Thinking about buying a new B2650

[BubbaJr]

Hi Guys, it's been a long time since I've been on here. My current 2001 B2910 has almost 1900 hours on it, runs fine and the only problem is a hydraulic leak on one of the curl cylinders. I've been extremely happy with this tractor, even more so after putting on a Sims cab with heater.

However I'm getting older, been diagnosed with diabetes, lost a bunch of weight, then 2 years ago had a 5 bypass heart operation. Heat bothers me a lot more than it used to, so I'm thinking about getting a new cab model with heat & air. I've pretty much narrowed it down to a B2650.

What I would like to know, is how you gentlemen that have a B2650, like them. What are the pros and cons that you have found. My usage would be mowing 6+ acres of grass, moving snow in the winter, tilling the garden, cutting, moving, and storing firewood, spraying for weed control and hauling stuff from here to there. I would purchase it with an FEL and 6' mid mount mower.

I would appreciate any comments, advice, suggestions, etc.

Thank you,
Joe (Bubba Jr.)

 

[oldballs]

Re: Thinking about buuying a new B2650

Hey Joe,

Hang in there......even with your age and your ills, it sounds like you can outwork many of the younger ones. If the B2650 is anything as good a your old Kubota B2910 or my B2620 (No air ...no cab...no heat) ... it will be a winner for you. The current owners will surely give you a lot of input.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[kcender]

I have only put 33 hours on my B2650 cab model. Mostly snow clearing and a bit of property maintenance. I really like the tractor and it fits my needs. The one thing to be aware of is the noise in the cab from the transmission. I find it to be quite loud,certainly louder than I think it should be. I pretty much always wear earplugs.

 

[BubbaJr]

I noticed an increase in noise when I put the cab on my tractor. It wasn't much and since I always wear hearing protection, it wasn't an issue. I'm curious to find out how loud this cabin is. I was going to go to the dealer today and test drive it, but we had a pretty raucous storm go through, so I put it off.

Thanks,
Joe

 

[mcgoo]

Bubba Jr I have a B2650 with mmm, fel with quick attach forks & bucket, rear 60" blower. It blows snow great love a full cab with heat, mower does a nice job but I would highly recommend turf tires my industrials dig in to much going up steeper inclines and on tight turns. Just cut lawn today with the AC it was great. Down side is the hight of cab with tree branches and the cab noise.

 

[rkidd]

I have 630hrs on my 2015 B2650 doing all of the things you have mentioned. Mow with 60"mmm, plow all my snow, rototill with my 66" rototiller, grade with my boxblade, and anything that needs done. I went with the turf tires for all of this and they work great. The mmm mows golf course quality. I have never run out of power and it has been trouble free in all of these hours. I have been very happy with my choice.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I don't understand the issue with cab noise so loud it requires hearing protection. They must install them without any isolation dampeners. My LS cab is super quiet with very little engine noise and no transmitted noise from the frame mountings.
The cab should be mounted on rubber grommets to dampen the vibration and noise. Insulation should be 360 degrees in every direction to shut out some heat and noise also.

 

[rScotty]

I don't understand the issue with cab noise so loud it requires hearing protection. They must install them without any isolation dampeners. My LS cab is super quiet with very little engine noise and no transmitted noise from the frame mountings.
The cab should be mounted on rubber grommets to dampen the vibration and noise. Insulation should be 360 degrees in every direction to shut out some heat and noise also.

Cabs on compacts do tend to be loud....louder than no cab. I've experienced it myself at the dealer. And cabs on larger tractors are just the opposite. Like your LS, my JD310 is much quieter when I get inside and close the cab door. Even my old Zetor ag tractor was quiet inside. When I get inside and close the cab door is when I get to take my noise cancelling headphone OFF ...not when I put it on....
I don't know the reason for all this, but if a cab is loud it would make sense to start by checking the isolation and insulation. Of course sound deadening does take up space. It may be that in these smaller cabs there simply isn't room to make it quiet.
rScotty

 

[BubbaJr]

I have 630hrs on my 2015 B2650 doing all of the things you have mentioned. Mow with 60"mmm, plow all my snow, rototill with my 66" rototiller, grade with my boxblade, and anything that needs done. I went with the turf tires for all of this and they work great. The mmm mows golf course quality. I have never run out of power and it has been trouble free in all of these hours. I have been very happy with my choice.

I've read conflicting opinions about turf tires. I was going to get turfs until I read some of the issues on here. I have R4's on mine, and if the ground is a little soft it will indent the turf and if I turn sharp, it will rip the grass right out. Do you have any inclines that you mow? Do you have tire slippage at that point? How is the traction on snow?

With my 30 HP I have never wanted for more power. I always lose traction before I could use more power. I don't think the power difference between mine and the 2650 is going to be an issue. Another question, is the 3 cyl. more noisy than the older 4 cyl?

Thank you very much,
Joe

 

[rScotty]

I've read conflicting opinions about turf tires. I was going to get turfs until I read some of the issues on here. I have R4's on mine, and if the ground is a little soft it will indent the turf and if I turn sharp, it will rip the grass right out. Do you have any inclines that you mow? Do you have tire slippage at that point? How is the traction on snow?

With my 30 HP I have never wanted for more power. I always lose traction before I could use more power. I don't think the power difference between mine and the 2650 is going to be an issue. Another question, is the 3 cyl. more noisy than the older 4 cyl?

Thank you very much,
Joe

I like turf tires and have had them on several tractors now, but it all depends on your particular soil. Our soil is sandy and loose, so Ag tires will "plow" terribly during turns. Turfs are the answer for us, but wouldn't serve as well on black loam. Yes, turf tires do slip more....but they do less damage when they do. Turfs definitely need chains for winter snow and ice.
rScotty