B7610

[tmthunder]

Well after looking at a couple really nice B6100's the wife said why buy something that is 26 years old..... SO today I bought a 2005 B7610 with LA352 FEL, BX 2750 front mount blower w/ quick attach I believe, and Curtis cab with electric heaters. The machine has 135 hours on it. I think that I got a decent deal at $13,000. Anything I should look at on this model tractor? This is my first Kubota. I will post some pics tomorrow when I get home. Thanks!!

Brian

 

[dillo99]

Sounds like a great deal. I think you will like that tractor a lot. Congratulations!

 

[LBrown59]

Congratulations / Great Find

 

[hr3]

Good find Thunder.. I have a 7610 also.. The only problem I'm had with mine was the heater that Curtis supplyed,,well not the heater the plumbing they sent with it,, You said your was "Electric"???

 

[WayneB]

Wow that sounds like a great deal...........heck the cab and front snowblower too. pictures pictures pictures

 

[peterc38]

Congratulations, you got a great deal. Upgrade the seat if it hasn't been already and swap out the turnbuckle style 3 pt arms for telescoping style w/ parts from B2910 (about $130) and you should be all set.

Also, we require pics so post 'em up.

 

[tmthunder]

Thanks guys. Yes the previous owner installed 2 small electric heaters in the cab. I am not sure how well they are going to work but they must work. I have yet to play with the tractor yet. I got home with it last night and off the trailer. I had to get up early and go to work this morning so maybe if it is not to late tonight when I get home I can run it around a little. Peter good to see people from Maine on here. I live in the Millinocket area. The seat is the old design I believe looks original. How much is the updated design from Kubota?

 

[number two]

The new seat during the program was about $28/exchange but the replacement program is over.I recall the seat otherwise being over $250,but have heard of people still getting the deal.The electric heaters are interesting.The standard charging system(dynamo)only puts out like 13-14 amps.That's not much heat with electricity.A 40 amp alternator kit is available.I wonder what you have?I've seen those electric heaters and the dynamo will barely run one of them.Nice purchase though.

 

[tmthunder]

Thanks for the info on the seat. Does anyone have a service notice number for that program? I will call the dealer Monday and see if they would exchange it. Long shot but worth a try. Not sure on what alternator is in it. I have only turned the heaters on to see that they worked. With the lights on and turning the heaters on it did not seem to load up the charging system. Something I will have to look into. Where is a good place to get the actual curtis inline heater with defrost??

 

[peterc38]

Thanks for the info on the seat. Does anyone have a service notice number for that program? I will call the dealer Monday and see if they would exchange it. Long shot but worth a try. Not sure on what alternator is in it. I have only turned the heaters on to see that they worked. With the lights on and turning the heaters on it did not seem to load up the charging system. Something I will have to look into. Where is a good place to get the actual curtis inline heater with defrost??

The service number on the seat replacement was PIB-2007-027. Title of the document is "B & BX Seat Program" and it was issued in may 2007.

 

[peterc38]

Thanks guys. Yes the previous owner installed 2 small electric heaters in the cab. I am not sure how well they are going to work but they must work. I have yet to play with the tractor yet. I got home with it last night and off the trailer. I had to get up early and go to work this morning so maybe if it is not to late tonight when I get home I can run it around a little. Peter good to see people from Maine on here. I live in the Millinocket area. The seat is the old design I believe looks original. How much is the updated design from Kubota?

Your from Millinocket eh? My wife is from the county so we pass by there on the way to visit in Caribou. You watching the Pelletiers on American logging on Discovery channel?

 

[tmthunder]

Yeah the show is pretty interesting. Knowing most of them it is comical to watch. They are a good bunch of people.

 

[Jim Morrell]

Thanks guys. Yes the previous owner installed 2 small electric heaters in the cab. I am not sure how well they are going to work but they must work. I have yet to play with the tractor yet. I got home with it last night and off the trailer. I had to get up early and go to work this morning so maybe if it is not to late tonight when I get home I can run it around a little. Peter good to see people from Maine on here. I live in the Millinocket area. The seat is the old design I believe looks original. How much is the updated design from Kubota?

Welcome, and congradulations on your new tractor. Im from North Jay, Maine but spend as much time as work allows at a camp just north of you in Shin Pond. If I could I would stay there full time what a beautiful area.
I just picked up a 2004 B7610 this past winter and absolutely love it. The snow blower works great although I wish I had a cab like you. As far as the seat goes, I had the original seat and replaced it with the new upgraded seat, wow what a difference you will not be sorry. I did an exchange with Osgoods which is a dealer in East Dixfield, Maine. It was $50 plus the old seat, like I said you wont be sorry for $50.

 

[hr3]

I stopped in to Union Farm Equip. last week to pick up a new Woods tiller and for the heck of it I asked about the seat,, "After you guys were talking about it"... They had 2 left,,,now they have one.. Thanks guys,,!!!

 

[tmthunder]

The dealer I bought the tractor from gave me the upgraded seat free of charge. It does make a difference that is for sure. Just wish I had more time in the seat!!! Tractor is sitting in the garage and I am on the road working.... As for Shin Pond I wish I had a place up there. I spend a lot of time sledding up there very nice area.