buying a compact which one?

[chuck vande hei]

I'am a new member and currently own a B2100 kubota with 1400 hrs on it. I really like the tractor but I want more hp. I'am looking at one of three options at this point. Kubota B3200 HSD, Kubota B2920, or a John Deere 2720.
I have $ numbers on all three with a loader.
Kubota B3200 $16,900
Kubota B2920 $15,995
John Deere 2720 $19,400
Looking for input on the good and bad things if you have any input it would be appreciated.

Chuck

 

[chuck vande hei]

Looking for advive

 

[tractchores]

I got a B2920 at the start of the year after some searching. I didn't look at the bigger B's (due to space and maneuverability constraints in some areas I work in). I also looked at the JD's. I've been VERY happy with my choice and have gotten a lot of use out of it (close to 50 hours since i got it of residential use). The B2920 has tons of power, which is great to operate a chipper, generator or any other PTO device requiring lots of power (I chip a LOT). In terms of operation I've found it to be the right size to maneuver in very tight spaces or in the woods, but also big enough to get the job done. The FEL has been great and I've got the Backhoe, which is also a great tool. Looking at the others I ruled out the smaller B's due to HP, the bigger B's due to size and focused on the JD and B2920. The JD's as I wanted them configured were a lot more money and I didn't like the feel of the operator station as much. I drove both the JD 2720 and B2920 around and it felt like the B2920 was a bit more nimble and I preferred the placement and configuration of the loader joystick, hydro pedal and general operator feel. I also liked having a few more HP for chipping and liked the metal construction of the kubota better, so that's the machine I went with. I think all of them are good machines and will treat you well. I'd test drive all of them. The B3200 is a bigger tractor with more features, so it may not be as much of a direct comparison with the other two, but if you have the space to maneuver where you work that's probably the nicest setup. BTW - there is no way the JD is worth that much more money, I had a similar difference when i got down to bottom dollar on mine and didn't see the value... even though I originally wanted a JD when I started shopping because I already had one.

 

[TripleR]

I don't own a B Series, but came close to buying one several years ago, so my opinion is probably not worth much. I liked everything about the B2920 except the quarter inching 3PH. I am one of those people who simply hate it and won't buy another; have one on my BX2660, but use it mostly for mowing, so it's not a real big deal.

On paper at least, the John Deere 2720 appears to come closer to the B3030 which I really like.

If I had to pick one of those mentioned, it would e the John Deere, but my choice in that size would be the B3030. The B2920 is certainly a nice tractor as attested to by tractchores, it just isn't for me; same for the B3200 and to a lesser extent the JD2720.

Like I said, I don't own one, so my opinion won't count for much, just thinking out loud.

 

[namesray]

give us a little more info of what you plan to do with a new tractor. hard to suggest when don't know what your intentions are.

as far as more hp, they are all more hp. i own a b7800 (simular to the b3200) and have looked at the b3200 and b2920 a bit. not much of a jd person, but they do make good tractors, just not my style. let us know more and i will give you my suggestions if you want. a lot could depend on what you want to do with it.