Considering a B2710

   / Considering a B2710 #1  

rattler

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Going to look at a 2003 B2710 HST today with box scraper and loader. Unit has been used by a landscaper for a couple of years, he indicated it was used minimally over the last year as he got a skid loader and a larger tractor. Unit has 750 hours on it and he is asking $9750.

Need feedback from anyone that owns this model as to likes and dislikes as the price seems to be fair based on some limited research.

Also...what should I check as I inspect the tractor?

Thanks
 
   / Considering a B2710 #2  
1999 was the first year for the B2710 and I bought one of the early models. The early ones only had one hydraulic fluid filter while the later ones had two. The early ones like mine had an LA401 front end loader while the later ones had the LA402 loader. I doubt that either of those differences is important.

I had a 5' box blade, a 5' Howse 500 rotary cutter, a 5' Bush Hog RDTH finish mower, a Bush Hog tiller, a cultivator plow and a middle buster, a canopy, tilt meters, auxilliary lights front and rear, hydraulic top 'n tilt. And I only sold it because I had to move back to town for family reasons.

It was a dandy little tractor, and I guess the only thing I didn't like was the lack of an air-conditioned cab.:D The summers are hot in Texas!

As for what to check; just the things you'd check on any tractor.
Overall appearance
Oil, hydraulic oil, front axle lubricant, and coolant
Any maintenance records
Look at the screen in the front of the radiator and the radiator to make sure it isn't clogged with grass seeds or other debris
Any sign of fluid leaks
Any missing nuts and bolts
Then try it out and see that everything works
Is the owner's manual included
The Workshop Manual and the Illustrated Parts List sure are handy if you do your own maintenance
 
   / Considering a B2710 #3  
The price sounds good for the the year and hours.
Follow Bird's advice.
To me, maintenance is a big issue. Ask for records. If there are no records use your best judgment.
You can get the serial number and a Kubota dealer can look on a data base and see if any warranty work has been done. They might be able to check maintenance records if the work was performed by a Kubota dealer?

I have an 02 B2710 w/ loader and box blade. I also use it to pull a 6' finish mower. I really enjoy the B2710. It is a fun tractor.
 
   / Considering a B2710
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#4  
Thanks for all the advice and help...

JLOAF...saw in your signature where you had a 3830 and I started looking for tractors in the L series, however I couldn't find one in my budget so I began looking at smaller tractors that would appear to suit my needs better. I pland to grade a gravel drive, finish mowing, and needing a loader around the horse barn in rather close quarters at times. The other issue is the amount of use I will put on the tractor...I probably won't put 80 hours a year on it so I'm trying to get a dependable unit for under $10K that is HST with a loader.

I assume you have two different size tractors based on varying needs..will the 2710 handle the stuff I described above?

Thanks
 
   / Considering a B2710 #5  
I think the B2710 will handle well all you have described.
It is great for tight areas - very maneuverable compared to the L3830.
(power steering w/ tight turning radius and short wheel base)
The loader (LA402) will lift around 850 - 900#.
I may have mentioned that I pull a 6' mower behind mine in the summer. I think some people pull a 5' bushhog with theirs.
I have a 4.5' box blade on mine and it does fine. I think it would handle a 5' box pretty well?
 
   / Considering a B2710 #6  
I have a smaller B series Kubota from the early1990s, which despite the years difference, is not unlike the size, strength and agility of the B2710. Others can give you technical comments way beyond my knowledge base. However, I am very well versed in the capabilities and limitations of this size tractor.
First of all, the strength of this size class is portability. I load mine onto a 14' dually landscape trailer, including all the attachments (FEL,PHD,rake,middle buster,pallet forks, rock sled) and tow the whole thing easily with a small pickup truck. My whole kit and kaboodle is less than 5,000 lbs...including the trailer. I typically haul it 400 miles (properly chained down of course) without a problem. My point is, it is very easy to move, if that matters to you. You don't need a big truck or super heavy duty trailer. I take my own tractor to my vacation property, my dad's, for service, etc. I am not a neavy hauler by any means.
The next class of tractor starts to change this portability..as heavier trucks and trailers are required.
Now to the tractor. I easily turn a heavy landpride PHD 25. The PHD is for a 25-40 hp tractor. I would never think of using a lighter device. This size tractor has plenty of torque and weighting for such and similiar devices.
My rake is also very heavy duty..for a much bigger tractor. Such earth devices are well within the tractor's range.
However, it does not turn a comparatively heavy tiller very well at all...or anything similiar (seeder, pulverizer, etc). It lacks the weight or at least the umph.
It is far more maneuverable than the next size class...so it cuts grass well with MMM or a 3PH mount device.
The FEL lift in the 600-750 lb range is somewhat unrealistic given the buckets are usually in the 48-54 range...so materials rarely fit into it that weight that much. It does lift 600 -700 plus with chain/FEL hooks...but this size tractor DEFINITELY needs weight on the 3PH since overall weight is light compared to such lift weights.
I know these are general thoughts not specific to the B2710...but I have had both tractors of this class and the next.
If you want to drive in tight spaces, need portability, good rear ground engagement work but somewhat limited FEL capacity...this size is for you.
If you already have a big pickup or the thing will never leave your property plus need 30 plus HP class FEL and tiller capability, go up a size class.
Finally thought -I can move 20 yards of topsoil faster with this tractor than with my 40 HP, only because I can go between the house and garage into the back yard instead of having to drive around all the buildings!
 
   / Considering a B2710 #7  
rattler said:
Going to look at a 2003 B2710 HST today with box scraper and loader. Unit has been used by a landscaper for a couple of years, he indicated it was used minimally over the last year as he got a skid loader and a larger tractor. Unit has 750 hours on it and he is asking $9750.

Need feedback from anyone that owns this model as to likes and dislikes as the price seems to be fair based on some limited research.

Also...what should I check as I inspect the tractor?

Thanks

Seems like a decent price to me. I have spent a lot of hours in the seat of a B2710, and they are capable of working very hard. Check out what Bird mentions...if it all looks good...it's a pretty good buy.
 
   / Considering a B2710
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#8  
Thanks for all the feedback. I bought the tractor for $8500 with R4 tires, 402 loader, 5ft box scraper, HST. Been out today playing and I really like the size of the tractor. For the price, I think I've got a pretty nice little tractor that will handle all my needs.
 
   / Considering a B2710 #9  
rattler said:
Thanks for all the feedback. I bought the tractor for $8500 with R4 tires, 402 loader, 5ft box scraper, HST. Been out today playing and I really like the size of the tractor. For the price, I think I've got a pretty nice little tractor that will handle all my needs.


You have purchased well. Welcome to the club.
 
   / Considering a B2710 #10  
Rattler, I'm not sure what the latest new prices were, but considering that I paid $15,500 for my 1999 model new (and that didn't include the box scraper), I'd say you did very well. I'm sure you'll be happy with it.
 

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