I have an unconventional approach to choosing my B2601. My only decision was which size was best for the woods. This is my third Kubota tractor to add to the equipment shed and I needed one small enough to clean up the wooded areas of the farm. Most John Deere dealers in Eastern America have been purchased by Ag Pro which means high prices and expensive, bad, slow, service. At least that's been my experience. I still have a JD Gator and a Z920 mower but it'll all be orange in a few years. I'm 57 years old and I like what works for me, Kubota tractors and Toyota trucks. I've never had a bad one of either from 1992 till today.
Funny how we develop brand loyalties but I get it. I am looking at a side by side and haven't really looked at anything other than a Kubota seriously. I am Ford guy rather than Toyota but similar logic, I like that I can get parts for it and work on it myself. I have put at least 200K miles on every Ford truck I have owned and never felt like I was pushing my luck.
@@tedcalouri2694 I'd say if Ford trucks serves you well you'd be foolish to change. I've spent a lot of my life searching for good brands and when I find one I stick with it until it changes. If ya don't do that you really haven't learned anything.
Outstanding video. I've had my 2601 now for a bit over 2 years and love it. Like you, I had a checklist and examined my needs. It finally came down to 2 dealers and the one who was more interested and returned my calls to answer my questions got the sale.
Good morning J! Nice to have another B2601 owner! Glad to hear it is still working great for you. I am just coming up on 100 hours and 1 year shortly. And still really happy with the machine. Cheers and thanks for sharing!
For me the choice was pretty simple as the previous owner of the property threw in their B2650. Having said that it is a solid tractor for the needs of my property. Big enough that I can keep the brush from encroaching on my pastures effectively and small enough that I can maneuver in my wooded area. The dealer seems pretty easy to deal with and is only a 20 minute drive away. I feel pretty lucky!
Good morning Rocky. Thanks for the kind words and I am glad if it helped you a bit. Trying to figure out what to buy was tougher than I thought, especially being a first time tractor owner. It literally took me about 3-4 months of researching, comparing and visiting different dealers. Videos #82, #92 and #122 may also help. There are several good manufacturers to choose from which makes it harder. LOL. And my B2601 is not the right choice for everyone but it serves my small little property here just fine. Hang in there, and if there are any questions I can help with, I will do my best to answer (remembering of course, that I am certainly no expert on tractors). Good luck and let me know how it is going from time to time. Cheers!
Kubota or whatever Japanese. I live in Europe, have vineyards... I had a Goldoni, TV, Lombardini... until Igot a Kubota I didnot know what a good 🚜 is.
Hey GP! Big day here, traded my trusty work horse B7100 (owned for 22 years) for a B2301. Your videos gave me much needed knowledge/confidence to step up to a more versatile machine. Thank you for very straightforward info that can be put to use. Keep up the good work!
I just ordered a B2601 a couple of days ago... First time tractor owner. Was also looking at the LX2650, but decided on the B2601 mostly because of size. Very excited to get it and doing some work with it.
Good morning and congratulations! Very exciting time for you. It is a great little workhorse - I loved that tractor. If I may offer the following - please make sure you have the dealer load the rear tires with Rimguard (beet juice) and if you live in a cold climate (winter) then have them install a block heater - for sure. Most critically important is to buy something heavy to keep on the back of the tractor - if you have a gravel driveway, a box blade works great. The 2601 only weighs 1671 lbs however it can lift comfortably about 1100 lbs plus it is engineered to be a very narrow tractor so you need "ballast" ( weight) at all times on the rear of the tractor for stability, especially when lifting loads or doing work in general. ( you can also buy a Ballast Box from Kubota if you prefer to just have the Ballast Box). From experience and too many close calls (flipping the tractor over) when I first got it, you need to get some form of ballast) . :)) I hope that helps! Best of luck!
@@GPOutdoors Thank you for your help and reply. I did order a grader box and quick hitch with it and will probably keep it on most of the time. I have family members with older B model Kubotas is a big reason I decided to buy one over the other brands available, and they are just good tractors. I will definitely ask my dealer about the wet wheels. Thanks again..
Thanks GP, as a new subscriber from Australia, am enjoying your videos, have found them very useful. Our new B2601 hopefully arriving in next couple of weeks.
