My B2620 experiences.

[DeltaT]

I thought it might eb a good idea to keep you guys posted on me experiences with my new B2620. I have had it for three days and really put it through it's paces. No easy life for my little soldier of orange. It's not a new tractor anymore...

I are about six hours on it now and I have had my first failure already. :ashamed:
One of the loader cylinders was leaking some hydraulic fluid this morning so I had to call the dealer to see if they could fix it. The loader still worked.
They really took up the challenge. They sent a mechanic (the same one that did the delivery) and the top left cylinder unit was replaced under warranty. It just took him a few hours to find the part, drive over and fix the loader. I was impressed. He even left a jug of fluid behind if I need another top up.
Just before leaving he noticed a nail in my left rear tire. I also noticed that my left front was loosing pressure. When driving it in the shed I noticed two more in the other tires. What a bummer. Guess I will need a few plugs. Going to fix it tonight.

I am currently excavating the spot where a barn used to be a long tome ago. I wanted to build a new one there and had one designed. But it is too expensive for now so that will have to wait.
I am thinking of buying one of those non permanent Amish sheds. They are relatively cheap, nicely built and you can move them if needed. I am hoping the I don't need a building permit but I am afraid that a 10' by 24' shed will be too big to get an exemption.
I uncovered a concrete floor I didn't even know it was there. It was totally covered with plants and trees. I is not that great anymore so I will cover it up with some gravel. It will be a nice spot for the shed and some space for parking.

 

[LostInTheWoods]

Nice action photos, DeltaT! Very nice tractor! :thumbsup:

Just an FYI, you will probably take some well-meaning flak, because it appears that your tractor is in motion with the FEL high in the air. Physics can easily work against you when you're doing that.

 

[Evil the Weasel]

There doesn't seem to be any compelling reason to have your ROPS at half mast either. It's dangerous to post action photos...:ashamed:

 

[funwithahoe]

There doesn't seem to be any compelling reason to have your ROPS at half mast either. It's dangerous to post action photos...:ashamed:

ROPS up FEL down - Congrats on a great tractor! Get that paint dirtier.

 

[DeltaT]

I got 8 or 9 nails out of the tires. 6 of them punctured all 4 tires. Way to go, T.

As for the flak, I don't mind. I happy to take in advice. I do know that the ROPS should be up and the FEL down. The tractor is plastered with all kinds of warnings, pretty much overkill if you ask me. By the way, the (empty) loader was up for the picture. I don't move around with a full bucket up in the air.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I got 8 or 9 nails out of the tires. 6 of them punctured all 4 tires. Way to go, T.

As for the flak, I don't mind. I happy to take in advice. I do know that the ROPS should be up and the FEL down. The tractor is plastered with all kinds of warnings, pretty much overkill if you ask me. By the way, the (empty) loader was up for the picture. I don't move around with a full bucket up in the air.

Looks good. I bought a kit at Advance Auto for about $12 with plugs for tire repair, about 30? plugs and tools. Works great. I don't drive around with my bucket up even empty or I don't anymore.

 

[DeltaT]

My 'Amish shed' project had to wait today. It is out in the open and it is raining. No sense in getting all wet when there is stuff to do in the woods too.

I started making the trail it last year but got stuck due to lack of good tools. There is a ridge that I filled up as much a possible with rocks, but it was still too steep to cross by foot or ATV. So I used my new toy to smooth things out.

7 hours on it already :confused2:

back in the pig shed after his workout.

 

[iplumb]

Looks like your enjoying your new toy :thumbsup:

 

[Botabill]

I've had a B2620 for 2 years and have about 250 hours on it. It has been a great tractor with no problems. Before the 2620 when I was green to tractor use I bought a BX. Bent the bucket forcing it to do what I shouldn't have and got flat front tires the second day. It continued to run trouble free for 1200 hours til I traded it in.

I will echo the warnings about the roll bars and high loader but add... keep your belt on. It is amazing how quick $%^& happens. I'm close to 60 have learned some scary lessons on my little but potentially deadly tractors. Cheers... I'm also from Ontario.

 

[newdeal]

yeah definately the warnings are not overkill because it prevents the sudden moment when you realise a 2000 pound tractor is about to crush and kill you. Regardless of that I notice you got the same weight box I have on my BX, can you lower that box to touch the ground on your tractor, I notice it is down in one pic but not low enough to touch the ground, on my BX it isn't even close I was wondering if it will sit down on a B series

 

[DeltaT]

If I lower the box all the way, it will not touch the ground. I am planning on making some piece of wood with wheels so that when I take it off, I can move it around and out of the way.

Now I know these warning are all well meant, but come on, please, I am a responsible 46 year old man who has been operating and using machinery for a long time. I actually have a brain and think when I do something. Almost all responses are warnings not to get hurt or die. Enough with the flak already. I honestly do appreciate advice. I'm am reluctant to post more pictures.

