Recent content by Buster57

When should I use a flail mower (with standard hammers or blades) Vs. a MMM finish mower on an expensive orchard/field on a hill? The property is approximately 3 acres with an Asian pear orchard in the middle. I ask the question after I purchased both units.... I have a 60" MMM an a 64" Flail...

At 180 hours I switched from standard to synthetic Mobile One oil and now have lots of black smoke. I am up to about 205 hours and it seems to be getting worse. The performance is unchanged-excellent-it just smokes like crazy. Any time it is under a load it smokes. I have never had this happen...

OK-looks like I am in the home stretch..If the L3940 can take my hill it looks like I will go Orange 4 in a row. Is the following reasonable: The following is paraphrase in close but not exact form and numbers I have just received. I want to follow the forum rules and also be nice to the...

Every time I am about to go Green, Orange comes back with an unbelievable deal. I was about to go with a JD3520, HST, 300CX with R4s for $25k. I now have 2 Kubota dealers going for L3940, HST, with R4s, LA 724 + 72" bucket for $26k. The web reviews say the 3520 is not super stable on steep...

I have always wanted a JD 955 and may have a good chance to get one at (hopefully) a good price. At least that is what I think so far?The 955s are always expensive and when I had my first chance to buy one it was a rental return with 800 tough hours for $12k. In 2002 I probably should have...

I have seen an offer to sell a 'great shape' B1550 with 900 hours including a MMM 58" deck. No FEL. It has been used for mowing only and has been stored in a garage. The people want $6500 for it. From talking to an expert he has said they are about right on the price, tilting a little to the...

What will the impact of the elections have on attachment pricing? I was thinking about buying another rototiller better fit to my new B7800 but think it may be wise to wait a week or so? I have a great price on this years' model. Estimated pricing will go from $2200 to $3000 next year. I think...

I have a Kubota B7800 + FEL with an Agric CR 50 rototiller. My first rototiller was a FirstChoice 1066 and I loved it. Like a dope I sold it with my last tractor-and boy do I miss it! Can't get them any more... Unfortunately I have been less then impressed by the Agric product. I just don't...

I am on my never ending quest to find a replacement for the JD-955 w/FEL. My goal is 28-32 HP @ PTO, HST, with 2000-2500 GWV not incl FEL. The 955 nailed this spec. What does the forum think is the closest replacement for the 955? I live on a very steep hill so the 955 was perfect for me. If...

I am coming up to the 50 hour service on my B7800. I had the mechanics break loose all the filters before they delivered the tractor to me so I won't have to go through that experience again (painted on filters...) I was going to take off the FEL and go for it. Anything I should know up front...

I just received delivery of my new B7800 with 60” MMM. The problem I can foresee is the discharge chute is metal. Plastic is better. The discharge chute on the MMM on the BX1850 was plastic. It worked great. I think the 60” is excellent but I know I am going to tear that discharge chute up. I...

While I am waiting for delivery of my new B7800, presently, with all the attachments, alterations, and other goodies, my salesman starts to tell me about the next gen B7800. They will be the 3400s or something like that. They will be 3 cylinders (good thing) and weigh more. Don't get me...

I have seen a 72" finish deck for sale that will fit my B7800, but honestly have no idea how to get it from one end of the country to the other. Private transaction. Does anyone have any ideas how to reduce freight costs? Right now it is high. This would be a B-T-B transfere. I think it may be...

Just for thrills-what does the forum think is the biggest selling tractor in USA? I seriously doubt Kubota would ever release this kind of info-but it would be lots of fun to know!

I am presently evaluating a Bush Hog Squealer 60” rotary mower as well as a Land Pride 18 series version Both have slip clutches. I will be using on a Kubota B7800 on frequently mowed pasture grass. The Bush Hog is about $200 less expensive. Roughly $1300 vs $1100. Does anyone have experience...