That's great welcome to the channel Bruce and Congratulations o the new tractor. You must be excited. I am not sure how Santa is getting it on the sleigh but Merry Christmas!
Congratulations Mike! That's great - You must be pretty excited, and no doubt won't get much sleep until delivery. LOL. Good luck and let me know how it goes from time to time. Cheers!
I purchased a 2301 last spring. Totally impressed. I would recommend a third valve when purchasing. I installed my own from the dealership. I wasn’t difficult, but not everyone wants to get into machines that far. Second, visit the dealership’s shop. If you need a flashlight to see, the floor is a mess, and guys are smoking and joking, stay clear no matter what the deal.
Thanks Mike! Definitely need to feel good with them for sure. Kudos for doing your own third function.:)) It would have saved some $$ for sure. Be well and thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the video GP! I did do what you did when I purchased my B2601 but I didn’t consider a larger tractor. I think we have the perfect size. But we both know of the importance of ballast. I am very happy with my purchase. I would like the grapple you have but don’t honestly need one because I don’t have a wood lot. Keep up the great videos. Wayne
Well said. In early 2000's had property with couple of acres, mowing, landscape maintenance and snow removal. After 25 years of John Deere went BX 1800 Kubota with Front Loader, mid mower. Added after market tooth bar for loader for some digging projects. I did buy full metal cab later. Getting Old, got tired of being cold and wind. What a difference winter time operations became. Did my required maintenance . Never had any issues with Kubota over the many hours of use. Dealer bought it back at very fair price because of condition I kept it in. I rated it as good as any John Deere that I owned. Yours is very nice. Save up the money and get the cab, well worth it. Retired, downsized to Condo. Miss the Kubota on occasions, but it is nice to travel.
Hey good afternoon WP. Thanks for this. I think at some point I will need a cab. But sounds like you have enjoyed a lot and I can imagine although the travel is wonderful, I can see that you must miss being out there sometimes. Cheers and thanks!
@@GPOutdoors Thank You for the reply. Yes, sometimes, but part of move was purchasing Motor Home and Jeep Wrangler as toad. Love to off road out west. Darn Jeep fills in nicely for tractor. Have it tricked out a little for backcountry . Amusing how many grey haired fellows you see on trails. Never too old for another toy. Obviously have great wife! Again, thanks for reply.
I am 6 years selling Kubota for a living and this is a great video! Good to hear from an owner about his thoughts and experience. I could tell customers that the tractor is Orange and they would still need to check the internet to make sure I am not bullshitting lol. Good job on this and I am glad you made the right choice #keepitorange
Good day Matt. Thanks very much for the kind words, I really appreciate it. Really happy to this day with this tractor, and with my dealer. Glad I did my homework first :)) Have a great week and thanks for watching and for the comments! Cheers!
Do you have issues with fuel freezing up and what do you do to prevent fuels issues (diesel fuel) during very cold periods? I ask this question because I see many tractor owners complain about frozen fuel filters etc.
I recently bought a B2601, I did not get the backhoe attachment, I see you have no videos showing a backhoe attachment. Do you feel you would not get the use out of a backhoe attachment. Also I'm looking for a suggestion and your opinion on what to give the tractor some ballast in the back end. Ballast box or grading box, what would be more useful and at the same time give me the weight I need in the back.
I noticed that you live in a rural area so you got the right configuration for your tractor and the snow blower attachment you have on the front is right for your area so you can get to your house and out. The two tractors I have is good for what I am using them for. I have a John Deere 790 which I keep my bush hog connected to since I use it often. I also have a John Deere 3032E which I use with my other implements and currently have my .lawn rake on it. I live in the rural area of Arkansas and fortunately I live on flat land and use my tractors for clearing land where brushes aren't too large, and at first my older tractor ended up being used to mow my lawn since the mower I had at the time was broke down.
Hey good day Sidney. Thanks for the comment above. So far it works pretty well for me. It must be helpful to have a couple of tractors built for those different tasks. I don't know much about the 790 but I did look at the 3 series and they are awfully nice tractors as well. Hey if you have a few minutes, can you tell me what kind of things you use the rake for? I have seen them but not sure if it would be of any use on this property or not. Be great to hear how you use it. Thanks for watching and all the best!
