JRF
New member
I'm close to purchasing a new tractor. Current use would be for 100% finish mowing with a FEL & other
attachments coming in a few years. I had decided on the B7800HST w/ turf tires (worried about tearing
up the grass) after comparing the spec's between the B7500HST & the B7800HST. Just returned from my
local Kubota dealer where I test drove a B7500HST w/ R4's and also a B7800HST w/ R3's. After driving
both, the B7800 (which is 4 cylinder) had a considerable amount of vibration (from idle to 2600RPM).
(The vibration reminded me of a lawn mower.) While the B7500 (which is 3 cylinder) was a very smooth
running tractor. Also testing it on a grassy area beside the dealership, I was surprised to learn that the
R4's did not dig up or damaged the grass on a tight turn. Now I'm leaning toward the B7500HST w/R4's.
My question is " is this vibration normal in all B7800's?" I would like to hear from B7800HST owners that
could tell me if this vibration is normal for this particular tractor. Just wanted to know if I should go to
another dealer and drive another B7800. Your answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance, JRF
attachments coming in a few years. I had decided on the B7800HST w/ turf tires (worried about tearing
up the grass) after comparing the spec's between the B7500HST & the B7800HST. Just returned from my
local Kubota dealer where I test drove a B7500HST w/ R4's and also a B7800HST w/ R3's. After driving
both, the B7800 (which is 4 cylinder) had a considerable amount of vibration (from idle to 2600RPM).
(The vibration reminded me of a lawn mower.) While the B7500 (which is 3 cylinder) was a very smooth
running tractor. Also testing it on a grassy area beside the dealership, I was surprised to learn that the
R4's did not dig up or damaged the grass on a tight turn. Now I'm leaning toward the B7500HST w/R4's.
My question is " is this vibration normal in all B7800's?" I would like to hear from B7800HST owners that
could tell me if this vibration is normal for this particular tractor. Just wanted to know if I should go to
another dealer and drive another B7800. Your answers would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance, JRF