got my b3200.

[NH-Rob]

Well as you might already know I sold my b7510 in hopes of buying a b3200 and it became a reality on Monday. I went with out a tractor for a week and had to mow the lawn with my sons John deere 170 lawn tractor. Great deal I used it one week and had to loan him a battery, buy a mower belt and buy a iner tube for the rear tire. It was worth it though because it really made me appreciate mowing with a real tractor. I was missing the b7510 real bad when mowing with the john deere but when I mowed with the b3200 today I was in heaven it even made the 7510 look bad. What a great mowing machine this thing is going to be. I did not have any trouble with the r4s digging up the lawn.
Here is a few pictures of me mowing.
Rob

 

[NH-Rob]

I have not used the loader much yet but It does lift much higher than the 7510. The 60" bucket seems huge and will take some getting used to.
I snaped a couple pictures while it was in the garage. Don't pay much attention to the mess we hope to do a dump run soon. I don't know if you can tell but in the third picture I already rubbed a tree branch across the hood and gave it a light scratch. I am sure it would buff out but hey its a tractor.
Rob

 

[BlacknTan]

That's a beautiful machine! Congratulations...

Your dealings with your son gave me a laugh.. Reminds me of whenever I borrow something from mine!!

Hey, that's what Dads are for... Right??

 

[nra4ever]

Nice pics!

DId you put the hook on the bucket yourself? If so was it just a weld on or did you add angle iron. Did your b3200 come with quick release bucket?

How is the vibration on yours without the loader or any rear attatchments?

 

[red4now]

Congrats Rob!

You will appreciate it even more every time you use it. Its too bad you have all that grass to cut. Looks like you are going to be spending lots of time in the seat....gee, that is too bad ;-))

 

[jas67]

I did not have any trouble with the r4s digging up the lawn.

I'm glad to hear the R4s don't dig up the lawn -- just bought a B7610 w/ R4's on it (my B7100 has turfs).

 

[jas67]

I have not used the loader much yet but It does lift much higher than the 7510.

My one complaint about the LA352 on my B7610 is that its lift height is a full 13" LOWER than the Woods DuAl 145 on my B7100.

 

[NH-Rob]

The dealer welded on my hook and it looks to be stout enough. I did get the quick hitch but it was out of stock and will not recieve it until the start of July. I do feel some vibration, I would say more than the 7510 but I did not run it a full throtle either. The vibration is not enough to concern me.
Rob

 

[NH-Rob]

Blacktan,
Kids are great. My son is only 15 and I can't imagine what I will end up doing for him when he gets to be my age.
Rob

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Welcome to the B3200 family. I enjoy using mine. I've already damaged mine. Pushed a tree root and bent the wire mesh grill some. Just part of using it.

 

[Ductape]

Congrats ! I have to say...... It seems to have been a very short time from deciding to sell the 7610 to new-tractor-delivery-day ! I think it took me a couple months to make it happen when I decided to upgrade. Your new tractor is sexy !

 

[devildog1]

NH Rob,
As JohnThomas said Welcome to the B3200 Family! That is sure a pretty good looking Kubota, and I know you'll just love playing ,--er--er working with it. I know I enjoy mine, It seems to have the right balance of weight, lifting capacity and it does seem to have an over abundance of power in reserve.I have had the BX23 TLB and that tractor really could do it all! When I ordered my B3200 TLB I was unsure of trading in the BX, but now I feel that I made the right choise in finding what my wants and needs are in the B3200. Good luck with your new tractor.
DevilDog

 

[ChuckinNH]

That sure looks like a good set up Rob! It seems to be the perfect size for that mower. Keep us posted from time to time on the things you are doing with it.

 

[BlacknTan]

Blacktan,
Kids are great. My son is only 15 and I can't imagine what I will end up doing for him when he gets to be my age.
Rob

My son just turned 36 last month, and he still calls for help whenever he has a project or needs a tool... Whenever I look for one of my tools.. it's often unavailable!

I just buy another.. Pretty soon he'll have a complete set.. LOL

 

[red4now]

I'm glad to hear the R4s don't dig up the lawn -- just bought a B7610 w/ R4's on it (my B7100 has turfs).

R4's on my B3200 are not a problem with the amount of grass I cut as well (takes about 2 hours). Your speed cutting around trees and 4WD and damp ground would be common sense things to keep in mind. Used to even get some circle effect with the turf tires on previous unit under these circumstances. Usually when you are in a bit of hurry ie: everyone is waiting for you to finish cutting the grass so that you can get on the BBQ and get the burgers going. ;-)

 

[red4now]

The dealer welded on my hook and it looks to be stout enough. I did get the quick hitch but it was out of stock and will not recieve it until the start of July. I do feel some vibration, I would say more than the 7510 but I did not run it a full throtle either. The vibration is not enough to concern me.
Rob

Rob,
If you have a chance in the future, could you post a pic of the top of the bucket showing the hook from that angle. No rush - just curious how the dealer reinforced the top plate (assuming he did) before he put the hook on. I am looking at different options.

WRT the vibrations, just a general comment, I am keeping track of when it seems to be more pronounced and there are certain rpm's that are more noticeable and when the FEL is off and the MMM is lowered cutting grass so I just adjust the rpm accordingly.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I had a hook welded on mine at the dealer before delivery. It was in a slot at his front counter, I picked it up and told them to add one of them. They welded it to top center without any type of plate. Steve recommended center and there had been discussion on this forum concerning center or sides of bucket. As I remember concensus was center for strength due to distributing pull to center of bucket instead of to an edge.

 

[ChuckinNH]

My son just turned 36 last month, and he still calls for help whenever he has a project or needs a tool... Whenever I look for one of my tools.. it's often unavailable!

I just buy another.. Pretty soon he'll have a complete set.. LOL

Yes, that works for me too!

 

[ChuckinNH]

I like the way my hooks are mounted very much! Plenty strong, and adds storage nooks.

 

[devildog1]

Hi JOHNTHOMAS,
I couldn't help but notice in the background of first photo, I can make out a delivery truck with an orange tractor on it. I seem to remember seeing that truck before in some of your previous photos. Are you buying once again?
DevilDog