My new B3030HSDCC

[amigauser]

I have been mostly lurking in this forum for a couple of years now. I just want to thank everyone for their great advice. I finally bit the bullet and purchased my first real tractor. I was originally planning on a BX series with a Curtis cab but do to the rocks and woods on my new property I was concerned with clearance issues so I decided to go with the B series. Also the fact that the newer BX series seem to have a few problems. Since Kubota offers a factory cab for the B3030 I went for it.

I purchased the B3030HSDCC (cold weather version) with the FEL, 60" MMM, front quick attach and blade and the rear Kubota weight box. I had the two rear tires loaded and 3 hooks welded onto the FEL along with reinforcements to it. I also purchased the two factory rear remotes, factory rear work lights and wiper. I also had Kevin add the ATI Tach-ALL for future use so I can use skid steer implements. I plan on purchasing a quick attach grapple and pallet forks for it among other things.

I purchased the tractor through Emerich's in NY state. I priced around at CT dealers and they could not come anywhere close to the out of state dealers. Kevin does collect CT sales tax so there is no issue there. I have to say that Kevin Emerich made me feel the most comfortable purchasing a tractor site unseen and my experience with him and his dealership was more than positive. I would recommend anyone from the CT area looking for a tractor to at least get a price from Kevin. He sells and delivers many tractors to CT or so I have been told.
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Here are a few pictures. I have only put 5 hours on her so far. I have many projects were she will come in handy.

Norm

 

[PBinWA]

That's a nice little home for your nice tractor!

Is that little garage a kit, did you get some plans, or build it from scratch?

If it's a kit or from plans can you share where you got them?

Thanks,

PB

 

[amigauser]

It is what is called a portable garage. I purchased it already assembled and they delivered it on a special trailer. It is 12' x 20'. It came from a CT dealer called Kloter Farms - Kloter Farms-Sheds,Storage Buildings,Gazebos,Playscapes,Dining,Bedroom,Kitchen Islands,CT: T-1-11 Duratemp Siding: 12' x 20' who puchased all of their buildings from PA.

They just had a huge sale so I picked it up for a little over $4500 delivered. The only issue is the door is a 7' door so the cab tractor just barely clears it. That is the largest door they offer. It does clear it though . That is one of the reasons I went with R4 tires instead of Turfs as the R4 tires are slightly shorter than the turfs which keeps the tractor height under 7'.

FYI,
Norm

 

[PBinWA]

Thanks Norm!

You are certainly all set up for work! Go get that baby nice and dirty!

; )

PB

 

[sugarloafguy]

Hi Norm,

I gotta ask ya what that set you back? I am toying with the same setup. One thing I hate is the seat, but they say the F-series front cut mower seat made by Michigan is a bolt-on replacement, save for the $600.00 cost. I think it would be really nice to have heat since I always seem to be cold, especially in Massachusetts. Do you find it noisy as some have suggested? I think this is a sweet unit and I think I'll love that 4cyl diesel. The price I got from a dealer lately was 22K and some change here.

Brian

 

[Hvytrkmech]

Nice tractor, best of luck with that machine.

 

[lawn_king]

THe B3030 is a great all purpose tractor, not too small, not too large, and not a major project to trailer from job to job.

 

[amigauser]

The cost really depends on the options you get. My total cost with CT sales tax was around $28,000 delivered.

The basic B3030HSDC with FEL runs $19,500. The 60" MMM is $2150. The front blade with quick hitch is $2030. The two rear remotes are $1050. The ATI Tach-All skid steer QA setup for the FEL with FEL bucket conversion is $850. The Kubota cab CD radio with setup is $600. It was also $200 to have the rear tires loaded and $150 to reinforce the FEL bucket and weld on 3 hooks. The rear cab work lights were $110. Engine block heater was around $100. Kubota rear weight box was $195.

Then there was a $250 delivery fee and CT sales tax added on top of it.

Hope this helps.
Norm

 

[Atlas]

What is added to a B3030HSDC to make it a B3030HSDCC?

 

[amigauser]

The only difference I believe is the rear wiper is standard and it comes with a rear window defroster on the rear glass (like cars have).

I was planning on ordering the rear wiper and rear work lights anyway so Kevin talked me into the B3030HSDCC as it was only I believe a $30 difference in price. I figured it was worth the $30 to have the rear defroster.

FYI,
Norm

 

[ovrszd]

The only difference I believe is the rear wiper is standard and it comes with a rear window defroster on the rear glass (like cars have).

I was planning on ordering the rear wiper and rear work lights anyway so Kevin talked me into the B3030HSDCC as it was only I believe a $30 difference in price. I figured it was worth the $30 to have the rear defroster.

FYI,
Norm

You've been great to share the pics and all the info. I was especially glad to see the pic of the ATI quick attach installed. In your description you mentioned a front blade?? Can I ask for a picture of that attachment?? I'm curious if it replaces the loader bucket and if so how you angle it. A picture of it even though it's not attached would be awesome. Thanks again for a great post!!!

 

[amigauser]

The front blade uses the Kubota quick hitch (it does NOT connect to the FEL). You can have the FEL on the tractor or the Quick Hitch on the tractor but not both at once :-(. The Quick Hitch allows use of a Kubota front blade, Kubota front broom and a Kubota snowblower. If you purchase the broom or snowblower you also need a mid PTO kit that goes from the middle PTO to the front to power them. The front blade just uses the loader joystick control and hydraulics so it does not require the mid pto kit.

I am at work now. Let me know if you still want pictures. I can take a picture of the quick hitch assembly and the front blade assembly if you like tonight and post them here.

FYI,
Norm

 

[mjarrels]

Better watch your overhead in the winter... a little snow and ice and your garage clearance goes away fast.

mark

 

[ovrszd]

The front blade uses the Kubota quick hitch (it does NOT connect to the FEL). You can have the FEL on the tractor or the Quick Hitch on the tractor but not both at once :-(. The Quick Hitch allows use of a Kubota front blade, Kubota front broom and a Kubota snowblower. If you purchase the broom or snowblower you also need a mid PTO kit that goes from the middle PTO to the front to power them. The front blade just uses the loader joystick control and hydraulics so it does not require the mid pto kit.

I am at work now. Let me know if you still want pictures. I can take a picture of the quick hitch assembly and the front blade assembly if you like tonight and post them here.

FYI,
Norm

Yeah, if you could that would be great. I didn't know Kubota made such a thing. Thank you in advance!!!

 

[CraigG]

Norm,

Nice tractor! Could you take a picture of where the remotes for the reat outlets are mounted in the cab? Also, is there a light in the cab?

Craig

 

[amigauser]

I appologize for the delay in posting the additional pics. It has been poring rain here the last week or so and I have just not been out to the tractor until this weekend.

Someone wanted a picture of the rear remote controls in the cab and also a picture of the quick hitch assembly and front blade. I have attached pictures of all now. There is NO cab light.

FYI,
Norm

 

[nhman]

Nice set up!! Hey that rear weight box is nice. Can you post the part number off it, I'd like to order one from my local dealer

thanks

 

[amigauser]

Part is B8160 and runs around $175 or so. I paid just shy of $200 with tax.

FYI,
Norm

 

[ChuckinNH]

Thanks for the pictures of the quick hitch, and blade! That setup sure looks different, and much easier to mount than the one for the B7800. Any comments on this from owners of the B7800, or older B2910, etc. would be welcome! Hope these comments don't hijack the thread, I just wasn't aware of the differences, and it might affect my purchase decision...