 

[Don87]

If I lower the box all the way, it will not touch the ground. I am planning on making some piece of wood with wheels so that when I take it off, I can move it around and out of the way.

Now I know these warning are all well meant, but come on, please, I am a responsible 46 year old man who has been operating and using machinery for a long time. I actually have a brain and think when I do something. Almost all responses are warnings not to get hurt or die. Enough with the flak already. I honestly do appreciate advice. I'm am reluctant to post more pictures.

As for the flak, I don't mind. I happy to take in advice. I do know that the ROPS should be up and the FEL down. The tractor is plastered with all kinds of warnings, pretty much overkill if you ask me. By the way, the (empty) loader was up for the picture. I don't move around with a full bucket up in the air.

You asked for it:laughing:

Nice tractor, by the way.

 

[TripleR]

Nice tractor:thumbsup:

I don't have a ballast box, but am tempted from time to time to get one.

 

[RoadHogg]

If I lower the box all the way, it will not touch the ground. I am planning on making some piece of wood with wheels so that when I take it off, I can move it around and out of the way.

Now I know these warning are all well meant, but come on, please, I am a responsible 46 year old man who has been operating and using machinery for a long time. I actually have a brain and think when I do something. Almost all responses are warnings not to get hurt or die. Enough with the flak already. I honestly do appreciate advice. I'm am reluctant to post more pictures.

Valid points on both sides of the copious warnings included with a Kubota tractor. The manufacturer has a tough job to do in that they need to produce useful and versatile equipment that is also safe to use. They also have to take into account their customer demographic. Many people who buy a Kubota will have never touched a hydraulic lever before in their life, therefore, it is the manufacturer's responsibility to provide sufficient guidelines, in the way of operator's manual and attached warning stickers, so as to ensure both operator and machine safety. A person such as yourself, and myself to an extent, may have sufficient experience that will guide them to safe operating practices without the need for such a plethora of instructions and warnings. Kubota does not, however, custom design each unit with the experience of the intended operator in mind. They must use the lowest common denominator, the very most inexperienced and least used to using common sense, operator. Also, Kubota needs to cover their own liability because if there are too many accidents from people misusing their equipment, the government regulators, lead by the litigious community, will cause them to have to either redesign the equipment, stop producing a product or, at worst, shut down operations all together.

IMO, this is a very tough job for Kubota because no matter how hard they try, there will be incidents that damage equipment and hurt and kill operators, regardless of fault. An undeniable truth of life remains. Make something fool proof and the world will create a bigger fool.

 

[DeltaT]

.... Make something fool proof and the world will create a bigger fool.

Well spoken. Thank you.

 

[TripleR]

Valid points on both sides of the copious warnings included with a Kubota tractor. The manufacturer has a tough job to do in that they need to produce useful and versatile equipment that is also safe to use. They also have to take into account their customer demographic. Many people who buy a Kubota will have never touched a hydraulic lever before in their life, therefore, it is the manufacturer's responsibility to provide sufficient guidelines, in the way of operator's manual and attached warning stickers, so as to ensure both operator and machine safety. A person such as yourself, and myself to an extent, may have sufficient experience that will guide them to safe operating practices without the need for such a plethora of instructions and warnings. Kubota does not, however, custom design each unit with the experience of the intended operator in mind. They must use the lowest common denominator, the very most inexperienced and least used to using common sense, operator. Also, Kubota needs to cover their own liability because if there are too many accidents from people misusing their equipment, the government regulators, lead by the litigious community, will cause them to have to either redesign the equipment, stop producing a product or, at worst, shut down operations all together.

IMO, this is a very tough job for Kubota because no matter how hard they try, there will be incidents that damage equipment and hurt and kill operators, regardless of fault. An undeniable truth of life remains. Make something fool proof and the world will create a bigger fool.

This was aptly demonstrated by all of the lawsuits against the Yamaha Rhino. No fault was found with the design, people were just using it improperly and sometimes it bit them. They did some minor changes, a couple pretty beneficial, but not even incorporated in some of their competitors. Some people even take the stickers off, but I would never touch a one.

 

[RoadHogg]

This was aptly demonstrated by all of the lawsuits against the Yamaha Rhino. No fault was found with the design, people were just using it improperly and sometimes it bit them.

Lesson here, Never use a Rhino improperly or you my get bit, or worse! :thumbsup:

 

[ChuckinNH]

Since there is no evidence that you were moving when the photos were taken, I think the safety police got a bit carried away. As far as setting the weight box down, if you use the second set of holes in the lower links on your B I think the box will set on the ground just fine.

 

[DeltaT]

Did some more work on my little project. I am pretty much done. Going to order the shed soon.
You guys like pictures so there you go.