B2710 updates or recalls

[ronjhall]

Bob
Your right about the correct RPM. I was out of town when I responded to your post. Tried to remember the correct speed from memory./w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif I don't look at the actual speed, but the PTO speed line on the tachometer. The recommendation for proper RPM's is in the <font color=orange>Kubota</font color=orange> Mower manual. Ground speed is controlled by terrain, desired finish and loading of the mower. The tractor that I was referring to was being run at 2000 RPM's and high gear to cut the lawn. If it had been run at PTO speed there would not have been a need for running in high range. On my 2910 the ground speed in mid range is over 5 MPH. You can use high range. I have found that it is difficult to control ground speed and get a smooth cut in this range./w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif

 

[DaveM]

Hi Rob- Good question and one I've thought about too. I used my finish mower for the first time last weekend and I ran the engine at aprx. 2400 rpm. and used the mid HSD range. I felt no lugging at all and have used the same speed and range when using the rotary cutter, though I did switch to low range occasionally when cutting extra heavy stuff and going down my steepest slopes. This seems like a reasonable compromise between what the manual says about the break-in period and recommended pto speeds. That said, I suspect it would also be fine to run at 2600 rpm! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Glad to hear you finally got to use your tiller in a non-ballast capacity /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif. You know, I debated a lot about the tiller size I should get and last indicted I was looking for a 5' model. I changed my mind AGAIN and went for a 50" off-setable Bush Hog RTS50. If I get it next week, I first hope to prepare a small garden and get some veggies planted. Then I'll start making some flower beds... all over the place!

Dave

 

[Wheeldog]

Hi Dave,

Thanks - I'm glad I got to use my tiller too. We added to some flower beds that we have along the fence, and put in a fairly small vegetable garden. I wasn't sure how turning lawn into garden would work, but the tiller and tractor worked like champs. I did one pass at about 2/3 of the full depth setting, then picked off the rocks (there were 1 or 2, I guess/w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif) and some of the sod chunks that were lying on top. I then dropped it to full depth and did a second pass - I was really pleased with how it came out.

I would think that the 50" tiller would work fine for you, depending on what size your garden and beds are. I don't recall what tires you run, but I'm sure you would need to offset with your 2710. I have my tiller offset to cover my track (tractor width with turf tires is about 55")

Take it easy.

- Rob

 

[DaveM]

Thanks for the update, Rob. Sounds like you're impressed when, for the first time, you see the work your tractor and implements can do. I sure am! Again, this past weekend I was totally amazed at how much and how heavy the stuff my tractor/rotary cutter can handle. The next big test will be with the tiller. I'm a bit nervous about it though due to our large rock population. Large in number AND size. Everything from pea gravel to frisbee size rocks and larger, I fear! I suspect the slip clutch will come into play. Maybe quite often!

With R4 tires I'm about 55" wide too. That will increase 1-2" once the wheel spacers come in and are installed. I should still be able to offset more than enough to get beyond the right tire. If I can get 6-8" beyond I'd think that would make tilling close to fences easier.

Dave