About to purchase a 2015 Kubota B2650HSDC
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69nova1
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Good midsized tractor. I bought mine in September with FEL, 60" MMM and rear rotary tiller and love everything except the power and it is very, very top heavy. The lack of power I can deal with but I have to be very careful on slopes. My B7510 would go anywhere with little worry of tipping but the HSDC WILL TIP OVER! Highly recommend that you load the rear tires immediately and watch out on slopes. I use mine to mow but can't mow the same areas as before. I am in the process of adding 3" rear wheel spacers to help with the top heavy issue. It may seem like I'm complaining but I really like the tractor but just wish someone had told me about how top heavy it was and I would have kept the B7510 along with buying the HSDC.
PHPaul
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- Kubota B2650 with cab, Pasquali 986
Bought that exact combination (except only 1 rear remote) in April.
Your price is right in line with what I paid.
I put R1 (Ag) tires on mine, much better traction in the snow. They're also okay for mowing as long as you remember not to turn too sharp, especially in 4 wheel drive. The tires came loaded as part of the original deal, I HIGHLY recommend loaded tires.
I have no problem at all with the power. My previous tractor was a John Deere 750 which was rated at 20 HP, so this is theoretically a bit more. I think the hydro trans sucks up the difference, I really can't tell at a seat-of-the-pants level.
After 6+ months of near daily use and approaching 100 hours on the meter I have only two, very minor, complaints:
1. This is my first hydro tractor and the transmission noise, while normal, is aggravating in a closed cab. I just bought a good pair of earmuffs and keep them hanging on the loader joystick. Now that I'm in the habit of putting the muffs on before I even start the tractor, it's not a real issue, just different.
2. I had really hoped for more capacity on the loader. The numbers in the specifications are better than my JD was, but there is no noticeable difference from the seat. It'll pick up anything the JD would, but it falls short on some of the things I was hoping to be able to pick up with the forks. Again, not a real issue, just something that didn't work out as I'd hoped.
Feel free to PM me with any specific questions you may have.
Edit: Here's the thread I started on mine when it was brand new: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/336007-first-impressions-new-kubota-b2650.html?highlight=B2650
Your price is right in line with what I paid.
I put R1 (Ag) tires on mine, much better traction in the snow. They're also okay for mowing as long as you remember not to turn too sharp, especially in 4 wheel drive. The tires came loaded as part of the original deal, I HIGHLY recommend loaded tires.
I have no problem at all with the power. My previous tractor was a John Deere 750 which was rated at 20 HP, so this is theoretically a bit more. I think the hydro trans sucks up the difference, I really can't tell at a seat-of-the-pants level.
After 6+ months of near daily use and approaching 100 hours on the meter I have only two, very minor, complaints:
1. This is my first hydro tractor and the transmission noise, while normal, is aggravating in a closed cab. I just bought a good pair of earmuffs and keep them hanging on the loader joystick. Now that I'm in the habit of putting the muffs on before I even start the tractor, it's not a real issue, just different.
2. I had really hoped for more capacity on the loader. The numbers in the specifications are better than my JD was, but there is no noticeable difference from the seat. It'll pick up anything the JD would, but it falls short on some of the things I was hoping to be able to pick up with the forks. Again, not a real issue, just something that didn't work out as I'd hoped.
Feel free to PM me with any specific questions you may have.
Edit: Here's the thread I started on mine when it was brand new: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/336007-first-impressions-new-kubota-b2650.html?highlight=B2650
Thanks very much for the replies. My tractor was delivered this morning, but it wasn't orange. I decided to go with the MF 1736HL. I put about 3 hours on it today, digging a large whole and filling it with old wood and bush. Quite happy so far.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
Paystar
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Mlebout........you couldn't go wrong with either brand! You ended up with another very nice tractor. Enjoy.
looch
Veteran Member
Nice! I've been looking at all of the brands' smallest tractors with cabs. What did the Massey set you back, if I may be so bold?
You may... More than I wanted to pay. $39,500, including a FEL, 72" rear blower, 2nd outlet, stereo, draw bar, R4's, first oil change and delivery (4.5 hours from dealer).
Thank you!
art
Super Member
I'd be looking more in favor of the R-4 tires for what you have described as your chores.
