Heard something interesting last week...

[Henro]

Stopped by my dealer's for a social visit last week.

There was a guy there sitting next to the manager/salesman's desk, who I though was a customer.

I was quickly introduced to the guy who was a Kubota district "something or other..."

My first question was "when is a BH75 backhoe going to be available for my B2910? I want to trade my 3PH BL4690 in on one!"

One thing lead to another, and the district rep (or whatever he was) said that a new BX type TLB was going to come out, something based on the B7500 size frame, but being essentially a larger BX23 type unit. A TLB from the ground up, more or less from what I heard.

Just thought I would mention it here...don't know if it is true or not, but it sure would be a sweet package if it is, and knowing Kubota, I would not be surprised... /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Anyone else hear anything along these lines?

 

[Cliff_Johns]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( a new BX type TLB was going to come out, something based on the B7500 size frame, but being essentially a larger BX23 type unit. A TLB from the ground up, more or less from what I heard. )</font>

Although I'm very happy with what I have, had that been available when I was looking I probably would have bought it. In other words, about time.
Cliff

 

[jfdlaw]

I hope it isn't true. I only have 14 hours on my 2410. I can't justify trading it in already.

 

[jim_wilson]

If that is true it would make for a very nice TLB setup. I had a hard enough time however convincing the significant other that I needed the BX23 - I don't think I would be able to convince her I needed to trade it in on a new tractor when this one only has 170 hours and 6 months of use time. It would be a nice thing to get in a few years though....

 

[v8dave]

Sounds like a B21 replacement--which is about due. On the other hand a non-commercial use TLB would be nice

I seriously considered a B21 over my 7610, loader and BH. However, 4 or 5 thousand bucks more for the B21 over what I was already spending was a bit too much. But, if they are going to release a new model integrated TLB for us non-commercial users that would be real nice. Too bad it'll be a year late for me.

 

[ronjhall]

<font color="blue">My first question was "when is a BH75 backhoe going to be available for my B2910? </font>

Henro
And the answer is????? /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Henro]

<font color="blue"> Sounds like a B21 replacement--which is about due. On the other hand a non-commercial use TLB would be nice </font>

Dave, apparently it is not a B21 replacement, but something more along the lines of the BX23, but just bigger. But smaller than the B21, which is about the same size as a B7800/B2910/B3030(I assume).

It sounded like it will be something between the size of the BX23 and the B3030, using future speak. The B21 while size wise in the same area as the B3030, is a more heavy duty unit, in a different class...during our conversation it was specifically stated that this new machine would not be a replacement for the B21.

 

[Henro]

<font color="blue"> Henro
And the answer is????? </font>

Ron,

Funny thing was, the manager/salesman immediately said:

"I already took enough of your money, go home..." /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

So at this point...I really don't know... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[ronjhall]

<font color="blue"> "I already took enough of your money, go home..." </font>
I'm sure the Lovely Mrs Henro would like to thank him for the <font color="blue"> go home..." </font> comment! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JayC]

Do you know if Kubota has any plans in the immediate future to revise the B21 like the L39?