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I use Shell Rotella 15w40 in my diesel truck and my B2400. Buy it by the case at Wal-Mart. I save the Mobil 1 for the gas engines.

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Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Frank Taylor

I've got a Kubota B2400 hydo with a 5' Befco, 3-pt hitch, rear discharge finishing mower. It works great and I've no complaints at all except that I can only cut my 2-1/2 acre yard once a week. The problem is that as fast as the grass grows, it really needs cutting every 4/5 days. So when I get round to it, the grass is a little longer that I would like and the mower leaves windrows of grass lying on the ground that look ugly and don't do the lawn much good either. Dispersion of the grass clippings is a lot better if I slow down to a crawl but it's too hot in Texas at this time of year to take any longer than necessary to get the job done. What I'd like your opinion on is this : Is it better to get a mulching kit for the Befco mower and hope that helps get better dispersion of the cuttings (or will that only slow the jobs down even further) or is there somone who makes a grass catcher or rake that can be added to the rear discharge mower to pick up the cuttings. I've got a lawn sweep that was used on an old John Deere lawn tractor that will sweep the stuff up but the holding capacity is so small that it gets to be a real chore to use.<br>I'd be grateful for any help or advice that you guys can give me.

Grass Catcher or Mulching Kit for a 3-pt Rear Discharge Mower
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 1 Post by frank taylor

No doubt you will get plenty of replies on this one. I don't know too much about the TC21 or the Ford as there aren't any dealers close to me. The price for the Ford doesn't sound too bad to me for a tractor at this end of the market but some of the other guys will have a much better idea of a fair price than I do. I looked at the Kubota and Deere when I was shopping just a short time ago and they are both excellent machines. A couple of things to bear in mind when talking about the JD 4100 : 1) If your dad will ever need a backhoe for any reason, you'll have to go someplace else because JD doesn't make one for the 4100. 2) Get a guarantee on the delivery because 6 weeks to 6 months isn't unheard of at the moment. Other than that, there isn't a whole lot to choose between them. There are differences ofcourse but they are relatively minor and it depends on what your dad likes as far as pedal positioning, etc. <br>Unless you can get an increadible deal someplace it'll probably boil down to your particular color preference and the dealer at the end of the day. Don't underestimate the value of a good dealer. If he's really helpful, it may be worth a few dollars more to do business with him 'cos he can save you a lot of aggrivation and frustration over the life of the tractor. <br>I personally chose the Kubota B2400 mainly because of the delivery on the JD4100 (a couple more horses over the B2100 for a few dollars more) and have been very happy with it. It's done everything I've wanted of it.<br>If you don't have too many trees and stuff to mow around, I'd consider a rear mounted mower instead of the belly mower. It'll do the job every bit as well and will save you a few hundred dollars.

HELP Need advice on JD 4100 vs Kubota B2100
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Frank Taylor

Looked at JD 4100 and Kubota B2100 very hard in East Texas. The JD dealer quoted 6 weeks delivery but was honest enough to say it could be

I know JD must be squirming at the lost revenue but nobody can expect a customer to wait 6 months for delivery ....that's totally rediculous. We have the dollars to spend and that gives us the power to influence manufacturers. I hope JD gets the message but it's too late for me, I'll just have get used to the new paint job.
Maybe it's just me that has no patience but if I had to wait 6 months on a Ford, I would be driving Chevy P/U as well and that would really hurt. Must be me 'cos I ride a Suzuki too - couldn't wait 1-1/2 years for a Harley either. "> DEERE 4000 Series Availability amp Delivery Dates
John Deere Tractors
Replies 34 Post by Frank taylor

I'm sorry, but a

It's time we customers realized that we have the dollars and therefore we have the power. "> 4200 HST delivery delay
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Frank Taylor