What would be the ideal B2910 setup?

[Theowegian]

I just sold all my old iron. It was a vintage 1959 Allis D14 and a bunch of matching implements.

Now Im ready to get my dream tractor. Im sorta sold on the B2910 or maybe the NH TC33DA.

For especially you B2910 owners, what would you get on your tractor if you were getting the "works"?
I will be mowing, grading the driveway, landscaping and moving some dirt.

I was planning on the following....does this make sense? What other extras?
B2910
Folding ROPs
FEL, model 420, bucket width?????
R4 industrial tires
MMM, 72"
box blade, width??????
top n tilt

Can ya advise, please?
thanks, dwight

 

[Bird]

Dwight, I had a B2710 instead the of B2910, but I think all the dimensions are the same. I had the R1 (ag) tires and the track width to the outside edge of the rear tires was approximately 54"; I'm not sure what it is with the R4 tires. I had the 54" bucket because that was a better size for loading my brother's Kawasaki Mule. But otherwise I think I would generally prefer the 60" bucket for a couple of reasons: (1) a little wider than the rear tires, and (2) the 60" box blade was the right size for me and having the loader bucket the same size has some advantages. And I preferred the 3-point finish mower instead of the mid-mount and used a 60" one, although I think it would have handled a 72" just fine. I'd suggest you add a toothbar to your list, and then it just depends on how much work of what kind you do, but I couldn't have done without my tiller. And maybe you don't have any rough mowing (pasture and such) to do; otherwise you'd want to consider a rotary cutter or brush hog.

 

[Theowegian]

Hi Bird.

Thanks for the insight. The toothbar is something I will definitely get!

I have 2-3 acres of lawn and 3 acres of pasture. I was thinking maybe the wife or kids could mow a bit easier with the mid mount mower. But I agree, I do want a rotary mower anyway. Would you recommend the 4 ft, 5 ft or ??

I was planning on something that would "cover the tracks" so to speak, so 60" makes good sense.

So what kinds of things do you do with your tiller?

I have only used a small 40" tiller that is on my Cub Cadet garden tractor....Have you found more uses for a tiller....(pardon my tiller ignorance)

I do have a creek that runs right thru the middle of my acreage, too. And it needs to be dressed badly. Im hopin' my loader will do most of what I want. Also, I have an old 1 acre pond that needs rebuilding. Can a guy do any thing that big with a B2910?

Im itchin' to consider a backhoe too.

Any idea what a matching Kubota backhoe would cost for a B2910?

dwight

 

[Bob_Skurka]

I have a B2910 with R4's, FEL and BH. The BH is a Great Bend brand. Box blade is 60", front bucket is 60" with a toothbar. Rear tires are loaded and 350# of steel weights are added to the frame.

If I had to do it again I'd get a bigger tractor.

 

[fishman]

Bird hit it pretty good but I'll throw in my two cents.

My 2910 has R-4's and I really like them for my brushy rocky soil. If you have muddy conditions frequently, then R1's would probably be more appropriate.

Check and see if you really need a folding rops. I didn't get one with mine because it fit just fine in my garage with the fixed version. I believe the folding rops was quite a bit higher. Putting up and dropping a folding rops is a PITA in my opinion and I hate to mess with it on my Dad's tractor. On the other hand, I think the folding rops is required if you get a backhoe. Just check it out throroughly.

I have the 54" bucket and kind of wished I had the 60" bucket. Then I got my toothbar and the 54" is all I need. Loaded up with soil or rock with the expanded dimensions of the toothbar, it is at full capacity for my tractor. The 54" bucket allows a little more precise dumping and is a little more maneuverable. It is also my thought that the reduced width of the cutting edge allows more force to be brought to bear when digging or ripping out roots. It's a tough call for you, but I no longer wish for a 60" bucket after getting my toothbar.

I don't have a tiller and my garden isn't designed for one, but I still want one.

The topntilt would be really nice, I think. However, I don't have it and manage to boxblade pretty effectively. But I still want it.

As far as the backhoe, I think that a 3-pt hitch version is all that is offered by Kubota. I don't have any experience with owning one, but I think I would like one with a subframe on the tractor. I believe Woods might offer one for the 2910 in this configuration. Others will be more knowledgeable on this, I'm sure.

Oh, my boxblade is a 60" model, I believe, and a cheapy. It works quite well, though. It was less than $300 and I would buy it again. It is an A.G. Meier (locally made, I think) and much better put together than the Kingkutter imho.

Hope this helps.

 

[MadDog]

Theo: I have a B7800, which is the same engine and frame as the 2910, but w/out some of the bells & Whistles (telescoping wheel, racheting 3pt and telescoping lift arm mounts, etc).

I was told that the 54" bucket is heavier duty than the 60" and that's why I got it. Have a Woods 60" boxblade which seems about right.

Also have a Woods 7500 subframe mounted BH. I think that the subframe is the same as for the 2910 and it is a really solid mount; and not too much of a PITA to switch on and off.

I got one of Jim McKuen's TCC (TopNTilt) setups, but I haven't really used it yet; just went through the setup w/my dealer when he delivered the 7800. It has a single joystick control for both the toplink and lower link (tilt) hydraulics and sure looks like it is gonna be useful.

I also have the folding ROPS, because I need it. Don't know if I would have bothered, had my polebarn already been built.

The B7800 is a super rig. You're gonna love the 2910, but you might want to consider, if you're gonna go to TopNTilt, whether the additional price for the 2910 is worth it, since a significant part of it is for the 3ph enhancements, some of which you'ld be replacing.

 

[Henro]

Theowegian,

I know you said B2910...but you also said TC33...so maybe you want to look at the L3130 also...I think that is more along the lines of the TC33...as far as size goes.

