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Congratulations on your purchase. You'll enjoy it and get lots of service out of it. I've had the "plastic" series and several metal series. Currently I have metal but that wasn't a factor in my purchase, it just came that way. So since I now have metal, it's better. You know that's a joke, right. I had no problems with the plastic except the hood stuck out on the sides and didn't come together like body panels on a vehicle should. I now have a dent on top of my metal hood and if I had plastic, it may have resisted the impact of the tree limb or it may have put a hole in the hood, I don't know.I've found on this forum that whatever someone has, that's the best one and all others are "bad" so since I now have metal, plastic is bad!!!!:-(

BX25
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Replies 13 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

I also belive Art was agreeing. Back to OP I've bought 8 Kubotas in the past 6 years and getting ready to buy 9th. The HST is the tractor for me. With FEL it is absolutely the only tractor for me. Using one hand on steering wheel and one hand on the fel stick takes all of my hands so I don't have another hand for shifting. I remember in the 50's a car with an automatic transmission was an always probably going to tear up but no one thinks that way now after a few decades of proof. Believe the Kubota HST has a proven record of dependability. Never talk to that salesman again because I also believe he didn't have what you wanted or he had his own personal tractor for sale that he was trying to sell so he could get an HST.

Kubota HST GST Shuttle or Gear Transmission
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Replies 38 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Looks like you have been seeking answers since 2002 with major break in your search. BX is for BIG XTRA SMALL B is for BIG L is for LARGE and M is for Monster.

Kubota L2800 vs B7800 review
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Replies 4 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Tractor Supply has some implements that fit the BX. They are called XB model of boxblades and I guess other implements. I have BX and L tractors now. Had a B before. Most implements fit all tractors. Landscape rake, fertilize spreader and Ferguson reseeder fit all of my tractors. Just match size of implement to HP of tractor. BX will not lift implement off ground as high as B and L but they are not as high off the ground. I have owned a BX2200 and a BX1500 and used these implements on all of them. My boxblade is the only one that's an XB model.

Subcompact Tractor VS Compact Tractor Implements
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Replies 12 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Let's see if this inserts address so it can just be clicked on. Thanks KThompson.

Screw drive tractor
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Replies 13 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Traded my B7800 to a new L3240HSTPlus, Quick attach Bucket and Fiberglas Sun shade this past summer. It now has 22 hours on it. It's just bigger than I need and I want to sell it and buy another B tractor. Would $18500 be a fair price? <br>
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2008 L3240HST 22 Hrs 18500 Right price
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Replies 3 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

About 5 years ago I bought my first tractor. JD was $3000 more and NH $2000 more than equal Kubota. Have since found out it's because my orange dealer does great pricing and delivers Kubotas all over the US. It was a BX2200 FEL, MMM. I have a hill side 5 acres. It did so much that I traded it a year later to a Higher ground clearance B7800 FEL and RFM. Didn't like taking MMM off when doing loader work. Got hung up one time on MMM in some trees/brush so went to RFM. Also bought a BX1500 for wife to help me mow. 3 years later(2008) traded the B7800 to a L3240HST FEL with Quick attach bucket. I also traded BX1500 to a BX2350 and bought a F2880E for mowing at another location. Thought I might buy a BH this year but can't come up with any need for one with my situation. Don't dig water lines and don't have stumps. I've now got 22 hours on my L3240. The HST with FEL is the only way to go. I don't think you have a choice on HST Plus or just HST on the Grand series. I have heard that color TV's are very expensive to repair and to always buy a black and white. Oh! I forgot I thought I was still in the 60's. Each feature of the HST Plus has a purpose just like most new technology. We usually don't use all the features of what we purchase but when the need arises it's there and you don't have to use it. Wish you were in Ky and I'd sell you my L3240 and go back to a B series. Course you could come to Ky and get it and save alot of money over what your saying they want for one. The L is a bit bigger than I need but I love it's features.

Kubota 3240 or JD 3203
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Replies 20 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Are you planning on putting it back on? I took mine off my B7800 one (1) time. Not saying it was easy to take off but was easy compared to putting it back on by myself. Get those guys to come back when you put it back on. Traded B7800 for L3240HST with quick attach bucket. Didn't have to give it much thought.

Loader bucket removal procedure on B7510 wit LA302
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Replies 7 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Any of the B's should handle that and the BX2350 will probably do it.

