Done Deal - B7800

[dlroy101]

It's kind of funny, I ended back where I started and got a B7800 today. I guess if I had just done it a few weeks ago I may not have felt as comfortable about the decision as I did today. Hopefully I will still feel the same way after I really get to use it. I'll take delivery on it in a couple of weeks. Anyway, this is my initial set-up:

B7800 w/LA402 Loader, 60" bucket
R-4 fluid filled tires
Toothbar and hooks for the bucket
Bush Hog SBX60 Box Scraper

My dealer worked the numbers some more on the B3030 and couldn't get any closer than $1800. I just couldn't justify in my mind or wallet spending that much extra for some bells and whistles. If I had any experience with those extras maybe I'd miss them, but I don't think I can really miss what I never had. Plus the extra money I saved covered my taxes, toothbar, hooks, and box scraper. And I still have room in my budget to get the trailer that I'm going to need. Thanks to everyone that gave input for my decision.

Darrell

 

[aesanders]

Congrats on your purchase. Hope it works well for you.

What dealer did you eventually buy from?

 

[AB4D]

Congratulations on the new tractor. I looked real hard at the B7800/B3030, before I purchased a Grand L, but the Grand L was better suited for my needs. However, the B series are great tractors and considering all the information posted about your pending purchase, I'm sure that you made the right decision.

Enjoy /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Jim

 

[wushaw]

I understand what your saying about the bells and whistles and the only bell or whistle the B7800 is missing is position control other than that it's a great tractor.

 

[plaindave]

Pretty much the same setup I bought almost 3 years ago - just add a post hole auger. Wish I had put the chain hooks on though.

Can't say I have regretted the purchase one bit. Moved a lot of dirt and snow over the last few years. Only one suggestion - add a quick connect on the 3 point hitch. I went with the Pat's easy change. Muscling around a box blade that size is not easy.

 

[KubotaSteve]

Good choice, I'm sure you will be thrilled with the 7800 as I have been with mine. I'm getting ready to perform the 300 hour service and have had no mechanical problems yet. All problems I have had, have been user induced /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif