Info on the GR2110

hillslider · Oct 6, 2008

Hey everyone,

Just read all the older post on this model lawn tractor but noticed that most of the posts were rather old so I thought I would ask again...

Anyone out there own this model? I am getting rid on my old Toro POS and want to upgrade to a good heavy duty lawn tractor. I have a local dealer that has one left and his price is 7200 with the 52" deck + tax. List price is 8400. But price is not really a big concern. I want someting that is going to work and work hard for a long time. I mow 3 acres and I no loger want to bounce around on my little Toro for 3 hours. I love the idea of the diesel engine, shaft driven deck amd trans, power lift, and power steering. The 4 well drive is not really needed since I only have flat ground. Compared to other models this one really stands out with those features. JD X540 has some of those but still is a gas engine and no AWD and it was a couple of hundred more. Looked at some others and really the Kubota and the JD would be my choices.

So I am curious if anyone can give me some feed back on this model. Noticed there were some posts about some problems with the hydro taking a dump and something bad about the glidesteer.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hillslider

LBrown59 · Oct 6, 2008

hillslider said:
Hey everyone,

Just read all the older post on this model lawn tractor but noticed that most of the posts were rather old so I thought I would ask again...

Anyone out there own this model? I am getting rid on my old Toro POS and want to upgrade to a good heavy duty lawn tractor. I have a local dealer that has one left and his price is 7200 with the 52" deck + tax. List price is 8400. But price is not really a big concern. I want someting that is going to work and work hard for a long time. I mow 3 acres and I no loger want to bounce around on my little Toro for 3 hours. I love the idea of the diesel engine, shaft driven deck amd trans, power lift, and power steering. The 4 well drive is not really needed since I only have flat ground. Compared to other models this one really stands out with those features. JD X540 has some of those but still is a gas engine and no AWD and it was a couple of hundred more. Looked at some others and really the Kubota and the JD would be my choices.

So I am curious if anyone can give me some feed back on this model. Noticed there were some posts about some problems with the hydro taking a dump and something bad about the glidesteer.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hillslider

I would prefer a G series but even better would be a BX1850.
Baring that there is always a used BX1500 or BX1830.

bx24d · Oct 7, 2008

Did a lot of research on the GR models recently when I was looking for a dedicated mower. I looked hard at the BX1850 as LB suggests because the price is close and the versatility is better (you always can find a use for a 3pt hitch and future fel). I know you mentioned flat terrain but do you have obstacles? (low branches, etc.). The glide steer would be useful. Overall, if you don't have hills and you're not letting the grass grow out of control, diesel is a little overkill for lawn mowing (but I understand the attraction to diesel durability and power and smell). I ended up with an AGCO/Simplicity 2027 or Legacy XL diesel 4wd as a dedicated mower for my hills. The price is more than either Kubot I looked at but IMHO the cut is superior.

MessickFarmEqu · Oct 7, 2008

We've sell quite alot of GR's with really only good feedback about the latest generation of them.

David_Kb7uns · Oct 7, 2008

Thats why I got one of the last G2160-60 mowers the dealer had, just two many quirks with the GR. I think the G2160-48s is still available and maybe if you pushed you could find the G2160 in the 60 or 54. But if you have more space and no trees to catch the ROPS on, like Brown says the BX is a good choice

Davif Kb7uns

KeithInSpace · Oct 7, 2008

Sorry, can't speak to the GR-series, but...

Curious: Your avatar indicates you may already own an L3130. Have you considered a ZD-series ZTR? My cousin runs an older ZD21 on his 5 acres (90% grass) and mows them lickity split. I've used it before...very impressive machine. Bulletproof.

I run a 60" deck on my BX2230 and can mow my heavily wooded 1 acre in well under an hour. That includes bagging. I dig it. I think you can only get a 54" deck on the BX1850...need to move up to the BX2350 to get the 60".

I would beg, borrow, and steal for a 60" deck on whatever mower you choose. It is HUGE and cuts your mow time down significantly.

