Kubota accessorizing?

[vwkismet]

I am thinking of buying a Kubota B7800.

Can someone give me an idea how much it might cost to have the tires filled? Alternatively, should I just get a weight box or box blade or something to hang of the 3-pt hitch for ballast?

Also, the bucket on this tractor is a bit bent on top. What is the best way to weld on reinforcement and/or hooks to the bucket? Any idea of cost?

If anyone is reading this thinking of some must-have accessory that I should know about - now would be a great time to let me know!

Thanks - I'm just trying to get a handle on my immediately-after-purchase costs so I don't get shocked when I dump another grand into it right after buying it!

 

[bp fick]

Only One grand?

Personally, implements are a better place to put my dollars than a ballast box. A box blade will give you ballast and you can actually use it for something.

 

[smokey_truck]

I am thinking of buying a Kubota B7800.

Can someone give me an idea how much it might cost to have the tires filled? Alternatively, should I just get a weight box or box blade or something to hang of the 3-pt hitch for ballast?

Also, the bucket on this tractor is a bit bent on top. What is the best way to weld on reinforcement and/or hooks to the bucket? Any idea of cost?

If anyone is reading this thinking of some must-have accessory that I should know about - now would be a great time to let me know!

Thanks - I'm just trying to get a handle on my immediately-after-purchase costs so I don't get shocked when I dump another grand into it right after buying it!

As everyone always says box blade as more uses and provides you with weight compensation as well. As far as welding a hook in the bucket, when I got my BX1860, I asked dealer to weld it, they put a retaining plate and welded the hook so good and it looks like factory done, paid 50 bucks

 

[Ductape]

I'd suggest having the tires filled with Rim Guard, non-corrosive and doesn't freeze.

Depending on how bad the bucket is bent, you may be able to clamp a piece of angle to it and straighten it as you weld the angle to it. This will give you a solid place to weld some bucket hooks.

Since you are welding to the bucket anyway, might as well just spend that thousand dollars on an ATI Tach-all and weld a Skidsteer adapter to the back of the bucket.

I suggest loading the rears AND having some weight on the three point when doing any loader work.

 

[TripleR]

All good advice; jobs are going to dictate your implement needs in the end. Good luck.

 

[magicheater]

steering wheel spinner, hydraulic top link, wider front tires if you plan on a lot of loader work and buy your attachments very carefully considering the planned uses for them.

 

[dodge man]

If you fill the tires, that may be enough rear ballast, it just depends on how you use your loader. I'd plan on fillling the tires with rimguard costing $200, but might be less. I wouldn't buy a box blade just for ballast. If you think you need one, it makes good ballast.

Lights also make a nice add on. If you install them your self, less than $100.

 

[easygo]

If the top of the bucket is bent that is no big deal. You can try to push it straight with a jack if you weld a flat surface inside to push on and put a couple of 2x8's in the bottom. I mean make the surface parallel with the bottom of the bucket. When done cut off the piece from the bucket weld a piece of flat bar or angle iron is better on the top and weld hooks onto that just like in the Ductape's picture. DO NOT buy a ballast box. You can make you own with a beat up garbage can, some steel, and several bags of concrete. It will cost you about $50.

If you describe what you are planning to do with the tractor people will be able to give specific advice on implements.

ps: here is a picture of how I straightened the cutting edge on my tractor. It had a considerable "smile" when I bought it and it is now near perfect. I didn't need two jacks but I didn't want to point load the metal.

 

[Grandad4]

When I read the title of this thread, I thought it was about fashion, etc., so I suggest a Kubota hat might be your first purchase! But, seriously, you've got to look at what work you expect to be doing to figure out where to put your "accessorizing" money.

Considering you are in NH, where you have serious winter, snow removal comes to mind, so things like ballasting the tires, chains, and blades or blowers should probably be on the list.

Beyond that, well, there are hundreds of different implements and attachments available. What are you planning to do with that 7800? Mow? Landscape? Garden? Dig trenches or stumps? Build a fence? Etc., etc. If you give people some hint of what you expect to be doing on what kind of property, they'll probably be able to give you some specific ideas on this.

 

[vwkismet]

Fair enough everyone. I was wondering if there was anything that simply everyone wanted to have!

I am going to be putting in some fruit trees, working forest trails, maintaining driveway, and chipping everything in sight!

I have a buddy that can help with lights. I want to fill the tires. I will probably get a back blade for snow removal and a York rake for driveway and trail work. Finally, a chipper will be key.

Would a tooth bar be helpful for my trail maintenance?

If anyone has other ideas they are all appreciated.