L2800 will be replacing B7500

[wushaw]

I will soon be a proud new owner of a L2800, LA463 loader with detachable bucket and the 48" skid steer forks, BH75 BH and it's all y'alls fault /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.
I was going to get the B3030 but after my dealer showed me the L2800 and test driving both machines I will be getting the L2800. The one thing I really liked about the B3030 is the extendable 3pt for easier hook-ups but I can live with out that. The L2800 has a larger seating area and no hang-ups on control levers when getting on or off tractor, taller and more lift capacity with LA463. The Hydros are different, The B3030 slows down smoother but the L2800 acts just like my B7500 so I am used to that, I like having the clutch, it's just easier for me.
Oil changes without having to even raise the hood is going to be cool and the hydro filters under the steps instead of on the case under the seating area will be a walk in the park.
I should be getting it at the end of next week /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Henro]

Wushaw,

I'm sure that will be a fine tractor.

I have a curiosity question. Seems like the L2800 would be more directly compared to the L3130/3430 than the smaller B3030.

Did you also check out the L3130 before deciding on the L2800?

I don't have any of the specs in front of me (keep them in the van for reading while the wife is shopping sometimes)...and don't mean to imply one is better than the other or anything really.

Just seemed to me when reading you post, that the L2800 is probably physically a size bigger than the B3030, and more comparable to the L3130. But for all I know, the L2800 may be smack in the middle size wise... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Now that I think about it, that is probably the case, since the L2800 takes the BH75 rather thant he BH90 hoe...

 

[wushaw]

Yup and the L3130 is the up grade $$$$ to the L2800.
I think the L2800 will fit my needs just fine.
When I bought the B7500 I did not know exactly what lay ahead of me. The B7500 has been a great tractor.