grm61
Platinum Member
however at my age (almost 70), if I ever bought another tractor it will be a cabbed with HST.
Yes Sir, I do believe it is your turn.
however at my age (almost 70), if I ever bought another tractor it will be a cabbed with HST.
There is nothing wrong with a geared tractor, it is preferred in some cases.
I don't think there is anything wrong with gear tractors generally , and I do prefer a gear tractor.
However;
The OP (Andy Z) had a specific question about a specific tractor (a B2320), for a specific use, (snow blowing/ grading ). Because a B2320 has a clutch driven PTO, I don't think it would work as well as the HST model for blowing snow. That was why I answered the way I did.
Buckgnarly pointed out that his gear machine worked well snow blowing, but he essentially has a live PTO.
The OP could choose a gear tractor with features like Buckgnarly's and blow snow with no problem.
I used to own a Ford 1920 w/ 12spd shuttle. It would also work well for Andy Z's use.
All gear tractors are not created equal.
Best, Bill
Another reason I only follow/read/respond to the KUBOTA OWNERS FORUM. I've owned/own 17 Kubotas and only Kubotas. I'd feel a bit stupid answering specific questions about another brand tractor which I've never owned and operated, not just seen one or researched one or drove one on a dealers lot. Just me but there are many that follow their own path.
I don't pay attention to posts where the profile isn't filled out with at least equipment owned. A new buyer or almost buyer I'll respond to but the owned for awhile and don't fill out the profile is someone I won't respond to except maybe for the other members posting in the thread. I believe in knowing something about the responder so I can know where they're coming from. Just my :2cents:
I don't have time to follow the other forums, I spend so much of it here.You need to branch out a little John.
You have enough of those orange machines. Go out and get 17 green ones, and 17 blue ones.:thumbsup:
Think of all the fun you will have. Their not all that different, it's just the paint.
Best, Bill
I don't have time to follow the other forums, I spend so much of it here. I'm a Kubota only guy.:laughing:
If local dealers hadn't been so far apart in pricing 11 years ago I could as likely be a green/yellow or blue supporter. The green/yellow was $3000 more and the blue was $2500 more than Barlows Orange Kubota of comparable size.
Sir, I for one appreciate your approach to this forum and I do exactly the same. I wouldnt dream of going of the John Deere forum (or any other color) and tell persons who own green tractors what they should & shouldnt do or to slam any Deere product. I certainly wouldnt be trying to sway them into buying another color because I have some angst or bias. My best friend recently bought a new Deere 5065, and it never occurred to me to convince him to buy Kubota.Another reason I only follow/read/respond to the KUBOTA OWNERS FORUM. I've owned/own 17 Kubotas and only Kubotas. I'd feel a bit stupid answering specific questions about another brand tractor which I've never owned and operated, not just seen one or researched one or drove one on a dealers lot. Just me but there are many that follow their own path.
I don't pay attention to posts where the profile isn't filled out with at least equipment owned. A new buyer or almost buyer I'll respond to but the owned for awhile and don't fill out the profile is someone I won't respond to except maybe for the other members posting in the thread. I believe in knowing something about the responder so I can know where they're coming from. Just my :2cents:
Sir, I for one appreciate your approach to this forum and I do exactly the same. I wouldnt dream of going of the John Deere forum (or any other color) and tell persons who own green tractors what they should & shouldnt do or to slam any Deere product. I certainly wouldnt be trying to sway them into buying another color because I have some angst or bias. My best friend recently bought a new Deere 5065, and it never occurred to me to convince him to buy Kubota.