kubota b2920

[tony binkowski]

looked at b2920 today. started it up and ran the fel. seems well built but i shut it off and holy cow my whole body was still viberating after i got off it.was priced at $22500, with 63inch front mounted snowblower and fel for 48 at 0% anyone have input on this?:confused2:looked at bx2660 also but i dont want a suped up garden tractor! help

 

[Ductape]

Perhaps use the search function and read up on them? They are a great tractor, and alot of power in a small package. Personally , I think the 2620 is the right power for that sized tractor...... but running a snowblower with a 2920 should really make it shine. No common problems with them that I'm aware of.

 

[tony binkowski]

ductape thnks what did u think of the price and the viberation factor?

 

[bp fick]

I don't know about any vibration in the unit you sat on.
I own the 23 hp version of the 20 series, but I can assure you that mine is vibration free to the extreme.

Kubota makes the 20 series B in 23,26 and the 29 you sat on. Each bump in horse power will tap your wallet for a grand, give or take. One tend to run out of traction long before one runs out of power on these rather light weight tractors.

 

[rpraymond]

I've had my 2320 for two years now. I think for the front mounted blower get as much hp as you can afford but other than that, as others have said, you will run out of traction before hp. As for the vibration, mine is as smooth as can be. You might want to try a different one because there's not much mention on here of 20 series having vibration issues.

 

[bp fick]

I have a question, if anyone knows. Since the OP mentioned the BX with some aside.

Kubota offers a 50 and 51 inch blower? OK. What is the difference? I am a little foggy and clarity would help.

Kubota matches up a 50 inch front blower to the BX as well. I'm guessing there are many BX1860,2360 units out there blowing snow with less pto hp than any Bxx20 series.

Is the front blower offered on the B and the BX substantially different in size?

 

[Ductape]

Kubota matches up a 50 inch front blower to the BX as well. I'm guessing there are many BX1860,2360 units out there blowing snow with less pto hp than any Bxx20 series.

Is the front blower offered on the B and the BX substantially different in size?

As far as I know the two blowers are interchangeable. Honestly, I've never compared the two side by side, but my suspicion is that B blower will have slightly more steel in it.

 

[Ductape]

ductape thnks what did u think of the price and the viberation factor?

Its been four years since I've gotten a price quote on a 2920 so I can't comment on your price. I will back up the other members who say the 2X20 series tractors are known for their smooth running three cylinder engines. The B series tractor that has had a few vibration complaints is the four cylinder B3200........ and those have been hit and miss. I'd describe as a handful of complaints in the thousands of them that are out there.


PS: You will love the 2920 with the front mounted blower....... its a snow eating mutha !

 

[easygo]

looked at b2920 today. started it up and ran the fel. seems well built but i shut it off and holy cow my whole body was still viberating after i got off it.was priced at $22500, with 63inch front mounted snowblower and fel for 48 at 0% anyone have input on this?:confused2:looked at bx2660 also but i dont want a suped up garden tractor! help

Tony,
If you say a thing or two about your intended uses for the machine it would be easier to give advice weather it will do or not do the task. I join the posters before in saying that the 2x20 tractors had no reported vibration issues that I have heard. That tends to be more frequent with 4 cylinder tractors (I have one of those) and even there the reports vary. In my opinion it's a tractor so don't expect the quite smooth ride of a large car. I personally would prefer the B2620 from those machines. Even that has more HP then you can effectively transfer to the ground when it comes to loader work or pulling power.

 

[TripleR]

I looked at the B2920 before buying another BX and did not experience any vibration issues and was favorably impressed. My choice in the B Series would however be in the Bxx30 for the added features; course they cost more.

 

[bp fick]

Until someone else chimes in with information that shows that the front blower used on the Bxx20 series is somehow different than the one used on the BX, which have the same or less pto hp than any Bxx20 tractor, then I'd say you'd love a front blower on a 2920, 2620 or 2320.

Was it possible the ROPS were down on that demo unit? They tend to rattle badly and that is an easy fix.

As far as the 3 cyl diesel engines used in the Bxx20 series, you'd be very hard pressed to find smoother running engines anywhere, imho.

I hope you'll post back with additional expectations, concerns or questions.

