HELP, where does one start???

jokerman · Jun 13, 2005

Thanks for your time and input!!!! This really is a great forum for guys like me who need some help getting started!

I found a used Kubota B2710, 2001 Model year with 500 hours on it for $11000 at a local dealer that I'm going to look at tomorrow. Seems like a fair price since I should be able to walk away with a trailer too for a lot less that a new machine.

Is 500 hours in 4 years normal? Can I trust a local Kubota dealer to tell me the real story about a used machine? At this stage I don't know if it's sold "As is" or if the dealer offers some sort of warranty.....

Bob_Skurka · Jun 13, 2005

It is not uncommon for a typical homeowner type user to use a tractor between 50 and 100 hours a year based on reports posted here on TBN. However, there are TBN members who put several hundred hours a year on their machines. The used machine you are considering would have 125 hours a year on it at 4 years old, that would perhaps be slightly more than a typical homeowner, but it would still be a very modestly used machine.

LBrown59 · Jun 14, 2005

( It is not uncommon for a typical homeowner type user to use a tractor between 50 and 100 hours a year based on reports posted here on TBN. However, there are TBN members who put several hundred hours a year on their machines. The used machine you are considering would have 125 hours a year on it at 4 years old, that would perhaps be slightly more than a typical homeowner, but it would still be a very modestly used machine.

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I put 208 hours on mine in 9 months .
Would that be considered high use or hours?

jokerman · Jun 16, 2005

I looked at the used mahcine and it was caked with **** and mud, had obviously been stored outdoors as the paint was very sun bleached and I was not impressed......

So, I decided to go for a brand new Kubota B7510 with FEL and a HS 12' trailer. That little package will set me back just less than $15000 but I know what I get, and I get the 3 yr warranty.

I still need a rototiller and a back blade but that will have to wait......

What's a good make of rototiller?? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

LBrown59 · Jun 16, 2005

( I looked at the used mahcine and it was caked with **** and mud, had obviously been stored outdoors as the paint was very sun bleached and I was not impressed......

So, I decided to go for a brand new Kubota B7510 with FEL and a HS 12' trailer . That little package will set me back just less than $15000 but I know what I get, and I get the 3 yr warranty.

I still need a rototiller and a back blade but that will have to wait......

What's a good make of rototiller?? /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

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 Sounds a bit small for hauling a b7510 

I found out that a 14 footer was to short to haul my BX23.
I need a 16 footer .
How do you plan on hauling a bigger B7510 on a shorter trailer?

Cowboyjg · Jun 16, 2005

( I put 208 hours on mine in 9 month. Would that be considered high use or hours? )

Sounds like you love your tractor!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif If you play your cards right, it can be one of the few times the Mrs doesn't give you grief for sittin down.