When I got my B2910 I wanted the 60" bucket, but changed to the 54" and I am glad I did. Like someone said above, the 54 inch may be a little more heavy duty. I think the 54 inch would be better at digging into hard stuff, with the toothbar on. I do know there have been times when I told myself I did right by getting the smaller bucket.

A backhoe is nice! Personally, I doubt it will ever pay for itself in my case, but I love having it around when I need it and it was always a thing that I wanted so I am glad I got one. But they are not cheap.

72" MMM is a good choice in my opinion.

I have R4s, but sometimes in mud I wish for R1s. But I think the R4s are better for loader work in my case...

Box blade 60" will cover your tracks. I have a 60" and would not want anything narrower.

Top and Tilt - Yes! Don't have one yet but I hope it will not be long till I do.

A carryall for the back is cheap and can be real handy.

A landscape rake is handy sometimes as well, and not too expensive (at least if you buy a cheaper one...)

As someone else mentioned above, put the toothbar on the top of your list... /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

A backblade is good for snow and more. Mainly for snow in my case as I have a cheap one... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Have fun makin' up your mind!

 

[Theowegian]

Yeah, that L3130 is a nice unit.

Im wanting to do some backhoe work later, when the finances permit. It seems the L3130 is a bit more suited for BH work.

Gee, maybe this thread is gonna degrade into a B2910 vs L3130 issue.

I confess, that I am getting a Kubota, though. I kinda had made up my mind with a B series, but it sure seems that a guy can get a lot of tractor with the Grand L's.

I have a lot of rough ground that I brush hogged last year. The grass stand is poor, so I want to do some disking and ground leveling ...The ground is so uneven! And I have old willow trees around a 25 yr old pond that needs rebuilt, too.
So I want to punch out those old trees if I can and drag them away to the brush pile.

Im leaning towards a L3130 now....

HELP!!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[ronjhall]

Dwight
I have a B2910 and use it regularly when I have the time and weather is good. I’ll list all the items that I have collected, bought, or made over the years to using on my tractor. I do not use all the items at the same time whenever a project comes up I do generally have the correct tools to use.

B2910 Turf Tires
Folding ROP’s
1 ½” wheel spacer for Tire Chains
Cup Holder
Oo”ga Horn
Tilt Meter
Remote Lights mounted to ROP.
402 FEL.
60” FEL buckets with Tooth Bar. Salvaged and repaired from dealer.
60” FEL Bucket has a homemade Grapple With removable tines and 3 hook attachments.
6’6” Curtis Hydraulic front blade. It is attached to the FEL using the Quick
<font color="orange"> Kubota </font> FEL pallet Forks
All of these items attach to the FEL with a Kubota Quick Coupler.
Top & Tilt. Made with help from TBN.
72” <font color="orange"> Kubota </font> MMM.
60” Land Pride Box Blade.
BL4690 Backhoe with 16” bucket.
<font color="orange"> Kubota </font> 52” reverse tine tiller.
<font color="green"> JD </font> 513 Rotary Cutter.
6” KK Disk.
72” Land Pride HD Back Blade.
84” Land Pride Landscape Rake
60” First Choice Core Aerator
Speeco 3PH Quick Coupler, Modified to allow mounting of 3PH attachments on FEL.
55-gallon sprayer with 3-½ hp motor for pump.
<font color="orange"> Kubota </font> Weight Box. Modified to have a 2” trailer stick out the back.
3PH trailer hitch.
9’ Boom Pole.
2’ slip scoop. One of my oldest attachments. Came with my Farmall Cub.
Third, Fourth. And Fifth Hydraulic output to run the Front Blade Angle, and Grapple, Top & Tilt, and Rear angling Back Blade.
16” Tamden Axle 7,000 LBS trailer.
5” Bear Cat Chipper-Shredder. It is not run by the tractor, but I do pull it with the tractor.
4’ X 8’ Utility Trailer.
All the chains, pins, clips and other items required to attach the attachments. I must have at least 4 of each because I will not be able were I left them the last time I used them. I don’t leave them laying around. I just can’t remember where I thought the correct place was to store them.
30” X 40” Pole Barn with 10’ X 30’ Covered lean-to to store all the equipment.

I have a wish list. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Middle Buster, Sub Soiler
Power Rake

If you stay on TBN long enough you will have as many attachments or a longer wish list. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif






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[Bird]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( want a rotary mower anyway. Would you recommend the 4 ft, 5 ft or ?? )</font>

I had a 4' one for my B7100 and when I got the B2710, I traded for a 5' rotary cutter; needs to be that wide to get close to fences, buildings, etc.

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( So what kinds of things do you do with your tiller? )</font>

Naturally, big vegetable gardens (my own and neighbors') was the main thing; however, I used it quite a bit for other small jobs, too. We had a black clay that was prone to making big hard clods when broken up sometimes, so for some rough areas in the yard, I've tilled shallow instead of using the rippers on the box blade, then was able to move the looser dirt around better to smooth things out. When the water company had to dig up a water line on my property, they piled all the dirt back in the hole when they were finished, but no way you could get those big wet clods smoothed out right then and I told them to not worry about it. After it had settled a bit and dried a bit, I just tilled it to break it up, then smoothed it out; only took a few minutes. When I needed to bring a little dirt from the pasture into the yard to fill in some low spots, again I could have broken it up with the box blade, but I'd have had some big clods, so I'd just run over a strip with the tiller, then turn around and pick up the loose dirt in the FEL and it was easy to work with then.

If you get a tiller for a B2910, my personal recommendation would be a 60" tiller, but since I already had a 40" tiller for my B7100, and they're pretty expensive, I just offset that 40" tiller to cover the right track on the B2710; not the ideal situation, but worked quite well.