willing to push out the door, at the best deal. If you need more tractor than a 20 series, you can always consider looking up at the larger B deluxe series or even the L series. Only there will you find telescoping lower arms on the 3 pt and nice features like position control, if you need them.

 

[Ductape]

Well....... looks like everyone has it covered. I'd spend the extra money if you plan on using PTO HP robbing implements, such as a snowblower, tiller, or brush chipper. Otherwise, you'll probably never notice the difference.

 

[TripleR]

Can't beat the advice given on the two models mentioned.

My personal preference having given serious consideration to them all and researching for months, I would step up to the Bxx30 Series for the features mentioned by bpfick.

As it turns out, for me at least, the "one tractors does it all" didn't work, so I use a BX and Grand L.

 

[fredhargis]

An inch longer. Kinda hard to actually see it.
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True enough, but it's also 4" wider, a couple of inches taller and about 150# heavier. I always thought that's why they spec'd 2 loaders, the heavier framed 2620 had more something. Side by side, I can see the difference. None of that really matters, I guess, as long as the OP looks at both. I'm not pimping for one over the other, just describing some of the differences I saw.

 

[diesel466]

The specs kubota gives are for the ag tires which are differant but turfs and r-4 tires are the same for all three.The differance is only listed as 77 lbs differance, which could be the differant tires and differant engine block.

 

[GSmith4965]

Great advice from all. (as usual). Thank you

Good point brought up. Can the larger loader be had on the 2320. With similar hyd pumps, i would think it would come down to better performance from larger hyd cylinders on the shlightly larger loader and of course if the larger loader will fit on the 2320

 

[rpraymond]

I purchased my B2320 two years ago. I mainly use it for tilling, moving wood and driveway maintenence. So far I have yet to need more power as I run out of traction first. If you can get the B2620 for a few hundred more I'd go for it but when I bought mine it wasn't worth it to me to spend the difference. Both are very nice machines.

 

[B2320]

Yes, I am am now biased to the b2320, but when I was shopping it was an issue of paying for more money every month for capacity and size I did not need. (I don't use any pto implements) I often blur the line between I want it and I need it In my year and a half of ownership I have not missed the extra two inches of loader bucket width or 181 pounds of lift capacity. Good luck with your purchase. You will not be disappointed with any of the B2x20 series.

 

[diesel466]

Great advice from all. (as usual). Thank you

Good point brought up. Can the larger loader be had on the 2320. With similar hyd pumps, i would think it would come down to better performance from larger hyd cylinders on the shlightly larger loader and of course if the larger loader will fit on the 2320

If you do a search I believe you will find a member that said his dealer was willing to put the bigger loader on a b2320, But since Kubota does not spec for that tractor you could run into warranty problems down the road. The bigger loader lifts more but its cycle times are slower. If you want the bigger loader I would spend the extra 800.00 and go with the b2620.

 

[ericdube]

If you do a search I believe you will find a member that said his dealer was willing to put the bigger loader on a b2320, But since Kubota does not spec for that tractor you could run into warranty problems down the road. The bigger loader lifts more but its cycle times are slower. If you want the bigger loader I would spend the extra 800.00 and go with the b2620.

I've read that post as well before I bought my B2620. When I asked my dealer about it, they seemed to think the LA346 wouldn't work on the B2320 though (although I got the impression they also weren't sure as they probably never tried installing that loader on a B2320 before.)

I ended up going with the B2620 in the end since they had that in stock and they were still waiting on B2320's to arrive from Kubota. Also, I want to say that the difference in price I believe was closer to $1k though (but I can't remember exactly since we went back and forth on the numbers quite a bit after all the options I kept adding on.)

Either way, I think you can't go wrong with either tractor.

 

[bikerdib]

... Kubota is known for having a mind-boggling array of models with minutia in differentiation. Some say far too many. Shrug. ...

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Ain't that the truth. I brought that up to the GM of the dealer I was buying my new tractor from. He shrugged and laughed at the same time. He said that when his dad ran the business and a customer came in asking for a 50 hp tractor, his dad took him and showed the customer that one model. If the customer changed his mind and decided he wanted a 70 hp tractor instead, his dad would take him to that one model.

Some of the model differentiations seem kinda silly. Then again, I'm glad they decided to come out with the B3300 since it bridges the gap between the L series (which would be overkill and clumsy for my needs in the woods) and the "standard" B series (which would have been OK but the 3300 is just a little more in some regards).

 

[mcrimm]

I considered the 2620 but the dealer talked me into the 2920 for about $600 more - or $10 per month on the Zero / 60 month deal. I guess I've never said "Darn it, I got too much power here."

My 2920 runs a 63" front mount blower with ease and I have yet to try the loader as I purchased in December.

Just my thoughts...............

Mike