B7400 or B7500 ???

steveky · Oct 7, 2002

Hi was wondering about prices for these tractors in a 4wd and what Horsepower are they. Probably would prefere HST. I know I could probably find out this on my own, but people who own them and operate are more knowledgeable I think. I have a L3010 and my Dad is starting to get the fever for a tractor but doesn't need a very big machine. He's probably going to be mowing mostly and some garden tilling and stuff.

Thanks for your input

Steve

Thomas · Oct 7, 2002

If the B7400 or the B7500 for your father mostly for mowing..you should consider the power steering..the B7500 should do any task you request,also if you plan on fel in the future the B7500 once shall shine.

crown · Oct 7, 2002

The B-7500 hands down, this is a very popular selling tractor not much movement of the B-7400. Power steering is worth the few extra dollars.

Kelvin · Oct 7, 2002

As I understand it,
(1) the B7400 and the B7500 are built on pretty much the same frame, and
(2) the B7400 is the replacement for the B7300 which was the replacement for the B7100.

Notes (information taken from the Kubota sales brochure):

(1) The B7400 is available in HSD only; the B7500 is the only "B" series that has a gear drive option. I would stick with the hydro.

(2) HP: The B7400 is 16hp @ 2900 rpm; the B7500 is 21hp @ 2600 rpm which means that it should be quieter.

(3) The B7400 has manual steering compared to the B7500's power steering.

(4) The B7400 has a "single pump" hydraulic pump rated at 3.9 gpm; the B7500 has a "dual pump" hydraulic pump rated at 7.0 gpm.

Personal Opinions / Observations:

(1) From what I have seen the B7500 is outselling the B7400 quite a bit, which (in my opinion) means that the B7500 will also have better resale value.

(2) I believe that either the B7500HSD or the BX2200 would be a better choice over the B7400, especially for mowing.

(3) I don't believe that 2wd is an option on any B-series Kubota (at least I didn't see any discussion in the sales brochure), and wouldn't consider 2wd if it were available.

Hope this helps,
Kelvin

cchoate · Oct 8, 2002

I had the same delima. Went with the 7500hst.
Reasons:

1 - More horses.
2 - Power steering
3 - Bigger tires
4 - Handles bigger implements
5 - I would have wanted the 7500 in the long run.

One other rule of thumb I've always gone by: Choose a tractor that fits your needs, then buy the next size larger. You won't regret it.