B7800 vs B2910

[Buster57]

I have been told-but don't know why-the B3030 has a slightly better transmission then the B7800.
If I were to do it again I would pay the extra and get the B3030. I still love my B7800 and have no plans to get rid of it.

 

[vic4news]

The steering on both the B2910, and B7800 is "power steering" while the steering on the B3030 is "Hydrostatic" meaning that there are actual hydraulic cylinders going to the wheels that do the turning. Both work just fine, and both have a light feel even with a full loader bucket. I actually think the older style on the B2910/B7800 is a little better in the woods, and brush cutting, etc. because there are no rubber boots to get torn, and no small diameter piston rods to bend. Others may have different views, and I am certainly no expert on this subject.

I see your point about the potential for more damage on the B3030, but there is a sheet metal guard that protect the piston and the rubber boot, so I think
the risk for damage is low.

Vic

 

[riptides]

If you were to sit and operate both units, you'd be hard pressed to figure the differences mechanically. Ergonomics on the other hand is where, IMHO, most choices fall.

 

[Taiser]

Rubber is still rubber and it will eventually deteriate/dry rot etc, but it will take a long time. IF you are doing a lot of bush work (like I am) then you will eventually damage the boots. So far on mine (b7800), while clearing about 4 acres of heavy bush I've popped off the fuel filter the coolant petcock and both taillights and I've had branches and trunks go to places that still make me scratch my head, but we are talking major grubbing here. No way do I think I'd have intact boots if I was driving a 3030. Something to think about depending on your applications. The B7800 has a mean (beefy) front end, perfect for tearing through the bushes! But I'd still love a 3030 after my major heavy bush work is done!

 

[ChuckinNH]

I see your point about the potential for more damage on the B3030, but there is a sheet metal guard that protect the piston and the rubber boot, so I think
the risk for damage is low.

Vic

I had forgotten that..... some other models don't have that guard.

 

[dieseldom]

question about HP on th B2910. i've have seen listings for B2910 with 29 HP and 30 HP. was there an option for both engines/horsepower or are the listings incorrect?

 

[ronjhall]

question about HP on th B2910. i've have seen listings for B2910 with 29 HP and 30 HP. was there an option for both engines/horsepower or are the listings incorrect?

B2910 HP is 30.

 

[dieseldom]

again, I am very new to tractors and determining value (appraising) of these used machines. would $11K be a good price on a 2000 2910 w/LA 402 and 320hrs? the tractor is excellent overall condition.

 

[ronjhall]

again, I am very new to tractors and determining value (appraising) of these used machines. would $11K be a good price on a 2000 2910 w/LA 402 and 320hrs? the tractor is excellent overall condition.

That should be a very good price.

 

[Ductape]

It would be a good price around here too.........