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We rented/tried out a T33D to mow our prairie this weekend. We had done the same with a Kubota B2710 about six weeks ago. We're actually considering the B2910, but the 2710 is very similar minus a few features. Anyway, I liked both of them, and they were far more alike than different. I'm leaning towards the T33 primarily because of the extra power, although the difference is not huge. If Kubota had an equivalent tractor to the T33 in terms of size, power, and features, I might have gone for it.
Some of the T33 "extras," such as the swiveling seat and the sloping hood, are nice, but not decisive for me. The one feature I consider a "must have" is the telescoping rear PTO connector, which is also on the B2910. So in the end it comes down to power, price, and size.
We'll probably get a FEL (does a 60" vs. 68" bucket really make a big difference?), a side discharge finsihing mower, a rear blade for snow and driveway maintenance, and possibly a bruish hog for making new trails and heavier duty field mowing.
My only complaint or question has to do with the T33 control levers. They were *really* stiff -- raising and lowering the rear PTO mower was not easy, and I had similar problems with the range control (getting into speed II) and the PTO control. I don't recall having these problems on the B2710, which did have a few more hours on it.The T33 has a fewer than 10 hours on it. Are these levers supposed to be this tight, or do they loosen up as you break them in?
Another question: I saw that the T33 PTO can go up to 600rpm if you rev the engine all the way up. Is this just for short-term "tough spots," or can (should) you run it this high for extended periods?
Last question: any words of advice out there on whether to get this machine (since it is in stock) or to order a brand new one? I assume that the inventory one will be a llittle less expensive, but I haven't talked price seriously with the dealer yet.
Thanks!
Some of the T33 "extras," such as the swiveling seat and the sloping hood, are nice, but not decisive for me. The one feature I consider a "must have" is the telescoping rear PTO connector, which is also on the B2910. So in the end it comes down to power, price, and size.
We'll probably get a FEL (does a 60" vs. 68" bucket really make a big difference?), a side discharge finsihing mower, a rear blade for snow and driveway maintenance, and possibly a bruish hog for making new trails and heavier duty field mowing.
My only complaint or question has to do with the T33 control levers. They were *really* stiff -- raising and lowering the rear PTO mower was not easy, and I had similar problems with the range control (getting into speed II) and the PTO control. I don't recall having these problems on the B2710, which did have a few more hours on it.The T33 has a fewer than 10 hours on it. Are these levers supposed to be this tight, or do they loosen up as you break them in?
Another question: I saw that the T33 PTO can go up to 600rpm if you rev the engine all the way up. Is this just for short-term "tough spots," or can (should) you run it this high for extended periods?
Last question: any words of advice out there on whether to get this machine (since it is in stock) or to order a brand new one? I assume that the inventory one will be a llittle less expensive, but I haven't talked price seriously with the dealer yet.
Thanks!