sneaky_pete
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- Tractor
- Kubota B7400HSD, G1800
Large, authorized Kubota dealer in a neighboring county has a brand new, full warranty, 0% financed B7400 for $7,000. Seems like a good deal to me (first time buyer; bought and read The Book). I'd be using it to brush hog 5 acres (less than that, since about half is covered in trees), no slopes except the borrow ditch on the road frontage, pull stumps and tow logs, maybe grade the driveway. I may or may not get a FEL with it. I would be grateful for any opinions and/or experience -
1. Is 16 hp enough for these tasks?
2. Would the lack of power steering be a horrible handicap (I haven't driven it yet but will soon)?
3. Any known problems or weaknesses for the 7400?
Can't think of what else I should ask. I can get a new B7410 for $8,900 or a new B7610 for $9,900, but I could get the 7400 with a 4' brush hog and a Kubota FEL for $10,400 pretty much out the door.
Thanks in advance.
1. Is 16 hp enough for these tasks?
2. Would the lack of power steering be a horrible handicap (I haven't driven it yet but will soon)?
3. Any known problems or weaknesses for the 7400?
Can't think of what else I should ask. I can get a new B7410 for $8,900 or a new B7610 for $9,900, but I could get the 7400 with a 4' brush hog and a Kubota FEL for $10,400 pretty much out the door.
Thanks in advance.