Buying Advice Yet another newbie, trying to size this right

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Get at least a B for ground clearance.
I just purchased a 4' Brush/Rotary mower for a B2320 and the B2320 handles it fine. It might would handle another foot wider mower, sure a bit bigger B would handle a 5' mower.
If your going to finance your purchase then I'd look at new first to find your monthly payment then maybe spend a small amount of time looking at used equipment. You'll probably find that you can buy new for about the same or less monthly payment than a decent used one. Most used tractors for sale are way past well worn or they are priced near new price with no 0% interest financing.
Barlows will deliver and sells new and used. They are usually the low priced leader and then use their price for reference.
I went years without a BH and I've had one for a year now and wouldn't give it up as long as I'm still doing projects to my property.
The L size tractor is bigger, faster and stronger and more expensive than equal B if time is of importance but on hillsides they are more scary sitting so high up off the ground. I've went from BX's, B's one L and back down in size to a B and a BX.
Barlow Equipment - Home of the Kubota Tractor Package Builder

 

[ChuckinNH]

Heh. Chuck, for all I know we're neighbors (we're also in NH). Very helpful, thanks for the pix!! You probably have an excellent visual of our woods!

Hadn't thought about a forklift. Expect we'll be moving the rocks in the fel.

So. Sounds like we stay with at least the B size.

As I said upthread -- the dealer has a B7610. Better ground clearance than the B2320. Under 150 hrs. Comes with everything I need except the hog. Wants $18000. Do y'all suppose that's worth pursuing? (Sounds like it is, but this is such new ground for us!!)

I paid around $18,000 for my B26720 new with the chipper, loader, 48" bush hog, loaded tires, and bucket hooks welded on, etc. That much money for a used B7610 seems like a bit much unless some good things come with it. I am debating getting the backhoe for mine now. Your bucket will work fine for rocks. I moved bunch with my little BX but that was from an open field.

 

[Polimom]

Chuck -- I've sent you a PM.

All -- I'm a bit confused, probably due to my complete lack of knowledge on 'best price' and how much attachments cost.

So I ask this question with open honesty; I'm not at all attached to that 7610... but doesn't the inclusion of a backhoe and snowblower account for the price on that used tractor? And the low hours? (132 hrs seems low to me. No? Yes?)

For comparative purposes: The same dealer quoted us $25,800 for a new B2320, same equipment.

Editing to add: You are an amazingly helpful group of folks!! Thank you all SO much for this input!!!

 

[TripleR]

I find myself pretty much in agreement with crazyal though others also have excellent points.

I guess you have to look at it in two or three categories; maybe acceptable, desirable and ideal.

To me the Acceptable are the Bxx20 Series, the Desirable the Bxx30 Series and Ideal the L Series most likely L3240/3540.

We don't get enough snow down here to count for anything and have no need for a backhoe, so I will leave that to others.

I will say that as to your concerns about driving a "bigger tractor" don't be too concerned. My wife primarily uses our BX2660, but drives our L5030 HSTC to bush hog when I am on our M8540 or too sick to get on one.

 

[Mac25]

I just bought a brand new B2320 with a land pride 4' grading scraper, 364 FEL and loaded rear tires for 16,800. The BH about a 6,000 option so that would have brought it to about 22,800

 

[Polimom]

I just bought a brand new B2320 with a land pride 4' grading scraper, 364 FEL and loaded rear tires for 16,800. The BH about a 6,000 option so that would have brought it to about 22,800

This dealer wants $21,900 for the 2320 tractor / loader / bh. Snowblower quoting at just under $4K. If you're right about the bh price, then maybe his price isn't all that far out of whack?

But thus my dilemma re: the 7610. Low hours, comparable tractor, same gear (which is close to $10K in attachments)... for $7,000 less?

 

[paulwestski]

I'd get the largest L series you can afford. Nothing worse than not having enough HP or lifting capacity.

 

[peterc38]

Peter, it comes with the FEL, backhoe, and front snowblower. It went up on tractorhouse yesterday (he told us about it two days ago). Not sure if links work on this forum, but here it is:
2007 KUBOTA B7610HST Tractors - Less than 40 HP For Sale At TractorHouse.com

With the backhoe and front snowblower and 132 hrs, 18K doesn't sound to bad. Thos are both expensive attachments.

Also, on the link you provided, the first 3 pictures are not a B7610, not sure about the 4th pic.

 

[Polimom]

Also, on the link you provided, the first 3 pictures are not a B7610, not sure about the 4th pic.

Hahahaha!!!! You're right! Funny! And as I was reading your note, the dealer called, so I told him about it. He was surprised. :laughing:

 

[crazyal]

With the backhoe and front snowblower and 132 hrs, 18K doesn't sound to bad. Thos are both expensive attachments.

Also, on the link you provided, the first 3 pictures are not a B7610, not sure about the 4th pic.

I was just looking at that myself. The last picture is not the same tractor as in the first three pictures. The first 3 are of a B3200. A low hour B7610 with lots of attachments I think would sell for about that price. If you look around Tractorhouse at other B7610s you can get a sense of about what they sell for.

A backhoe is a wonderful attachment and if you don't mind spending the money on one your backs will thank you each time you use it.

Most people here have upgraded to a larger size tractor. They usually feel the same as you're feeling now but change their minds when they start to realize all of the other tasks they can do. Plus more HP usually translates to getting a job done quicker, things like brush hogging.

It's just my opinion but I think it's easy for those who've never used a tractor to get intimidated by the physical size of the larger tractors and shy away from them. Once they get some seat time upgrading to something larger is much easier. We here at TBN often try to steer people so they just make the leap to the larger tractor with hopes that we can save them money and get them a tractor that will fit them much better in the long run. However I think that learning/ adjustment is a process that's beneficial for most people.

My personal opinion is the B7610 is going to be a little undersized but it's also a nice tractor to learn with. Also the HST is a great choice. It'll just make it that much easier to learn. If you're going to borrow the money to buy it I would look into how much money you'll save on interest since new is 0%(unless it ended) vs. what ever rate you can get for a loan on a used tractor. Also go to a local dealer and sit on a couple, not just the size you are looking at but go as small as a BX all the way up to the L and see how they feel.