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Dan, I don't know if someone has designed a different kind of brush cutter, but the rotary cutter is considerably longer than a finish mower due to the fact that it only has one blade spindle, whereas a finish mower usually has 3 short blades, side by side to achieve the same cutting width. It doubt such a cutter could fit under the belly of the tractor.

Belly mount brush mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 3 Post by Alan L. Lewis

If you buy a 4300 to use on 2.5 acres it should last about 50 years. I use my Kubota B2710 regularly on about 12 acres. A mere 2.5 acres I can mow in just a little over an hour and thats with an undersized 5' finish mower. I brush hog my 12 acres in about 7 hours.

That 4300 is a little more tractor than the B2710 and ALOT heavier. If you really need a tractor that powerful for loader work and such (certainly not for mowing 2.5 acres) I would recommend you look at the B2710 or B2910 from Kubota as they are lighter tractors and easier on the turf. If its just mowing and light loader work you should at least give the Kubota BX2200 a look. Unlike the JD 400 series, this is a real diesel 4WD tractor with cat 1 hitch.

I suspect that most of the problems have been worked out of the JD 4000 series tractors and I wouldn't be hesitant buy one if I was inclined. I bought the Kubota because I preferred the comfort and controls, and it turns out it is extremely reliable also.

Or you might consider a JD 8410. Wow - at 235 HP you could move your 2.5 acres across the state!! I have one pulling a scraper digging my tank right now. Pretty impressive.

JD Reliability
John Deere Tractors
Replies 24 Post by Alan L. Lewis

I use a 5' brush hog with my 2710 also. In would not want a smaller cutter with this tractor. And it only has 20 PTO HP.

Is a 5 bush hog too much for a Kubota 2910
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Alan L. Lewis

I would add Rhino to that list of high quality finish mowers. Mine has been great and is very well made. It is an FM60, but it is about $1500. I am not familiar with the mower that Tractor Supply sells.

Finish mower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Alan L. Lewis

You can't plow the garden with a Steiner can you?

Kubota BX2200 vs B7500 recomendations
Kubota Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Alan L. Lewis

Let me preface this by saying I have absolutely no first hand knowledge of the Chinese tractors. But everything I have ready on this and other forums is that you should avoid them, as they are not reliable, and service is hard come by.

China Hardy Diesel
Tractor Projects
Replies 4 Post by Alan L. Lewis

My Kubota does the same thing. Either it got easier or I just got used to it and now I think nothing about it. You will acquire a "feel" for how to get it into gear.

TC29D shifting and temp gauge
New Holland Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Alan L. Lewis

If you sell that 4100 on the open market I would bet you would get decent price for it. Quite a few folks thinking about buying a 445 or 455 might want to have a real JD tractor.

I have a B2710 in my garage (and my Suburban sits outside), and a 1.25 acre lawn. Using a Rhino 5' rear mount finish mower I mow the largest span (about 100 X 400 feet) in about 25 minutes. I have R4 tires and only have scuffing problems when the grass or the ground is wet. I have a Craftman 15.5 HP lawnmower that I used for the tight spots of the yard. If I was concerned about scuffing the yard I would get turf tires on the 2710. I wouldn't consider spending 2 hours to mow that acre with the lawnmower when the tractor will do it in 20 minutes. A ZTR would be great, but I can't afford both.

Of course I didn't buy a tractor as "big" as the 2710 for my 1.25 acres. I bought 24 acres about 6 miles out of town that I trailer my tractor to for brush cutting, hauling limbs I have cut down to size, etc. We hope to build out there in the next couple of years. But the tractor has sure come in handy on my in-town property in the meantime. You should see the neighbors' expressions when I get that 2710 out on the lawn.

Very confused and in need of help
Operating and Attachments
Replies 11 Post by Alan L. Lewis

I have a Kubota B2710 and have actually mowed my mom's regular size lawn with the rear-mount finish mower. And I brush hog 12 acres in about 7 hours with the same tractor. It is quite maneuverable. The only problem is getting the ROPS under tree branches. Its pretty hard to get a tractor thats too big.

Kubot BX are dealers Pushing over B series
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Alan L. Lewis

Yep that was me. I never had the problem anymore. The tractor never overheated at all, in fact the temp gauge will only get about halfway in 100 + degree weather. The problem was with the power steering in real hot weather, and it started happening right after I changed the fluids at 50 hours. My dealer picked up the tractor and, after talking with Kubota they changed the hydraulic fluids again, and I never had the problem again (so far). When I changed the fluids I put super UDT in there, which they recommend for cold weather generally, but don't discourage for hot weather. My dealer says they put super UDT back in, but I have my doubts.

I will see how the tractor does when it gets real hot again and keep everyone posted.

Jd 4400 vs kubota 2910
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Alan L. Lewis

The HST pedal pressure on my Kubota B2710 is perfect. I have experienced no fatigue mowing or doing loader work all day long. I can slow down to a crawl and really have developed a nice touch for the pedal. In my opinion the pedal on the 2710 couldn't be better.

HYDROSTAT PEDALS
John Deere Tractors
Replies 20 Post by Alan L. Lewis

What is an articulated tractor?

Who else out there is using and Articulated Tractor
Articulated Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Alan L. Lewis

Toddh:

For a 5' brush cutter you will need something about like a Kubota B2710 or JD 4200 at the bear minimum. Anything smaller and you have to run a 4'. I have a 2710 and it runs a 5' cutter just fine.

Looking for Advice on Purchase
John Deere Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Alan L. Lewis

Al - which worksaver auger do you own, and how would one cost? Thanks.

Auger for planting trees
Operating and Attachments
Replies 6 Post by Alan L. Lewis

My '99 Kubota B2710 has 108 hours in 10 months.

What do you own how many hours on it
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Alan L. Lewis

I am planning to build and have no electric service yet at my building site on 24 acres. It is about 900 feet from the service to the site. I don't wish to have ugly power poles/lines showing above ground. Instead I want to bury my power cable all the way if possible.I have a Kubota 2710 but no backhoe so it looks like I should rent a trencher. How deep would such a large wire have to be buried, and should it bee inside a conduit? Too expensive to mess with?

More About Electrical Trenching
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by Alan L. Lewis

I would put direct vs indirect injection about item number 99 in a list of 100 factors deciding between 2 tractors. My Kubota is indirect injection and it couldn't start or run any better, plus the fuel economy is excellent. Its a non-factor in my opinion.

OK be nice green vs blue vs orange
Operating and Attachments
Replies 12 Post by Alan L. Lewis

I've never had my loader off my 2710 so I don't know what the effect would be with the 5' rotary cutter. But the cutter feels just right for the tractor - doesn't seem overly heavy at all, other than the fact that the lift works a little slower than it does with the finish mower or box blade which aren't as heavy.

kubota 2710 size
Kubota Tractors
Replies 21 Post by Alan L. Lewis

I bought my B2170 last May and I'm extremely happy with it. I rolled up 105 hours today. It starts and runs great, and is real easy on fuel. I have a 54" loader bucket which I recommend for other than light duty use. I also have a 5' Rhino rotary cutter, which the tractor handles with ease, a 5' Rhino finish mower, and a box blade. I am bush-hogging 12 acres in about 7 hours. Would be less if not for a lot of trees I have to dodge.

Kubota B2710 Impressions of Owners--Why so Quiet
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Alan L. Lewis

Believe it or not, that is exactly how I interpreted it, but my response is a little cloudy. The B2710 frame is nothing like a garden tractor. Except for the extra sub-frame, the basic frame appears to be cast.

Weight Diff between Brands
Cub Cadet
Replies 13 Post by Alan L. Lewis