B3030 Floorboard Vibration

[Killer_B]

I have driven 3 (new) B3030’s now. One was a cab and the others open. All three had a very annoying thrum in the floor boards. The last one was like a vibro-massage that had my feet tingling after a 3 minute trip around the lot with the tach at 2,000 RPMs.

My 3 cyl B7610 was smooth as silk at anything above idle. Is this just the nature of the 4 banger? Does it get better with time and break in?

Thanks,

Nick

 

[ChuckinNH]

I don't know Nick, every B3030, and B7800 I've test driven has exhibited this trait, some more than others. The firing order of a four cylinder has two up, and two down, and I think that is the nature of that beast. I like the B2630 better for just that reason, but you are looking to run larger implements than I am. Rumor has it that a larger 3 cylinder may be coming in the B series, and I think that would be welcome.......... but why always next year!!!

 

[Killer_B]

I don't know Nick, every B3030, and B7800 I've test driven has exhibited this trait, some more than others. The firing order of a four cylinder has two up, and two down, and I think that is the nature of that beast. I like the B2630 better for just that reason, but you are looking to run larger implements than I am. Rumor has it that a larger 3 cylinder may be coming in the B series, and I think that would be welcome.......... but why always next year!!!

How reliable is that rumor? I might just consider going without for a while in exchange for a smooth B3030.

 

[ChuckinNH]

There was just a comment, or two on here a while ago refering to the "new B7800", and a three cylinder with more HP was mentioned. I'm afraid we won't really know anything until after the October dealer's meetings. I sold my BX too, and am in limbo. I would like to wait to see what the new B's will bring, but the JD's are tempting in the meantime. Thirty HP is really what the larger B's need to run the size implements that the width suggests, so it would be nice to see smoother engines........ though thousands have been very happy with things as they are. I think the L's, and grand L's are three cylinder, and the ones I drove were smoother, but they are bigger for sure.

 

[Killer_B]

the JD's are tempting in the meantime. .

Yeah. I have fallen head over heals for a 3320. But I just can't easily let go of that sweeet Kubota quality. I do not think the JD's have it. If the B3030 was as smooth as my B7610, I would already have one. As it stands, I just can't see long term tractor happiness with numb feet. And I don't want a tractor with a mere 1.5 PTO HP more than my last one.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Its not much of a secret anymore, so I'll confirm it for you. There will be a replacment to the B7800 this year. The dealer meeting is at the end of Sept. We will see it then.

 

[lawn_king]

My B3030 HSDC has no more vibration than my (3 cylinder) B7500?

 

[Killer_B]

My B3030 HSDC has no more vibration than my (3 cylinder) B7500?

I wonder if you have a smooth B3030 or a rough B7500. I hope the former.

 

[Killer_B]

Its not much of a secret anymore, so I'll confirm it for you. There will be a replacment to the B7800 this year. The dealer meeting is at the end of Sept. We will see it then.

Thanks for the info. Any more details?

 

[crbr]

Its not much of a secret anymore, so I'll confirm it for you. There will be a replacment to the B7800 this year. The dealer meeting is at the end of Sept. We will see it then.

Perfect. Value appreciation for the B7800.