7500/2410 prices

fishman · Sep 14, 2001

Here are the prices I was quoted today on a couple of Kubota tractors. These are a little better than a couple of months ago, so the market might be softening a little, at least in TX anyway./w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

B7500-hydrostat w/R4 tires and LA302 loader - $12,396

B2410-hydrostat w/R4 tires and LA352 loader - $14,137

Also quoted a 4' Bush Hog brand shredder at $795. It looked he-- for stout, but what do y'all think about the price?

Current rates are good through the end of November, but with the rumored Fed cut . . . who knows? Sure would like to buy a tractor w/ no money down and 5.99% instead of 6.99%, but you can't have everything you want, hey?

Also, just some observations on the two models side-by-side that you don't see in the brochures, which I think I know by heart. In addition to the obvious addtl. horsepower and position control, the 2410 has the following advantages:

-The 2410 hood provides a bit better access to the engine as compared to the 7500.
-The 2410's front axle housing is bigger than the 7500's.
-The 2410 has a more comfortable seat and the fender tops are made of metal, instead of plastic.
-The 2410 has a little better front lights.
-The 2410's exhaust runs through the side panel instead of under it, for a neater appearance.

A lot of these differences don't mean a whole lot. I'm just posting them for someone who might want to know these things. I think most of us are "techno-weenies" at heart; I know I am./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

TWINKLE_TOES · Sep 14, 2001

prices I was quoted today 

Can't be long now/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif I'm going to miss that little green wheelbarrow, but I bet your not.

Al

fishman · Sep 14, 2001

/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif Maybe I'd better get started updating my signature!?

boatman · Sep 14, 2001

i bought a 7500 hsd in aug. paid 9600.00. it included r-4 tires and 3 suitcase weights. i bought the tractor at lanford equipment in austin, tx.

fishman · Sep 14, 2001

Boatman,

That's a good price. It figures out to be about $300 less than my quote, once you figure in about $2500 for the loader. How do you like your dealer so far?

GlueGuy · Sep 15, 2001

Fishman,

fender tops are made of metal, instead of plastic

Not sure what you're talking about there. The fenders (and the tops of them) are metal on mine.

Also, not sure what difference you're talking about re: engine access. Once you've lifted the hood, and popped off the sides, the engine access on the B7500 is pretty first rate.

The GlueGuy

boatman · Sep 15, 2001

fishman so far lanford has been great. they even delivered the tractor for free with no scratches or dents.

Edited by boatman on 09/15/01 03:28 PM (server time).

Anonymous Poster · Sep 15, 2001

Fishman I got my B7500,302 fel and R4 tires two months ago in northeast Or. for 12,600 so I think your quote for 12,300 looks pretty good Also I am verry happy with the b 7500 and would buy one again tomorrow Good luck,Scott in southeast washington state

fishman · Sep 17, 2001

Glueguy,

The part on the fender that I'm referring to is the portion that surrounds the levers on the 7500. The fenders themselves are metal, but the upper half is plastic. Not necessarily a big deal, as I said before, but a difference none-the-less, compared to the 2410 that is all metal. Perhaps pre-2001 B7500's were not this way?

As far as the hood access, you are right that it's pretty good on the 7500. However, the 2410's hood lifts higher for some reason, and it is a few inches longer, resulting in quite a bit better access from the top. Maybe access from the top is not as important as side access? Certainly not a serious issue, by any means.

I will say that the seat on the 2410 is MUCH superior to the one on the 7500. I am a big guy, and the difference was very noticeable, AFTER it was pointed out to me by my 11-year-old daughter!/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

TxBilly · Sep 18, 2001

I got a Bush Hog SQ480 - 4" cutter for $695 from my dealer in Houston - Katy, TX. It is their "light weight" model, but does great for my application. I am not doing any "heavy" cutting. Use it on a B2400.
Bill