B2320 vs B2620

[Jbbies]

Those of you that have either what are you thoughts. I am looking at one of the two. I have 5 acres mainly mowing, some landscaping, moving snow, moving gravel around the driveway. What are you thoughts. I know more hp is always better but if the B2320 will do all the work I need then why should I spend the extra money on the 2620? Thoughts from those owners of both would be great.

Brandon

 

[bp fick]

Those of you that have either what are you thoughts. I am looking at one of the two. I have 5 acres mainly mowing, some landscaping, moving snow, moving gravel around the driveway. What are you thoughts. I know more hp is always better but if the B2320 will do all the work I need then why should I spend the extra money on the 2620? Thoughts from those owners of both would be great.

Brandon

Brandon, for this reason. You may have PTO attachments that require the additional horse power. The standard loader on the 26, optional on the 23, is also larger.

Again, if you need those things, you do. If you don't need those things, then you don't. It's really that simple. Kubota makes a 29 also. Some of this is marketing perhaps, but really it is offering what the customer wants/needs at a price point.

I have no need of anything more than 18-20 hp. I just needed the ground clearance of a 20 series B, so I went with the B2320 and am thrilled. It frankly has a much larger capacity loader than my BX did.

Get what you need. Some will say you should be looking at a 3030 or similar to get even nicer features. Some will say "skip the B" altogether and get an L series. But, there's a tractor for everyone at Kubota. The sheer number of models is confusing a bit, but you'll sort it out.

Again, get what you want and get what you need.

 

[Jbbies]

Do you feel the 2320 does everything you need or have you found some limitations? I am the same as you I wanted the size and features of the B series vs. the BX.

 

[rmilho]

in my case, the tractor size was dependent upon weight...i wanted a BX2660 and even the few hundred lbs difference would make a difference in mowing/trenching my yard. i have less heavy work and wanted MMM for lawn...so lighter weight was the best choice (bx series). if weight/trenching is not a concern for you, just weigh benefit of co$t versus Hp you will gain. if money and weight aren't huge concern, go big.

 

[Jbbies]

Weight is not an issue for my situation.

 

[TigerfaninAR]

I looked at everything from the BX2360 to the B2620. I mow about 3.5 acres regularly, brush cut about 2 acres and the rest was house, pond, and small section of woods. Could of got by with BX but that dang cooler fan kept me away. Could have justified the 2620 but had to stop somewhere. So ended up with 2320.

Besides using the mmm, I've moved many yards of topsoil and mulch and have put quite a few hours using the boxblade and ratchet rake. Ive got right at 92 hours in just a little over 3 months and happy as can be. Would the 2620 have made moving the dirt quicker, I guess, but my previous tractor was 16 hp with a dirt scoop on the back so I'm in heaven with the 2320. You won't go wrong with either. If money not a huge issue then in my book it would come down if any extra weight on the lawn(another factor in my decision) is an issue for you.

 

[displacedPA]

I to have the B2320 and I could not have asked for more...

I have been moving tons of fill dirt and gravel for the driveway.. not once have I thought I needed more loader power..

PTO power: I put six hours on the machine using the tiller at my hunting property and didnt think I needed more HP.. the tractor never had a problem... I was somewhat cautious in some areas that were too rocky...(keep my foot ready on the clutch) It did pain me to hear rocks hitting the tiller... oh well thats what its for right...

Box blade: I have the LP1548 and i can fill the box full at 1800RPM and I will run out of traction every time... plenty of grunt!!!

I love this tractor and plan to keep it for a lifetime or upgrade if my property situation changes..

happy shopping

 

[sailorman]

My B2320 has treated me good . Only implements I have right now are a woods 48 " brushbull, carryall, and a middle buster . Haven 't used middle buster yet, but the Brush bull does a good job . Carryall is a useful, good cheap buy .

For traction consider the tires you want beforehand . I won 't get into it here as there are eleventy billion threads on that subject .

PTO ha 17 hp and might not be enough for some stuff . I 'm thinkin' a PTO generator might not work with it . Others here will know more than I about that .

 

[DieselDon]

I went for the B2620 due to the B3200 QA which, if my memory serves me....what was I saying? Oh yea, I don't think that QA fit the B2320.

 

[kuboman]

Well my old refrain is buy as much HP in the size you want. You do get a bigger loader with the 26/29 and you can use the 3200 QA on it. Big pluses on my books.:thumbsup:

 

[JCByrd24]

If you do some searching you will find the same loader and associated QA system is available on the B2320 as the 2620 and 2920 come with "standard" (loader, not QA is standard). You just have to ask, sometimes forcefully, for it because not all dealer know or acknowledge that is the case. They are all the same tractor with different engines and different "standard" ag tires, but turf and industrials are the same. If I were buying one, it'd be a 2320, because in a 1500lb tractor, traction is the factor, not power. I'd put the savings in attachments.

 

[rpraymond]

I've owned my 2320 for three years now. I use it to till the garden, maintain my gravel driveway and move everything and anything. I've never been in a situation where I thought more power or loader capacity was needed. When I bought it that's all I wanted to spend. If price is a major concern you won't go wrong with a 2320.
Have fun deciding and you'll enjoy either one.

