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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I am curious about using a 5' brush mower with a B7610. )</font> I see on the Kubota site that a 6' rear finish mower can be used on the B7610. If that's the case, I see NO reason you can't use a 5' brush cutter. Cutting grass is a lot harder than cutting brush as you have constant contact with all the blades with grass. John
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"Is anyone using a 5' brush mower on a B7610? "
I operated a 5' Land Pride cutter behind a (16 PTO HP) Deere 670 with no problems. Most of the stuff was taller then the cowl of the tractor and pretty thick. The dealer I bought the cutter from was a Kubota shop. Although I was looking for a 4' unit, they told me they sold these 5' cutters for use with B7500's. Can't say if that was the straight skinny, or just saleman's talk...but the 670/5'cutter combo worked very well.
Since that 7610 has 18 HP at the PTO, doubt if you have problems either. Just make sure you go slow enough to find any obstacles or potential dangers under the brush.
That Land Pride goes just over 600 lbs, so if you go for a 5' cutter, just be careful when it's in the transport (raised) position.
I operated a 5' Land Pride cutter behind a (16 PTO HP) Deere 670 with no problems. Most of the stuff was taller then the cowl of the tractor and pretty thick. The dealer I bought the cutter from was a Kubota shop. Although I was looking for a 4' unit, they told me they sold these 5' cutters for use with B7500's. Can't say if that was the straight skinny, or just saleman's talk...but the 670/5'cutter combo worked very well.
Since that 7610 has 18 HP at the PTO, doubt if you have problems either. Just make sure you go slow enough to find any obstacles or potential dangers under the brush.
That Land Pride goes just over 600 lbs, so if you go for a 5' cutter, just be careful when it's in the transport (raised) position.
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I just used a 5' on a Kioti CK20h with no problems. About 2 acres grass and saplings (1") and about .5 acres heavy brush. No problems.
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<font color="blue"> I am curious about using a 5' brush mower with a B7610... If I ever need one I know I would prefer a 5' cutter if it could handle one. </font>
Maxtractor,
I thought that way too and ended up with a 5' Woods BB60, which I like but...
With only a couple hillside acres with lots of trees, I wonder if a 4' would not have been a better choice. Now I am gradually thinning the trees and trying to make it easier to deal with, but it is still only 2 acres. Knowing what I know now, if I were buying now, I just might go with a 4' unit and be happier. That is just because of the trees though, and the need to get around and between them (sometimes both at the same time).
If I were dealing with open areas then "the bigger the better" would be the rule... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I guess the point I am trying to make is that it is not just "what the tractor can handle" but also "what makes the most sense for your particular situation."
When I was considering my rotary cutter purchase I think I got too hung up on whether my B2910 Kubota 22 PTO HP could handle the 5' BH, and did not take enough time to stand back and consider what might best fit my needs.
It hurts me to say it but it turns out a 4' unit probably would be better than a 5' one in my case. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
It is tough though to want to buy a four footer when the price iis almost the same as a 5' unit. 5' might be easier to sell later if that need/desire came up.
Maxtractor,
I thought that way too and ended up with a 5' Woods BB60, which I like but...
With only a couple hillside acres with lots of trees, I wonder if a 4' would not have been a better choice. Now I am gradually thinning the trees and trying to make it easier to deal with, but it is still only 2 acres. Knowing what I know now, if I were buying now, I just might go with a 4' unit and be happier. That is just because of the trees though, and the need to get around and between them (sometimes both at the same time).
If I were dealing with open areas then "the bigger the better" would be the rule... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I guess the point I am trying to make is that it is not just "what the tractor can handle" but also "what makes the most sense for your particular situation."
When I was considering my rotary cutter purchase I think I got too hung up on whether my B2910 Kubota 22 PTO HP could handle the 5' BH, and did not take enough time to stand back and consider what might best fit my needs.
It hurts me to say it but it turns out a 4' unit probably would be better than a 5' one in my case. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
It is tough though to want to buy a four footer when the price iis almost the same as a 5' unit. 5' might be easier to sell later if that need/desire came up.
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( <font color="blue"> I see on the Kubota site that a 6' rear finish mower can be used on the B7610 </font> )</font>
That's true for a RFM but I know that on my B2400, same engine and PTO hp, they recommend a 4' rotary cutter in the manual. I also know that on my steep inclines that is about all it can comfortably handle when cutting thick, tall grass.
That's true for a RFM but I know that on my B2400, same engine and PTO hp, they recommend a 4' rotary cutter in the manual. I also know that on my steep inclines that is about all it can comfortably handle when cutting thick, tall grass.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( With only a couple hillside acres with lots of trees, I wonder if a 4' would not have been a better choice. )</font>
I am glad I went w/ a 4ft cutter because I have some pretty steep hills and lots of obstacles. It gives me that little bit of "wiggle room" that I need to maneuver. Also, the 5ft would not have fit on my 16ft trailer when I have the loader on. Even now I have the bucket curled and resting on the tongue. (should have waited on an 18ft trailer!)
Also, I hacked up one of my trailing wheels on the KK cutter today because the linch pins are removed too easily by brush. Whatever brand you get, make sure your trailing tire/s are fastened securely! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
JP
I am glad I went w/ a 4ft cutter because I have some pretty steep hills and lots of obstacles. It gives me that little bit of "wiggle room" that I need to maneuver. Also, the 5ft would not have fit on my 16ft trailer when I have the loader on. Even now I have the bucket curled and resting on the tongue. (should have waited on an 18ft trailer!)
Also, I hacked up one of my trailing wheels on the KK cutter today because the linch pins are removed too easily by brush. Whatever brand you get, make sure your trailing tire/s are fastened securely! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
JP
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( That's true for a RFM but I know that on my B2400, same engine and PTO hp, they recommend a 4' rotary cutter in the manual. )</font>
But isn't the B2400 a smaller tractor thant the B7610? Lift capacity on the 3pt, PTO HP, and weight of the tractor would play the most important role in using a 5'. Mathteacher, what does you manual say?? John
But isn't the B2400 a smaller tractor thant the B7610? Lift capacity on the 3pt, PTO HP, and weight of the tractor would play the most important role in using a 5'. Mathteacher, what does you manual say?? John
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"But isn't the B2400 a smaller tractor thant the B7610?"
Per the Kubota specs on the website, the 7610 and the 2410 use the same sized engine (~68 c.i.) and weight just about the same (~1476 lbs).
Kubota also compares both tractors to the Deere 4115, so it appears both the 2410 and 7610 are quite comparable, at least in size and capacities.
Haven't seen a 7610 in the steel yet, so as far as physical size...don't know.
For comparison, my old Deere 670 went about 2000 lbs (maybe 2200 or so with the loader), had a 54 c.i. engine and 16 HP at the PTO. I am of the understanding the Kubota weights are sans wheels and tires, so don't look for a direct comparison.
Per the Kubota specs on the website, the 7610 and the 2410 use the same sized engine (~68 c.i.) and weight just about the same (~1476 lbs).
Kubota also compares both tractors to the Deere 4115, so it appears both the 2410 and 7610 are quite comparable, at least in size and capacities.
Haven't seen a 7610 in the steel yet, so as far as physical size...don't know.
For comparison, my old Deere 670 went about 2000 lbs (maybe 2200 or so with the loader), had a 54 c.i. engine and 16 HP at the PTO. I am of the understanding the Kubota weights are sans wheels and tires, so don't look for a direct comparison.