b3030HSDC

[JJZ 109]

The 2 dealers that I've heard from so far have both suggested rimguard but I doubt very much I'll go for it.
Only have a couple of flat acres. As far as rimguard being a counter balance for the FEL, I have a 3ph ballast box or else there is always a mower or snow blower on back to balance out any front end load.
One area of the yard doesn't dry as fast as the rest and I'd rather not have the extra weight in the tires when finish mowing.

 

[lawn_king]

Im sure you will find the 4WD much better, dont forget about the differential lock when the going gets real tough.

 

[munchie]

The 2 dealers that I've heard from so far have both suggested rimguard but I doubt very much I'll go for it.
Only have a couple of flat acres. As far as rimguard being a counter balance for the FEL, I have a 3ph ballast box or else there is always a mower or snow blower on back to balance out any front end load.
One area of the yard doesn't dry as fast as the rest and I'd rather not have the extra weight in the tires when finish mowing.

The ballast box should give you what ever the rimguard would with the advantage of adjusting weight and/or removal when not needed. I have read the rimguard is corrosive to the rims and recommendations of inner tubes for rimguard or windshield fluid for tires seems to prevent having to replace the rims when they rust out in 5 to 10 years.

 

[Ductape]

As far as I know, Rimguard is non corrosive. I think you are thinking of calcium chloride. One nice thing about loaded tires is....... it makes the tractor more stable since the weight is down low.

 

[LBrown59]

The ballast box should give you what ever the rimguard would with the advantage of adjusting weight and/or removal when not needed.
1*I have read the rimguard is corrosive to the rims and recommendations of inner tubes for rimguard or windshield fluid for tires seems to prevent having to replace the rims when they rust out in 5 to 10 years.

1* I think its's the calcium chloride that causes the rusty rims not rim guard or windshield washer fluid.

 

[munchie]

1* I think its's the calcium chloride that causes the rusty rims not rim guard or windshield washer fluid.

Glad for that info...my tractor is not yet delivered...so I will insist on rimguard and not calcium chloride as they may have intended to use.
Thx

 

[munchie]

As far as I know, Rimguard is non corrosive. I think you are thinking of calcium chloride. One nice thing about loaded tires is....... it makes the tractor more stable since the weight is down low.

You guys have said to read first and then ask questions, but I messed up...sorry for the erroneus comment earlier. C @ P from manufacturer...

Rim Guard was developed and patented in 1998 as a liquid tire ballast that overcame all of the shortcomings of other liquid tire ballasts.
Rim Guard is nearly 30% heavier than water.
Rim Guard is non-corrosive.
Rim Guard is non-toxic and biodegradable.
Rim Guard is freeze-resistant down to -35ｰF.
Rim Guard is cost effective because inner tubes are not needed and tires are easier to repair.

 

[JJZ 109]

If any of the dealers that I've inquired with via Kubota's website don't wake up, it won't matter.
First offer was for retail sticker. Are Kubotas flying off the lots so fast that it isn't necessary for them to deal? 2nd offer was $1400 off sticker, but possibly a lower amount for my JD 790 on trade. They'd need to see the tractor first, which I understand completely.
Still awaiting about 4 more quotes. Sometimes I think that equipment dealers are still a little behind the curve when it comes to internet dealings as compared to car/pickup dealers.

 

[Ductape]

I haven't had a whole lot better luck walking in in person.

 

[cgreenway]

I got my call today it's here and I sealed my new from the factory B3030-HSDF deal,with FEL-403,60MMM, and loaded turf tires delivered for $19,700.00 no tax, at Lawsons Building supply in RoseHil,Va, ask for chris, it's gonna be delivered Tuesday,

Kubota online priced out at $23,375.00(subtracting the Ballast) so I'm looking at a little more than 15 or 16 percent off, with the delivery and loaded tires, so I think I got a pretty fair deal, and that was about the bottom I could get with ordering a new unit, some older units on other lots might get as little better price but I wanted new, so you might offer around that and see how your deal works out,