7500 vs 2410

bpence · Feb 2, 2001

I use the top link to determine height of the front of the bush hog. By lengthening the top link, the front of the mower is raised, and conversely lowered if the top link is shortened. This adjustment keeps the front of the hog from digging in or tearing things up when turning. I also use the turnbuckle adjustments on the lower arms to keep the hog from moving side-to-side. Keeps everything snug and in place. The bush hog rear wheel adjustment will raise or lower the back of the bush hog and then you can again use the top link to adjust the height of the front, finalizing your actual cutting height from a few inches to whatever. Adjusting your bush hog this way makes it easy to set cutting height without having to fiddle with the 3-pt position control.

Bob Pence

ScottF · Feb 3, 2001

Lyle,
I guess I'll chime in here as well. I think you can get the general drift here to go with the most features and HP you can afford (keeping maneuverability in mine). If you don't get exactly what you want the first time you'll be trading it in later - trust me. I've learned throught the years it's better to spend a little extra up front and save the "wish-I-would-have" speaches/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Scott

sandalwood · Feb 3, 2001

Thanks for the guidance everyone. At this stage I'm leaning towards the 2410. Just need to beat the dealer up a bit on price. I'll let everyone know what the final decision is.

Lyle

toddler · Feb 6, 2001

Hi,
If you're near new england and would consider a B2710, FEL, 60"mid mount, with <110 easy hrs, and warranty thru april, let me know. Absolutely love my 2710, but probably going to an L3410 or 3710 to reclaim some land.
Just looked up the specs, 2410vs2710. length 103vs109, wt1477vs1700, width46vs54, wheelbase 59vs65. fairly close,2710's loader lifts 50kg more, and it has dual hydraulic pumps.

sandalwood · Feb 7, 2001

I am indeed close to New England. Your machine sounds like the sort of package I was looking for at one point before a measuring tape and my wife intervened. I have looked at the 2710 and was impressed. It seems to be one of the hottest selling machines in this area. Unfortunately my problem is the space between my house and my neighbors. Fence (his) and my house leave me only about 54" to navigate a Kubota through. Too tight/impossible for me with 2710, especially if I expect my wife to let me back in the house (conditional on me not ripping the siding off the house).

The other problem is the Canadian "peso". Whatever your price, I must add approximately 50% to convert US to CDN dollars. Most prices quoted on this board look very good until I do the conversion.

Does anyone out there know the rules on importation of used tractors into Canada(ie duty and taxes)?

toddler · Feb 7, 2001

Sandalwood, You won't get any of the tractors you're thinking about through there easily. Remember, a 54" deck cuts 54". The actual deck is wider even with the deflector up, which could be dangerous. You might wind up like me, with a 22" walk behind to cut where the tractor won't go. 54" is only 3 passes with the mower. The real bummer is that other than the loader work, with a deck less than 54", you'd probably do fine with a garden tractor and a walk behind blower (for that space crunch). I'd seriously look at the BX's again. If you do go larger, position control is great (B2410), most of the world isn't perfectly flat, and it lets you adjust for that. By the way, what's your quote for the 2410?

sandalwood · Feb 7, 2001

Toddler

You make good points about size constraints. I'm afraid I've not explained my intended use very well.

Summer use is at my ocean front property where there is 2+ acres of old farm/hay field which is now lawn but less than perfectly flat. Here I would use the tractor for mowing (and eventually FEL work). No problem for space at this site. Tractor even has it's own 12x20' shed where I would leave the mower at the end of the summer.

Winter use is at my home in the city where rear blower and FEL use are intended. This is where space is at a premium. Provided FEL and Blower don't exceed 50" I should be able to park in back yard where I plan seasonal shelter for the tractor.

I have two dealer quotes for B2410 with bi-speed turn, block heater, turf tires and 60" midmount mower at $18,600 (Cdn) plus taxes which in this province are 15%. How does this compare to prices in your area?

Anonymous Poster · Feb 8, 2001

I can't tell you anything about a B7500 (other than I know its orange) but I can tell you that the 2410 is a great machine. I bought a 2400 last June and am in love with it. I have 7.5 acres of rolling land in Iowa (so the grass grows real well). I was on the fence between the B2400 and the 2710. Personally, I liked the size of the 2400. I liked the power of the 2710 and the availability of the 72 inch mower deck but I thought the size of the 2400 was a little nicer. I like the idea of a little smaller size around the house. Verdict - the 2400 is a beautiful machine. It eats grass like a heard of sheep. This winter I've been moving snow like crazy with a rear blade. My wife thinks its one of the best purchases we've made since we bought the house. I have to admit however that I still sometimes wonder if the 2710 would be too big. With that being said, if your trying to decide between the 7500 and the 2410 - get the 2410.

Anonymous Poster · Feb 8, 2001

I don't know what the conversion rate is for C$s to US$s but the sure as hell zing you guys for sales tax. I bought my 2400 from Carver in N.C. He delivered it to me in Iowa for less than anyone In my area could match. It included bar/turf tires (which I highly recommend for snow removal) and a 60 inch mid mount mower. I don't know if he can deliver to Canada but he is very easy to work with. Also, I don't know if you really need the block heater. Our winter has been pretty cold and I haven't had any trouble starting the tractor in below zero weather. Also, by buying the 2400 instead of the 2410, I was able to save another couple of hundred bucks.

sandalwood · Feb 8, 2001

Canadian taxes are a subject in and of themselves. Your right, 15% sales tax is high but it is better than what we used to pay before they "harmonized" the federal and provincial sales taxes (then almost totaled 20% tax!). I'm not sure of the exact exchange rate but a rough figure would be 1 US$ = 1.51 CDN$. Again roughly speaking my quoted price for 2410 with turf tires, bi-speed turn, block heater and 60" midmount mower (before taxes) would be 18,600 CDN or 12,300 USD.

I was interested to hear your experience regarding cold weather starts - reassuring news since we get 4-5 months of weather ranging from -22 F to +32 F.