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I don't have one of those critters, but I can tell you it is a BIG machine.

You need to outline the tasks you hope to accomplish and then find the smallest machine that will do the job and drive both side by side. You will find what is most comfortable in very short order, probably something between a B7500 and the 5030. Perhaps a 2910? I think the 10 foot turning radius on the 5030 may impress you as being better suited for open field work.

I have not seen a CUT under 50 HP with anything but an open differential on the front, so it would certainly be a big deal in the sales literature if it was different.

A well designed modern tractor has a wet brakes, a set of disk brakes bathed in oil, that stop the rear wheels in two wheel drive and all four in four wheel drive. When you consider the ground speeds involved it becomes evident that there is plenty of braking power here.

If you had separate front brakes, you would have three brake pedals. Since your rear brakes are split in two and used for tight turns, applying a front brake at the same time would certainly negate that whole process.

BTW, Do note that the 10 foot turning radius for the 5030 applies only in 2wd with one rear brake locked.

Grand L 5030 and front end diff lock
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by DRankin

I don't think the fit and finish issues have anything to do with the materials used. The Kubota L series I looked at seemed to have the same fit and finish problems. I thought the NH had the best fit and finish of the big 3 and IIRC they used composite panels.

When did JD start using composite body panels
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by kwschumm

Dennis,
Sorry I didn't answer all your questions.
Yes, my blower is a 3PH type. Driving backwards is a little more awkward than going foreward, but the ease in changing 3PH implements, constant availability of the FEL, and no reduction in ground clearance more than make up for that!

I don't see any new posts from WoodButcher, bet he's out playing with his new Kubota!
I'm using 'Nature's snow blower' today, 37F and heavy fog!

bliz

What snowblower to get
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 23 Post by blizzard

Realman
I think grinder has a great idea, you should speak with owners. since we cannot post websites here. Go to your search engine and look for century tractors or compact tractor discusion boards. There is and excellent "other" posting board out there.
Chipperman

Branson Vs Century
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 27 Post by chipperman

HuckMeat, it certainly sounds like you've done your homework and I certainly hope your system works to your expectations, but there are no guarantees.

I have energy predictions in writing, too. My loop installer has 20 years of experience and was recommended by the manufacturer too. The installer, dealer, and manufacturer all had good references and I visited owners who were happy, including some of my relatives who live next to the Indiana WaterFurnace factory. None of it helped though, and the only recourse I have now is to sue - which would cost me more than just trashing the system.

Geothermal heating cooling
Home Improvement
Replies 27 Post by kwschumm

What is the price on the tractor with a loader and how big a mower will it pull. I've never owned a tractor but recently bought five acres and would like to keep it mowed any suggestions on attachments? Thanks

KAMA and Tai Shan Tractors
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 50 Post by kuklinski

Murf: I was reading your comment as you giving your "2cents worth", which I assumed was Can, and which is worth 1.4 cents USD.
But its nice to know that you would convert your money to US before offering it up...
Eh?

jim
(Don't like gravy on my FF)

Core Aerator or Pull Behind Drum Spike Aerator
Garden and Landscape
Replies 8 Post by Jim on Timberridge

I think the best first thing is to find a dealer you trust. Sorting out your kind of issues and producing happy customers really is their business. I good one will listen and can translate you needs into equipment and cut through all the confusion with very few words.

If what you hear donsn't make sense then maybe another dealer is in order. I would keep in mind that big 3 or 4 manufacturer prices are higher but reliability and support also tends to be better. the higher prices may be worth it especially for people who aren't going to do their own maintenance.

A lot of the answer depends on how good of a lawn you want and the current state of the pasture. Most people who want very good lawns go for fairly small tractors with mid-mowers and end up starting from scratch with a prepared seed bed. Of course the best tractor for that use isn't as good for other work. In general, a 10-acre property can use use a 30hp tractor OK but there should be an ample supply of work other than mowing to keep it busy enough to jsutify the price. I cut two one acre meadows we call lawns with a riding mower. My 24 pto hp tractor would take too long maneuvering around landscapping and out-buildings and would leave too much trimming to do but I have enough heavier work that a smaller tractor wouldn't do very well.

HELP No clue what to get
Operating and Attachments
Replies 11 Post by TomG

The starter pinion clearance on mine is adjusted by shims. A manual would have procedures and specs. Clearance might be the problem if the shop didn't have the specs.

The problem also could be a weak solenoid or a weak battery, bad cables, dirty terminals or a few other things. Cleaning the chassis end of the ground cable is good.

jd 1050 starter problems
John Deere Tractors
Replies 26 Post by TomG

Somebody around here got a used shipping container a few years ago. I'm not sure of the door width but I've wondered about using one for a tractor. Depends on price, but near as I can figure it might be a cheap, no fuss, no permit solution if not a very elegant one. Probably just plunk one paving stones or something high enough to keep the bottom off the ground and there it is. Of course even if a tractor fit, without side doors one would be lousy for implements.

Tractor Shed Designs Seen any Good Ones
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 15 Post by TomG

I hear that in the south pine needles are used and there are even rakes and balers for them. It's because wood chips attract termites.

