B7500 Demographics

[MikeFLA]

I have often wondered about the demographics of TBN’s B7500 ownership, so I did some research. This is not exhaustive, but it is representative.

Of the approximately 42 registered B7500 owners sampled...

Average Lot Size of those reporting = 7.92 Acres

Of those reporting attachments:

64% own an FEL
42% own a mid-mount mower
35% own a box blade
21% own a rear finish mower
30% own a rear blade
21% own a rotary cutter (brush hog)
16% own a tiller
14% own a snowblower
7% own a backhoe

 

[Lizard]

Sorry, I was a little late getting registered for inclusion in your count but here I am. New B7500HST, new attachments and not near enough time to play. It was a touch and go for a while deciding between a BX2200 or the B7500 but the extra ground clearance won out. So for, its been a blast.

 

[Golfgar4]

You forgot to figure a way to include us wannabe's/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif!

 

[TresCrows]

I think that is very interesting especially that only 42 percent have a MMM and even less at 21 percent have a rear mower it leads me to beleive that the 7500 is rarely used for mowing, more than half or even 3/4 of owners then do not own a mower for their 7500. Am I reading this right. I wonder what the BX demographics are? I bet they all have a MMM. Veeery interesting!!!.
What is more intersting to me that folks go to the 7500 rather than the 2410,I got a good deal on mine it seems and the dealer having remembered my history never even tried to sell me one. He went right to the 2410, bigger engine, bigger tires, bigger FEL, position control (not to be un PC on PC but it really is very useful), better seat, more 3-point capacity, a bit more weight and other stuff and all in the same basic size. I suppose it is just a price thing. The loader has 110 lbs more lift capacity and the 3-point is 300 lbs more capacity. Those are significant numbers if one were to be trying to get max performance in the smallest package possible.
J

 

[TWINKLE_TOES]

Tres,
<font color=blue>7500 is rarely used for mowing,</font color=blue>
Maybe you should look at it as 42% mow with a Mid Mount and 21% mow with a rear finish mower, or 63% mow with the B7500.
<font color=blue>BX ........I bet they all have a MMM.</font color=blue>
I think your pretty close to right here, the BX excels as a Lawn Mower.
Al

 

[MikeFLA]

I will look more closely at the stats, but I think Twinkletoes is correct.

Also keep in mind this is not comprehensive. A few 7500 owners reported no attachments. I doubt they bought it for transportation.

On the other hand you never now. It sure is one way to get seat time! /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[wichiwichi]

All I know is the B7500 is a great machine. Does a little bit of everything in my neighborhood. Neighbors call it "tractor bonding"

 

[MikeFLA]

Golfgar 4,

I was a wannabe for 18 long, long, long months. I finally bit the bullet two weeks ago.

I feel your pain!!!! /w3tcompact/icons/sad.gif

 

[CSAW]

Mike

You evidently have too much time on your hands. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Good job with the stats.

 

[DaRube]

Congrats on joining the club. And thanks for the stats.

I got mine this past fall, but I had my first opportunity 2 weeks ago to do some REAL front loader work.....moving a bunch of logs around. Until now, it's been mostly tractor rides for the kids.....and their parents who want to be kids.

And soon it will be time for the serious mowing work to begin. I'm smiling!

 

[hugo]

Hi Mike - I have enjoyed reviewing your stats for the B7500 ownership demographics, but have one question though.

If the weather gets bad (or you have some other down time), will you be tempted to take your analysis of ownership upwards through the B series ?

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[MikeFLA]

Hugo,

I will be glad to do that. Don't count on the weather getting bad though, I live in Central Florida.

I will get the 2910 done next.

Mike

 

[GlueGuy]

Those are interesting stats. I hit on both the high usage (FEL), as well as the low usage (brush hog, boxblade) attachments. According to the people I've talked with the B7500 is the most popular landscaping tractor around here. Small enough to get into some very tight places, yet big enough to do significant work. Add enough weight to one (filled tires, suitcase weights, and wheel weights), and I know it can give a B2410 a run for its money.

 

[hayden]

The bad part about doing a good job is that you get asked to do it again!

How about the L4610? With 160 acres, what tractor should I buy, statistically speaking?

 

[MikeFLA]

Hayden,

Although I can't answer the question of "statistically speaking" what tractor should one buy with 160 acres. I can tell you that the average lot size of L4610 owners is 66.33 acres.

 

[looch]

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[hayden]

Wow, anyone know when the M's are coming out with HST?

I guess a more accurate way to ask the question is "what tractor has an average owner lot size between 100 and 200 acres?"