Buying Advice New gc 2610

[Dogscape]

Hi, I'm brand new to this board, and brand new to small tractors.

I think I have my final decision narrowed down to a new Massey GC2610 TLB.
Loader, Backhoe, 60" belly mower, 49" tiller, turf tires.

$23,900 minus 500 for an Ariens gt17 I'm trading in.

Anyone have this machine? Any input on attachments, or price, or anything else?

Steve

 

[liberty2701]

Welcome. I just hit 50 hrs on my Gc2610. I paid 22k in Oct 2011 for the 2610 with r4 tires. 60" mmm and front mounted snow blower. I just picked up from TSC a 48" County line tiller for subcompacts for $1260.( made by KK). So far I have beat the **** out of it. I have been using it to dig alot of stumps and move rocks close to 1600 lbs a piece. Rocks were only able to be moved by dragging them with the backhoe.

 

[Topkicker]

Congrats on picking out a new Massey and welcome to TBN. Post some pics of the new machine when you take delivery.:thumbsup:

 

[mguitas]

I think you made a good choice

 

[MF RED in MT]

Welcome to TBN, and early congrats to your final decision for a tractor, :thumbsup:. The GC has not disappointed me, . KC

 

[Dogscape]

Have it narrowed to this, or the Mahindra.
The dealer tells me that the 1816 Mahindra has better horse at the pto, and much better lifting at the bucket, and 3pt.
Can't understand how it would be so much better, but then again the Kabota 2500bx numbers are blown away by the Massey.

Also, was gonna get the 60" belly mower on the Massey, but the dealer says I should get a 3pt mower instead. For ease of dismounting.
I prefer the belly I think, but I have no experience mowing with a rear mower.

I would love some advice on the mower. Can I easily remove and re-install the belly mower? or is this gonna be a pita?

 

[Chooglin]

I have a 2007 GC2310 (basically the same tractor).If you have a nice flat surface (say concrete).it really isnt that bad to remove/install the deck.
It can easily be removed in 15 minutes.

 

[liberty2701]

Th belly mower removes easily on a hard surface via 4 pins and shaft. I have mine off in a few minutes with ease. The hardest part is dragging it in out.

 

[irvingj]

I also have the older model (2310), but I'm pretty sure the MMMs are the same. I place a sheet of plastic under the non-swivel wheels on mine, and it slides out sideways quite easily on my garage floor (concrete).

I think total time for install or remove, for me, is less than 8 minutes. Mower does a great job of cutting grass- very smooth.

A good item to have for it is a set of axles/wheels to be able to store it upright. Takes up very little floor space, and makes servicing the underside/blades very convenient.

Comparing with the Mahindra- how much bigger is it? That little GC, with plenty of power, will fit into some pretty tight spaces!

 

[Dogscape]

Wow, Irving, thx for the pics! That mower deck is built like a brick *house.
Looks really sturdy.
I have not visited the tractor in person yet.

Please anyone comment on turf tires?
I wanted to make some money back by mowing some yards in the summer, so I felt the turfs were important. Now I'm reading that some might feel they are not sturdy enough for my rough work? Are the turfs not that neccesary, or essential? Of course I wouldn't mind more traction, but I don't want the tractor unusable on finish lawns.