New Owner - B7800

skywaterbanjo · Jan 30, 2008

I purchased a new 7800 yesterday with the 402 FEL and a Rhino 500 rear blade.

Out the door price was $17K and i used Kubota's 2 year, no down, no interest financing. Sweet.

I considered both the 3030 and GL3240. Man, I loved the 3240 but it is just a bit too much tractor for my in the pines manuvering.

The 3030 was great but I guess I'm a bit more basic. I liked the 3ph control 'cause you can adjust it in very, very small increments. I also thought the 3030's plastic stuff (tool box in particular) was just 'cheap' feeling. I also like the fact that the PTO is clutch controlled. My next implement is probably going to be a chipper and I like the idea of bringing it up to speed gradually.

So, a couple of questions now (I don't take delivery until next week):

Dealer said he does not recommend tire chains for the front because of the close proximity of the tie rod. Any comments?

Favorite rear tire chains? (I have the ag tires)

Anybody replace the poor quality headlights? What did you use?

Anybody retrofit the telescoping arms on the 3ph (dealer said it isn't possible...I find that hard to believe).

Major issues I should keep an eye out for?

The information on this site is great...thanks.

bandit67 · Jan 30, 2008

Consider the Pat's Easy Change setup for the 3pt hitch - makes attachment hookup a breeze. $200 delivered.

Shantycoke · Jan 30, 2008

bandit67 said:
Consider the Pat's Easy Change setup for the 3pt hitch - makes attachment hookup a breeze. $200 delivered.

I purchased a new B7800 last April. No issues whatsoever. As far as the headlights go, they are a little anemic, especially with the fel, but I'm going to mount a set of lights on my ROPS to make up for them. I'm just used to the 3 pt hitch, so that doesn't really bother me. I don't use tire chains because I've never had a reason. I also have ag tires and there is no problem moving snow on a 350' driveway or pulling implements up hill. Hope yours treats you as well as mine does. I'm very happy with the power and performance of it.
Pat

rickster · Jan 30, 2008

I think you made a great choice I love mine! Are you getting the new seat?

skywaterbanjo · Jan 30, 2008

rickster,

Tell me about the new seat?

bota7800 · Jan 31, 2008

The 3030 has position control, I believe, which I would prefer after using a 7800 for 3 years.

I have the same rear blade. It is a good unit.

Couple notes that I wish I had known.

The lights are almost useless, particularly with the loader in the way. Plan on adding worklights. There have been many posts on this with good ideas. The 7800 has a small alternator so you may need to limit what load you put on it at any given time.

The 3PH is more basic than the 3030. The turnbuckles are prone to being bent or the threads stripping. There is a parts list to change over to the system on the nicer Kubotas. Here is one link to it: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...wer-arm-turn-buckle.html?highlight=turnbuckle
I bought mine used (400 hrs) and a turnbuckle was already bent and stripped.

The 7800 is a good tractor, enjoy it.

rickster · Jan 31, 2008

skywaterbanjo said:
rickster,

Tell me about the new seat?

The new seat is great! I slid my seat more forward now, I can actually
seat back into the seat instead of that feeling of sitting on an air bag.
It really is a nice seat! glad I was able to get one. My salesman Scott
at Sparta lawn and garden didn't charge me for it.

Great place to deal with
here in west MI.

Buster57 · Jan 31, 2008

"Anybody retrofit the telescoping arms on the 3ph (dealer said it isn't possible...I find that hard to believe)." He is correct-you can not retrofit a B3030 3 point system-you must use the B2910 instead.

I had the B2910 3 -point put on my B7800. I love the easy adjustable stabalizer bars and telescopic arms.

As far as the head lights-I know of no way to change them out. Don't break them -they are not only usless but also very expensive to replace.