Small tractor for Garden 50 X 30 Mowing along Driveway 1 2 Mile
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Replies 3 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

No, I did/do not understand the (BUMP). I've never seen that in 4 years on this board.

SUDT-UDT REPLACED BY PUDT
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Replies 8 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

My new BX2350 does do this. I had a gas Kubota mower and it also did it but it did/does it when I was/am trying to hurry and did the quick forward and reverse movements. The last time I mowed with my BX I tried being a little more careful with my reverse foot action and it was some smoother. I'm not saying it was easy to do. My BX1500 and my former BX2200 were not as quick to react as the current BX. With practice and a bit of attention it can be manageable.

Kubota 1850 or 2350 Reverse gear
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Replies 5 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Now my question about both brands, how do you operate the hydro control pedal and the steering brakes at the same time with your right foot? Frank.
First, I've bought 6 Kubotas in the past 4 years. Started with BX's and now have L and BX and F. All of them Hydo's and I don't know what steering brakes are (other than the ones on Dozers). With a hydro you go forward, stop or back with the one pedal under your right foot. There is a brake pedal that I only use when I have the tractor stopped and want to ensure it stays stopped when I get off so I lock the brake pedal down. I personally would never buy any tractor with FEL that isn't hydro. Also for mowing will have to be hydro only. Just one mans opinion.
I bought 5 acres and built my own home. Have done alot of mowing and FEL work in the past 4 years. Started with BX2200, added BX1500 traded BX2200 for a B7800 and now traded the B7800 to a L3240HST and traded the BX1500 to a BX2350. Trading with Kubotas is a very doable concept but it's similiar to car trading. Dealer wants to make a profit and needs to to stay in business. When the person comes with the big earthmover, I'm sure they will do what you want if you pay. They'll be cheaper at that point than having to return with travel expenses and minimal charges. I recommend you have them do the heavy (blackberry bushes and some trees) stuff then attack the remaining jobs yourself. Dozers and front loaders can do in minutes what takes tractors hours to do and that's they way they are designed and built. Sometimes we get a bit carried away with our tractors because they will do so much with the right attachments and enough horsepower but they can't really compete against a piece of equipment specifically designed for just earthmoving. BX's are great and capable but slower than a B if that matters to you. The B also has a higher ground clearance if that matters to you. The L is alot heavier and more expensive and even more ground clearance but I'll go back to the B's when I trade next. Course I'll keep my BX2350 for my mowing. BX can't be beat for mowing with some tractor work. The B's are full powered machines and to me the best all around machine for my purposes. I don't know about the tires needed for your weather and ground conditions but your fellow tractor owners in your area or your local dealer should be able to tell you.

Kubota suggestions for my scenario
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Replies 35 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Major warning!!! You need to realize the risk you will be taking by allowing your wife to drive it. When you say "OK, get off and give it back" she may say "in just a minute" for several hours. Congrats on your purchase. You will love it. I started with a BX2200 4 years ago and have ended up visiting Barlows for the 6th purchase a month or so ago. Now have 3 Kubotas and several 5 gallon diesel fuel containers.

Thanks to all
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Replies 8 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Traded my BX1500 54"MMM to a BX2350 60MMM no FEL. Also purchased a F2680E for mobile home park mowing, level land. Looked at BX26?? but passed for the BX2350 which will be for mowing and some seeding,fertilizer work (Ferguson reseeder). Don't need the extra 3HP for the money. Will mainly use L3240HST for FEL, Front Forks, Landscape rake and box blade work.

Mowing BX B or L
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Replies 3 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Finally rec'd the F2680E. Before getting it I traded my BX1500 54"MMM to a BX2350 60"MMM and had it delivered to the mobile home park level property I mow because grass had gotten really high. I had sold my gas Kubota mower before ordering the F. That is the property I ordered the F2680E for. The BX1500 and L3240HST is what I use at home for hillside and rough terrain mowing. Will have to move F2680E to the level property and bring the BX2350 home to the hillside. The F2680E is a great riding, manuvering mowing machine but it "ain't no tractor". Best riding model of all I own or owned. Course it has the best seat with the most adjustments. My BX2200(former), BX1500(former), B7800(former) and L3240 all climb my hills mostly without engaging differential. One spot is almost straight up so usually have to engage differential on it on the BX's. The F2680E is not the 4wd model and would not go up some hills even with the differential locked. Don't seem to be experiencing any problems with RFM but did notice after mowing that the outside screen behind the drivers seat had a bit of chaff on it. The discharge is under the driver seat so it doesn't bother me while driving. Course my BX's with side discharge mower also get chaff and dust on intake screen. Just wipe it off with hand into the wind when I stop. Get alot of wind on my hillside which blows dust and cut grass all over. So, I recommend highly the F2680E 60"RFM for level to rolling ground mowing. If it's steep get 4wd or tractor.

F2680E front deck mower
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Replies 8 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

I cut trees for over a month with a chain saw clearing my building site and rear yard area. Then I had a man come in with a dozer to clear and level actual house foot print. Had him clear a section that I had not cut yet and in one hour, maybe two he did more than I did in a month with the chain saw and his fee was $65 an hour. I will recommend you hire a dozer unless you just want to spend the time, fuel money and usage cost of the equipment. I also moved a buch of rocks and dirt for months then hired a man again for $65 hour to bring his big skidsteer machine in to move some hugh rocks and do some major leveling. I could have done it (not the hugh rocks) but not as cheap and as quick as he did. After your major excavation/tree cutting a B with FEL, box blade, landscape rake and mower will probably take care of you. Actually a BX probably will. I maintain about 4 of my hillside rocky 5 acres. Started with a BX2200, traded a year later to a B7800 and 3 years later traded for a L3240HST. Also bought a BX1500 which I've just traded after 3 years for a BX2350. The BX's are great little tractors and will do about as much as a B but less ground clearance and a bit slower. The B will do about as much as the L but smaller bucket and L alot heavier tractor. When I trade again it will probably be back to another B. The additional weight of the L really sucks up the HP going up steep hills. For mostly mowing, level land and some front bucket work the BX's are the machine. Really agile and real work horses.

Advice on Tractor selection
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Replies 13 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Just traded my BX1500 to a BX2350. Kubota now has a BX26?? with 26 HP. It's smaller than B but near the HP if you have those extra implements that the 23HP may not handle. Have had B7800 and now 3 BX's. For mowing and light dirt/snow/rock moving I will recommend a BX. BX's are mainly just lower to ground, lighter weight and some a few less HP. With the new 26HP model the HP part is almost up there with the B's and exceeds some of them.

Kubot B7800 downsize advice
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Replies 9 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Have some updated experience now on L3240HST Plus. After 12 hours moving dirt and mowing I'm not thrilled with the L. Changed RPM's to 2600 as manual suggests which seems to be really reving it up. It's better for moving dirt. More comfortable seat and suspension but for mowing up a steep hill I'm not happy. It slows down to much and the 6' Landpride RFM slows down to much, will not maintain it's speed and PTO RPM's. Dealer told me to let off pedal instead of flooring it and I tried that but still no improvement. With partial pedal you can feel it down shifting itself to low low but I do it manually because it seems to slow to much before it does it automatically. OK on flat land but no better than the B. Have it in low low going up steep hills and mow with it all ways in low (L) high (RABBIT) on flats. Ran the B7800 in M at all times mowing and rarely ran it over 1700RPM which did not seem reved to high. Guess the weight difference of the L vs B really takes it's toll with very little difference in HP. My next trade will probably be the L for a B3030 or B7800 with FEL. Also traded my BX1500 for a BX2350 60" MMM last week so that will be my main home mower and the F2880E that I ordered on the 20th for mowing a flat mobile home park still hasn't arrived.

Kubota L3240 experience
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Replies 16 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Both are overkill so the deciding factors are color, money and new versus used. Kubota is less money by $500 plus the value of no interest for 42 months. If you owe anyone money that you could use your cash to pay off those debts, then that could be a considerable amount of money or if you are borrowing the money to buy the Green. Orange is a beautiful color to alot of people. New versus used to me is worth a fair amount of money and usually is to most people. I realize that everyone doesn't think like me on new vs used. Guess bottom line is paying a considerable amount of more money for something that you don't need like the larger deck and more hp. Warrenty, should it be needed should be longer on the new vs used and repairs if needed are not cheap.
Course you are on the Kubota forum. :)

New BX1850 or 100hr JD2305
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Replies 7 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS

Traded for L3240HST with dealer so goodbye B7800 hello L3240HST.

B7800 price
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Replies 11 Post by JOHNWTHOMAS