Buying Advice Kubota B3350

[2010drive]

11.2% is the same discount as a JD dealership that I was working with offered, from the research I have done I feel 15% is fair. I am going to push for 15% with free setup ($900 at my Kubota dealer).

 

[tractorshopper]

As I'm sure John Thomas will say, get a quote from Barlow's. You'll know what kind of deal you are getting locally and have a very attractive price if you decide to buy from them and have it shipped to you. Otherwise, if nothing else, you could use it as a guide while you try to negotiate with your local dealer.

 

[bumperm]

Need some quick help here

I'm pretty sure that hydraulic deflection is available for both tractors on the front mount snowblower.

It looks to me like there's a sort of overlap going on with "Build my Kubota". You can order the front loader with 3rd function. When selecting the hydraulic chute rotation, the pricing is high enough that it looks like you are paying for the front 3rd function valve all over again!

I initially was not going to order the deflection kit, as I made my own on my current B2750D blower, using an $80 dollar electric linear actuator (eBay) and a power window motor for rotation. Now having second thoughts and will probably go all hydraulic (assuming I'm not paying for 3rd function twice!).

bumper

 

[94BULLITT]

Need some quick help here

I am being told that there is only one option for the chute deflector, it's $597, electrically actuated and cannot be controlled by the 3rd function valve. But online (and on my first quote) I see a hydraulic one for $902? Is a hydraulic one available or not? Can I use the 3rd valve to control either one?

Thanks

edit: this is for a snowblower for those that don't know

Are they looking up the a electric pitch control?

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[bumperm]

Are they looking up the a electric pitch control?

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I'm not sure what the mix up is. When you go to "build my Kubota" for the B2650, both electric and hydraulic deflection (and rotation) are options. But, when I talked to the dealer, he thought only electric was available for deflection . . . though I'd guess he's wrong on that.

In any case, if you are (edit from "is" too much time on Oakland PD) purchasing the front loader 3rd function, which adds the control buttons on the loader control stick, then it would be easy enough, and not all that expensive, to add a small hydraulic cylinder and hoses for deflection. I'd use a 1" or smaller bore and maybe a 3 or 4 inch stroke. When laying out the attach points the geometry can be adjusted so the deflector stops at both ends of it's travel with no stress.

bumper

 

[2010drive]

I'm not sure what the mix up is. When you go to "build my Kubota" for the B2650, both electric and hydraulic deflection (and rotation) are options. But, when I talked to the dealer, he thought only electric was available for deflection . . . though I'd guess he's wrong on that.

In any case, if you are (edit from "is" too much time on Oakland PD) purchasing the front loader 3rd function, which adds the control buttons on the loader control stick, then it would be easy enough, and not all that expensive, to add a small hydraulic cylinder and hoses for deflection. I'd use a 1" or smaller bore and maybe a 3 or 4 inch stroke. When laying out the attach points the geometry can be adjusted so the deflector stops at both ends of it's travel with no stress.

bumper

Same issue here I thought the salesman was wrong as well. But, he said he called his kubota rep and there is only one option (electric) and it will add a switch near the steering wheel.

 

[bumperm]

If your dealer is correct . . . and I'll double check with mine, then I think the best approach for me will be to skip the deflector option and use the 3rd function valve (and control on the stick) to operate an after market cylinder for deflection. Cost for the cylinder should be around $50 or 60, plus hoses. I have a hobby machine shop and TIG welder, so easy and doable.

BTW, my dealer sharpened the pencil and arrived at about a 13% discount over list along with free set up and delivery. I think I'll go with it. He said everything is in stock or available in distribution. So I should have the tractor in 3 to 4 weeks. Maybe. I hope.

bumper

 

[2010drive]

Yes that sounds like it would be the best option for you. Please double check soon if possible as I may be finalizing my order in a few hours. Thanks

 

[2010drive]

If your dealer is correct . . . and I'll double check with mine, then I think the best approach for me will be to skip the deflector option and use the 3rd function valve (and control on the stick) to operate an after market cylinder for deflection. Cost for the cylinder should be around $50 or 60, plus hoses. I have a hobby machine shop and TIG welder, so easy and doable.

BTW, my dealer sharpened the pencil and arrived at about a 13% discount over list along with free set up and delivery. I think I'll go with it. He said everything is in stock or available in distribution. So I should have the tractor in 3 to 4 weeks. Maybe. I hope.

bumper

I just sent over my offer of 15% off with free setup. Nevada has no sales tax though right? I am going to be hit with 6% :thumbdown:

 

[bumperm]

Snowblower deflector update:

Just got off the phone with dealer. He said both the 3rd function and the hydraulic deflector are separate items and are not duplicating or using the same parts.

For the hydraulic deflector option, there's a toggle switch on the loader joystick that switches the side to side joystick function from chute rotation over to deflector angle (i.e. they are both using the same stick movement and valves and there is a hydraulic solenoid that switches the function out front.

This seems sort of silly to me. Better would have been to use the 3rd function valve for the deflector, being as that is also mounted to the joystick and then means that all three blower functions are completely discreet. I plan to order mine with "none" for deflector control. I'll install a small cylinder for deflection and be a happy camper.

bumper