Kubota B7500, Garden Tractor, or Zero Turn

cyleclayton · Apr 11, 2012

I have two acres uphill, including a 30 degree pond levee. I've mowed the levee with a B3200 going straight up and down and an L3400. It's not a problem in 4WD. I just didn't want to spend big bucks. Was gonna buy a Garden Tractor from Sears and try it. A friend has a B7500 with 300 hours that he wants to sell to move up in size. I can pick up the B7500, add a MMM and the FEL and come in about $10,000. Just not sure what to do. Others have recommended a ZTR.

JCByrd24 · Apr 11, 2012

i've heard bad stories about ZTRs and hillly terrain but i've never personally owned or operated a ZTR. The other issue is it's a one use tool and requires a very smooth lawn to take advantage of it's speed. I'd go with the B7500 for versatility and 4wd.

dkizerian · Apr 11, 2012

what tires does it currently have on it?

Does it already have the loader? if not, make sure you can A: find one, and B: know the full cost associated with adding it.

Maybe your friend will bring it over and let you drive it up and down the hills to get a feel for it, keeping in mind the the MMM will help lower the center of gravity a little more.

I love my B7300 (pretty much the 16hp version of the B7500) It constantly surprises me with what it can do.

cyleclayton · Apr 11, 2012

It has AG tires. The $10,000 will include the tractor, a new FEL and MMM. Have thought about going with a rear finish mower instead, but like the way the MMM handled on my friend's BX.