Buying Advice b2320,b2620,or b2920

[TripleR]

Over the years, Kubota, like most of the OEMs keeps offering more models and pushing bigger engines into any given series. For some guys and their tasks, more hp on any given series is what they prefer and always buy the most hp a series offers. Naturally, they recommend others to do the same.

But, frankly, there are others who buy the base tractor of the series, getting the features of that series, with plenty of useable hp, at the lowest price.

Still others prefer to split the difference right down the middle of the series and believe they've found the "sweet spot" of the series with the right balance of hp and features.

Which is exactly why Kubota makes three or four choices in every series, at different prices, in every series of tractors they market. Otherwise, they'd just offer a BX, a B-20, a B-30, a L, a Grand L, etc. That was the way tractors were sold in the 50's and 60's. Maybe things were more simple then.

Agreed, but I often see people "upgrade" in HP and model while I rarely see people go with a smaller tractor/HP absent changed circumstances.

 

[crazyal]

First off you need to come to terms with why you are upgrading. If you are doing 100 hours a year of mowing then a Sears or zero turn could get the job done. The reason why you want a bigger Kubota is the feeling you get while using it. At first I didn't want to believe this myself but I have come to accept it.

So once you admit that while it may not be a toy it's also not just about getting jobs done around the house either. Some people enjoy boats, others enjoy pulling a lever and seeing dirt move, snow fly, or weeds get pulverized. What attachments could you see yourself owning? A brush hog? A snow blower? Box blade? Something else? Plan your HP requirements around what you might do, after all $800 really isn't that much when the other option would be to upgrade later. Just ask yourself which one is the one you really want.

 

[chriscos]

I'm very happy with my 2920. I looked closely at the 2630 and 3030 as well, but they were just too big for my needs. I wanted something more compact and sat lower (I gots some hills). If I didn't need something small I probably would have stepped up to the 2630. I did look at the BXs, but ground clearance was not enough for me.

When I priced mine I think the 2920 came in about $3300 less than the 2630 and about $4300 less than the 3030.

Only get the extra HP if you need it for the PTO. The 2920 has more than enough power to drive the wheels. You will run out of traction long before you run out of power, especially with turfs. I didn't want to shortchange myself in the PTO power department so I just went with the 2920 (snowblower, tiller, post hole digger, etc). The difference is small, but 2HP over the 2620 is 2HP I also like the option of using the larger R1s if you want to. But I do agree that the 2620 is probably the sweet spot.

I have the 60" MMM and turf tires, loaded rears. With the loader off, in 2WD, I don't have any problems with my grass, even wet, soft grass, and I'm not even being very careful about turning. I was worried at first, but it is a non-issue for me now.

 

[taos]

over the weekend I made my mind up, i'm going for the b2920 ,I don't need the 29hp now but i can see in the near future a chipper for my 5 acre lot,I do agree that the b2620 is the sweet spot in this series, (do to the larger loader) but for $ 800.00 more it gives me peace of mind for future implements.that maybe require more h.p. I know that 29hp is too much for traction alone but for p.t.o .implements the $800.00 dollars i think it good. otherwise I maybe will end up with another tractor next year,and that could cost me more then the $800.00 spent on the upgrade now. oh ya i love the sound of that engine and the tractor feels a lot better then the bx series . no offence to bx owners I think there great tractors

 

[bp fick]

Agreed, but I often see people "upgrade" in HP and model while I rarely see people go with a smaller tractor/HP absent changed circumstances.

Of course. People go up and down, according to their needs. Don't have enough hp? Gotta get it. Need to downsize? Gotta do that too. Since the average TBNer does not keep 4 or 5 tractors, it means they have to make a change. JohnThomas once had an L and B3200 and has since downsized. Well, ok, JT isn't a good example.:laughing::laughing::laughing:

Some guys here say they've "upgraded" from a BX to B or from a B to an L and "they'd never go back". I'm certainly not prepared to say that at all.

The OP stated up front he runs a chipper. That tells me he flat needs the PTO hp. He hasn't "bit" on the 30 series baiting.

 

[kuboman]

over the weekend I made my mind up, i'm going for the b2920 ,I don't need the 29hp now but i can see in the near future a chipper for my 5 acre lot,I do agree that the b2620 is the sweet spot in this series, (do to the larger loader) but for $ 800.00 more it gives me peace of mind for future implements.that maybe require more h.p. I know that 29hp is too much for traction alone but for p.t.o .implements the $800.00 dollars i think it good. otherwise I maybe will end up with another tractor next year,and that could cost me more then the $800.00 spent on the upgrade now. oh ya i love the sound of that engine and the tractor feels a lot better then the bx series . no offence to bx owners I think there great tractors

A 2920 is just a 2620 with more hp, I can't see how you will regret the extra hp.:licking:
I went to the b3200 and it is a hot rod for the size. I added some weight to the 3pt and now when I want to push with the loader I got some real grrrr, and it will really push. I hardly use 4wd.
You will be very happy with your 2920. They are an ideal size.

 

[TripleR]

Of course. People go up and down, according to their needs. Don't have enough hp? Gotta get it. Need to downsize? Gotta do that too. Since the average TBNer does not keep 4 or 5 tractors, it means they have to make a change. JohnThomas once had an L and B3200 and has since downsized. Well, ok, JT isn't a good example.:laughing::laughing::laughing:

Some guys here say they've "upgraded" from a BX to B or from a B to an L and "they'd never go back". I'm certainly not prepared to say that at all.

The OP stated up front he runs a chipper. That tells me he flat needs the PTO hp. He hasn't "bit" on the 30 series baiting.

No, JOHNTHOMAS isn't the "average" TBNer and I guess with tractors from a BX to a M8540 I'm not either, but there are quite a few of us.

It is probably just me, but I don't much care for the term "upgrading" as it is often used here as I believe they are all good for what they were intended. Our L will do things our BX or M won't and vice versa. I have no idea what my next tractor will be, but won't be upgrading or downgrading, just what I need at the time and in the future. While I have always bought for the long term, I am becoming more open to John's philosophy. For many this may not be practical and they have to think and plan for their long term needs.

I don't own a B Series and probably never will, but think highly of them.

I may have lost my train of thought, so keep that in mind.

 

[crazyal]

over the weekend I made my mind up, i'm going for the b2920 ,I don't need the 29hp now but i can see in the near future a chipper for my 5 acre lot,I do agree that the b2620 is the sweet spot in this series, (do to the larger loader) but for $ 800.00 more it gives me peace of mind for future implements.that maybe require more h.p. I know that 29hp is too much for traction alone but for p.t.o .implements the $800.00 dollars i think it good. otherwise I maybe will end up with another tractor next year,and that could cost me more then the $800.00 spent on the upgrade now. oh ya i love the sound of that engine and the tractor feels a lot better then the bx series . no offence to bx owners I think there great tractors

I think you'll be happy you decided to go with the bigger engine. I think you wanted to go with it so if you handn't you would have always had that little doubt in the back of your head. We wait to see pictures once you get it.

 

[taos]

I did it! ordered it today(b2920) should get it in couple of days, can't wait, thanks for all the info you guys have given!

 

[46andtool]

Well, I'm happy with my B2320 - which is not mentioned much in this thread. I guess it comes down to your mission requirements...