Upgrading from B7800

[survriggs]

It's came down to either a Kubota L3400HST or a Kioti CK35HST, both with FEL. I'm trading a 2005 B7800 with 110 hrs. Some of my observations:
CK35: more comfortable suspension seat; L3400 has flip seat with spring.
CK35 has tilt steering, L3400 does not.
CK35 has horn, L3400 does not (not that it matters)
CK35 has pin adjustable stabilizer bars on 3PH, L3400 has the turnbuckle style.
CK35 has FEL joystick in more comfortable location (lower)
CK35 has smaller fuel tank 7.9 vs. 9.0
CK35 weighs about 500 lbs. more.
Adding rear remotes is $250 more for the Kubota
Both dealers are local and I personally know each one and they are very reputable. The trade in price for the Kioti is $750 more than the Kubota.
I'm leaning toward the CK35 based on the comfort factor.
If anyone has made this same decision I'd appreciate their reasoning either way.
My wife says that this is the last new tractor I'm gonna get so I better get what I want! Ha!

 

[BlacknTan]

Sounds like your mind is already made up...

Also sounds like you've got a nice tractor already. But, I know what it's like to just want something new also..

Good luck in your search!

 

[FxdGrMind]

Time to dump the wife when she makes statements like that!

Maybe that's the kind of thinking that has me still single in my 40's....

How dare a wife tell me.... No more of this/that/ or the other....

Get what you WANT! she needs to live with it or get the # out!

 

[BigD23]

It's came down to either a Kubota L3400HST or a Kioti CK35HST, both with FEL. I'm trading a 2005 B7800 with 110 hrs. Some of my observations:
CK35: more comfortable suspension seat; L3400 has flip seat with spring.
CK35 has tilt steering, L3400 does not.
CK35 has horn, L3400 does not (not that it matters)
CK35 has pin adjustable stabilizer bars on 3PH, L3400 has the turnbuckle style.
CK35 has FEL joystick in more comfortable location (lower)
CK35 has smaller fuel tank 7.9 vs. 9.0
CK35 weighs about 500 lbs. more.
Adding rear remotes is $250 more for the Kubota
Both dealers are local and I personally know each one and they are very reputable. The trade in price for the Kioti is $750 more than the Kubota.
I'm leaning toward the CK35 based on the comfort factor.
If anyone has made this same decision I'd appreciate their reasoning either way.
My wife says that this is the last new tractor I'm gonna get so I better get what I want! Ha!

If she's given you the green light to get what you want, then Do it!!

 

[newbury]

My wife says that this is the last new tractor I'm gonna get so I better get what I want! Ha!

Go for it -
she didn't rule out used tractors did she?

 

[art]

Lets see, you could add the pin type stabilizers, that is an option. You could upgrade the seat. Thats an other option!

The tilt steering wheel, while if your over 60 then chances are if it's your last tractor then you won't need to worry about fixing it!

 

[survriggs]

Lets see, you could add the pin type stabilizers, that is an option. You could upgrade the seat. Thats an other option!

The tilt steering wheel, while if your over 60 then chances are if it's your last tractor then you won't need to worry about fixing it!

Art:
I had thought of the seat but not about the pin stabilizers. Are those available for B7800? I'll have to do some checking.

 

[KU Gator]

There have been some recent threads about converting the BXX20 series tractors to telescopic. If you do a search on that, you can probably find it. I believe it is using the parts from a B3030 to switch. It seems to run about $160 to do it. I don't know if it would work on a B7800 or not, but maybe your dealer could tell you. I have not done it to my B2920, but I think it would be an improvement.

 

[survriggs]

There have been some recent threads about converting the BXX20 series tractors to telescopic. If you do a search on that, you can probably find it. I believe it is using the parts from a B3030 to switch. It seems to run about $160 to do it. I don't know if it would work on a B7800 or not, but maybe your dealer could tell you. I have not done it to my B2920, but I think it would be an improvement.

I found it the thread.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...8292-b7800-b29xx-telescoping-stabilizers.html
If I decide to keep the B7800 this will definitely be done.

 

[medicshawn]

My question is what are you looking to gain by getting a bigger tractor? I had a B7800 before my L3940.

 

[BlacknTan]

I'd like a bigger tractor also.. Horsepower and torque can be addicting, but when I think about it, the B-7800 is perfect for my needs, and a bigger tractor may not do my jobs as well.
It pulls my 5' bush hog with no problems, picks big goonies from the field. It'a also light enough to drive over the lawn and leaching field. Small enough to get into the old two track in the woods for firewood, and enough power to pull it out..

Sure, I'd like a newer and bigger tractor, but I doubt it would serve my purposes as well as that B-7800 has..

I still love it!

 

[Leejohn]

I would keep it. No more hours then you are putting on it, it has cost you a lot pr hour so far, it must be doing the job. I have one and a L4240, I seem to be using my 7800 more then the 4240, and that is everyday for at least one of them. I'll have to check the hours and see for sure. That 7800 for the size sure can do alot.

 

[survriggs]

appreciate the comments, with a new seat and the pin adjust stabilizer bars it may be a keeper. I sure haven't had any problems with it. I guess I just want something bigger, more powerful and more comfortable and I could use the deduction on my 2010 taxes.

 

[newbury]

I could use the deduction on my 2010 taxes.

I I never could figure out how spending money for a deduction could result in a net saving.
If I've got to spend 10K to get a 7k tax deduction I've still spent 3K.
'Course my wife used to come home bragging how she saved $X00 on stuff we didn't need. Now she saves by not buying.

 

[survriggs]

I I never could figure out how spending money for a deduction could result in a net saving.

It's really not a net savings but if I buy something that's deductible, it makes me feel better that the final cost will be reduced by my tax bracket percentage. . And yes it makes me laugh when people buy stuff they don't need because it was "on sale" or they had a coupon.
However......I just installed the "new style" Kubota seat and it sure is more comfortable than the old style!

 

[bota7800]

CK35 has pin adjustable stabilizer bars on 3PH, L3400 has the turnbuckle style.

I replaced the turnbuckles on my 7800 with the B2910 kit from TractorSmart.com. (Mine were bent when I bought it!- what a PITA) Makes a huge difference.

I am surprised the L3400 has those junk - I though only the budget models had them.

Also- what is the "new-style Kubota seat"?

 

[art]

The Deluxe B's linkage will fit right on the the B-7800 and on the L-3400 they have a kit available trough dealers to make it easy. L-8430 for the 2800 and 3400 tractors.

 

[Charlton John]

If you have a 2005 w/ only 110 hrs. on it than it appears, you dont use the tractor too often. I would save the money and upgrade the few parts you would like for more comfort etc... Your only gaining 4 to 5 horse power w/ the upgrade and from what I heard the 7800 is a good machine.

Also understand your other side of having something new is always nice but 110 hrs. IMHO is just about new and eaither paid off or about to be paid off. Good Luck w/ you decision.