new 2710

frank_f15 · Dec 29, 2001

FORGOT TO ADD! when do u take delivery and be sure to post pics. we all get excited when someone gets a new tractor/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif must be the little boy in us all.

RayBee · Jan 3, 2002

Bald guy!
You bought the best model made by Kubota!! OK, so I'm biased
because I own one. ..A year ago today, I took delivery on
mine and it's been a great little workhorse.In another year
you be congratulating some one else and YOU'LL be the
expert.ha ha. On the R'4s I was told by my dealer that the
rating was better for loader work (stronger). The hydraulic
cylinders on your FEL are identical to the 3010 and are
capable of heavy loading and lifting.Enjoy your new toy and
It's cold outside so wear a hat. ...RayBee

PaulT · Jan 4, 2002

I've never owned a tractor with turf tires, other than a lawn tractor, but I would think that for dirt work, you would definitely be better off with R4s. If you said you were only going to mow and do lawn maintenance (and really meant it/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif), then I would think turfs are the way to go. I have R4s and I think they provide the best compromise between traction and "lawn-friendliness". Also, resale may be affected by the choice of tires (not that you ever plan to sell it - but if you ever want to move up to the M series...). I have noticed that resale/tire choice seems to vary a lot by region - maybe weather related?

Anonymous Poster · Jan 5, 2002

This is my third Iowa winter with the B2710. Last year we got about 50" of snow, this year only 3" so far. I've got turf tires, don't use chains, and don't have the tires loaded. It moves the snow just fine, as long as you're in 4 wheel drive. I use the rear blade mostly, just use the FEL to pile it higher. I've got to say that I've done lots of landscaping/digging around here and the turfs have done just fine.

BaldGuy · Jan 7, 2002

thanks for all the input. it sounds like the turfs will probably be OK. i'll give'em a try and report back.

i should get the thing this week!! can't wait.