B7500 it is

JD2K · Jan 8, 2004

First I'd like to thank the people who replied to my query. I appreciate your opinions. Everyone agreed that the B7800 would be the best tractor. So in perfect form I decided to get the B7500 and some implements.

Mainly I needed a Lawn Mower and the B7800 is a bit bigger and cannot use a 54 in mower. I am really limited to 54 in even then I scrape the ground alot. That situation is improving but would be exacerbated by a 60 in mmm.

I guess the dealer straightened me out on the any B running my 5 ft Hog. It is way to heavy for such a small tractor. Remember It was bought for a 48 HP Compact. The same goes for the tiller. The 5 ft B-series tiller is about half the weight of my tiller.

So in the interest of not killing a good tractor I opted for the B7500 and a 4ft light duty cutter and 4 ftlight duty tiller.

I can use the M 6800 to run the Heavy duty cutter and the Big tiller.

The B7500 also has cruise control and a two speed pto. For the guys who run tillers they know why that is nice.

I realize I am giving up alot of HP but I do have several tractors up to 68HP, so I'm not to worried about being under powered.

Thank you again very much for the advice.

Good luck, and don't forget to ask about multi unit discounts.

AJP

GregJ · Jan 8, 2004

I don't think you'll be disappointed with the B7500. Mine has been a workhorse and extremely reliable. I think a lot of us are envious of your position.... a tractor for every occasion. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Greg

frank_f15 · Jan 8, 2004

( The B7500 also has cruise control and a two speed pto. )

good choice on the tractor but to make sure u understand the 2 speed pto means that one speed is for the rear pto and the higher speed is for the frnt pto. OR did they change something /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

don716 · Jan 8, 2004

Are you going to get the HST or the gear drive? I've got the HST and love it. I've had mine for 4 months now and it's come in handy for everything. I've even used mine to put up the x-mas lights on the front of the house last month with the FEL. I'm going to get me a 5' RFM soon just in time for summer.
Donny /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

JD2K · Jan 8, 2004

2 speed PTO on B7500

Hey Again,

Frank thanks for the reply. The 2 speed PTO is in the rear. It's a 540/960 so at low engine rpm you still get high pto revs. It's nice when you want to go very slow like when tilling soft ground to get a good fluff. You go slow so low engine rpm and that means low pto rpms. The 2 speed allows for 540 pto at roughly half the engine rated speed. Very handy. I don't know why they don't offer it on the others.

You know making up your mind is a funny thing. I thought I had it all done and then I get to thinking. Bad choice of words in my case. Let's say i get to stewin'.... So I'm worried if the B7500 will be good at mowing High Grass with the 54 in deck. As in does it have HP enough.

So thanks again for the guys who think the B7500 is ahead. Incidentally I paid $14700 for the tractor with 302FEL and 54 in deck and Ice chains. Here in Norther VT they are handy.

Thanks again

AJP

JD2K · Jan 8, 2004

I\'m getting the HST

I am getting the HST.

I like the HST alot. Plus anyone can drive a hydro.

On the M6800 I had to get the Hydraulic Shuttle, which is OK but a full hydro is better for my loading applications. Of course the M6800 is so much stronger than the JD4700 I traded(I kept one for sand and gravel loading) I don't mind getting used to shifting the trans.

riptides · Jan 9, 2004

Re: I\'m getting the HST

Congrats!

Your gonna love it, sounds like the perfect orange tractor for your needs. Good job on listening and research.

-Mike Z. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

art · Jan 9, 2004

Good luck!

TresCrows · Jan 9, 2004

"good choice on the tractor but to make sure u understand the 2 speed pto means that one speed is for the rear pto and the higher speed is for the frnt pto. OR did they change something"

No, for some reason, the B7500 actually has a two speed rear PTO unlike the B2410/2400 and most other modern tractors. There have been several discussions of this as to what implements would use it and so forth. Interesting though. J

don716 · Jan 9, 2004

Re: 2 speed PTO on B7500

You cannot go wrong with the 7500.What kind of tires are you going to get on it? I have the R-4's on mine and they look and perform great. Hope you enjoy it.
Donny /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

frank_f15 · Jan 9, 2004

( No, for some reason, the B7500 actually has a two speed rear PTO unlike the B2410/2400 )

I DID NOT know that, learn something every day i guess! i wonder what the reasoning was behind that decesion! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

LateBloomer · Jan 9, 2004

JD2K, we love our B7500 so much we took a picture with it for our friends and relatives for the Christmas card. See photo.

riptides · Jan 10, 2004

nice!
-Mike Z.

JD2K · Jan 10, 2004

Re: 2 speed PTO on B7500

Hey Donny,

I got the regular Turfs. I want the wider tire and the easiest tread I can get. R-4's are terrific if you can get away with them. But my lawn has alot of tender turf that would cut pretty easily with the industrials, and one of my main concerns was soil compaction.

