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I have been looking at JD mowers to replace my aging Legacy. (I have kind of a love/hate relationship with the full width roller on my rough land). Yesterday I went to see about one, and all the JD dealers were closed around here, but the Simplicity place was open so I went in for a lookabout...

Feedback on JD X530, and X540 I need some help with a garden tractor purchase. I'm looking at the John Deere X530, and X540, and think that one of those will be in my garage soon. I would like any feedback, help, or advice on those tractors, good, or bad. I found both yesterday, but the X540...

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Another member was just asking if the extra years he could get out of an X700 series might make it worth more to him than an X500. That got me thinking about how many hours we actually put on our machines before the urge for something new kicks in, or we actually wear a garden tractor out. I...

I've been a member here for nearly 10 years now, and in that time have come to understand, appreciate, and curse various features (?) that Kubota, and other manufacturers offer. Sometimes it seems that these companies are determined to keep us upset by not changing things that many of us don't...

When I was working for a company that produced sporting firearms, we often advertised a new product before it was ready to ship. While that can build some anticipation, it also gives the competitors time to think if the idea is worthwhile, and sometimes points out markets they hadn't thought...

I think I have asked each year how many folks are finish mowing with the smaller B series tractors, and a mmm. I have gotten poor feedback in past years, but the B2320, B2620, and B2920 have been out for a while now so I'll ask again. Do you mow with yours, and how well does it work? Do you like...

OK, you can shoot me now for bringing up this subject after the tough winter we have all had. Still I wanted to ask if anyone here had experience snowblowing over the winter with a 2wd garden tractor, one of the larger ones. I'm thinking 1000-1200 lbs. or so. I would like some imput since I have...

I have stated several times that the QI on my tractor doesn't seem to work as well as it should, and many others seem to have had the same problem. Recently in another thread, a member said he had to adjust the stops on the top of the fender to get the QI to work right on his. I just went out...

I saw a new Massey 2635 cabbed tractor with a backhoe mounted last night, and it sure looked nice! There are not many tractors that size with cabs that will take a factory backhoe!

I sat on a Kubota BX last night, and was surprised to find that with my more limited right leg mobility these days moving my leg from the forward to reverse pedal on the hydro was an issue. I tried a Massey GC2400, and found it much nicer to reach, but the pedal resistance was pretty...

I test drove a new GC2400 the other day. Because of some medical issues, I don't have quite as much mobility, or strength in my right leg, and the side by side hydro pedals appealed to me. They were, however quite stiff in operation. I'm wondering if that is normal, or if there is an adjustment...

The local Massey dealer was having an open house so I picked up a new hat for my neighbor. He has an old Massey ( 1950's). He has also been having a gentle conversation with his wife of more than 50 years about the possibility of a new tractor....... not that I have aided, or encouraged that...

I'm just in from a bit over three hours of mowing on my big Simplicity, and I'm feeling a bit beat up. I have tumors now on my hip, and in my back I guess, and the ones on bones raise cain with my legs sometimes, and the big Simplictiy has a stiff hydro pedal. So, here's the question. Mowing at...

I stopped at a dealers today to look at garden tractors with mid mounted mowers. Before I left the dealer had talked me into trying out a Z turn which I had never operated before. It actually went pretty well, and rode well (Ferris 1500) but I wonder how you maintain the mower blades, deck, etc. ?

How are the X500's holding up. They look heavy beside the smaller tractors, and pretty light beside the X700's /2305. I have 3+ rugged acres to mow.

OK, I have a B2620, and because of some medical issues, I've been thinking about mowing with it. The deck on my garden tractor works well, but is difficult to R/R, and maintain the way I like to. So, here are the questions for those of you that do mow with this size tractor. What tires do you...

Kubota Dealer's Open House.. Well, I went to my dealer's open house today, saw a lot of folks, and some things I hadn't seen. There were B3300SU's in the crates, and L3700SU's too, and I hadn't heard about the latter. Maybe you guys with the recent L3400's will have to take off the "Extra...

Perhaps it is just me, but it seems like many dealerships are a lot more willing to sell something than to deliver it. How long do you folks think it is reasonable to wait for an attachment that is in stock, and fully assembled. This last one did require the pto shaft to be cut, but they had the...

I would like some accurate input on how well the larger 2WD garden tractors work with snowblowers. Is it really a good solution, or is it more of a frustrating experience? Mine has a limited slip differential which would help I guess. How about 4WD tractors? Though my drive is fairly level, I do...

The crews mowing the sides of the highways around here have recently switched from the blue tractors that they ran for years to new Kubota Grand L's. I think they are L3240's but I could be wrong. I thought the rotary cutters they were using looked narrow on the tractors, and yesterday I saw one...

