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04-19-2012, 03:14 PM #1Member
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What can I do with x500 x700
Just about settled on buying an x500. Just wonder what I can do with it besides mow. Can I pull a plow, tiller, etc? Wondering if I should bite the bullet and by an x700, but by the time I outfit that I can buy a subcompact tractor.
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04-19-2012, 03:19 PM #2Super Star Member
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Re: What can I do with x500 x700
Decisions, decisions.
Don't need to pull a tiller. And likely the x500 would handle that ok, but of course the x700 will do it better.
Sorry, can't make that decision for you, but I'd go with the 700.
I like the 455 best, and a reasonable hour (600-700) 455 will run about $5-6k. They maintain a good resale value over the 20 years they have been around. Rock solid.
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04-19-2012, 11:57 PM #3New Member
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I agree, I just got by 1026 Monday, traded in the x500 After 3 and a half years. (300 hours) Beat the heck out of it, the mower deck took a beating, rebuilt twice. The best thing I had for it was the 17P trailer. Beat the heck out of that too. Worked well for moving mulch, wood etc. I also had the plow, which is a pain with it being manual. The bagger system worked well. Other than that there is not to much else it can do. FYI-I got 4,000 for the trade in with above mentioned accessories minus the 17P.
Originally Posted by cyleclayton
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04-20-2012, 01:12 AM #4Super Member
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Re: What can I do with x500 x700
My take is there isn't much difference between what an x700 series with 4x4 will do and a subcompact tractor, their both overgrown lawn mowers. Both will run small attachments, tow behind and 3PH with 540 pto. I chose the x749 for its manueverability and lower profile. Originally Posted by cyleclayton
For a developed lawn I would use a light mower with less compaction and overall cost. For my own lawn an x310 with the K58 tranny would be good enough to me.
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04-20-2012, 11:05 AM #5Super Star Member
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Re: What can I do with x500 x700
Ya got it . Originally Posted by cyleclayton
Tractors 2003 Kubota BX1500 / 2004 Kubota Bx23 / 2005 Kubota BX1500.
Attachments 60'' Front Blade/48'' Rear Tiller/FEL/Back Hoe /
60'' MMM/Clamp on Forks/48'' MMM
South of Canton Ohio L .B
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04-20-2012, 12:04 PM #6Silver Member
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Re: What can I do with x500 x700
Heres some home made videos I made tilling and snowblowing with my x728.
VIDEO LINKS
I also have lots of pictures of the x728 and how the tiller and blower hooks up, stuff about the cab just a hodge podge of stuff on it on my website.
Anyway I can't say enough good things about this tractor, flat out love it.
Rob
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04-20-2012, 06:23 PM #7Super Star Member
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Re: What can I do with x500 x700
No just go with a subcompact . Originally Posted by cyleclayton
The x700 and subcompact tractors are not over grown lawn mowers. Originally Posted by jenkinsph
The X700 is still just a garden tractor though be it A top of the line rig.
A subcompact is a true tractor in it's own right.Tractors 2003 Kubota BX1500 / 2004 Kubota Bx23 / 2005 Kubota BX1500.
Attachments 60'' Front Blade/48'' Rear Tiller/FEL/Back Hoe /
60'' MMM/Clamp on Forks/48'' MMM
South of Canton Ohio L .B
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04-20-2012, 10:52 PM #8Veteran Member
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Great videos. I love to watch these blow snow. It does a great job. I'd post some if I had some video but I have no videographer. My wife just isn't interested in the least in standing in the cold taking video and when I'm clearing so are all the neighbors. Thank you! Originally Posted by rubadub
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04-21-2012, 12:04 AM #9Super Member
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Re: What can I do with x500 x700
Originally Posted by rubadub
nice videos' thanks for posting the link
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04-21-2012, 01:37 AM #10Silver Member
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Re: What can I do with x500 x700
Your welcome rsewill and Steve, a little Friday Night at the movies.
Rob
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