telescoping links for B7800

Ronzonie · May 29, 2006

I have the B7800 and was also looking for the telescoping links also. I called the dealer here in Ma. They said the ones that are on the 3030 will fit the B7800. they quoted me a price of $400.00

Ronzonie · May 29, 2006

I have the B7800 and was also looking for the telescoping links also. I called the dealer here in Ma. They said the ones that are on the 3030 will fit the B7800. they quoted me a price of $400.00

riptides · May 29, 2006

Henro makes a very important point a lot of us overlook on the B7800.

( One thing that IS better on the B7800 relates to use of a PHD. The B7800 has a foot operated clutch, which allows one to start/stop the PTO with the foot, while twisted around looking at the PHD and lowering it with the 3PH control lever.
)

Old school me, IMHO is how one starts and engages equipment, with the clutch.

I agree the 2910/3030's have all the comforts and nice features that make a persons life easier, BUT this depends on what your doing with it.

I have used the B7800 locking cruise control for pasture mowing. I end up sweating more than worring about setting it. I cannot compare it to what I don't have, but it works just fine.

I don't grade or do fine positioning, and quite frankly, bushhogging to me is not something that requires a positioning control, I can use checkchains or my eyeball.

On the turnbuckles, hey, I feel your going to bend one sooner or later, so yes, the turnbuckles may have to be swapped out.

To me, the debate is over features, but each person will have a use for the feature.

The only thing I can add, is in the long term, many years, a couple of thousand bucks is a wash, if you like the machine and it has met your needs.

Good luck, ALL are fine quality products.

-Mike Z.

riptides · May 29, 2006

Henro makes a very important point a lot of us overlook on the B7800.

( One thing that IS better on the B7800 relates to use of a PHD. The B7800 has a foot operated clutch, which allows one to start/stop the PTO with the foot, while twisted around looking at the PHD and lowering it with the 3PH control lever.
)

Old school me, IMHO is how one starts and engages equipment, with the clutch.

I agree the 2910/3030's have all the comforts and nice features that make a persons life easier, BUT this depends on what your doing with it.

I have used the B7800 locking cruise control for pasture mowing. I end up sweating more than worring about setting it. I cannot compare it to what I don't have, but it works just fine.

I don't grade or do fine positioning, and quite frankly, bushhogging to me is not something that requires a positioning control, I can use checkchains or my eyeball.

On the turnbuckles, hey, I feel your going to bend one sooner or later, so yes, the turnbuckles may have to be swapped out.

To me, the debate is over features, but each person will have a use for the feature.

The only thing I can add, is in the long term, many years, a couple of thousand bucks is a wash, if you like the machine and it has met your needs.

Good luck, ALL are fine quality products.

-Mike Z.

DAP · May 30, 2006

I'll just say this.

Clutch.

And this ...

Pat's Easy Change.

and finally this.

one thousand 8 hundred U.S. dollars.

DAP · May 30, 2006

I'll just say this.

Clutch.

And this ...

Pat's Easy Change.

and finally this.

one thousand 8 hundred U.S. dollars.

v8dave · May 30, 2006

Here is a link to some pictures of changing the stabilizer changing from chains to telescoping draw bar.

v8dave · May 30, 2006

Here is a link to some pictures of changing the stabilizer changing from chains to telescoping draw bar.

v8dave · May 30, 2006

Looks like the price has gone up from $100 to $136 since I made the change. It is still worth it.

v8dave · May 30, 2006

Looks like the price has gone up from $100 to $136 since I made the change. It is still worth it.

Rick Jay · May 31, 2006

Have you thought about a slightly used B2910? It seems to me you'll have the best of everything with that. All the bells & whistles (including a foot operated clutch), and being used, it'll probably be cheaper than the B7800.

Having physical aches and pains, don't underestimate the value of the suspension seat and tilting steering wheel.

My B2910 is almost 6 years old and I only have 183 hours on it. Unfortunately for you, I don't plan on ever selling it, but there are probably others like me ready to upgrade. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Good Luck,

~Rick

Rick Jay · May 31, 2006

Have you thought about a slightly used B2910? It seems to me you'll have the best of everything with that. All the bells & whistles (including a foot operated clutch), and being used, it'll probably be cheaper than the B7800.

Having physical aches and pains, don't underestimate the value of the suspension seat and tilting steering wheel.

My B2910 is almost 6 years old and I only have 183 hours on it. Unfortunately for you, I don't plan on ever selling it, but there are probably others like me ready to upgrade. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Good Luck,

~Rick

ChuckinNH · May 31, 2006

I noticed that Aldermans offers a b7800/b2910 conversion kit in their "other B series options" section, so perhaps you would want to consider that. It is also interesting to note that the B7510DTN row crop model does have position control. I wonder if that could be added to the B7510 /B7610 series? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

ChuckinNH · May 31, 2006

I noticed that Aldermans offers a b7800/b2910 conversion kit in their "other B series options" section, so perhaps you would want to consider that. It is also interesting to note that the B7510DTN row crop model does have position control. I wonder if that could be added to the B7510 /B7610 series? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Bob_Young · May 31, 2006

B7510DTN Position Control on a B7610....now there's an attractive thought /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif. Chuck, you're a genius.

C'mon you Kubota dealer guys, step up to the plate and take a swing at this one.

Neil....are you there? How 'bout piecing together a little upgrade kit?
Bob

Bob_Young · May 31, 2006

B7510DTN Position Control on a B7610....now there's an attractive thought /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif. Chuck, you're a genius.

C'mon you Kubota dealer guys, step up to the plate and take a swing at this one.

Neil....are you there? How 'bout piecing together a little upgrade kit?
Bob

ovrszd · Jun 1, 2006

( I'll just say this.

Clutch.

And this ...

Pat's Easy Change.

and finally this.

one thousand 8 hundred U.S. dollars.

)

I'm not sure which side of this issue you are on??? I'm new in this hunt for the "perfect" tractor so bear with my ignorance. But the difference between the 7800 and the 3030 is deeper than just a clutch PTO and extendable links. I'm with Toolguy, tilt wheel, extendable links, pinned sway bars, position control 3PH, lever speed control (which frees your right foot for brake pedal duty) all are worth the difference in price twice over. I never hear anyone on here asking about adapting a 7800 feature onto a 3030. Hmmmmmmm.
If I use my purchased machine for 1800 hours which is not unrealistic, and the difference in price of the two machines is $1800, wouldn't that be $1 per hour to have these features??? I will use my 3PH on equipment that requires delicate control. I'll also share this machine with my 5'2" wife. I'll also use my foot brakes. I'll also hook and unhook 3PH equipment many, many times over the next several years. The difference in cost becomes insignificant with these thoughts in mind.
Down the road, it's a no brainer for me. But then I'm not into the cosmetics of looks either. If I were, I certainly wouldn't buy a Kubota. They are just with these last models beginning to get into this century with their looks.
I'm just after something that's user friendly.

ovrszd · Jun 1, 2006

( I'll just say this.

Clutch.

And this ...

Pat's Easy Change.

and finally this.

one thousand 8 hundred U.S. dollars.

)

I'm not sure which side of this issue you are on??? I'm new in this hunt for the "perfect" tractor so bear with my ignorance. But the difference between the 7800 and the 3030 is deeper than just a clutch PTO and extendable links. I'm with Toolguy, tilt wheel, extendable links, pinned sway bars, position control 3PH, lever speed control (which frees your right foot for brake pedal duty) all are worth the difference in price twice over. I never hear anyone on here asking about adapting a 7800 feature onto a 3030. Hmmmmmmm.
If I use my purchased machine for 1800 hours which is not unrealistic, and the difference in price of the two machines is $1800, wouldn't that be $1 per hour to have these features??? I will use my 3PH on equipment that requires delicate control. I'll also share this machine with my 5'2" wife. I'll also use my foot brakes. I'll also hook and unhook 3PH equipment many, many times over the next several years. The difference in cost becomes insignificant with these thoughts in mind.
Down the road, it's a no brainer for me. But then I'm not into the cosmetics of looks either. If I were, I certainly wouldn't buy a Kubota. They are just with these last models beginning to get into this century with their looks.
I'm just after something that's user friendly.

BrianW · Jun 1, 2006

No one has mentioned that loader bar on the 7800 getting in the way when you are fueling. Does Kubota offer remotes for the 7800? It has been mentioned, but the suspension seat of the B3030 was a big part of my choice. A short ride at the dealership on the 7800 had my back hurting.

BrianW · Jun 1, 2006

No one has mentioned that loader bar on the 7800 getting in the way when you are fueling. Does Kubota offer remotes for the 7800? It has been mentioned, but the suspension seat of the B3030 was a big part of my choice. A short ride at the dealership on the 7800 had my back hurting.