I have a Troy Built "Econo Horse" rototiller that is perhaps 22 years old. I need new seals for the transmission area. Does anyone know a good, and safe source for parts for these? Thanks for your help!

Just curious how many folks are finish mowing the yard with these tractors, and how is it working out for you? How many have turfs / R-4's, and are they loaded?

I saw a Kioti 55" tiller at a fair today for $1550 or a bit more. Is the price good, and how does anyone who has one like it?

My driveway is very short ( 50', or so and 3/4 cars wide) but I have other walks, etc to clear, and a short 50 yd road to my shed. The problem is that I'm on chemotherapy, and will have to deal with snow sometimes when I'm not feeling so strong this winter to wrestle with my walk behind...

I had bought the "yellow" middlebuster at TSC last spring, and have used it now, and then fo popping out rocks, etc. Today I tried it for digging my potatoes, and it sure is going to save a lot of hand digging. My top link is a bit long for it, but shortened all the way the plow goes under the...

There was some discussion earlier about running a Wallenstein BX-42 Chipper at 960 rpm. I had a cherry tree down the other day, and cut everything up except the small branches which were mostly leaves. I put a weight on the seat of my B2620, and tried running the chipper at 960 rpm. It worked...

For those that might be interested, I did purchase the B3200 loader QA, and install it on my B2620 with no problems. I bought the Kubota forks, and everything fits, and functions fine. The forks seem to be a very good size for the tractor though having the BB on back besides the loaded tires is...

I have a Kubota B2620 and have been looking at landscape rakes. Dealers have suggested both 5', and 6' rakes for that tractor, and I'm sure that both will work. I'm wondering about actual experience with both sized rakes on the smaller B series tractors, both older, and new. Does anyone find the...

I'm still thinking some about mowing with my B2620. I got a quote from my dealer for a 60" mmm, and it was $2410.00 installed with delivery / pickup. Everyone says the RFM's are much cheaper, what can I expect to pay for a Woods / Landpride quality RFM? One other question, 600+ pounds on those...

I was at a local Kubota dealership yesterday ( yes, I know...... but I was actually there buying parts for my Simplicity). Anyway, they had a B2920 in the showroom with a snowblower mounted on it. The snowblower was fitted with extension plates to widen the front of the snowblower 2"-3" on each...

I've been dealing with some health stuff, but I have also been enjoying my Kubota. I'm sorry that I don't have some pictures of things in progress to this stage, but here is a brook crossing that I've been working on in my woods. It's been a lot of fun, and is something I put off doing for some...

There was a recent thread about the x500 vs the x700 that turned into a discussion about past, and present x700 equivalants. I'm still curious about how folks like the current X500 series, how well they are holding up, and how easy the attachments mount, and remove. I asked this question on the...

Spring is here, and I've thouhgt a bit about a new mower. I would like input from any of you that have the new JD X500 series riding mowers. How well do you like them, and how are the attachments to get on, and off. Do they seem like they are going to hold up well to extended use? ( I get about...

I'm thinking about upgrading my Legacy to one of these primarily for mowing, and material collection. A snowblower might be part of the picture too, but I have a loader on my larger tractor, and the 3pt hitch capacities are better too. I just think that these subcuts are better bang for the buck...

I am still undecided about whether, or not I will finish mow with my B2620. I'm looking for input from users of the new drive over MMM's for this series tractor. How do they mow? How is the installation, and removal of the deck? Do those of you with backhoe subframes have trouble pinning up the...

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I stopped by a Massey dealer's today looking at implements. I was surprised that his new shipment of Massey tractors wasn't red! They are more like Cat yellow, or like the Challanger line..... Same model numbers though.

I'm in the market for a 4'-5' box blade to use on my Kubota B2620. I've seen the 4' Landpride / Woods versions for $625-$690 around here. I have also looked a little at the KK versions at TSC, and the Taylor Made versions, but have no idea what the pricing is like on those. They seem to be built...

Well, the waiting is over, and the B2620 arrived this afternoon. Here it is off the truck Let's see if this thing works? Yes, boys, and girls it does self feed! There is another brush pile over there, but it's tight.... one reason I didn't want anything much larger.... Yes, I think this is...

I don't want to get into a tire choice war here, since that has been covered numerous times. My question is strictly about turf tires. How many of you that bought turf tires on smaller CUTs would do it again? I'm talking about B series Kubotas, JD 2000/3000 series, Mahindra 15 series, etc. If...

It seems there are a bunch of these tractors out there now. Is there any input on the new suspended mmm's? How about the tractors in general?

Here is a picture of an antique grubbing plow used for pulling rocks, etc. from new fields. It doesn't look like it would be that hard to make a modern version, and it would be pretty handy for those without backhoes.

