New 2601

[burk1953]

Upgraded from a B7510 to a B2601 w/ LA434 loader, RCK 69-32 MMM, B2765 Dozer Blade. I also replaced my old tiller with a RTR1258. So far the salesman was great, a little mix up for the quick attach for the blade.

Wishes. They would have given me a better tutorial on the new equipment. A lot of frustration taking off the mower and mounting the blade. I don't like the location of the hydraulic remotes, I can see many busted knuckles.

 

[Byrdnyrd]

Wow! That is a beautiful machine! Don't sweat the mower installation, after 2 or 3 times you'll be able to do it in the dark! The Kubota engineers did a really good job!

 

[burk1953]

After 10 years with the B7510 I never liked removing or installing the mower anyway. I need to weld hooks on the bucket and add a work light to the back.

 

[Milo]

Congratulations on that great new tractor, burk!
Owning a B7500 I'm just curious what improvements/capabilities the B2601 offers over your B7510 other than the 3-speed hydro, 5 more hp, and position control, which by themselves are significant.

 

[burk1953]

I notice the power difference right away. The control for the loader valve seems to be a plus what little I've used the loader so far. The rocker foot pedal will take some getting used to over the heel and toe pedals. Hood and grill is all one piece, easier access to clean the radiator. New mount for loader, no bar to dent hood. Better placement of the left side controls. I always caught on the ones on the B7510 when getting off. Drive over mower deck, not sure, many have told me not to do it. I don't like the location of the front remotes.
More to come as I have more seat time.

 

[prichard]

Congrats. Did you get front and rear remotes? Would you mind posting pics of the remotes? I haven't seen one with factory remotes.

 

[burk1953]

Just front.

 

[Milo]

Thanks for the comparison more power is always a plus. I have caught the left side controls getting off as well and scuffed my hood with the crossbar so it's nice they addressed that. Where did they put the front remotes and where would you preferred they were?

 

[burk1953]

Behind the loader mount. They are out of the way but with my hands, hard to get to. They should be readily accessible, at least for my needs.

 

[prichard]

Are they with the loader connection points?

 

[burk1953]

They are between the loader mount and the hood. I will take a pic when I get back.

 

[LarJea]

Drive over mower deck, not sure, many have told me not to do it.

I just raise the front up with the loader and pull the mower out from the right side, very easy to do on a cement floor. I don't think you will hurt the deck driving over it though.

 

[robertm]

I suggest getting the small cup dollies and putting one under each anti-scalp wheel. The mower drags in/out from under the tractor with ease. As others have said, lift the front of the tractor with the loader... so much easier. My B2620 had a drive-over deck. Never used it. On my BX2670, I've tried it, and it is the cats meow. Remember, if you drive over, DON'T do it with the loader on. The weight will likely cause damage to the deck.

 

[Juiced06GTO]

Nice machine, looks just like my new one!

 

[94BULLITT]

Very nice. I really like the snow blade. Do you have chains for it?

 

[Milo]

Do you have chains for it?

Good point, I found my industrial tires to be *very* slippery on snow and ice but I now just switch to turf tires for winter.

 

[burk1953]

I never used chains on th 7510. I plowed downhill on the drive and never had a problem on the flat.

 

[Paystar]

I notice the power difference right away. The control for the loader valve seems to be a plus what little I've used the loader so far. The rocker foot pedal will take some getting used to over the heel and toe pedals. Hood and grill is all one piece, easier access to clean the radiator. New mount for loader, no bar to dent hood. Better placement of the left side controls. I always caught on the ones on the B7510 when getting off. Drive over mower deck, not sure, many have told me not to do it. I don't like the location of the front remotes.
More to come as I have more seat time.

Why wouldn't you take advantage of the drive over mower deck feature? That is one of the reasons I bought mine. I drive on and off it many times throughout the summer with my loader on and it doesn't hurt anything.

 

[burk1953]

Every one I talked to including the dealership was afraid it may cause premature cracking in the deck. Your the first person I've talked to that has used the drive over feature. Thanks for the input.

 

[Milo]

I'm seriously considering buying a B2650 with a 6' drive over deck.

Is premature deck cracking common on all brands of drive over decks, just unique to Kubotas, or just B2601/2301?

Anyone know who Kubota sources their decks from?