Took Delivery Today!!!

[MikeFLA]

I took delivery today of a new B7500 HST. Put two hours on it tonight. My first impression is WOW!

No I didn’t get the loader. Yes, I know I am going to regret it. I got R-4’s and couldn’t imagine having turf tires. The dealer liquid filled the rears. Power steering is wonderful. Four wheel drive is a must! Where is the drink holder?

First a little history. I have had my eye on a 7500 for over one year. My wife’s support has ranged from "yeah right" in the early days of my obsession; to my Valentines day present which was a check for $500+ to help with the down payment.

My first job immediately after unloading it was to turn her garden over so that she could start to plant. 30 minutes later she was ready to go and very happy. Then my daughter came home and said "cool tractor Dad". Hey Dad could you grade the driveway my car bottoms out, it’s getting real bad. Yep honey, I’ll get right on it. That took about 35 minutes. Next was the beach. It needed to be leveled and raked. On the way to that job, the Mrs. said there is a huge ant pile near my palm tree, can you do anything about that. With a huge grin, I said, I got it. With one drag of the box blade the 1 foot tall mound was toast. She said "cool". After spending nearly an hour on the beach it was beginning to get dark and I put her away for the evening.

Here’s my problem. What am I going to do on Saturday? Sure hope the neighbors need some help.

On the positive side, while the Mrs. is watching ice skating tonight I will be pouring over my Kubota manual.

Not a bad day!

 

[bky]

aint nothing like a new toy. wtg show some pic of the beauty.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Congrats Mike....!

Now, tonight you have to go back outside and test all the lights... then take a picture and post it.... /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

Sweet tractor dreams Mike.... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[StoneHeartFarm]

Have fun! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

SHF

 

[RobS]

<font color=blue>After spending nearly an hour on the beach it was beginning to get dark and I put her away for the evening. </font color=blue>

Careful there Mike, this is a family forum /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif

Hey, congratulations on the new tractor. It sounds like you're already having a blast /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Charlie_Iliff]

Depressing isn't it. New tractor works so well you can't think of anything to do after only a couple of hours. The answer, of course, is to buy, build or borrow some more attachments.
Have a great time.

 

[glennmac]

Mike, congratulations! Start saving for that loader. It is worth it. We don't seem to have many members in Florida. If you are on a lake, are you in central or north Florida?

 

[MikeFLA]

Glenn,

We are located in Central Florida. Was born and raised in Connecticut, though. (Noticed your profile)

Maybe next year we will get a loader.

Mike

 

[GlueGuy]

Mike,

Congrats on the new wheels! Keep us posted and let's see some pictures when you can!

 

[MarkV]

Way to go Mike!!!! You should have a great weekend coming up. Check all of your fluid levels to be sure someone didn't miss something at the dealer. It happens.

MarkV

 

[ewoss3]

Mike congrats, search for chalkey cup it's the ultimate drink holder

 

[Devildog]

Mike, congrats on the new wheels. It will really be hard to get rid of that grin on your face now/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Wal]

WOO HOOOOO!! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

How about some nice pictures of your baby with the lake in the background and a sunrise or sunset going on. How does your baby do in the sand, by the way? I don't think I'll ever have the opportunity to try mine in that situation.

 

[Thomas]

Congrats on your new B7500. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
Heck you should have swtich the lights on and keep going instead of calling it quites /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif and I believe you will find plenty to do around your home w/out traveling else where. /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[MikeFLA]

Wal,

Don't have a digital camera but will take a pic and scan it in soon. As far as the sand goes...I am glad I got the R-4's. Even with four wheel, when that box blade is full of sand. forward progress is at a premium.

Here's a rookie four wheel drive observation. I thought when you have four wheel drive "all" four wheels are supposed to drive. Makes sense. But I am sure I saw one front wheel spinning the other not when it was bogged down in the sand. Any comments?

Also, the Kubota dealer mechanic told me he does a lot of front axle seal replacements. Claims that the design of the housing allows sand, grit etc. to lay on the "shelf" all the way around the seal and it eventually makes it's way into the seal. Those R-4's throw a lot of sand onto that shelf in the course of a day. He suggested fabricating a guard to deflect all that grit. This may not be a problem for you people with clay but we operate daily in what is called "sugar sand". Just like the name implies. Anyone have any thoughts on this.

 

[MDNick]

Mike,

You are correct in noting that not all 4 were spinning. You have 2 differentials, one under each axle, so you are pretty much always going to have 1 front and 1 rear spinning if there is not sufficient traction. That is what the differential lock for the rear end does for you, look behind your right heel for a little lever (might be on the left on a B7500). But that only locks the rear differential. The front axle does not lock out and thus 1 front wheel will pretty much always be spinning in poor traction.

As for the grit shield, I think you pretty much nailed it. Having lived in Daytona for 5 yrs, I can just imagine what that sand would do to the seal at that shelf (L3010's have the same shelf). I don't think clay will have much effect, but that constant grinding from sand would be hell on that seal.

Nick

 

[glennmac]

Many times when I have been stuck in mud I wished I had front differential lock. I think I could have pulled myself out of some situations with it. I wonder how big a tractor you have to have before the manufacturers include that feature.

 

[AndyR]

Congrats & enjoy! Planting a garden huh - I wish I could. It's mid-winter mud season here - just enough to get your hopes up but ya, know its gonna snow again.

 

[bky]

sush andy i hope were done with the snow. i am ready for spring.i am tired of the cold and am ready for warm sunny days

 

[GlueGuy]

As pointed out, there are two differentials; one front and one rear. The rear differential has a lock that you can press with the heal of your left foot. My usual routine is to (1) engage FWD when the going gets tough, and (2) stomp on the rear differential lock if one of the rears starts to spin. This way, you get 3 out of 4 working, and that's the best you can do with this baby.

BTW - the diff lock should only be used when you're going in a straight line (no corners!).