B7500 new owner

[Anonymous Poster]

I just recently purchaced a new B7500 w/FEL, and will purchase a 60"MMM this spring. I traded in a B7100 which I purchased New in 1995, had 330hrs. Great machine but lack in power,and no power steering. Plus the ROP on the 7100 was a pain when mowing around the property under trees etc.
My property is all hill which I mow approximately 4.5 acres. & I plow a driveway which is 400' long with the FEL.
I hope the upgrade to the B7500 was a smart move. Does anyone have any input to my new purchase?

 

[Bird]

I'm sure you'll like the B7500 better, but when I traded up from my '95 B7100 a couple of years ago, I moved on up to a B2710./w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[crown]

I mow 3 acres no problem with power and the power steering is very nice. I know what you mean about the ROPS I lower mine to get under my apple trees, however you might want to consider a 3 point hitch mower it makes getting under the trees much easier. Just my two cents worth.
Enjoy and be safe.
Crown

 

[GlueGuy]

We like our B7500 a whole lot. Most of the time she is <font color=orange>Lucy!</font color=orange>, but when I have the brush mower attached, she becomes "Mow-zilla". /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[Thomas]

Wondering what your dealer give you for a trade in price for your B7100 w/FEL,for I to have a B7100 w/FEL 1995.

 

[BobinCols]

A neighbor has a B7100 HST and he is still disappointed he did not spend the extra $1000 and get power steering. They say you only live once, get what you want if you can afford it. You won't be sorry with the move to the 7500..

 

[frank_f15]

I THINK u will be more than pleased with the 7500, especially the power steering, can't tell u how much i like it.i moved up from a ford 2 n, so it is really a treat for me to use my 2400 i totally love it /w3tcompact/icons/love.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

As I memtioned I traded in my B7100 w/mmm/FEL, 331hrs, the tractor was always stored in the barn, well maintained, traded back to the dealership I originally purchased, got $9400 on trade, purchased the B7500 w/FEL for 14,000
I don't believe it was a bad deal. I view many here for input before I purchase the New B7500. Wanted to stay local in case I have any problems. I live in upstate NY near Binghamton. I do have question? What better a rear finish mower or MMM, as memtioned before my property is all hill, and uneven, (OLD FARM LAND) Plus I'm looking to purchase a backhoe for the NEW BEAST!

 

[Egon]

If your ground is rough the midmount might have a tendancy to hang up as its vertical lift is limited.

Egon

 

[TWINKLE_TOES]

Thomas,

I smell bigger tractor fever/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif Take two super UDT's and lie down for a while.
Am I right????
Al