B26 Goods & Bads

idigtractors · May 20, 2007

I'm new to the site as to posting. I have been looking in for many months. I'm very interested in the B26 and was wondering if any one has good things and bad things about the unit. I know they haven't been on the market very long and many are not on the lots as yet. I'm mainly looking into the quality and not what it can do regarding acreage one owns or what it will be used mostly for, but just good and bad in quality/design. I know one of the biggest complaints is the tinny hood and possible denting. I have seen several of the units on landscapers trailers, but cannot find one at any of the dealers that are within a 50 mile radius of my residence. I love the looks and what is written up about it in Kubota literature.
Any info that one can pass on will be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.

crbr · May 20, 2007

idigtractors said:
I'm new to the site as to posting. I have been looking in for many months. I'm very interested in the B26 and was wondering if any one has good things and bad things about the unit. I know they haven't been on the market very long and many are not on the lots as yet. I'm mainly looking into the quality and not what it can do regarding acreage one owns or what it will be used mostly for, but just good and bad in quality/design. I know one of the biggest complaints is the tinny hood and possible denting. I have seen several of the units on landscapers trailers, but cannot find one at any of the dealers that are within a 50 mile radius of my residence. I love the looks and what is written up about it in Kubota literature.
Any info that one can pass on will be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.

For what it's worth as an opinion and based on my choices, the quality is written. Kubota. For me, after researching but more so, cognizant years of observations of those using the machines, as I said, I chose Kubota. The B26 should be a continued legacy of what Kubota has to offer (good or bad). It is, what it is. I'd call that a good.

digger2 · May 20, 2007

Awhile back there was alot of talk about these B26's on here.But i've been watching and i myself have not seen anybody post where they actually bought one.Maybe i missed it.
I'm waiting for my dealer to get one in.Then i can look at it,touch it,
sit on it........well you get the idea.
Anyway,i've researched about all i can on these things,and i still havent actually seen one.They do appear to be a nasty little bugger.
Cant wait to see one!!!!!!! digger2

familyman · May 20, 2007

My dealer got one in a week or two ago; sold it in 2 days.

ultrarunner · May 21, 2007

I saw one today at Noble Kubota in San Jose CA.

Noble had several TLB in a row starting with the BX24, B26, L39 and L48.

I did not see any prices.

JDGREEN4ME · May 21, 2007

digger2 said:
Awhile back there was alot of talk about these B26's on here.But i've been watching and i myself have not seen anybody post where they actually bought one.Maybe i missed it.
I'm waiting for my dealer to get one in.Then i can look at it,touch it,
sit on it........well you get the idea.
Anyway,i've researched about all i can on these things,and i still havent actually seen one.They do appear to be a nasty little bugger.
Cant wait to see one!!!!!!! digger2

Hey Digger where abouts in Lycoming County are you from? I grew up in the big city of Ralston...

tommu56 · May 21, 2007

Hea is this turning in to a Pa. only thread? LOL

tom

MarkV · May 21, 2007

idigtractors said:
I'm new to the site as to posting. I have been looking in for many months. I'm very interested in the B26 and was wondering if any one has good things and bad things about the unit. I know they haven't been on the market very long and many are not on the lots as yet. I'm mainly looking into the quality and not what it can do regarding acreage one owns or what it will be used mostly for, but just good and bad in quality/design. I know one of the biggest complaints is the tinny hood and possible denting. I have seen several of the units on landscapers trailers, but cannot find one at any of the dealers that are within a 50 mile radius of my residence. I love the looks and what is written up about it in Kubota literature.
Any info that one can pass on will be greatly appreciated and thanks in advance.

I think the verdict is out until a few more get into the field. Many dealers haven’t even had one on their lot yet. Based on my experience with the B21 and L39 I think the B26 will be a winner. The B21 has been a great tractor for me and the upgrades offered on the B26 should make it even better. For multi purpose use the low PTO hp on the B21 was the greatest short coming. The added power of the B26 will solve much of that issue.

MarkV