New B2650, surprised at the lifting power!! First job, checked done!!!!

[gixxergary]

Took delivery a couple weeks ago on my new B2650. ( sorry, no pics, just been working). Got the 60 inch loader and the Bh77 backhoe. First job, was to dig up a drain tile from my garage, that had collapsed. About 40 foot long, and on a serious slope. Quite nervous getting started. The tractor was pointing down hill, loader dug in, and stabilizers used to level it off. The 16 inch backhoe bucket dug wonderfully. Only time it really struggled was getting thru the frost layer, only because it wouldnt break apart at the surface. So essentially, it was trying to lift a 5 foot wide area. Managed to get it done in short time with some very poor hand eye coordination. Slow and steady won the race there. After laying the new tile and connecting everything, I back filled with thumb sized gravel. Surprising, I could fill the 60 inch bucket with wet gravel with out any problems. The back end was very light, even with the backhoe attached. Did one bucket like that, and the rest with it 1/2 full or so.

Was quoted 1550 bucks to have a contractor come out and do the job. Bought my own tractor, spent 300 on materials, and completed the job in 1 day. Next up, 4 acres of heavy heavy underbrush and wildwood trees to clear and plant grass. Maybe even put in a gravel road from the front yard to the back. Its orange, its muddy, and its ready to go to work!!!!

Box blade, wood chipper and finish mower coming in spring.

 

[oldballs]

A person shouldn't have that much fun doing nasty work. Keep us posted.
Cheers,
Mike

 

[jeff9366]

Let us know how wrestling off the Backhoe, mounting a Three Point Hitch implement, then reinstalling the Backhoe goes, the first time.

 

[k0ua]

Sounds like you are off to a really good start... Keep us posted on your projects. Welcome to TBN

 

[HEC]

Welcome to the forum and a job well done . The tractor surprised me as well . Very happy with mine , just need a few more goodies to go with it .

 

[s219]

Sounds good! But we really need to see some pictures.

I think on the 2650, the 60" bucket is called the "light materials" bucket, which generally implies it's not meant to be heaped full with heavy material. Probably Kubota's way of saying you can sure have a wider bucket but don't get carried away....

 

[ryan08]

You might want to look at a Piranha tooth bar to help clear those small trees and growth. You are going to love your tractor.

 

[CobyRupert]

....ever think about loading the rear tires for counter weight and additional traction?

 

[gixxergary]

I will get some pics up over the long weekend. I will also look into the piranha bar. Not sure what that is, but sounds like I want one. About loading the rear tires, im not sure how safe it would be, operating with a heavy backhoe, and weights to keep the front end up. Sounds like it would really be pushing it. My lawn is fairly torn up already, due to the thawed conditions. Will have some top soil to spread around come spring. The 4x4 was a must, especially on the slope and slippery conditions.

 

[tk tom]

I wish I could have added the backhoe to mine.

The 60" bucket is awesome. It takes as much snow as you want and carries it away. Dirt is a little more difficult to get a full bucket but that's to be expected - but it will haul it away easily. I have seen the bottom of the bucket bowed down a bit at times but it still seems to be straight after dumping.

The only downside I see with the tractor is it's just a tad too light. I'd like an extra 500 lbs in the chassis. The backhoe certainly offers more ballast than my ballast box and loaded tires, but I like that the ballast box doesn't take up so much space. I can fit tighter areas unlike with a backhoe.