dlroy101
Bronze Member
After much soul searching and not the most agreeable conversation (tractors in general) with the misses I have my choices down to one brand and that would be Kubota. My model choices are:
B2410 w/LA352
B7610 w/LA352
B7800 w/LA402
B2630 w/LA403
B3030 w/LA403 (outside shot)
Here's the situation. I have a 20.7 acre lot on a mountain top in Capon Bridge, WV. About 15 acres are useable with flat to rolling terrain. The rest is too steep for much of anything. It is almost 2 hours away from home, so more than likely I'll be towing it back/forth and storing it at my typical suburban home. Weight is an issue, because I have a Nissan Frontier that has a 5,000 lb towing limit. Price is also a factor, because I need to throw in the cost of a trailer to boot. This is what I plan to use the tractor for:
Cutting in paths/trails
Moving rocks, logs, dirt, etc.
Some rough mowing
Dig post holes
Maybe some snow clearing
Using at home for some landscaping chores (no mowing)
Whatever else I can think of that the tractor can do
I really like the size of the B7800, B2630, B3030, but they are at my weight (fully equipped) and price limits. I should probably eliminate the B3030 now, because once I add the cost of a trailer it will just be excessive. I'm hanging onto the B2410 (have located one) and B7610, because I should be able to get either of those for less money and they would be less taxing to my truck while towing. I'm concerned with the loss in performance that I would suffer with the smaller machines though. With the description I've given, do you think the B2410 or B7610 would fit my needs? I can fill in any blanks if there are any and are asked.
I've learned a lot this last week.
Thanks for all the help,
Darrell
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B2410 w/LA352
B7610 w/LA352
B7800 w/LA402
B2630 w/LA403
B3030 w/LA403 (outside shot)
Here's the situation. I have a 20.7 acre lot on a mountain top in Capon Bridge, WV. About 15 acres are useable with flat to rolling terrain. The rest is too steep for much of anything. It is almost 2 hours away from home, so more than likely I'll be towing it back/forth and storing it at my typical suburban home. Weight is an issue, because I have a Nissan Frontier that has a 5,000 lb towing limit. Price is also a factor, because I need to throw in the cost of a trailer to boot. This is what I plan to use the tractor for:
Cutting in paths/trails
Moving rocks, logs, dirt, etc.
Some rough mowing
Dig post holes
Maybe some snow clearing
Using at home for some landscaping chores (no mowing)
Whatever else I can think of that the tractor can do
I really like the size of the B7800, B2630, B3030, but they are at my weight (fully equipped) and price limits. I should probably eliminate the B3030 now, because once I add the cost of a trailer it will just be excessive. I'm hanging onto the B2410 (have located one) and B7610, because I should be able to get either of those for less money and they would be less taxing to my truck while towing. I'm concerned with the loss in performance that I would suffer with the smaller machines though. With the description I've given, do you think the B2410 or B7610 would fit my needs? I can fill in any blanks if there are any and are asked.
I've learned a lot this last week.
Thanks for all the help,
Darrell
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