b7500 ? good or not.

[jims5acr]

I am looking at a new B7500, with a FEL. How does everyone feel about this tractor? What are the limits of the P.T.O.? What is the largest bush hog I could run on it and not have a power problem. Is there a better choice for the same money (or close)? I am getting to the upper limits of my budget and I looked at the BX and I do not think it has enough ground clearance.

 

[Bird]

Jim, my opinion is that you would want a 4' brush hog, and the B7500 should be a very good choice if the BX doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Bird

 

[theboman]

I have a B7500, 60" MMM, Woods 1006 FEL and I am 100% happy.
On Bush Hogs (rotary cutters) they only suggest the 4" models. Actually the rule of thumb on the B7500 (or that size of compact) is 4' implements. Using a bigger rear blade is not a problem just beware of 3pt hitch weight limts.

Bluegrass, Pick It Up!

 

[GlueGuy]

Jim,

I've got a Woods XT148 (48", or 4') mower on my B7500. Seems to run great, and has never bogged down. I would say that it's just about exactly the right size.

The GlueGuy

 

[skgolfer]

Jim

I have the b7500, 60"MMM and 302 Fel. It is a great tractor and a great setup. I also have the Woods XT148 and it works great. I've read through many of these threads that you shouldn't go any bigger than 4' on the rear end implements on the B7500. Seems like good advice.

sk

 

[crown]

The 7500 is a great machine, I run a 4 ft brush hog on mine has never lacked for power.

 

[looch]

I am somewhat offended by your subject title (kidding/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif). Of course, as long as B7500 owners are the only ones posting to this thread, you won't have much to compare to. I like mine a lot.

I use a 48" brush cutter without any trouble. As for choices for the money, not where I live. The closest I saw here was the JD 790, but no HST, and the mid-PTO, 4WD were optional.

 

[jims5acr]

I want to thank all of you for the information on this board and the replys to my post. I will be picking up my b7500 tomorrow or monday. thanks again and I can't wait to get the machine.

 

[pcmem]

sk,

How do you like the 7500 w/ 60" MMM? I'm curious about how
well it cuts in comparison to the BX with the suspended
deck. I realize you don't have the BX to compare to but
does the MMM cut well w/o scalping and contour nicely?
Another concern of mine is how easy/difficult is the mower
and loader to remove and replace? I haven't been able to
find a 7500 w/ either yet to see in person but several
dealers have assured me they'll call when they are ready.

Thanks for the info,
Michael

 

[jims5acr]

I did not get the MMM, insted I bought a 4' bush hog. The bush hog cut the grass great on the 7500. Removing the FEL is a peice of cake, pull 2 pins and put the feet down then use the hyd's to lift it off the tractor, then disconnect the 4 hyd lines and back out. It take less the 5 min to do it.