Tractor Sizing B2320 FEL

[TripleR]

bp, if it was only that easy. I owned a BX2200 for about 6 years when I decided I absolutely, positively HAD TO HAVE a B2x20 Series, I spent months over the winter researching them, had my wife convinced to the point we sold our BX2200. After crawling all over the various models, we brought home a, ready for it...BX2660 and love it. Absolutely the right tractor.

Last year, I got tired of ferrying tractors between farms and decided to buy a B3200 or maybe L3400. I brought home a L5030 HSTC.

Last summer our Case CX80 went toes up and I went to buy a M8540 and that is actually what we got.

So it would appear, I am right far less than I am wrong. The more I learn about tractors, the more I realize how little I really know.

 

[bp fick]

TripleR

Actually your story agrees with my way of thinking a whole bunch.

I started out by saying to the OP way, way back at the beginning, if you can use the PTO horse power to run a tiller or snowblower, then by all means, put it to use and don't settle for less. But I know this. You can throw all the HP in the world at B and it ain't a gonna make it an L. That's just all I was trying to say. And, nothing makes a 20 B into a 30 B either.
As I used to say about my BX. Loved it to death, but nothing was gonna make it taller.

A feller just has got to spend wisely and do the best he can, that's all.

This ain't about what tractor I bought anyhow. Just general thoughts of guys typing inbetween working today. You know, we gotta sit every little bit and catch our breath anyhow. :laughing:

 

[kuboman]

So I went on Kubota's motor site here are my findings.

this is the motor found on the B2320
Kubota Engine America - Compact Diesel Engines
23.5


here is the motor on the 26
Kubota Engine America - Compact Diesel Engines
HP=24.8

so there really is not a ton of difference number wise just wonder how it is in the real world?

either way still cant go wrong.

What you want to look at when comparing hp is the % difference in the hp. Also when comparing tractors is look at the hp to weight ratio.
More hp requires more weight to be able to make use of it.
I went from a b2620 to a b3200 and noticed a huge difference in hp but I could not make use of the hp or loader capacity till I added weight to the 3pt.
Now it is very capable and I can make use of the hp.
Buy as much hp as you can afford.:licking:

 

[TripleR]

TripleR

Actually your story agrees with my way of thinking a whole bunch.

I started out by saying to the OP way, way back at the beginning, if you can use the PTO horse power to run a tiller or snowblower, then by all means, put it to use and don't settle for less. But I know this. You can throw all the HP in the world at B and it ain't a gonna make it an L. That's just all I was trying to say. And, nothing makes a 20 B into a 30 B either.
As I used to say about my BX. Loved it to death, but nothing was gonna make it taller.

A feller just has got to spend wisely and do the best he can, that's all.

This ain't about what tractor I bought anyhow. Just general thoughts of guys typing in between working today. You know, we gotta sit every little bit and catch our breath anyhow. :laughing:

Yeah, I know, nor what I bought either as I got so far off track I had to go back and read the original post and was just speaking in generalities.

At least your information will be more on point as you own such a tractor and do the things the OP intends.

I am all for sitting and taking a breath, I took a spill a few days ago and was just now able to drive up and at least look at one of our tractors today; getting a little cabin fever I am.

As someone's tag line says, "TBN, the next best thing to seat time." or something to that effect.:thumbsup:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Now keep in mind these don't necessarily apply to you or I as "having" to buy another tractor is not something we view as a bad thing.:laughing:

:laughing::laughing::laughing:
Being a ponderer I think I have come up with a new theory concerning tractor buying for a first time buyer that will make the decision easier and with less self doubt and self punishment when you realize you bought the wrong tractor.
Right up front tell yourself you are buying a test/evaluation tractor. It's prpbably not going to be the end decision/final tractor. Pick a tractor for the best possible price that will retain the most resale value. If you get cheaper out of town, buy out of town and buy your real final tractor in town if that makes you feel better.
Buy new so there won't be any costs other than the monthly payment and count that as the cost of determining the right tractor. Buy the tractor that best suits your current needs because if things change it won't cause distress because it's only a temporary tractor anyway. If things don't change then it could possibly move in to the actual life time tractor slot and could become a lucky unexpected break.
OK a pmnt of $200 a month for the test tractor with no money down. You work it for 12 months and get some benefit out of using it. That's a cost of $2400 for using a tractor for 12 months. If you can keep the hours down to below 200 hours for that time, service the tractor properly at the 50 hours and keep the tractor clean. Remember, your not keeping it and are going to resale it. That's actually only a cost of about $12 per hour used. That's actually fairly cheap, less than renting one I would imagine.
Now while your using it determine which jobs would be done much easier or faster with a larger, more HP or smaller tractor or if your test tractor does the job well enough to suit you. Also find out if your tractor always stays at one location or if you maybe need/want to move it around and then determine how easy/difficult it is to move with the trailer/truck/vehicle you have. Will it be as easy/easier/more difficult to move a bigger/smaller tractor (the final tractor).
Now after 12 months I believe you could maybe sell/trade the tractor in on the final tractor and only be out the monthly pmnt, maybe a little more or a little less. Keep it clean and serviced these suckers retain their value very well. Look at prices for used tractors.
Now if you ended up with a lucky guess and the first test tractor ends up "The One" you've been lucky and done well. If it doesn't just like you planned from the beginning that ir wouldn't then you've been really smart and exactly what you planned has happened and you now can choose the right final tractor based on your actual needs and personal experience on your property.
Now, If this looks like a good plan, then try it. If you disagree then do it your own way and forget my plan.:laughing:

 

[TripleR]

John, I think you are on to something there. You do realize I have had one of my tractors right at the one year mark, hmmm...:licking:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

John, I think you are on to something there. You do realize I have had one of my tractors right at the one year mark, hmmm...:licking:

My plan is flexible enough that one can use the wrong tractor for two or even more years if further evaluation is needed. I actually did two different tractors (BX1500 MMM B7800 FEL) for a three year study/evaluation (Got them paid off) before trading them to less than one year wrong tractors (BX2350 bad reverse stop L3240HST to big).
I'm thinking I now have the right combination for my current needs/wants. Course some of you wise as..s will say I've said that before and I have but I really believe I have this time. Really.:thumbsup::laughing:

 

[TripleR]

My plan is flexible enough that one can use the wrong tractor for two or even more years if further evaluation is needed. I actually did two different tractors (BX1500 MMM B7800 FEL) for a three year study/evaluation (Got them paid off) before trading them to less than one year wrong tractors (BX2350 bad reverse stop L3240HST to big).
I'm thinking I now have the right combination for my current needs/wants. Course some of you wise as..s will say I've said that before and I have but I really believe I have this time. Really.:thumbsup::laughing:

John, I believe you believe that, but I could not help but notice the escape clause contained therein.:laughing:

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

John, I believe you believe that, but I could not help but notice the escape clause contained therein.:laughing:

Didn't you also used to be a gvmnt employee? I was. Learned to always be obscure with answers or add an escape clause or hidden word that can be interpreted two opposite ways for the courts.

 

[TripleR]

Didn't you also used to be a gvmnt employee? I was. Learned to always be obscure with answers or add an escape clause or hidden word that can be interpreted two opposite ways for the courts.

Sure was and my reports went to defense attorneys, prosecuting attorneys, judges, administrators and the governor's office who were just looking for something to attack, always leave a qualifier.:thumbsup: