Deciding between B7610/B7800, implements (long)

[teeravis1]

Hey Stretch, I am reading you go through the same dilemas trying to figure out which tractor to purchase as I, and probably everyone else went through. I am no expert, but here is my advice. If you really would like the B3030 and can afford it even though you do have to draw the line somewhere..... I will suggest going the extra $2000 (if you can afford too) even if it stretches your budget for the tractor, because this is something you are going to have for life if you choose. It is a long long term investment because it will last longer than you do. So because it is going to last that long I highly suggest getting what you want even for the extra cost if you can do it. On top of that if you are financing it, it cost so much anyway, the $2000 won't make that big of a difference. By the way I have a B3030 and love it. I went through the same type of thought process as you but in the end it was to get the cab for the 3030 or not. I decided that since I am going to have the tractor for life, I would stretch my budget and get the cab. It cost about 3000 or 4000 more, but I am sure glad I did it now after the fact, and it is what I really wanted. Man, I sure have trouble putting my thoughts down in writing short and to the point...............sorry about that

 

[Timber]

I personally, use small pallets and a pallet jack to move all my implements around. I don't know if I would change if I had extend able arms as this is very easy to do. It all depends on your set up though. I have cement floors in all my out buildings so it is very easy to do. As far as your choices on a tractor your on your own now. We all love are tractors for many reasons. No matter what you choose your going to love it. It will change your life LOL I will say though My experience so far is most all my work is done at Low RPMs. I don't cut grass with this tractor. I use it mostly for ground engagement.

 

[KubotaSteve]

I use my 7800 on everything from mowing to tilling to post hole digging and box blading. I find that it does each well and as far as hooking up implements, I thought about the extendable arms but I just back in and move the implement around (using 3ph arms) until everything lines up. I also have Pat's easy change system and rarely require any extra effort.I've used this machine from morning to dark for an entire weekend and have suffered no effects from all the creature comforts. Of course maybe it's that I've never been spoiled by having them. Maybe if I were making my living with the machine, I would want all the nice features, but for homeowner use I want the most bang for the buck.If you still can't decide, have your wife go along with you and see which one she likes better. You can't go wrong by keeping her happy!!!!Good luck

 

[stretch_169]

You guys are a great help, at this rate I will end up with a 3030 w/cab and a divorce...LOL. I saw one of those yesterday, definitely a budget-buster.

Dave

 

[Timber]

What kind of a *** has a cab on a tractor anyway, Are We Not Men hear

Woops Sorry I for got about Audry, You can have a cab

 

[rickster]

A cab might be nice in the winter but I can tell you from first hand that
a cab model won't fit into a garage with a 7' opening as easily as my
folding rops will

 

[Timber]

I was just kidding anyway, I wish I had a cab

 

[Bob_Young]

Have you got hills, Stretch? The B7610 will let you set the rear wheels out to increase stability. I remember looking at a B7800 and being surprised that the wheels are fixed. Not sure about the B2630, but in the brochure, the axle flange looks like that on the B7800. Could be an issue if you have to mow across any slopes

I really liked the B7800 when I was shopping; but it was just too big with the trees I have. The B7610 is quite smooth at all working RPMs. I'm puzzled by the reports of vibration with the 4 cyl. B7800. You'd think it'd be smoother, if anything.
Bob

 

[stretch_169]

Not much for hills so I don't think that will be much of an issue. When I tested the 7800 this time it seemed to vibrate when first brought up in revs then settle down, but that is on a very limited run so I am just reporting what I felt on a brief drive. I am sure that the 4-cyl. is very smooth, as is the 3-cyl., even at the 2800 RPM that the 2630 runs.

 

[Toolguy]

The 4 cylinder engine in my B3030 does vibrate at certain RPMs. I have learned where it is smoothest and try to operate at those RPMs. I have run 3 cylinder Kubota engines in the past and find them to smoother most of the time. I wouldn't let the slight vibration issue deter me from the 4 cylinder though if I thought I needed the extra power. I bought the B3030 because I plan on having it a long time and felt that the extras were going to be worth it in the long run. I have never regretted my choice and would do it again. The extra cost of the B3030 over the B7800 is only about 10% more. Spread over 20 years I will never miss the money.