B2650 on the way

tk tom · Jul 25, 2014

I did see a B3300SU while I was there and wow are the tires bigger on that sucker! I saw it at a distance and hmmmmm maybe someday I'll need a bigger tractor. I walk over and I was surprised to see the model.

s219 · Jul 25, 2014

tk tom said:
I did see a B3300SU while I was there and wow are the tires bigger on that sucker! I saw it at a distance and hmmmmm maybe someday I'll need a bigger tractor. I walk over and I was surprised to see the model.

That's basically an older B3200 but with bigger tires, no mid-pto, and a couple other tweaks that made the B3300 "special utility" package.

The new B3350/B3350SU, which is the same chassis/body as your 2650, has those bigger tires as an option. I'm sure they'd mount on a 2650 if you have tire envy.....

tk tom · Jul 26, 2014

s219 said:
That's basically an older B3200 but with bigger tires, no mid-pto, and a couple other tweaks that made the B3300 "special utility" package.

The new B3350/B3350SU, which is the same chassis/body as your 2650, has those bigger tires as an option. I'm sure they'd mount on a 2650 if you have tire envy.....

I'd have liked to get the 3350, but after owning this tractor for a little while I don't think I really need the extra HP. The only thing I've noticed is when pulling onto the road to head a couple houses down to help a friend - I would accelerate with the HST pedal while increasing RPM's to get up to speed and it was slow to bring RPMs up. Simple solution is to just rev it up then start going. I'm sure the extra HP would eliminate that. But as far as hydraulic capability goes, this 26HP model is just as capable, and I need the loader function more so than PTO power.

And as far as tire envy goes, yes, it looks pretty cool. But, I'm not willing to make that explanation to the wife - she doesn't have tire envy LOL

tk tom · Jul 27, 2014

Blew a hydraulic hose yesterday. Picked up a hose and scrambled for fittings today but it's an odd size so back to the dealer it goes tomorrow!

wmonroe · Jul 28, 2014

tk tom said:
Blew a hydraulic hose yesterday. Picked up a hose and scrambled for fittings today but it's an odd size so back to the dealer it goes tomorrow!

A hose on the loader?

tk tom · Jul 28, 2014

Yep, red line. Loader tilt back function apparently. Quick coupler threads onto the fitting crimped onto the hose - hose blew out right at the crimp. Dealer has been awesome, dropped off this morning and got a call before lunch saying it was ready. It was one of the hoses they replaced when it was in last week for the chaffing through. Must have just been a defective part.

So maybe when I pick it up this time I'll remember to grab some pics of the affected areas from earlier. And also the PTO setup, I'm curious how many other models/brands out there have the dipstick so close to the PTO shaft.....

tk tom · Sep 5, 2014

It's been over a month and I haven't got any pics up yet that I've talked about, sorry about that! I've been really busy at work and at home, got a lot to do here before it starts getting too much colder at night so I haven't had much time for playing around. Hopefully I can steal a few minutes and get them taken and posted soon.

The tractor is now at 70 hours, did the first fluid/filter change at 62 hours. It was simple enough to do. The hours are flying by on this thing, it seems like I grease it all the time. Some of the grease fittings really don't need to be hit every 10 hours like it says, there's just not enough movement in some places, but it gets a little hit anyway. I really should be taking a lot of before pictures of what I'm working on.

I did actually get one pic taken, let's see if I can find it..... Made a slight mod on the tractor that should be good for about 5-10HP!!!! LOL

tk tom · Sep 5, 2014

And one other thing - has anybody else noticed their steering wheel kinda floating? Mine doesn't seem to be oriented the same was when the wheels are straight. I'll notice the spinner is in a different spot after a while when going straight. Sometimes its at 2 o'clock, sometimes 7, or 11, who knows where it will end up. Is this common? Or is something not tight?

gocards1177 · Sep 5, 2014

tk tom said:
It's been over a month and I haven't got any pics up yet that I've talked about, sorry about that! I've been really busy at work and at home, got a lot to do here before it starts getting too much colder at night so I haven't had much time for playing around. Hopefully I can steal a few minutes and get them taken and posted soon. The tractor is now at 70 hours, did the first fluid/filter change at 62 hours. It was simple enough to do. The hours are flying by on this thing, it seems like I grease it all the time. Some of the grease fittings really don't need to be hit every 10 hours like it says, there's just not enough movement in some places, but it gets a little hit anyway. I really should be taking a lot of before pictures of what I'm working on. I did actually get one pic taken, let's see if I can find it..... Made a slight mod on the tractor that should be good for about 5-10HP!!!! LOL

Your spinner is installed wrong. It should go on one of the three "spokes" of the steering wheel. The black rubber side goes toward the center to make it level. The metal tab side lays flat on the wheel. You can flip over the black rubber part to vary the thickness and angle to match your steering wheel.

And it's the wrong color...

tk tom · Sep 5, 2014

I've never had one before, and this came with no instructions

That seemed to be the only logical fit for it there. I'll give it another try this weekend, hopefully get it installed right so I stop hitting my leg when I spin the wheel

And I thought the color was what added the HP? Like putting Monster stickers on your snowmobile was good for 10+/-?

wmonroe · Sep 5, 2014

The steering wheel changing position is part of a hydrostatic steering system. This setup has no hard direct link between the steering wheel and the front end. Perfectly normal.

I think you better find an orange spinner so you can get back that 5 hp that green one is sapping out of your machine.

buck boost · Sep 5, 2014

wmonroe said:
The steering wheel changing position is part of a hydrostatic steering system. This setup has no hard direct link between the steering wheel and the front end. Perfectly normal.

I think you better find an orange spinner so you can get back that 5 hp that green one is sapping out of your machine.

That is just funny right there. And, I concur!

tk tom · Sep 5, 2014

I got the spinner moved, much better! Still green though. Almost popped a wheelie in the back yard, had to idle it down a bit

gocards1177 · Sep 6, 2014

tk tom said:
I got the spinner moved, much better! Still green though. Almost popped a wheelie in the back yard, had to idle it down a bit

sweet!

Rocky Hoffler · Sep 6, 2014

If it won't crank when you go to use it I would suggest that JD suicide knob be removed tractors are very senstive:cool2:

tk tom · Sep 7, 2014

Anybody know the deal with the wheel/tire sizes on these? For instance why does the B series have "balloon" tires as I call them, small rims and tall tires therefore a lot of sidewall - vs. an L series which has much larger rims and lower profile tires? Does that allow increased capacity on larger tractors? Or are they just trying to keep the smaller ones a little more squishy/comfortable for the homeowners since that's the market for the smaller tractors?

wmonroe · Sep 7, 2014

Good question. On my L I had an option of 26" or 28" rims, I went with the 26" because it was a wider tire option and slightly taller. My ford has the 28" rim.

s219 · Sep 7, 2014

You can get both types on the B3350 -- they have the small R4 option and the large R4 option (which happens to match the tires on my L3200).

As far as sizing between B and L, I'm sure it has everything to do with weight. The B models are feather weights.

Porchfan · Sep 17, 2014

Great comments here on this post - especially the issues you've had. I just pulled the trigger on a new B2650 myself. I'll take note of the issues you had and make sure to let my dealer know. I wanted a bigger one (L3301) but the war dept (wife) nixed that one. The L3301 was about another $6K too. Delivery on Friday (3 day total). Below is the tractor being set up. Apparently when they're delivered to dealers all boxed up in a crate. I was surprise to see that even the rear wheel lugs were not pressed in. Anyway, looking forward to pushing dirt around this weekend.