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I just bought a B7800 with Folding Rops and a Mid PTO for $12,100.
I didn't even consider the B3030 because of the lack of a foot clutch for the PTO. There are already enough levers on the tractor to keep my hands busy, being able to disengage the PTO clutch with my left foot is a big advantage for me.

choosing between 3 kubotas - B3030 B2630 B2800
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by DownHomeDraft

You're right, that is alot of torque.
I finally torqued them to 150 foot pounds, because
that's as high as my torque wrench will torque to.
I know I could add an extension and do the math to get to the 220 foot pounds, but I've used the mower at this 150 ft. lb setting and it seems ok.
Besides, I what to be able to get these nuts off with a wrench next time rather than cutting them off like last time.

Update Sitrex Nut Torque
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 3 Post by DownHomeDraft

There are no washers involved. <br>
The parts book does not show washers.<br>
One thing that bothers me is the nuts are metal lock nuts<br>
and while tightening them to 70 foot pounds it seemed some holding torque was lost to the resistance of the lock nut. I greased the treads on the end of the spline to reduce as much friction as possible, but there was still a noticable amount of drag due to the lock nut.<br>
Because of the lock nut, I know the blade won't come off due to under torqueing, but I'm not sure if the nut offers enough resistance to keep the blade from braking loose from normal cutting operations. I quess I'll find out, if it ever stops raining and I can start mowing. <br>
Thanks Art

Sitrex Nut Torque
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 3 Post by DownHomeDraft

I am interested in a removable cab for a Kubota B7800. <br>
I need to fold ROPS for some summer jobs.<br>
The aftermarket Cabs I've seen look pretty much permanently mounted. To get a removable Cab, I guess I'll have to build my own.<br>
Does anyone have any good ideas?

Removable Cab
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 2 Post by DownHomeDraft

I don't think the chains have to be too aggressive. I know some people don't even use chains while snowblowing.

It's for when I am snowblowing, in the few hilly places in my driveway and my neigbor's driveway that have given me problems in the past (with two wheel drive garden tractors).
I just need something thats going to grip better than rubber on ice.
These two link ladder chains are also know as road chains.
If I have to, I'll put road chains on the front too, but I don't think I'll need that. The folks that suggested these road chains, haven't put chains on the front yet.
At some point down the road when this new Kubota is paid off, I plan to have an out building with a gravel floor so more aggressive chains won't be an issue, if it comes to that.
But for the next few years its either park this new Kubota in the garage or out in the elements.
Thank you for your response,
I notice you're from Maine too, what a heck of a winter we just had.

Chains Damaging Cement Floor
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 11 Post by DownHomeDraft

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Replies 2 Post by DownHomeDraft

Did you notice where the grease fittings are for the blade spindles? And don't lift your 3 point to high.

I've had my 72" Sitrex for 3 or 4 years and those fittings are hard to get at, they should have been on the top like most mowers you see.

Be careful when you lift the mower with your 3 point hitch. The very first time I used my Sitrex on my Ford 2000 I lifted it to high and bent the power take off shaft on the leading edge of the mower. ($90 mistake) The mower should had been desighed with the gear box closer to the front of the mower or maybe I should have been paying more attention to what I was doing.

Every mowing season I have to remind myself to adjust the stop of my 3 point hitch to limit it's lifting height, cause if I don't, eventually they'll be another ($90 mistake)

Other than that it's been realiable and does cuts good,
but I would not buy another one.

Sitrex Finish Mowers
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 4 Post by DownHomeDraft

Has anyone used the Kubota B2781 51" Front Mounted snowblower on either the B7510HST or B7610HST?<br>
Does the tractor's PTO have enough Moxie to easily power this heavier duty blower in 2 to 3 foot snowstorms on 1000 foot gravel driveway?<br>
I think the BX2750B 50" would be to light duty for my applications.<br>
Have not yet purchased tractor or blower yet. <br>
Thanks

Kubota B2781 Frt Mt Snowblower
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 6 Post by DownHomeDraft