Kubota B2650 Mods?

[Ranger16]

New to the forums and just purchased a Kubota B2650HSDC. Any must have mods or accessories I need? I'm thinking I'm going to do a backup and Fel camera. Also going to do front and rear led cab lights.

 

[KyleH]

Congrats and welcome.

What are you planning on doing with it?

Rear wheel spacers and loading the tires were probably the first thing I did when I got a B2650 rops, made it feel more stable on slopes, and the added ballast helped with loader work while the backhoe was removed.

If you plan on using any rear implements that may require hydraulics it is nice to have rear remotes added. Same goes if you plan on getting a grapple, a third function valve is handy.

Other than that, get some implements to do what you need, and have fun.

 

[check 6]

I also just upgraded to a B 2650 with cab and my first mod was a rear camera. The bracket for the safety triangle in the rear is a great place to mount the camera and the monitor is mounted at the top center of the dash. The next was to add a ballast box filled with 400 lbs of concrete. Before I poured in the concrete, on each of the inside back corners of the box I taped a 2" length of PVC that is now sealed in by concrete. These sections of PVC are now tool holders for a rake and shovel. Mu next mod will be wheel spacers for increased stability . Coming from a B 2920 open tractor I find the B2650 a little top heavy with the cab so spending the rear wheel base is a safety concern. Since the installed radio does not have bluetooth I'm going to mount a small blue tooth speaker near the top of the cab close to my head so I can hear the phone if it rings. I also added a 12 volt pigtail with a dash switch to control the electric pump on my rear mounted sprayer. So far I am very happy with the B 2650, plenty of power and the A/c great in the Texas heat

The quick disconnect FEL and the new style three point are a great improvement and make it a quick and easy job to change out the FEL for the ballot forks and switching rear attachments

 

[longshot47]

You might want to consider a bolt-on tooth bar for your bucket.
Increases utility big time.

 

[check]

I also just upgraded to a B 2650 with cab and my first mod was a rear camera. The bracket for the safety triangle in the rear is a great place to mount the camera and the monitor is mounted at the top center of the dash. The next was to add a ballast box filled with 400 lbs of concrete. Before I poured in the concrete, on each of the inside back corners of the box I taped a 2" length of PVC that is now sealed in by concrete. These sections of PVC are now tool holders for a rake and shovel. Mu next mod will be wheel spacers for increased stability . Coming from a B 2920 open tractor I find the B2650 a little top heavy with the cab so spending the rear wheel base is a safety concern. Since the installed radio does not have bluetooth I'm going to mount a small blue tooth speaker near the top of the cab close to my head so I can hear the phone if it rings. I also added a 12 volt pigtail with a dash switch to control the electric pump on my rear mounted sprayer. So far I am very happy with the B 2650, plenty of power and the A/c great in the Texas heat The quick disconnect FEL and the new style three point are a great improvement and make it a quick and easy job to change out the FEL for the ballot forks and switching rear attachments

What is the new style 3 point? Can you elaborate?

 

[Ranger16]

Primarily will be using the tractor for mowing and thought about loading the tired but don't want to rut up the yard. Also thought about the wheel spacers I have some slopes and uneven areas on my place. I may try loading the tires and see how I like it.

 

[Ranger16]

I also just upgraded to a B 2650 with cab and my first mod was a rear camera. The bracket for the safety triangle in the rear is a great place to mount the camera and the monitor is mounted at the top center of the dash. The next was to add a ballast box filled with 400 lbs of concrete. Before I poured in the concrete, on each of the inside back corners of the box I taped a 2" length of PVC that is now sealed in by concrete. These sections of PVC are now tool holders for a rake and shovel. Mu next mod will be wheel spacers for increased stability . Coming from a B 2920 open tractor I find the B2650 a little top heavy with the cab so spending the rear wheel base is a safety concern. Since the installed radio does not have bluetooth I'm going to mount a small blue tooth speaker near the top of the cab close to my head so I can hear the phone if it rings. I also added a 12 volt pigtail with a dash switch to control the electric pump on my rear mounted sprayer. So far I am very happy with the B 2650, plenty of power and the A/c great in the Texas heat

The quick disconnect FEL and the new style three point are a great improvement and make it a quick and easy job to change out the FEL for the ballot forks and switching rear attachments

Got any pictures of your camera setup? Yes the A/C is going to be great in this east Texas/Arkansas heat!

