Almost decided bx22/b7800

[ronjhall]

Shane
Sounds like a good price on a great package.
I have a B2910. The one item I would suggest with you B7800 is look into the 72” MMM. If there is not a clearance problems around your property. The 72” MMM is much easier to install on tractor because it is supported by caster wheels on all 4 corners. The 60” MMM has casters on the front and one rear roller at the rear with anti scalp rollers at the corners. It makes it hard to push and pull the mower in and out from under the tractor. Plus the extra 12” sure does cut down no the amount of time required to cut the lawn.
Check out Andyman's new tractor. Click Here His has the 72" MMM. The 60" mower will just clear the rear tires. This will not allow you to get close to trees and other items.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

The 72 mmm is real easy to remove. What you need to do is lift the front wheels off the ground with the fel, slide one pin out of its place in the front and 2 pins in the back. The dealer and I did it yesterday, it took about 3 minutes or so. If you don't have the fel on the tractor you will have 2 more pins to remove and you are all set. Since it is on four wheels you just slide it out. Hopefully your on fairly solid ground.
One thing I did notice is when it is raised in its highest position there is lots of clearance. I'm thinking I will just leave it on.
Andyman

 

[theboman]

Better check the MMM and backhoe subframe... etc to make sure it all works together.

 

[Rick Jay]

theboman

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Good point. I believe the bracket that mounts on the loader frame to accept the Woods subframe will interfere with the mounting of the Mid-mount mower. Unless they've recently changed the design.

I don't think it's a huge problem to remove/install the bracket, though I've never tried, it would probably add another 5-10 minutes when changing over from backhoe to mower...or vice versa.

For this reason, if a MMM is in your plan and you'll be changing between MMM and backhoe frequently, the Kubota hoe is a better solution in this regard.

~Rick

 

[Anonymous Poster]

/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gifWent to Charleston West Virginia today and they priced, 7800 4x valve 60mmm loader 60in bucket, bradco backhoe 7 1/2 R4 tires 21,500. He said he bet the other dealer made a mistake. Well a long story shot went back to other dealer and sure enough 22,985 said could come another 500. that was with kubota backhoe. Said he would talk to owner too see if he could eat some more of the price,and maby even trade for my 99 2500 cummins diesel. not even of course. The guy in west Virgia was nice and did have around 5 on the lot, in contrast to none at the other location. How is the bradco backhoe? He said they did make the kubotas. I guess I woke up to reallity. Couldnt believe difference in 3130, probably to big for me.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I will take a look at that, is it any harder to cut in tight places?

 

[ronjhall]

Shane
The only problem I have is with the ROP's. It is always running into tree limbs if I don't lower it. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

RONH, I GUESS I'M really tractor illetarate, /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gifwhat is rops? Also The tractor guy called back and said his boss said I could have it for 20,800, r4 tires 60mmm, loader, bl4690a backhoe, 4 way valve. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Hi Shane

rops is "roll over protection system".

I had a bradco back hoe for my thomas skidsteer unit around 5 yrs ago. It was a VERY strong unit. I couldn't believe the # of grease fittings this unit had. Absolutely an industrial unit. I also remember them being very expensive. Mine was the bradco 9md2.

Andyman

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Thanks Andy, The bradco was #3375, 2700lbs digging force-bucket cylinder.The dealer said it was priced cheaper than kubota but not cheaper made, but I guess I will go with the dealer who priced the kubota backhoe fel mmm for 20,800 that saves 700 plus gives me the kubota backhoe which both dealers said was around 1200 more.