I went by a Kubota dealer's today on the way to a gathering I was attending, and saw a clean used B7610 with 147 hours. It has the LA352 loade with hooks, block heater, and loaded R-4 tires. It's clean, but used. Any ideas on what that might be worth? The dealer was closed, and it's not up on...

Here is something different. I went by a dealership on the long way to my Kubota dealer, and thought you all might be interested in seeing a different approach to tractors.. Terratrac TT75 Implement Carrier and Special Purpose Tractor

I was picking up some maintenance stuff for my Legacy this morning at my Simplicity / Kubota / Polaris dealer, and got a chance to look over a BX2660 a little. There is a decal on the hood that says "Extra Power", the grill is all black, and doesn't have the orange bars across the sides of it...

I have many tight areas on my land, and in comparing tractors, nimbleness is somewhat important. Does anyone have any turning radius figures for the 1500 series tractors? None of the catalogs I've found mention it. Thanks!

I thought since one of our members (bota2620) has already purchased one of these new models I would start a new thread. Folks can post here about their impressions of the new models as they start seeing them, buying them, or using them. Price information is always good, and pictures, especially...

I'm still considering a CK20, and forgot to ask the dealer the other day when I was there about a QA for the loader. Is there something available from Kioti, or do you have to find an aftermarket solution....... if so, what are you guys using? I am interested in having forks, and possibly a...

I'm narrowing down my choices for a replacement tractor. At some point I would like to get a small logging winch..... Farmi 290, or equiv. What is the smallest Kubota you all would recommend running a winch on. Has anyone used one on a B7510/B7610?

Farmi makes a small logging winch, the model 290 I think, that weighs less than 400 lbs. What are everyone's thoughts on using that on a 2320? I wouldn't be logging, and can cut trees to shorter length. Mostly it would be used for getting deadfalls out of my brook, and other places I can't get...

I've been tractor shopping for a while, but just recently started seriously considering the smaller 15 series tractors. I think that the 2615 is the largest that I will consider, and would probably stop at the gear version because of local pricing. I am considering anything in the range from the...

When I am driving along in either high, or low range with my Simplicity Legacy (2000, 20hp), and drop into a depression, like a wheel rut, the hydro seems to pause, and then move forward again, almost like it has to build pressure to continue. If it were belt drive, I would think it was caused...

I find it interesting that the new "B" series catalog has been made public in this forum, and there seems to be very little interest. Anyone care to comment?

I stopped at a Massey dealers the other day to look at something else, and he showed me a new 1529. I thought it looked pretty good though larger than the tractors it replaces. Has anyone bought one? What is the general feeling about these two new tractors? Thanks, Chuck

It looks like Kubota is offering some interesting options in material collection in other countries!

I was just responding to a thread on tire chains, and it occured to me that it might be informative to take a poll on how many Kubota users would appreciate having the brakes more useable for steering, or steering assist, especially in snow, etc. Is this a non issue, or would it make...

I had a BX22, and am now comparing my experience with that tractor to others that I'm looking at. The Kubota web site says that the overall width of the new BX series is 32.? something inches. That seems narrower than I remember. Could someone check out the width to the outside of the rear tires...

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I'm looking at a small tractor, and am considering turf tires for all around use. I'm working on my trails in the woods, and though there aren't the obstacles there that there might be if I were just going through the woods, there still is some stubble from weedwhacking 1/2"-2" saplings, etc...

I don't see much here on the smaller TC's, and I'm not very familiar with them. A local dealer just got in a bunch of these TC26 hydro tractors, and I'm wondering what the experience out there has been with these? They look a little high for their width, has stability been an issue? The numbers...

The hydrostatic transmission in my Simplicity Legacy (not xl) seems to be developing more slop at 400+ hours. For example when the rear tires drop into a slight depression there is a pause before the tractor continues forward, etc. It seems more noticable now than when it was new. Is this...

I need some updated feedback on the new BX grass / material collection system. How well does it work? How easy is it to install / remove once you get used to it? Would you buy it again? Thanks!

I am in the process of replacing a Kubota BX22. Though I like orange tractors a lot, Green ones do have some advantages in the mowing, and ground engaging (position control) areas....... and other areas I'm sure. I only have 13 acres, and only finish mow something over three. There are lots of...

We had a real gully washer rain this afternoon in my part of NH that brought down several small branches, and one small cherry tree on the tree line. That ended my plans for getting any more mowing done. I thought, since it was reasonably cool, that it would be a good time to turn my compost...

I've been considering a B7610 to replace my BX. I looked around yesterday, and no one in this area has one that they want to sell me. (One dealer had a couple, but they were commited to another store location.) I guess the dealers can't order any more of the current version from Kubota. Does...