 

[fredhargis]

I think for you it's a win-win decision, and in my case (pretty much the same uses you have) I went with a 2920 (same as 2620, except for engine). For mowing, I wish it was a little smaller, for dealing with the 4' snow drifts I get about once/twice year I wish it had a little larger loader. The larger capacity of the loader and BH were factors for me, at the time I was unaware you could put the larger loader on the 2320 (recommend doing that) Even so, there is little doubt in my mind that the 2320 would do everything I need quite well.

 

[bp fick]

Agree with JCByrd24. You've gotten good input.

The tractors are indeed the same and can be fitted with the same FELs and QA. The light nature of the 20 series makes more and more horsepower rather tenuous, as one quickly runs out of traction. The 20's are "standard" tractors, meaning, they are not deluxe models, but targeted to the budget minded buyer.

However, if your needs are for high horsepower PTO driven devices and implements, that is where the 26, and especially 29, come into play. If you need it, you need it.

I preface this last comment with Just My Own Opinion, but if I had the money to spend, before putting it toward a B2920 just for more power, I'd put those funds toward a B2630 for better deluxe tractor features. (if you can still find a B2630) Again, no one can wish Kubota would offer more models from which to choose. :laughing:

 

[DieselDon]

Again, I studied the B2320, 2620 and the heavier 2630 (would have had to buy it used I think)

All said and done, I would have enjoyed the 2630, but wanted the 0% of new.

At the time, I was not aware that the 2320 could be fitted with the heavier loader and therefore, the QA option. If that info is accurate, I may have saved the extra $1000 or whatever it was.

I'm digging out tree stumps right now (tree base of 10-12") and power v. traction is an issue (especially with turfs). But lets be honest. If the job takes longer, I'm happier

BTW, you guys have to try the quick spade. For only $150 (can't remember exact price), it cuts through roots and is an awesome little toy (slides on the front forks)

 

[maximus1277]

Love my 2320... But always wished for more loader lift power. I guess my loader complaint comes from the fact that I always had larger tractors where ability to lift was not an issue.

 

[DieselDon]

I'm a bit surprised by the radical difference in lifting power from these three front configurations:

1. Forks - serious power, especially when the huge logs are rolled back to the fork pallet base (closest to tractor) :licking:

2. Bucket - good lifting power

3. Quick Spade (extended from tip of forks forward....away from tractor) - pathetic lifting power (as one might expect)

 

[TripleR]

As a non B Series owner, take my "advice" with the skepticism it deserves. I was going to buy a B2920 after literally months of research and thought, so I am not unfamiliar with them.

My preference for more power was the versatility offered. Agreed, in stock form, you will run out of traction on the 23/26/29 before power, but coming from a farming background, adding weight in the form of detachable wheel weights, filled tires, hanging weights on the front or ballast on the back significantly increases the capability. I have never wished for less power, but have for more as having HP in reserve adds flexibility.

It appears as though I am in the minority as there sure are a lot of happy 2320 owners.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Again, I studied the B2320, 2620 and the heavier 2630 (would have had to buy it used I think)

All said and done, I would have enjoyed the 2630, but wanted the 0% of new.

At the time, I was not aware that the 2320 could be fitted with the heavier loader and therefore, the QA option. If that info is accurate, I may have saved the extra $1000 or whatever it was.

I'm digging out tree stumps right now (tree base of 10-12") and power v. traction is an issue (especially with turfs). But lets be honest. If the job takes longer, I'm happier

BTW, you guys have to try the quick spade. For only $150 (can't remember exact price), it cuts through roots and is an awesome little toy (slides on the front forks)

I'm not so sure that the loader used on the B2320 is any different than the one on the B2620 exscept for the hydraulic cylinders, or pressure settings. The QA is meant for the B3200, works on the B2620 ( I have one), and the B2920. I see no reason at that point that Kubota would make a special frame / arms for just the B2320. By "larger loader" folks are referring to the slightly larger bucket, and the higher weight capacity rating, not the physical size of the loader frame / arms. For some reason, folks started thinking that the B2620, and B2920 were larger tractors with physically larger loaders, and that isn't true.

 

[bp fick]

TripleR is right, adding weight is always possible, if extra weight is what you needs/want. Sometimes, more weight, in lawn and garden work, is a negative, of course. I don't know too many guys on here do a lot of lawn care with a Grand L.
I really need to have removable weights. Kubota sells the front weight package, but I haven't seen removable rear wheel weights yet.

I'll wrap up my comments with just a broad perspective. The 20 series are the first step from the BX, or the BX is a low-riding Bxx20 of a kind, take your pick. These are very light tractors, designed to meet a real need. But experiencing loss of traction or inability to have super lifting power just comes with the territory. They are what they are. Small, compact utility tractors.

That's the thing. Gotta match up your tractor to the tasks before you. If you need more tractor, I'd recommend looking at different offerings from Kubota or others. For what I do? The B2320 was flat out, a wonderful purchase.