B2320 or B7510 (Duel purpose usage - Aviation & property)

[aczlan]

The 7510 is the narrow version of the 7610 isn't it? this may be a problem unless you have the wheels loaded as it may tip over sideways unless you use dual wheels in the rear. moving aircraft you would want R4 tires and a weight box over the rear axle too.

my FIL has a B7510, it is the "normal" HST version, the rear wheels came set to 48" wide and can be widened to ~60" with 20 mins worth of work.

Aaron Z

 

[jcaledon]

my FIL has a B7510, it is the "normal" HST version, the rear wheels came set to 48" wide and can be widened to ~60" with 20 mins worth of work.

Aaron Z

Does anyone know if you can widen the stance of the rear tires on the new B series tractors? I mow hills with mine. The rears are loaded, but I would certainly like to widen the stance of the tractor (without going to spacers) if that is possible.

 

[aczlan]

Does anyone know if you can widen the stance of the rear tires on the new B series tractors? I mow hills with mine. The rears are loaded, but I would certainly like to widen the stance of the tractor (without going to spacers) if that is possible.

I dont know how the current ones work, but on my FIL's B7510 there is a 6 sided shaft that the wheel flange goes on, the shaft has 3-4 sets of holes in it and you can slide the flange in and out to go where you need it.

Aaron Z

 

[ChuckinNH]

There are spacers available for the new B2x20 series through Kubota, and they are listed on the Build your own section of the web site, but the wheels can't be adjusted out otherwise.

 

[easygo]

Bluesky,

I would suggest if you want to get a loader eventually you should probably get it when you get the tractor. The only reason why I would suggest that is that you will get a better overall deal. I'm certain that you will find lots of uses for it they just tend to jump out of the bushes. Have the rear tires filled even if you don't get the loader! Assuming some of the aircraft might weigh 2-3k lbs (or more) it will help with traction. The B7510 low gear is not jumpy on my tractor at all. Smooth even at temperatures 25F below zero. The high gear is jumpy until the oil in the transmission warms up properly.

 

[bluesky]

Thanks for all comments - Am now trying to justify the AU$24400 (US$16250) - (dealer made a slight error with the original pricing!) - Am considering a 2nd hand option as well... However I'm totally confused by the model numbers - Is there a website that shows the model numbers and when they were released onto the market?

 

[steverichmond]

Kubota does have prior model info on their website. Check out;

Kubota Tractor Corporation - Prior Tractor Models



Steve

 

[bluesky]

Thanks Steve - That's great & very much appreciated.

Regards,
Mark

 

[PUSHINDIRT]

From one new member to another welcome! I have read several times on this site to buy your second tractor first. With that in mind perhaps a leftover B7800 would be close in price to what you are looking at since the new 3200 is out. I know it's not as pretty as the new models, but it is a strong tractor for the money. I say get the loader when you purchase the tractor, once you get it home you will have a million uses for it! Good Luck!

 

[steverichmond]

I have read several times on this site to buy your second tractor first.

This is the best advice anyone can give when it comes to tractor purchases!