Around here we're knee deep in needles and the thought of buying them or buying equipment to bale them is a little unusual. Don't use mulch myself, I compost leaves and needles along with garbage etc. in a shallow trench--then it's even more disgusting from some perspective I guess. If I didn't use compost it'd be like trying to grow vegetables on a beach. In our post-glacial area we've got a choice between sand and bedrock. Even though I need the stuff, I wish needles would compost faster or there were less of them. My trench turns into a 4' mount for most of the year.

Mulch Of Choice
Garden and Landscape
Replies 43 Post by TomG

If it is a cold climate you might notice how long it takes the oil light to go off when starting during a cold snap. Some filters have anti-drain back valves and some don't. On my Ford heavier oils in the cold seem to take considerably long for the pressure to come up to normal.
The initial pump flow of 15W oil in 0F starts would be very low.

A lot of engine wear happens during warm up and I figure the faster the pressure comes up the better. Some people with compression releases say they release the compression and run the starter with the throttle shut off until the oil pressure comes up. I've even heard of external oil circulators.

I guess I'm making an argument for lighter oils for really cold climates. Of course, heavy work on very hot days should be avoided when using 30W oil but oils like 5W-40 are available. True synthetics have very good cold as well as hot properties.

Correct wt oil for my Kubota 7100
Parts and Repair
Replies 9 Post by TomG

KW, I changed my profile so you could drop an email if you like. Since we're only a few miles apart, we could compare notes.

Seriously Considering a 4310
John Deere Tractors
Replies 67 Post by Trakorb

AV8R,

I love your Hillary flip-off picture.

Source for after market products
Kubota Tractors
Replies 62 Post by jeff r

Call Dave's Tractor Sales in Grand Blanc, Michigan. He is the guy that designed them with 2 swing cylinders instead of the single cylinder with a chain and has them manufactured in Romania. You probably won't get to talk to Dave but if you talk to his yard foreman, tell him the you saw his Praire Dog painted orange on that guy's Kubota B-2150 that lives in Burton, Michigan. I bought mine from one of his dealers in Armada, Michigan called Van Parmells Equipment since he sold me his last one for dealer cost. If I can dig up a stump the size of the one in my pictures, I'm sure it will handle anything you can throw at it. I am 99.5% sure that the Wood's subframe that fits my B-2150 is the same one that fits your B-2400 and the B-2410.

Kubota B1700 B2400 Backhoe Subframe
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by jeff r

DFKRUG,

They probably got the leaky hydraulic hose fittings fixed by now so you won't have any problems. It was caused by the the people in Romania not getting a good crimp on the end fittings. I had to replace 4 fitting ends both at the hydraulic cylinders and the control tree. I live 7 miles from the guy in Grand Blanc Michigan that designed the Praire Dog and his foreman has been to my house to see the mount I fabricated for the seat since since his mount is totally worthless if the Praire dog is attached to the Tractor with a subframe. It was also the first time his foreman had a seen this hoe attached with a Wood's subframe. On my B-2150 Kubota the seat mount that comes with Praire Dog couldn't be used because it hit the tractor's gas tank because in put the seat and Hoe much closer to the tractor than if one mounted it using the 3 point mount. I also complained about the 12inch bucket teeth 1/2 mount plate that had cold welds that pulled apart from the bucket. I fixed that myself but I dropped the bent i/2 plate with the welds that looked like pealing caulking. They took care of that too but my welding labor wasn't covered but the bent 1/2 thick plate was only 7 bucks.

Overall I have been real pleased and wouldn't hesitate to buy another. Working with an engine RPM of 1800, I have worked this hoe to the max and it passes all tests at 2/3s of the cost of comparable hoes. This hoe also has the nicest most comfortable of any I have sat on since you can adjust it for your individual weight.

my very own bachhoe
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 10 Post by jeff r

Chief, I got a Worksaver PTO spreader. It's been doing great spreading sand this winter. It should work fine with clumping stuff like lime and any granular product since it has an agitator (a must have $30 option). Rated at 6bu and cost around $400. The Frontier spreader and a couple of others looked very similar.

Best Fertilizer Spreader For The Money
Operating and Attachments
Replies 21 Post by Wildman1

Shhhh,, My new truck I bought has crank up windows, no cd or casset, no power seats no cruise controll rubber floor (no carpeting) "best thing I ever decided not to have" . etc. Gee which trany do you think I bought? Hmmm.
We just got about anouther foot of snow and my tractor is 3 weeks away! LOL.

HST vs Manual and size of tractor
New Holland Tractors
Replies 16 Post by brokenarrow

sorry rookieff_MAVFC at hotmail I am in Mt. Airy, MD I will have it on wed. So i send you some pictures ASAP

BX2230 with FEL 60 MMM and rear grass catcher
Kubota Tractors
Replies 25 Post by itsgottobegreen

I purchased my 2210 last spring, and have been very pleased with it. I have the mid mount 62" deck, and it goes off and on in a snap. The loader does have plently of lifting capacity, and I agree with the previous writer's comments regarding the counter weight. The four wheel drive makes all the difference if your do any digging. I don't think you can go wrong. It's alot of bang for the buck, in my opinion.

JD 430 trade up to 2210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Davi Doss