BX2660 and B3030 TLB on the way...Barlows "build" pictures coming soon

[JOHNTHOMAS]

If Gary does it you may get some strange pictures. Hint: Think butt cracks! Gary's a great guy also.

 

[imajeepnut]

Here is the 2660... It came with turfs, but those will be swapped for loaded R4s. Tomorrow(Wed) they will install the 60" deck, and FEL. The 3030 is next in line for build up tomorrow. I'm hoping we will see some install pics for the subframe assembly for the backhoe. Maybe some pics of them loading the tires too? I also chose the Westendorf top for the 3030. I like this top because it comes off easily with 2 latches should I have to take it off. Maybe we will see it installed, and then removed for the ride to Ga.! Any other requests? I'm upgrading to 40amp alt. on both, but they may have come from the factory that way. If not, maybe some pics of that install would be nice for those considering the upgrade kit.

Notice how the MMM deck fits underneath the tractor, and how the cage has ramps for the tractor to pass over the deck.

The box held misc. bolts and steering wheel, which is now installed along with the ROPs.

The 3030 will come with no tires installed and the fenders will have to be installed as well(if my memory serves me correctly). I believe the fender sides are swapped and zip-tied during delivery to keep everything tight in the shipping container. It's up to the guys who disassemble and reassemble these parts at the dealership to keep them clear from the metal shipping container and such. Care is taken to not scratch anything during this unpacking. I've noticed some tractors on other dealer's lots where the hood and fenders are scratched all to pieces. When asked, they said that's normal during the "build up" and that it can be touched up. I don't know about those of you reading this, but I didn't buy it new to touch it up! I guess that's another reason I chose Brady...he feels the same way. Take the time and care to deliver what the customer expects.

Case in point...Brady ordered a gaggle of 2660s, and the one we started off with had paint issues on the ROPS. He made it a point to tell me, and he sat it aside and started over with another one as it should be. I'm sure that ROPS will be heading back to the plant.

Thanks for your attention to "detail" Brady, Steve....and Gary...and everyone involved. It doesn't go unnoticed.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

JEFF: I stopped by today to get pictures of your new B3030. Sorry I was to late on the BX2660. Here's the only picture I could get of the B3030 before they came out and took it in for final assembly and spit and polish detailing. Sorry I didn't get more pictures of it. I told Gary to not send any "crack" pictures to you that I'm sure you had Big Boys with low jeans in Ga if you needed to see anything like that.

 

[imajeepnut]

Here's a little of the wrap up on the 2660....pretty uneventful, but worthy nonetheless.

Ready to go to work! Just needs the loaded R4's....

 

[imajeepnut]

Now for the 3030....

Notice the work cloth on top of the hood to protect the paint.....?

I am curious as to what the rear is being held up with... looks like a straight bar under the rear lower arms maybe???

 

[imajeepnut]

John: Are you sure you're going to Barlow's to get those pictures...or could it be Bubba's Equipment? Gary and Steve said they haven't seen you in weeks....hmmm

 

[LogChain]

Jeff,

What do you suppose the role (and life expectancy, for that matter) of the cat in Post #24 is? Perhaps to traction test those Turfs?


- LogChain

 

[imajeepnut]

You know.....my little girls pointed that cat out to me at first sight and I have to say...I probably would have backed right over it 'cause I didn't see it!! Maybe that's why the pics are coming in slower now?... That would be my luck...headline reads, "Shop cat of 20 yrs dies in tragic shop accident during tractor buildup"

John: Go check on that cat please...!

 

[shownuff]

when do they put the backhoe on?

 

[imajeepnut]

I hope it's all on and the pictures are just slow in coming...cause we're planning on a Mon or Tues delivery...and I want them to put a little time on both units to check for problems before they deliver.