 

[Ranger16]

You might want to consider a bolt-on tooth bar for your bucket.
Increases utility big time.

How does it affect finish work with you bucket? Back dragging, etc.

 

[KyleH]

How does it affect finish work with you bucket? Back dragging, etc.

I was going to add a piranha tooth bar but the shipping and exchange rate was going to make it about the same cost as another bucket. So I got a piece of 1/2" AR450 steel and made something similar and welded it on and figured if it was a problem for finishing work I'd just pick up another bucket. After using it I didn't feel there was a need for a second bucket, the back edge of the cutting edge is flat and did a good job at back dragging if the bucket was close to level. It made the bucket dig better and stiffened it up a lot, also doubt that tractor would ever wear it out.

 

[check 6]

for those that asked, I will try and get some pictures this weekend of the new style 3 point set up and my camera instal. I am also going to add some wheel spacers on the rear for a slightly wider track

As for the three point changes, both arms now have pins and numerous holes for adjusting the width quickly eliminating the turnbuckles. There is a also a ratching adjustment on the right arm to fine tune adjustment . These two changes really make attaching implements much easier and quicker

 

[longshot47]

How does it affect finish work with you bucket? Back dragging, etc.

You can still backdrag with the bottom of your bucket.
The only time I remove the toothbar is when I'm moving snow. With the bar and a coupla hooks welded to the top of the bucket you can pry,scoop, lift and carry all manner of things which would be all but impossible without them.

 

[von-mil]

I also just upgraded to a B 2650 with cab and my first mod was a rear camera. The bracket for the safety triangle in the rear is a great place to mount the camera and the monitor is mounted at the top center of the dash. The next was to add a ballast box filled with 400 lbs of concrete. Before I poured in the concrete, on each of the inside back corners of the box I taped a 2" length of PVC that is now sealed in by concrete. These sections of PVC are now tool holders for a rake and shovel. Mu next mod will be wheel spacers for increased stability . Coming from a B 2920 open tractor I find the B2650 a little top heavy with the cab so spending the rear wheel base is a safety concern. Since the installed radio does not have bluetooth I'm going to mount a small blue tooth speaker near the top of the cab close to my head so I can hear the phone if it rings. I also added a 12 volt pigtail with a dash switch to control the electric pump on my rear mounted sprayer. So far I am very happy with the B 2650, plenty of power and the A/c great in the Texas heat

The quick disconnect FEL and the new style three point are a great improvement and make it a quick and easy job to change out the FEL for the ballot forks and switching rear attachments

What is the new style 3 point? Can you elaborate?

I was wondering the same thing. I presume he's referring to the extendable link arms and telescopic stabilizers. Great things to have on a CUT.

 

[sixdogs]

That is a sweet tractor. Any pics available so we can admire it?

 

[check 6]

I was wondering the same thing. I presume he's referring to the extendable link arms and telescopic stabilizers. Great things to have on a CUT.

YES I will try and get some pictures this weekend, the rains have finally stopped ( of which we are not complaining as rain it August in this part of Texas is a blessing)

 

[Ranger16]

That is a sweet tractor. Any pics available so we can admire it?

Don't know how to post any pictures!

 

[sixdogs]

Don't know how to post any pictures!

Only hard the first time. When you reply, there is a box above and when you "hover" over it will say "insert image". Click on it find your picture in your computer or card or flash drive and post it. Put the picture exactly where you want it in the reply. Piece of cake.

I'll jut presume you have a radio in the cab?

 

[check 6]

My B 2650 . The ballast box is filled with 400 lbs of concrete, the two PVC tubes imbedded in the concrete are rake and shovel holders

 

[check 6]

Here are shots of the new style "quick attach" FEL makes it a snap to change from bucket to ballot forks. Also see the changes to the new style three point hitch

 

[check 6]

Showing rear camera mount and monitor on dash

 

[check 6]

I had to show an image of my ten year old Kubota ZD 1800 a great mowing machine

By the way, sorry for the duplicates and the images upside down. My first attempt at uploading images on this forum and I have no clue what I got dups nor why they uploaded upside down