I run Ice chains in winter so traction is no problem there, in summer I'll be giving up traction but I was mowing with a White 2055 which was 2wd, so I'm ahead no matter what.

On the JD 2210 which I traded for the B7500 I had smallish turfs and it did a wonderful Job on the lawn.

BUt if I was getting this tractor to do alot of loading or any field work I'd get the R-4's in a second. As it is though it will be used mainlty to mow my lawn 2 acres, cut a field once a year, 5 acres, and do some light tilling in soft raised beds, 2 acres, and move small quantities of firewood into the shed. Plus my wife will tow her garden cart.

You know I'm not against having 2 sets of tires. Change to R-4's when the lawn is done. I mean that is June -Sept here. Maybe I'll get a set.

I had a JD 955 with R-4's and they were great. My JD4700 Hydro came with R-4's and I love them. I had ags on the one I traded, for woods work. I got ags on the M6800 with cast wheels.

del · Jan 11, 2004

LATEBLOOMER: GREAT PIC!

It looks like our place last week about 12 inches.

As I have done in the past I used my tractor to help the
young-uns build a BIG snowman. Much easier then sending
myself to the spinal clinic lifting those midsections up!

When it started warming I was tempted take my bigger Kubota
down the road, turning around and seeing how BIG of a ball
I could roll up. Something so I'd "have" snow for another
month.

Decided not to, already suspect some of the locals think I'm
not quite right as it is now. Didn't want to add to their
fear!

Never too late to have a happy childhood, and an 8 foot snowball
sounds like fun!

del

GregJ · Jan 11, 2004

Re: 2 speed PTO on B7500

JD2K,
I see one of your uses for the B7500 is going to be firewood. I have attached a picture of mine moving a pallet of firewood. I put away 16 boards last year. I have a small covered storage area at the house that I can just drop a board as needed. The rest are in a shelter out in the woods. I used to do this all by hand. Now I only handle it once to put it on the board and once to bring it into the house. The B7500 can just barely lift this board of wood, but it can do it. I really didn't think this little machine was going to be able to do a lot of the things I have been able to accomplish. Thought I'd share.

Greg

JD2K · Jan 11, 2004

Re: 2 speed PTO on B7500

Greg Thanks a lot. That was a very cool picture. I see you geniuses are always coming up with great ideas.

I was going to just keep filling the bucket and bringing in wheel barrow sized loads. That is a terrific idea. I even have a few pallets around from fertilizer deliveries.

I also have a set of forks. The loader probably can pick that up enough to move it around, but if not I can use a rear set like you did.

The best thing about the B's is they go in all sorts of tiny places that the L's and M's can't.

I love that 2210 but I know I'm getting a great tractor and I am sure you guys will keep me in new ideas.

AJP

GregJ · Jan 11, 2004

Re: 2 speed PTO on B7500

AJP,
You know, just when I start thinking I would like a bigger tractor, I realize how nice it is to have the smaller footprint to move stuff around. The place where I drop that pallet is very close quarters. I have to move my boat and then jockey the tractor aound in some very tight quarters to be able to back it into a little cutaway in the house. I think I could do it with a B7800, but an L3130 would be very difficult. So I resolve it with the fact that it can lift that board and I can get it into that tight space.... so what more could I want. The B7500 is a big bang for the buck machine in my opinion.

Greg

LateBloomer · Jan 11, 2004

Re: 2 speed PTO on B7500

JD2K, this just in. This morning I noticed one of my neighbors couldn't get into our out of his drive because of some wierd snow conditions we have had here. We had a bad windstorm last week that caused a lot of drifts and in areas compacted snow(can't explain that one). He tried to snow blow but this stuff is like concrete. I went over this afternoon and in about an hour had his drive cleared out for about 100 ft. It was 4 ft deep in places and had to be chopped up before I could lift it out. I turned the bucket straight down and pushed down hard and curled. Big blocks of snow broke loose this way so I could lift them out. I didn't get a picture but will try to post one Monday. These little tractors keep surprising me. Oh and the irony is that this guy works at a Yukon heavy equipment and couldn't get the company truck up his drive.

JD2K · Jan 12, 2004

Re: 2 speed PTO on B7500

Latebloomer,

Isn't is just amazing what they'll do. I was always impressed by my first compact. They keep giving them more guts.

My 4700 Gst was great but the loader attaching bracket was miserable. Anyone buying a small tractor for alot of hard loader work should definately check out the loader set up on the Kubotas. Imho they are way ahead.

As for your snow removal, get that picture posted. I love seeing other people hard at work.
Be safe and stay warm, thanks for the insights.

AJP