New guy looking at a 2610 TLB

[rtm038]

Hello everyone,
Although I've been a member for quite awhile, just don't post much- I do a lot of searching and reading though.

Anyway, I've always wanted a small FEL/BH for my yard projects, clearing snow from the driveway, etc. and now that I can afford one, I'm seriously starting to look at a few models. I never really considered a MF in the past, but after reading about the 2610s, I've since added it to my list. From what I've read, they're seem to be a nice and capable machine, but I still have a few questions.

1. From the media pictures, especially the one of the front page of this site, it looks like the operator really sits high on the machine. Is this true or I'm just "seeing" things? Does it feel as though you're riding on top of the machine?

2. I know the 2610s are "sub-compact" machines and hence they are smaller than other compact machine, but do they feel "tipsy" or unstable when driving around?

Any input would be great.

Thanks,
Ryan

 

[spb1971]

The operator does not sit high. Not sure what image you are looking at but I suspect it is just how the picture looks. The GC2610 is a sub-compact, which are lower profile to the ground. I would not consider them to be top heavy or unstable.

 

[spb1971]

If you are looking at a backhoe action shot, the seat does raise when using the backhoe. This is to give you good visibility when digging with the backhoe. But when you turn the seat around it lowers back into place so you can drive the unit. Maybe that is what you were referring to.

 

[tx2310]

When I first used my 2310 I had spots that required 4wd and the diff. lock. I was a little worried about it being tipsy also but it wasn't. Since I have filled the places that required the diff. lock and a little practice it does not feel tipsy. I still have spots that I have to climb or ascend and not go across the hill but I would do that with any tractor. Any tractor can turn over so be careful.

Doug

 

[rtm038]

The operator does not sit high. Not sure what image you are looking at but I suspect it is just how the picture looks. The GC2610 is a sub-compact, which are lower profile to the ground. I would not consider them to be top heavy or unstable.

Thanks for the input everyone. This is the picture I'm talking about. Maybe it's just the angle of the shot that's making it look funny to me.

 

[tx2310]

It looks normal. They are not large tractors. But that is the nice thing in tight places. I go places with mine I could never get to with a 30 Ferguson with nothing on it.

Doug

 

[Ductape]

Look at how long his legs are....... thats one tall dude !

 

[Ray2310]

I thought the same thing. "My knees are not that high when I'm on mine"

 

[tx2310]

That is why I said it looks normal. I'm 6'4"

Doug

 

[keerym]

I disagree. I sat on a 2610 and a 2400 this past weekend. The seat is higher on the TLB model, but not by much. What I don't like about the Massey is the steering wheel and the loader lever are much lower than the Kubota or Deere. You may not be sitting higher, but you have to reach further for controls. This was not comfortable to me. This might make it look like your sitting higher. The rest of the tractor looks great!