debp
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We are about to buy our first tractor, as we have recently moved to 5.4 acres of old pasture land in SW Colorado. Based on advice from the general forum, I went to our local Kubota dealer today and tried out 3 Kubotas we were considering - a B2320 (gear) and L3200 (both DT and HST). I like the B2320 the best by far, as it was very easy to shift and move around, and I liked the smaller size- and smaller price. However, I realize that the L3200 would be better for moving the heavy snow we get here and for other occasional bigger work. So here are the questions we have about the 2320.
What are the implications of a "transmission PTO?" Is it a big problem for mowing tall grass with a brush hog?
We would like to cut our pasture grass when it is tall and still green to use for compost (not using as a pasture now) - can the 2320 handle that kind of mowing if we have a 4' brush hog?
If we get ag tires, will chains fit on the tires?
I lamented the lack of quick release loader, and the dealership said they could put on a non-Kubota quick release for about $400. Does anyone know if that would be a good option? We may want to eventually get a front plow blade.
Trying these machines today, I was thinking how much easier it would be to move around the ditch and garden edges, landscaping around the house, in the (future) orchard with the B vs. the L. I don't think we would use a belly mower or snowblower, so it is the price and size that are attractive with the B2320. I also didn't particularly like the location of the gear shift in the L3200 DT, and didn't enjoy the HST that much - though I did read the comment about the torn meniscus and the advantages of an HST as we age - so am considering that, as I'm sure we could get used to it quickly.
Thanks for any input.
debp
What are the implications of a "transmission PTO?" Is it a big problem for mowing tall grass with a brush hog?
We would like to cut our pasture grass when it is tall and still green to use for compost (not using as a pasture now) - can the 2320 handle that kind of mowing if we have a 4' brush hog?
If we get ag tires, will chains fit on the tires?
I lamented the lack of quick release loader, and the dealership said they could put on a non-Kubota quick release for about $400. Does anyone know if that would be a good option? We may want to eventually get a front plow blade.
Trying these machines today, I was thinking how much easier it would be to move around the ditch and garden edges, landscaping around the house, in the (future) orchard with the B vs. the L. I don't think we would use a belly mower or snowblower, so it is the price and size that are attractive with the B2320. I also didn't particularly like the location of the gear shift in the L3200 DT, and didn't enjoy the HST that much - though I did read the comment about the torn meniscus and the advantages of an HST as we age - so am considering that, as I'm sure we could get used to it quickly.
Thanks for any input.
debp