bigbull338
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the hours on that tractor are not high at all as its only less than 120hrs a year.just make sure the tractor checks out ok.
Looking seriously at Kubota B7800HSD
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psdx
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Can't say this enough. The desirability of a used machine with that many hours is all about proper maintenance. If the owner kept complete records and did everything on time or early you are golden. These are commercial machines meant for thousands of hours of use without major problems....so long as the maintenance schedule was followed faithfully. For me personally, I wouldn't buy something used without credible maintenance records.
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Dear all,
Well, this has been most helpful. It's particularly so when y'all give me details, such as how many hours other folks you know have on their machines, and also a price spread that seems reasonable.
Now there's one more wrinkle: this is a cross-border purchase. We have been told by the dealer that there is NO duty. I've researched grey-market tractors, and this one does NOT seem to be one. On this forum, it seems that some people think there is a duty on Kubotas, and others don't. So that's confusing.
The dealer said they did $450 worth of work servicing it already (fluids, etc) and there will be a manual. Furthermore, they gave us the phone number of the previous owner, who said that he serviced it every 100-150 hours, but wanted a trade-in because he's retiring and wants a new tractor. Yep, we talked with him already.
Dealer also says that it will be the requisite 72 hours to import, which is fine. Although on this forum I've read about some guys that seem to be able to go right over, no waiting. It's all very confusing.
Love the idea of the auger as a digger. Will consider! Am also thinking about getting the LandPride tiller right away, but not sure if I'd get a discount. Also thinking about getting the tiller here on the island from a local dealer, and then they'd be happier to service it maybe? That's my theory, though. The local Kubota did not have any newer used tractors.
Well, this has been most helpful. It's particularly so when y'all give me details, such as how many hours other folks you know have on their machines, and also a price spread that seems reasonable.
Now there's one more wrinkle: this is a cross-border purchase. We have been told by the dealer that there is NO duty. I've researched grey-market tractors, and this one does NOT seem to be one. On this forum, it seems that some people think there is a duty on Kubotas, and others don't. So that's confusing.
The dealer said they did $450 worth of work servicing it already (fluids, etc) and there will be a manual. Furthermore, they gave us the phone number of the previous owner, who said that he serviced it every 100-150 hours, but wanted a trade-in because he's retiring and wants a new tractor. Yep, we talked with him already.
Dealer also says that it will be the requisite 72 hours to import, which is fine. Although on this forum I've read about some guys that seem to be able to go right over, no waiting. It's all very confusing.
Love the idea of the auger as a digger. Will consider! Am also thinking about getting the LandPride tiller right away, but not sure if I'd get a discount. Also thinking about getting the tiller here on the island from a local dealer, and then they'd be happier to service it maybe? That's my theory, though. The local Kubota did not have any newer used tractors.
whistlepig
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I have a B7800HSD. It is light for it's horsepower but that is the way I prefer. I would rather add weight as needed. Soaking wet from the factory it weighs 1,700#. Prepped for snow with a FEL, ballasted tires, chains, and a ballast box it weighs 3,500#. That's heavy enough for me.
crbr
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Another shout out for the 7800HSD. I have had mine since 2006, no issues other than the inherent neutral safety switch on the HSD pedal. That is not a show stopper.
I have the owner's manual and operator manul for the B7800 in PDF if you want it. Also the owner's manual for the mid-mount mower. Nothing e-mail can't take care. Send me a private message with your e-mail address.
The hours you are considering would not bother me. My machne is still low hours but has always performed well with the mid-mount mower and the FEL. I have turf tires loaded with fluid and like the entire set-up, center of gravity, etc. My model had a crappy seat (for comfort) and Kubota made a newer seat available. Much more comfortable. I got the new seat free under the recommended dealer support program but they can be had for under US$100.00.
The 7800 is right for me. For an idea, I paid US$18,000 for tractor, loader, and mid-mount mower in 2006, new from a dealership. You could probably find comparable sales and values on http://www.tractorhouse.com/default.aspx
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I have the owner's manual and operator manul for the B7800 in PDF if you want it. Also the owner's manual for the mid-mount mower. Nothing e-mail can't take care. Send me a private message with your e-mail address.
The hours you are considering would not bother me. My machne is still low hours but has always performed well with the mid-mount mower and the FEL. I have turf tires loaded with fluid and like the entire set-up, center of gravity, etc. My model had a crappy seat (for comfort) and Kubota made a newer seat available. Much more comfortable. I got the new seat free under the recommended dealer support program but they can be had for under US$100.00.
The 7800 is right for me. For an idea, I paid US$18,000 for tractor, loader, and mid-mount mower in 2006, new from a dealership. You could probably find comparable sales and values on http://www.tractorhouse.com/default.aspx
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whistlepig
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I bought my B7800HSD new in 2007. At that time the B7800 was one of Kubotas top sellers. I looked hard for used at first. If I could have found a tractor in good condition with the hours you are describing I would have jumped on it. Good tractors with this kind of hours at that time were simply not there. The B7800HSD is a well proven tractor and a true workhorse for its size.
orezok
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I've had my 7800 for 6 years and I concur with the other posters. I upgraded the headlights with a set of auto driving lights which fit perfectly in the existing openings, replaced the rock hard seat with a suspension seat. Loaded the tires which solved the weight problem and finally spent some time adjusting the stops on the 1/4 inch valve to where it works exactly as I want.
In 6 years I have not had a single warranty or performance issue. The only time it's been to the dealer was for the 50 hour service, My dealer went through the entire machine and verified that all systems were working per factory specs at no additional cost.
In 6 years I have not had a single warranty or performance issue. The only time it's been to the dealer was for the 50 hour service, My dealer went through the entire machine and verified that all systems were working per factory specs at no additional cost.
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A 1000 hour tractor is roughly equivalent to a 50,000mi. car. Price accordingly.
JFTR, my L4200 is over 2600 hours, starts up quick down to below 20 w/ no glow plugs, then runs like a top.
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Dear Gentleman,
I'm writing to report that the Kubota B7800 has landed on our property. The first task I used it for was to clear some snow from our long driveway with the FEL.
Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement. So good to hear that you've had such good performance from your machines.
PCP
I'm writing to report that the Kubota B7800 has landed on our property. The first task I used it for was to clear some snow from our long driveway with the FEL.
Thank you all so much for your words of encouragement. So good to hear that you've had such good performance from your machines.
PCP
