Well, the sightings and deliveries of B3030's are piling up, but what about the cab version? Has anyone seen, or gotten a cab model yet? I have mine on order and my dealer was expecting delivery around the middle of April, but we're close to there now and he hasn't heard anything yet.
But the time isn't lost, I building up a list of stuff I want for it. So far, it's the ATI skid steer quick attach, pallet forks and a root grapple.
My dealer told me the cab version will be available in June.
I looked at the cab version and I changed my mind and took a non-cab B3030 because the BH75 is a very good backhoe. I don't understand why Kubota created a great tractor (B3030cab) and a great backhoe (BH75) but they're not compatible... ouhhhh... sometimes, I really don't understand marketing moves like that. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Availability must be a regional issue; the dealer I went to last weekend had one. I was concentrating on the L3400 (that I eventually struck a deal for), so I didn't pay a whole lot of attention to it. But I will agree: the BH75 hoe is a very nice piece of equipment. I'll be getting one with my L3400. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Does anyone have an update on the Woods BH adapted to work with the B3030 cab model? I test drove one of these today, and LOVE the AC this time of year, but don't want to give up a back hoe for AC.
I took delivery on my B3030 today. The saleman told me that the cab models are slowly coming in. My B3030 came with an ATI bucket w/ skid steer quick attach,BH 75, and 2 Kubota rear remotes. I upgraded from a BX22. My first impression is WOW what a machine. The BX22 seems like a toy in comparision. The first thing I did was to rip out a stump in 15 minutes that I couldn't get in 5 hours w/ the BX22. My only other tractor experience is the BX, which is a great machine, but it no way compares to the B3030. I took pictures but haven't had a chance to post them yet.
Here's the reply that I received from Woods re. my question about a BH that will work with the B3030 cab model:
Mike;
We are working on mounting of the model 6000, 6500, and 7500 backhoes on the model B3030 Cab tractor. We expect it to be available within the next 60-90 days.
The ballpark MSRP is approximately $6600.00 for the 6000 to $8650.00 for the 7500.
Let us know how we can be of assistance.
Steve Wells
Special Accounts Coordinator
Woods Equipment Co. stevew@woodsonline.com
Phone 815-732-9323
Fax 800-859-0211
