dochockin
Member
Hi folks,
I asked a related question about SCUT/CUT sizes on the general forum, but I wanted to explore the issue in more depth as it relates to Kubota B series tractors. I have 5 acres, most of which is old horse pasture. I'd like a small machine for maintenance and projects: flail mowing the pasture (there is little lawn to mow, I can do it with my walk behind in 30 min), fixing the driveway, digging post holes, moving materials (dirt/gravel/compost), digging trenches for utility lines and drainage (with a FEL and attachments, NO BACKHOE!), tilling new gardens, etc...
I have no experience with tractors, being a city boy that's recently relocated to the country. This means I have no frame of reference for judging what the subtle differences between CUTs actually means, on the ground. I am cognizant, and somewhat concerned, with buying too big a tractor and compacting soils or not being able to fit into smaller spots. Eventually we hope to develop the pasture into some form of silvopasture system (trees mixed with pasture) for mixed use. I envision harvesting firewood, raising a few hogs supplemented on nuts (chestnuts/walnuts). Obviously this will take years, but I'd prefer to buy one tractor that will last and be useful now and in the future.
For example: The local dealer sells B2320s for ~$16000 and B2620s for ~$18000. How much difference in capability will an extra $2000 make?
Another specific question is in regards to the mid-PTO; The B3300s don't have one, while the rest of the Bs do. As far as I can tell, mid-PTOs are for rotary mowers and snow blowers, neither of which I need. Seeing as Kubota lists the B2920 and the B3300 for roughly the same price, what's the advantage of the B2920 besides the mid-PTO?
Beyond the specific questions above, could you just educate me on how much difference there is between the Bs? How much changes as you jump from 2320 to 2620 to 2920?
Cheers!
I asked a related question about SCUT/CUT sizes on the general forum, but I wanted to explore the issue in more depth as it relates to Kubota B series tractors. I have 5 acres, most of which is old horse pasture. I'd like a small machine for maintenance and projects: flail mowing the pasture (there is little lawn to mow, I can do it with my walk behind in 30 min), fixing the driveway, digging post holes, moving materials (dirt/gravel/compost), digging trenches for utility lines and drainage (with a FEL and attachments, NO BACKHOE!), tilling new gardens, etc...
I have no experience with tractors, being a city boy that's recently relocated to the country. This means I have no frame of reference for judging what the subtle differences between CUTs actually means, on the ground. I am cognizant, and somewhat concerned, with buying too big a tractor and compacting soils or not being able to fit into smaller spots. Eventually we hope to develop the pasture into some form of silvopasture system (trees mixed with pasture) for mixed use. I envision harvesting firewood, raising a few hogs supplemented on nuts (chestnuts/walnuts). Obviously this will take years, but I'd prefer to buy one tractor that will last and be useful now and in the future.
For example: The local dealer sells B2320s for ~$16000 and B2620s for ~$18000. How much difference in capability will an extra $2000 make?
Another specific question is in regards to the mid-PTO; The B3300s don't have one, while the rest of the Bs do. As far as I can tell, mid-PTOs are for rotary mowers and snow blowers, neither of which I need. Seeing as Kubota lists the B2920 and the B3300 for roughly the same price, what's the advantage of the B2920 besides the mid-PTO?
Beyond the specific questions above, could you just educate me on how much difference there is between the Bs? How much changes as you jump from 2320 to 2620 to 2920?
Cheers!