New "B" series catalog..

[bandit67]

B7800 is in the process of being phased out. I expect the EOL to happen this year.

They will be changing to a more fuel efficient engine but beyond that I do not know anything.

I haven't heard that and I find that surprising. If that is true, I would suspect they'd just revamp the B7800, because I have heard that it is a very, very good seller as a 'no frills' 30 hp hydro machine.

The new B2920 is definitely not a worthy replacement to the B7800 - it is essentially an updated B7610 with more engine hp, and capacities fall short of the B7800.

 

[IslandTractor]

Certainly not up to what a CK20 costs around here for the smaller B series anyway....... What the 2920 will cost is anyone's guess, though I'm thinking probably in the area of what a JD 2520 costs + a bit.

Pricing is quite variable. When I bought my CK20 it was considerably cheaper than the cost of a B7510 at a Kubota dealer not more than a quarter mile from the Kioti dealer. I have heard the exact opposite from others. It all depends on whether the dealer in question are discounting at similar percentages. Small Kioti dealerships are notorious for trying to get list price.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Islandtractor, Like you did with your CK20, I bought my BX22 with just a few hours on it, and saved a few thousand dollars. This time around I haven't found what I'm looking for used, and will probably buy new. This area is tough price wise for all brands........ not just Kioti.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

There is some cost increase on the new models. The intigrated hydraulic valve is a more complex design. I'm not sure if these got the new emmissions components or not, but we're seeing price increases accross the board to meet standards. It won't be a big jump, but from what I remeber it will be several hundred.

 

[lawn_king]

I just purchased a 2008 GM diesel, the price has jumped 2 grand because of the new emissions!

 

[ChuckinNH]

Neil, is that price increase for existing stock, or new items ordered in?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

new shipments, the price of existing inventory never changes.

 

[ChuckinNH]

The printed catalogs should be showing up at dealers pretty soon.... have you seen any yet Neil?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

We just got catalogs for some of the new models. I can't say if it was the B's specificly.

 

[Northland]

Dmanspage. It is my understanding (perhaps wrong) that when pushed to the 1/4 inching stop in either direction, and released, the lift lever will return to the center / neutral position by itself. This gives you a quick, and repeatable small adjustment feature. Gross adjustment is made by moving the lever to the steady lift / lower position, and fine adjustment is made with the 1/4 inching stops.

Yes Chuck, that's exactly how it works and for my needs it's fine.

I use my tractor for skidding wood, trail maintenance, snow removal and a bit of landscaping. My B7800 is one of those "older/out-of-date designs" yet I find it doesn't leave me wanting for anything. The added bonus's of Kubota's stellar quality, 3 dealers within 40 minutes of my house and potential resale value just heighten my value index.

The old seat was not good but Kubota remedied that (what I considered to be a minor issue) with a $25 replacement seat. I had considered the Kioti CK series but the cracked loader problem caused me to disregard the CK as a viable option. In my view that was a serious problem and, as I understand it, one that still has not been completely addressed by Kioti. That would have driven me crazy-I don't need problems like that.