Need input on purchase of B 7610

Kraut · Jun 2, 2008

Found a 2005 B7610 with a 302 FL and Bush Hog 3 pt. Bh. There are 80 hrs of use on the unit. An offer of 11K has been tentatively accepted. From lurking on this site it seems that the B 7610 is a sturdy, well liked tractor. I think it would serve me well in cleaning my 2 acres, maintain 600ft of driveway, planting trees etc.
Any and all info would be greatly appreciated by this (Greenhorn

ChuckinNH · Jun 2, 2008

The B7610 is a tough small tractor that should suit your needs well. In this area that would be a good price also. The loader on that tractor is the lighter duty of the two that were offered, but I doubt you will notice the difference in normal use. It is, however, a bargaining chip that could be used, since the LA352 is considered more desirable by some. Good luck with your negotiations!

Northland · Jun 3, 2008

Your getting it with a Bushhog backhoe for $11K?

I'd say that is a good deal on a very good and desireable tractor.

brandoro · Jun 3, 2008

My B7610 is coming up on 200 hours, beyond a couple of minor hydraulic leakage issues that had more to do with the dealer installing the FEL than a problem with the tractor, it has been excellent. I have turfs on mine and it won't quite fit in the cut of the FEL so the next bigger one could be better if you are cutting deep enough for that to matter. So far has not been an issue for me.
The price sounds good for the tractor with a FEL and BH. 80 hours is barely enough to get it well broken in. Unless you know it has been done it will be cheap insurance to replace all the lubricants and filters. There are two filters on the transmission. By the way, to get a good reading on the transmission fluid level you need to pull the stick out for a moment and reinsert it. When you drive the tractor over uneven ground air gets in the dipstick tube and the O ring won't let the air out so the fluid can get back in. Nearly gave me a heart attack the first time I pulled the stick and it was dry, stuck it back in and looked again and it was perfect.

ChuckinNH · Jun 3, 2008

brandoro said:
I have turfs on mine and it won't quite fit in the cut of the FEL so the next bigger one could be better if you are cutting deep enough for that to matter. So far has not been an issue for me.

I wonder if the bucket from a LA402 loader would fit?

Sorry to interrupt the thread.

sperry · Jun 6, 2008

I have a 2007 B7610 and have found it to be a real nice addition to the team.
That price sounds good, better move carefully and quick.
I have a quick disconnect snow plow blade set up, it pushed snow way better than I thought it would. Our driveway is about a 800' and has made its maintenance easy work. The small loader makes it safer, also get loaded tires. It will do what you need.
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peterc38 · Jun 7, 2008

Northland said:
Your getting it with a Bushhog backhoe for $11K?

I'd say that is a good deal on a very good and desireable tractor.

I'd say it is a good deal too, actually it sounds too good to be true. Who in their right mind would sell a not even broken in 7610 with a backhoe for $11K.

I have a 7610, albeit newer w/less hrs and the larger FEL that I am thinking of selling and it has no backhoe and I would hope to be getting more than 11K.

DmansPadge · Jun 7, 2008

I'm thinking he meant a brush hog (bh) and not a backhoe. If it does have a backhoe I would be running to buy it before somebody else does.

Kraut · Jun 7, 2008

Unfortunately my offer was not taken. His price now is at $19000. This is totally ridiculous. I want to thank all for their input. BTW that was a 665 h bush hog BH. 3pt attach-probably way too much for a B7610. Thanks, again.