i have a b2400, and have had no problems with it. dealers have a tendency to talk down what they don't have (wich is a shame) u need to make the final on what size u need, but get the largest that will do the jobs u want, if it is too big , it ain;t for u.
Turfman, I guess you're asking for the loader capacities for the B2710/B2910 and my LA401 manual (LA402 should be about the same) shows:
Lift: 882 pounds
Breakout Force: 1586
The 60" bucket specs are:
Width: 60"
Length: 20.4"
Height: 20.9"
Struck capacity: 8.1 cu. ft.
Heaped capacity: 9.9 cu. ft.
Weight: 181 pounds