B2X20 questions

gp1200x · Apr 20, 2008

The seat on the B2X20 models appears to rotate 180 when the factory backhoe is installed. If I ordered a B2920 without the factory backhoe, do I get the same exact seat arrangement (for possibly adding a backhoe later) or do they install a cheaper seat mounting mechanism?
When I looked at some B2320s with just the FEL, I didn't recall seeing a seat mechanism that allowed the seat to rotate to the rear.

Length question...what's the shortest length trailer a B2920 with the LA364 and BH65 will fit on....my 6x12 is too small..looking at 14' 5K lb tandems / brakes for about 2k. I am assuming 14' with the BH turned to the side.

Tires....I do not see any listing for Turf sizes on the 2920 or 2620 but they have to be available. I tempted to go with loaded turfs since I have no large hills and the Ags on my current AC tend to gid into the lawn and it only weights 2K lbs

n8586m · Apr 20, 2008

I took delivery of a 2620 last Monday. I got turf tires, 33x12.5x15. I did not get them loaded. I built a rear ballast by cutting a 55 gallon drum to 23" high and filling it with nine 60 lbs bags of quick crete for a weight of about 550 lbs. When I buried the bucket in the pile I could not get the rear tires off the ground. It is my experience and opinion that many people go way over board on ballast. To keep the rear tires on the ground, the front axle is the fulcrum. The distance from the center of the front axle to the center of the bucket is 4 feet. The distance from the center of the front axle to the three point hitch centers is 8 feet. If you can put a 700 lbs load in the fel, that is a torque of 2800 ft-lbs. My ballast at 550 lbs at 8 feet is 4400 ft-lbs. More than enough to offset the loader.
I am buying a 16', 7k trailer tomorrow, with one brake for $1599 plus tax. My 2620 measures 13' from front edge of bucket to three point hitch ends. 14' won't make it. Hope this helps.

seapea · Apr 20, 2008

n8586m said:
I am buying a 16', 7k trailer tomorrow, with one brake for $1599 plus tax. My 2620 measures 13' from front edge of bucket to three point hitch ends. 14' won't make it. Hope this helps.

13'? Mine is 11' not counting the 3PH, which normally sticks out about a foot. However, when I store mine in the garage, I detatch the lower 3PH lift arms from the tractor (not from the side links), flip them up so they are vertical to the ground, and then hold them in place with bungy cords. They only stick out about 5" when I do this. Might not seem like much of a saving, but it is enough to allow me to fully open my back door, and makes it so no one trips over and wacks their shin against the lift arms.

gp1200x · Apr 20, 2008

Thanks, I was hoping I could avoid the 16' length. I still need to stay with a 2" ball so that maxes the weight out at 5 or 6K (trunk hitch is rated for 5k).

I was going to load the tires since I've been told that more weight in the back helps with the backhoe. When using the FEL the backhoe will always be on so that will provide enough counterweight probably.

gp1200x · Apr 20, 2008

I'm assuming these lengths are with the 364 loader but I doubt there is much of a difference in the length specs between the 364 and 304.

n8586m · Apr 21, 2008

My 2008 B2620 measures 13' from the front edge of the loader to the three point hitch

lift point, all day long. With the rear blade, which is another 3', it is 16'. If someone tractor measures less then it is not the same tractor.

seapea · Apr 21, 2008

n8586m said:
My 2008 B2620 measures 13' from the front edge of the loader to the three point hitch lift point, all day long. With the rear blade, which is another 3', it is 16'. If someone tractor measures less then it is not the same tractor.

I just went in my garage and measured my B2620 again, and it is 12' from the bucket edge to the 3PH. This time I had the 3PH lift arms in the normal horizontal position.

Is your bucket on the ground? Do you have Pats and a toothbar, which combined could add almost a foot?

cp1260 · Apr 22, 2008

Hello all. Thanks for all of the great advice. Have just placed an order for the B2920 and am facing the hardest part of the process - waiting for delivery. Has anyone had any problems with the new B series? Thanks.

n8586m · Apr 22, 2008

Bucket is on the ground, from the front edge of the bucket to the center of the three point lift point it is 13 feet. Tomorrow I will take a picture of it so you can see the tape measure. I can't see how there can be a foot difference, there has got to be a reason. I'll show you the tape and you can read it yourself.

seapea · Apr 22, 2008

n8586m said:
Bucket is on the ground, from the front edge of the bucket to the center of the three point lift point it is 13 feet. Tomorrow I will take a picture of it so you can see the tape measure. I can't see how there can be a foot difference, there has got to be a reason. I'll show you the tape and you can read it yourself.

Thanks. After I see yours, if the reason for the difference is not obvious, then I'll post pictures myself.