DGS · Oct 7, 2008

KeithInSpace said:
Sorry, can't speak to the GR-series, but...

Curious: Your avatar indicates you may already own an L3130. Have you considered a ZD-series ZTR? My cousin runs an older ZD21 on his 5 acres (90% grass) and mows them lickity split. I've used it before...very impressive machine. Bulletproof.

I run a 60" deck on my BX2230 and can mow my heavily wooded 1 acre in well under an hour. That includes bagging. I dig it. I think you can only get a 54" deck on the BX1850...need to move up to the BX2350 to get the 60".

I would beg, borrow, and steal for a 60" deck on whatever mower you choose. It is HUGE and cuts your mow time down significantly.

Hi Keith
The BX1850-30-00 all handeled the 60" mower as well as the 48" and 54"
Regards
DGS

KeithInSpace · Oct 7, 2008

You know, I had a line in my post where I wasn't 100% sure, but that I'm positive someone would quickly correct me if I was wrong. I removed that line in final editing. Well...

Actually, the Kubota website lists the 48" with only the 1850, the 54" with the 1850/2350/24, and the 60" with only the 2350/24.

This is NOT to say that I don't think the BX1850 could HANDLE the 60" deck...I think it could. And I'm sure it would physically mount without any problems. That just isn't how Kubota recommends it be sold. I'm not sure how it works at the dealer level...if they'd let an 1850 leave the doors with a 60" deck installed against manufacturer suggestions. Just don't know.

hillslider · Oct 7, 2008

Thanks everyone,

Well I also looked at the BX's....still have not ruled the out but I do have a L3130 to take care of the tractor needs. Love that thing. I feel that the BX's features just would not get used....mainly the 3pt and the 4x4 so I am leaning toward just a dedicated mower. I also looked at the G series online at the Kubota website....I really need to find a dealer that has some of the things.....I just do not see many defferences from the online info compared to the GR series. But a little BX sure would look cool parked next to my L3130. Is the BX mowing deck ground engaging or floating??? Just wondering.

I have looked at a lot of zero turns from Kubota,Scag, CC, Country Clipper, Grasshopper, Ferris, and Dixon. Liked the Country Clipper with the single joystick control and flip up deck. And I also thought the Ferris was cool with the suspension system. I still have not really ruled out the ZT type mowers but for the money some of those units get is crazy. Do you really need a fab'ed deck with 1/4 steel. Before the Toro I had a little Montgomery Ward lawn mower from the 80's with a skimpy little stamped out deck and it had no rust holes or cracks in it. It is hard for me to see value in a macine like that.....so set me straight.

I just want a comfortable, quiet, good quality cut riding mower that is a good value. Spending 7 grand on ZT with an air cooled Kohler and choppy ride just does not seem real to me.

So basically I hope to research everything and come up with the perfect mower for me. The little GR Kubota mainly caught my eye because of the diesel engine. I do love the smell of a diesel!! (Enter grunting and other manly sounds here)

Thanks again.

amigauser · Oct 7, 2008

If your lawn if flat and you already have a tractor for tractor work a ZTR is the way to go. It will cut the lawn much faster than a tractor. I guess it depends how much seat time you want or need. It also depends if you want to pull attachments such as a trailer, spreader, etc. behind it. If you don't need to pull anything, a ZTR will work.

If you really want to go the lawn tractor route, I would get a BX with just a deck. I believe the price of a GR2100 vs G2160 vs BX1850 with a deck are about the same. The BX has a floating deck similar to what the GR2100/G2160 has and probably a similar quality of cut. If you ever decide to sell or upgrade, the BX will have much better resale down the line than a G/GR series will. You could also add a loader to the BX but that would bring the cost up quite a bit over a GR or G. I do like the looks of the G2160-r48s rear shooter though, very cool model.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/lawn-garden/24969-new-kubota-g2160-r48s-arrived.html

Just my 2 cents worth - it is nice spending other people's money