It's Been Ordered

jfhall · Jul 22, 2004

It\'s Been Ordered

After much research, I have finally made a decision and ordered a Kubota B7610. I was looking at mostly Kioti and Kubota and decided on the Kubota, primarily for it's potential mowing capabilities (lower MMM cut height and weight), even though I haven't purchased the MMM as of yet. The extra horsepower could be felt over the CK20 also, but I didn't want to go with the seamingly much larger CK25/30s. Anyway, it should be delivered some time next week. I would like to thank everybody on TBN for their help!

THANKS! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Yankee · Jul 22, 2004

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Congratulations - you'll love it, it's a great machine. What did you get with it and if you don't mind sharing the info, what did you pay?

jfhall · Jul 23, 2004

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I ordered along with the tractor a Woods 7500 backhoe w/ PTO pump, Woods 48" box blade, Woods toothbar, the larger FEL (LA352), with turf tires loaded, welded hooks on the bucket. I paid $21000 for the package which I though was a little high originally until I shopped the quote and it was the cheapest up here in New Hampshire. They also through in the 50 hour service and free delivery to my house. They seem to be real good people to deal with.

mathteacher · Jul 23, 2004

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Congratulations, I have a B7610 and I love it. It is all that I thought that it would be and more. Of course, you know that the boss will come up with a few more tasks than you at first thought that you would be doing with it. But don't let her see you smile! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Remember it is work!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Donald B.

44trxfun · Jul 23, 2004

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Sounds like a great setup! Enjoy that tractor and all the tools!

jfhall · Jul 23, 2004

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MathTeacher:

I might be purchasing the MMM for it at some point. How do you like it? How easy is it to remove and install and what kind of cut do you get with it.

JayC · Jul 23, 2004

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Congratulations! How about a couple pics when it arrives? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

mathteacher · Jul 23, 2004

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jfhall, I have had no problems with the mower. I am sure that if you were to get a dedicated mower the cut would be much better, but I like the cut. I have found that if the grass is not as high as I have had to let it get the last few times because of rain it cuts rather good. It actually cuts a good yard (saint agustine grass) better than my father and laws sears mower. If you have a loader than it isn't any problem to remove and put on. Takes about 5 minutes each. I tried to take it off without the loader on and it was a pain. You would need to ride the front tires up on something to give you a few extra inches. But that just means that I need the loader on it. And whenever the mower is off the loader is on it and whenever the loader is on the mower is off. So with that reasoning I just have to take the loader off after I put the deck on and put the loader on before I take the deck off. the hardest thing to change is the three point stuff. They can be a real PAIN! But as anyone here can attest to, IT JUST TAKES PRACTICE! I will say this to all new tractor owerners, Learn what the term grease monkey means and have plenty of rags and very old "tractor clothes" to not let the boss know just how fun it is to get dirty. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I hope that answers your question without too much extra.

Donald B.

jfhall · Jul 23, 2004

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Will do!

I hate waiting... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Mogombus · Jul 23, 2004

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( I hate waiting...)

We can all relate!

Remember waiting for your 16th b'day so you could drive, or waiting for your 21st so you could drink? The day after you always forget about the wait!
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jfhall · Jul 23, 2004

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Thanks for the info Donald, it does answer my questions. I'm actually cutting with a craftsman rider right now that I believe will be do for replacement soon so if it can cut as good as that, or even a little better, I would be happy.

Thanks for the info.

NIXON · Jul 23, 2004

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Congratulations ! I'm sure that you'll get a lot of pleasure and use out of your machine . As to waiting for it to come in .....
All will be forgotten once you turn the key the first time !
And as has been suggested before , Get the manuals beforehand . It takes away from the wait ,and gets you up to speed before you run your new machine . And if You have the folding ROPS ,and a 7' tall door to your garage , always remember to fold it ! My " neighbor " told me to pass on that tip /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif John

Junkman · Jul 23, 2004

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Congratulations on the new machine. If you don't mind telling us, what dealer did you make your purchase from? From what little that has been written about the New Hampshire dealers, they all seem to be good, but I was wondering who gives the best deals..... thanks......

DanR67 · Jul 24, 2004

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( Thanks for the info Donald, it does answer my questions. I'm actually cutting with a craftsman rider right now that I believe will be do for replacement soon so if it can cut as good as that, or even a little better, I would be happy.

Thanks for the info. )

jfhall -

Great choice with the B7610 - mine has been a real workhorse - wish I'd had the budget for all your *toys*!

As far as mowing quality, I also replaced a Sears Craftsman 38" riding mower with my 7610 / 54" MMM - while the heavier weight (and the more aggresive R4 tires in the *soggy areas") has been an issue in a few corners (mostly in shady areas under trees) of the yard - the mow quality of the MMM is quite good in my opinion - equal if not superior to that of the Sears rider, IMHO.

I had to muck around with the MMM cutting height - started at 3" - went down to 2.5" - then to 2.0". 2 inches gave the best looking lawn - BUT I thought it was a bit too short - worried about burning the lawn - so I mow at 2.5" cutting height.

Biggest surprise? That a machine of this size doesnt leave "stripes" from grass flattened under the tires / rollers.

Check out my pics (signature at bottom) for ideas regarding MMM installation / removal.

Cheers,

Dan

rswyan · Jul 25, 2004

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Not to hijack this thread but,

Dan,

I looked at your picture of your mower deck suspended off your 7610's loader - where you mention doing this to touch up dings or sharpen the blades - the mower deck is facing back towards the tractor. You might want to consider what I saw at my dealer's when I picked up my tractor - a piece of steel angle to lay on top the cylinder of one of the loaders lift arms - to mechanically prevent it from closing if you are under it. Just a thought.

JimMorrissey · Jul 31, 2004

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You waited for your 21st birthday!

finnski · Aug 2, 2004

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Congratulations. Just got my 7610 about three weeks ago. I really enjoy it and it is a pretty powerful little tractor. I think your price is good for New Hampshire. I am down in the southwest corner. Paid 14600 for a 7610 w 302 loader and 4ft brush hog. the backhoe would have been about another 5500 from Kubota and I don't have the toothbar, welded hooks( I definitely am getting these along with a box blade) and larger loader. You will enjoy this setup

DanR67 · Aug 2, 2004

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( Not to hijack this thread but,

Dan,

I looked at your picture of your mower deck suspended off your 7610's loader - where you mention doing this to touch up dings or sharpen the blades - the mower deck is facing back towards the tractor. You might want to consider what I saw at my dealer's when I picked up my tractor - a piece of steel angle to lay on top the cylinder of one of the loaders lift arms - to mechanically prevent it from closing if you are under it. Just a thought. )

rswyan -

Just checked my pics - I see what you are getting at - but no: I hang my MMM the "other way 'round" - so the blades are facing out - when I do sharpening etc..

I also use the 4' section of 8"x8" beam shown under my bucket - and stand it "on end" with the bucket raised - that's my "safety net". I like the idea of the angle-iron blocking the hydraulic cylinder, though - I'll keep that in mind.