I'm looking at the Landpride FDR1660, and Woods RDC54 / RD60 rear finish mowers to use on my 3+ acres of "yard". Any opinions on these mowers, quality of attachment, quality of cut, features, or lack of, etc. would be appreciated. I would like to do the bulk of my mowing with one of these, and...

I came across a "holdover" B7510 Turf Special recently, and am wondering what users think of this combo. Is the depth of cut easy to adjust. On the one I looked at, the pins seemed tight. The top link was also installed on this machine, and looked like a bear to remove with the mower depth...

Now this is a way to start a war, though I hope it doesn't! It's my understanding that the Kohler Command engines are a little better on fuel, and the liquid cooled Kawi engines are quieter, but perhaps less fuel efficient. In the Simplicity Legacy XL series there is a choice, though JD has...

There has been some talk here about the MCS powerflow unit install, and removal on the 2305. It has been generally considered a PITA, but details about what make it so have been sketchy. I looked at one at the dealers, and the large nuts on the drawbar seemed unnecessary, but it looked like you...

I was looking at a couple of BX2350's yesterday with snowblower, etc. front attachments mounted, and it seemed that the quick attach itself was just about rubbing the ground. The dealer had just thrown those attachments on for demo purposes so I am wondering if this has proven to be an issue...

Question for BX22,23, and 24 owners. Do the improvements; Quarter inching, hydraulic power, alternator, 3pt hitch lift, etc. in the BX24 make it a worthy upgrade to a BX22? It does look like the BX24 gives up a little bit of ground clearance under the hitch plate to the BX22. My BX22 with the...

I'm looking for some input from JD 4210 owners here. I saw a JD 4210 with a 47 BH today for sale for 19k. It is owned by an engineer, and has only 100 hrs on it. Has this model been reliable, and is the price reasonable? Thanks for your help, Chuck

I thought since spring has been delayed a bit that I would send along some action shots of the BX on guard duty...... and wheelbarrow duty too! Chuck

I saw a Wallenstein thumb for the BX series backhoes on Ebay, and I was wondering if anyone has actually seen, or used one?

The rumor is around that the JD X series will be getting drive over mowing decks. Does anyone have any confirmation on that?

I'm looking at both JD, and Kubota tractors for maintaining the three acres of grass, and ten acres of woods at my place in NH. There has been considerable discussion here about the issue of the anti scalp wheels on the 62d mower deck making divots in the soil. It's my understanding that the...

It is often said here that no one ever wishes for less horsepower, but I suspect that there are those that sometimes wish they had a smaller tractor for many tasks.... If you are out there, and honest, let's here about it for the benefit of those who are new, and might not forsee such...

My only experience with a snowblower on a small lawn tractor was years ago, but I remember not being impressed. What can anyone tell me about how well this combination works? Is 4wd necessary? What positive, or negative experience have you had? I live in New Hampshire, my drive is not hilly...

I was about to pull the trigger on a B7610, and then storm damage in my woods got me thinking larger. Still, having an "all around tractor" is appealing. I currently have a BX22, but mow with a Simplicity Legacy that I had prior to getting a good deal on the slightly used BX. My yard has lots of...

I have a B7610 on the way, and I'm wondering if a 3500lb gvw trailer would be enough to haul it, and will I need trailer brakes? Forgive the ignorance since I have no experience trailering anything that large. Thanks in advance for your help Chuck

I'm still thinking about upgrading from my BX22, and have moved a notch further up on the scale. Since I will not be mowing with the tractor the gear / vs hydro is less important. I will be using a pto chipper, so pto hp is perhaps a little more important. Compatibility with a good BH is...

I am interested in a 1523/1528 sized tractor, but the brochures don't mention if a front mounted snowblower, front blade, or mmm are available for any of these models. Can anyone help me out here? Thanks in advance for your experience, and help.

I've been looking at Kubota B series tractors, but I went by the local green dealer on my way home today, and stopped for a look. He has a new 3120 w/300cx loader for $19,000. Is that a good price? Are there any 3120 owners out there who would care to give me some input on how their tractors...

I've had my BX22 for about three years now, and it has been used exclusively for fel, and bh work since I had a riding mower prior to coming across a good deal on the BX22. Now, I'm at a crossroad, and I could use some imput from my friends here. I want to buy some attachments, and am undecided...

I was very close to buying a BX22, but after walking my land, and reviewing the posts here, I decided to look for something larger even though it meant a larger cash outlay. Today I signed the deal on a B2710 that only has 108 hours on it, and it should be delivered during the coming week. I am...

I've been lurking here for some time, and trying to absorb all the information I've found here....... think I'm ready to make the move I just told the Kubota dealer that I would take a very slightly used BX22. ( 84 hours 13k with fel, and bh) I have a little less than an acre of "rough mowing"...