replacement suggestions

[BATTY54]

I am looking to replace my JD 850 with a Kubota. I am looking for around 25 HP 4x4 and mid pto for a mower. hydro would be a plus. Open to any suggestions I want to use all my 3ph equipment that I have now 5" brushog 6' rear blade.
Do any of the newer models come with draft control for plowing? Anyone tried them with a 3ph plow? My 850 does not have it and I end up with a battlefield when I am done, bought a trailer 1 bottom plow to cure that but would like to use my new 3ph unit.
Thanks in advance

 

[fishman]

Batty54,

I'm not aware of any of the smaller CUT's being available with draft control, certainly not Kubota. If I were in your situation, with existing equipment, I'd start looking at the B7800 and the 3130 and compare those two. If by mowing you mean shredding and not finish mowing, the 3130 would probably be the better choice if you are doing a lot of plowing.

 

[grandad]

The Kubota L and Grand L series have optional draft control kits for their 3pt's. The smallest L is a 29 hp unit (L2800, I think), and they go up from there to 50 hp. I think you'd have to go to the larger Grand L type to get a mid-PTO. A gear drive L3130 might fit your needs pretty well... very popular unit, although it's a bit larger than 25hp.