 

[mcrimm]

I purchased the 2920 last month with the bigger, 63" front blower - B2782 I believe. The unit is quit, vibration free and runs the snow eater very well at about 2,000 rpm. I have yet to run the revs up much higher as I break the maching in. I couldn't be happier - other than not having a cab. I added two front facing lights, one rear facing and an amber strob. I put the three switches on the black plate located next to the 2wd to 4wd lever.
Mike

 

[Country1]

I was looking into the B20's last year for my Mom and Dad who were thinking of replacing their BX2230. They ended up not trading, but I test drove the B2920 and 2620 an never noticed any abnormal vibration.

I don't know? Maybe the unit you tried had a problem... I agree, you should try a different unit. Usually dealers have quite a few B's on the lot.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

[tony binkowski]

on my way to dealer! going to test drive b2920 and bx2660:thumbsup:will post tonight after work thanks for all the help, late

 

[TripleR]

looked at b2920 today. started it up and ran the fel. seems well built but i shut it off and holy cow my whole body was still viberating after i got off it.was priced at $22500, with 63inch front mounted snowblower and fel for 48 at 0% anyone have input on this?:confused2:looked at bx2660 also but i dont want a suped up garden tractor! help

After looking at all of them a few years ago, I wound up with the "souped up garden tractor" and couldn't be happier. BPFick has a very good write up on the BX and B as does John Thomas.

 

[ChuckinNH]

I've had a B2620 for nearly three years now, and have been pleased with it. I have a chipper, and a 54" rear mounted snowblower in addition to the normal box blade, middle buster, etc. I have bogged the engine a couple of time blowing packed, and heavy snow, but that is the only time I've felt the need for any more hp. The B2920 should address that with no problem. I haven't had any vibration issues with mine, and haven't read about any issues with other tractors in that series. The front mounted snowblowers used on the BX, (50"), and on the B (51") are interchangable, but the 51" blower is built quite a bit heavier. I've read a couple of posts here where the unit used on the BX proved to be a little too light, and needed some reinforcing, but I think for the most part folks that have them have been quite satisfied. Good luck with your choice!

 

[Evil the Weasel]

The 50" BX blower is lighter duty and has L brackets for skid shoes mounted in the middle of each side at the back. The 51" is the high capacity unit and has real skid shoes on the sides. It is also of heavier construction. Yes I looked at both and yes I went the extra for the 51" high capacity unit. This is paired with the B2620 and works very well. If I had one complaint about it, it would be that it seems to leave trails for cleanup runs more so than other units I've had. Additionally, this past Wednesday's heavy snow that got sleeted on really taxed the unit more than I've seen in my nearly 3 years of ownership. The RPMs kept dropping but this stuff was heavy, packed and nasty. It still got the job done, just more slowly than I've become used to.

 

[Evil the Weasel]

As far as vibration goes, I have zero problems with vibration on the B2620. The 63" unit is not recommended for the B2x20 series either although it seems to fit. The 63" was an option for the B7510, B7610 which makes one wonder. I personally think the 63" is too much blower for the PTO hp available on the B2x20 series.

 

[kuboman]

As far as vibration goes, I have zero problems with vibration on the B2620. The 63" unit is not recommended for the B2x20 series either although it seems to fit. The 63" was an option for the B7510, B7610 which makes one wonder. I personally think the 63" is too much blower for the PTO hp available on the B2x20 series.

I have run the 63" blower with a B7510 and it will handle it but I would say it is underpowered for anything but a couple inches of snow. The b2920 I think would be quite adequate except for feet of heavy wet snow. You have HST so you can adjust your speed to the power available.

 

[tony binkowski]

ok gents, test drove bx2660 with fel, then test drove b2920. the bx had turf tires and i feel it was a nice unit for light jobs. moved snow with the fel and it did well! but in my mine i know i need more from a tractor than what it offers. thats why we test drive, right? the b2920 was great, more hp and weight. the fel felt stronger and the bigger tires were sweet-r4s.:thumbsup:now comes the difficult part, if i am going to snowblow with the rig i know i would love to have a heated cab! wisconsin gets cold and running for 2 hours just test driving with fel was the tall tell sign that a cab will be in my future! got alot of landscaping to do and most of all vip is snowbowing.thinking about b3030 with cab? heard a new revised b3000 is coming out and dealer has 3 ordered. also bobcat has my attention, ct235. i know it has 35hp and 26.6 at pto. ct235,fel 72inch blower $23000 was the quote i got from tristate bobcat. iam all jammed up, cant decide:confused2: what do u guys think? sorry so winded but had to get it off my chest!:laughing: