looking to buy a b7300

[klint]

hi im looking at a b7300 and was wondering how these tractors are.Im using it to finish mow 2.5 acers can it cut in high gear with a 5ft deck?How are for plowing snow with a 5ft blade?I know they dont have powering steering how are they to turn while mowing?Tractor is 4x4 with a cab on it and hydro trans in good conition with 600 hrs.Price is $5200 but that includes $800 for shipping from kansas to michigan.so really $4400 for tractor.Oh how do they handle a 4ft brushhog.
thanks for any info

[DmansPadge]

Originally Posted by klint

hi im looking at a b7300 and was wondering how these tractors are.Im using it to finish mow 2.5 acers can it cut in high gear with a 5ft deck?How are for plowing snow with a 5ft blade?I know they dont have powering steering how are they to turn while mowing?Tractor is 4x4 with a cab on it and hydro trans in good conition with 600 hrs.Price is $5200 but that includes $800 for shipping from kansas to michigan.so really $4400 for tractor.Oh how do they handle a 4ft brushhog.
thanks for any info

I had a B7300 for a couple years so maybe I can give you a little insight. Belly mower or rear finish mower? It should mow in high but don't expect to go real fast. It has 12.5 PTO hp so it does have it's limits. Never had to plow snow living in Southeast Texas... but I used to pull a 4' box blade pretty well. The lack of power steering never bothered me. I had a front end loader and even with a load in it I didn't have any trouble... but some people will swear to never have a 4x4 tractor with a loader and not have power steering. So I guess that is something you'll have to find out for yourself. Price doesn't sound too bad. I sold mine with loader, brush hog, box blade, 400 hours, about 5 years ago for $8500.... today it would probably sell for more. I used to run a 4' hog and it did pretty well. Obviously in real thick stuff I would have to slow down some but it can definitely pull a 4'.

[klint]

thanks fot the info.I would have a rear deck on it.How much grass did you cut and how long did it take?

[rpraymond]

klint,
I also had a B7300. Very nice machine and they will do more than you think with the horsepower. As for the power steering...if you're going to do alot of tight maneuvering it might be a bit much. If you can't physically go inspect it get as much info/pictures as you can. The price sounds good but only if the tractor is in good shape. Good luck.

[klint]

has anyone plowed snow with one,would a 5ft rear blade be ok?How about the size of the platform does it have enough room?I just wonder how tight the cab on it might be.