Kubota B2650 and B 3350 compact tractors with cab

PHPaul · Jul 15, 2016

Excellent choice. My B2650HSDC (bought 4/15) has been a peach. I really enjoy the cab both Winter and Summer. I've never run out of power to do what I want with it and the hydro is SO much faster for most applications.

The only thing I could wish for is a bit more power on the bucket. The numbers indicated that it had greater capacity than the bucket on the John Deere 750 it replaced, but I certainly can't detect it seat-of-the-pants.

I don't know if the Tier 4 issues with the 3350 have been resolved or not, but I'm certainly glad I dodged that bullet.

Huskerfan · Jul 15, 2016

check 6 said:
Thanks to all that provided a response, I have made a decision and received a very fair deal. I'm getting a B 2650 cab tractor with a 60" middle mower. Options on the tractor include rear work light, radio and FEL with quick disconnect 54" bucket and pallet forks. I had the same FEL set up on my B2920 that I am trading in. Lots off uses for the pallet forks. I'm removing my back up camera from my 2920 and will mount in on the new tractor as well as a 2 meter Ham radio. The dealer will instal a 12 volt pigtail at the rear and a switch Ignition controlled as that will allow power for my sprayer. As with my previous tractor the 2650 will have turf tires. Today will be the sixth day in a row working on the sprinkler system on our subdivision grass runway and I can't wait for that air conditioned cab of the new tractor. Heat indexes this week have been right at 107

While I'm losing 3 hp by going from the B 2920 to the B 2650 the hydraulic pump is twice the size and flow so I will have increased lifting power a real plus. I'm keeping my faithful ten year old Kubota ZD 1800 zero turn mower for the tight areas of the yard and may put a top on it with a fan which the local dealer is now offering to keep the sun and some dust off me. So Christmas is coming early for this old man. I'll post pictures when I get it.

Great choice! However, before it is delivered, please consider the following:

Originally my order was going to be for the 60" MMM and 54" bucket, but, after reading the various threads and replies, the order was changed to the 72" MMM and the 60" bucket.

The 72 " MMM extra width has allowed mowing under evergreen tree canopies without branches scraping the cab and mirrors. Also I prefer the contact deck's gauge wheels and drive over features versus the 60 inch suspended deck. Less scalping and easier mounting (drive over deck) compared to the 60 inch suspended deck on previously owned bx2200.

Also, I ended up changing my order a couple of days after placing it to the quick change 60" inch bucket after posting the question and getting helpful replies that the wider bucket more effectively covers rear wheel tracks and while just 3 more inches on each side so really not that much of a bigger storage footprint for the extra capacity and $100 cost.

Finally, for the same money as the OEM radio, my dealer installed a Jensen heavy duty radio with the Bluetooth feature and remote microphone mounted in upper left ac vent in the cab. This allows pairing with a Bluetooth smartphone and noise cancelling Bluetooth wireless headset (making hydrostatic drive whine a nonissue) so music, programs and answering calls can be be played through the radio while still being able to use the radio's own am-fm through also through the headset. A Bose Bluetooth wireless noise cancelling 350 headset will mute music and programs if you have an incoming phone call, you can then answer handsfree. These features preserve a bit of hearing in these 60 year old ears!

check 6 · Jul 15, 2016

Thanks for the info. I decided to stay with the 54" bucket ( its what I have on my B2920 I'm trading in) I find I can get into tighter places with it. I also Went with the 60" mower as the tractor will be a back up for doing my yard should my trusty ZD 1800 be in the shop. 60" is about the max in my yard as even it scalps a little with al the undulations .

A suggestion if you are not already doing it. On my B 2920 bucket I had a steel right angle plate welded to the top edge of the bucket and two chain hooks and a trailer receiver welded on to that. I don't use the trailer receiver that much however I have some plans for it but I use the chain hooks all the time. I need to take a picture so the dealer can do the same to the bucket on my new tractor