Questions about new (sort of) B7100 HST

[teach]

I just purchased a 1990 B7100 HST, 4x4, with a Kubota loader and turf tires. Does anyone know what size tire chains I need for the rear tires? Also, can I expect this machine to have the same pulling power (trailer, skidding trees, etc.) as my 1983 STD 4x4 B7100 (which the wife must go now!)? Next, from time to time I run a tiller, brush hog, and auger with the older machine just fine, will the new machine handle these as well (I'm aware the PTO horsepower is slightly less on the newer HST model)? Finally, does anyone have any pictures of their B7100 showing it with attachments on it, or showing it and the projects they have tackled with it? Any info. about this machine would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Teach

 

[doktorslo]

i've got a B7100D that i think is a '79, and its the most awesome tractor i've owned. we call it mighty mouse. i need the model number of the loader so i can order a cylinder for it. its out of production, but i've got a parts wizard in oregon who can find anything if i can give him enough info. do u know the model number of your loader?

 

[LHoyer]

As far as the tire chains go-go to www.tirecahin.com they have listings for various tire sizes.

 

[LHoyer]

Tire Chains by Tirechains.com

 

[Thomas]

Congrats on your new little mule teach.
Running attachments your going to find low range will work the best,also pulling,on slopes,loader work,but than again on flat ground w/mower or bucket full you will find hi range can do the job....you'll get the feel in no time.

I have 1995 B7100HST w/frontend loader,rear mower and if you need info I'll do my best to help.

I don't have pics of Woods rear blade,York rake,Kubota rear mower conncected to B7100HST...but I do have snowplow and ballast tho.

Keep the little mule grease and the radiator clean.

 

[Egon]

I'm the proud owner of a 93 B7100 HST.

As per Thomas a little mule.

 

[teach]

LHoyer,
Thanks for the tire chain info. Great site!
Teach

 

[Thomas]

Morning teach.
As you request.

Plow frame bolted to bucket.
Piece of 3/8" flat iron on back side of bucket for support for plow frame.
Top pin only use when the snow wet...to keep down pressure on plow.
At 45 degress end of the blade stick out be on 6" of rear tire.
Tire chains came w/the tractor...I have no info.

Good thing about plow setup,one can push the snow banks up high also pull one pin and your free to use the bucket....bad thing,one has to get off the tractor to adjust blade for different angle.

If your going to atach plow to bucket,do consider some sort of rear weight box.

I also have 5' woods blade...keep your adjustment chains etc.. tight or you might dent the fenders.

 

[Egon]

Some more pics of our B7100 at work.

 

[Thomas]

Afternoon Egon.
Soooo when are you going to mention to the gentlmen about the sore elbow which might happen after hours use of FEL.