The rake is good for cleaning up downed limbs, brush, and smaller trees on your property. I have not used mine for awhile, but keep it on the back of my tractor just in case I need it. The 790 tractor is nice, but with the clutch not sometimes going into reverse like it should I loveb the newest one and the 790 is good for bush hoging since I don't have to back up that often. The 3032E is good for getting around better so I keep the other attachments setup for use on it.
Fantastic video, so helpful, well spoken, great info. I'm looking to upgrade from my large JD garden tractor to a "real" tractor due to expanding my property from 1 ac to 7 ac, and this video was extremely helpful. Thank you!
Good morning Victor and congratulations on the new tractor! Great question - I did a discussion on it in video #164 on my channel if you want to take a look. For me and my needs I chose the finish mower - for a number of reasons but take a look - hopefully helps - the comments from subscribers under that video also offer additional tips or opinions. Good luck!
Looking to buy a subcompact new. Is it like a car dealership in wiggle room on price? Should I try for lower price or add on like a third function on loader?
That is a very informative video about new tractors. I was not aware of so many options and stuff to look for when buying a new tractor. I really think you made a good choice with the 2601 over the 2650 with reduced size and better handling in mind. Bigger is not always better. Few people understand this. Handling is why I got the Bolens to cover what the Case can't do well. Congratulations, this video got 26k+ view as of April 23rd. Your channel is picking up fast! No wonder why, you got a talent to present interesting subjects in a pedagogic way.
Good morning Joe. Thanks for the kind words- wow, a lot of views for sure. I was pretty surprised. I am glad it was helpful for folks and you are correct - bigger is not always better - depends on what you need it to do. You are doing great as well. You did a great series on the Bolens and I am sure I will see it in action throughout the summer! Cheers mon ami!!
Good morning UWP. That's a great question. I find that the 2601 does most everything I need to do here but there have been a few times when it couldn't do what I needed, but I also realize that the 2650 also would not have been able to handle those few tasks either. I am 100% happy with the 2601 for my needs here, and at the time I bought it, the difference between both models didn't warrant the extra cost for me but if I had more money, certainly would have considered the extra capacity of the 2650. And of course, if I were looking for a cab , then the 2650 for sure. But as a few folks have mentioned, you should always buy as much power as you can afford ( generally). I was also looking for a tractor with a narrow profile for working in the woods so that also was a big consideration for me. So, all things equal, I would buy the 2601 again for sure. If I had more money, then the 2650. Sorry for the long answer but hope that helps a bit. Have a Merry Christmas!
Appreciated this GP you gave me some good advice. I've been following your video's and always enjoy them. I've owned three farm tractors and getting close to retirement,in a couple of years. Most people look to buy a new RV,or Pick up truck or something luxurious, me I'm wanting to get a new tractor. Than ks for the pointers. Keep em coming...
Good morning Dean. Thanks for the kind comments above. Retirement sounds really nice! I am a little ways off myself but certainly dream about it once in a while. :)) Have a a great week and thanks again! Cheers!
I have had my B 2301 for 1 1/2 years now. I don't know why I waited so long to buy it. Makes everything around my property so much easier. My neighbor is clearing some of my land and I am hauling the wood to his house with my Kubota. Win, win, win. He stays warm, I get cleared land, and I get to play on my tractor.
That sounds like a good deal all around Doug. LOL. Me too - wish I bought it years ago. I didn't realize how much it would help till I have it now. My back appreciates it for sure. My shovel and wheel barrel have been sitting lonely in the shed since I got the tractor. :) Thanks for watching and for the comments - I always enjoy them. Cheers!
I will be buying a tractor in 2019 to do work on our 20-acre farm. As such, I'm looking for genuinely informative UA-cam videos on the subject. So many of these videos are just awful. That's why I was pleased to stumble across yours.
Nicely done. I've watched many of your videos and learned some really neat stuff. First time tractor owner or not, you hit the major points. Thumbs up.
Hey good morning Houndsman! I appreciate the nice words. I have been watching your channel for a while and enjoy it very much. Cheers and have a great week!
Very good vedio wish I had known all those thing when we were looking back wanted snow blower front cab and heater got those and a block heater have bought back blade waiting for FEL and rear ballast and stand also forks with QH should have gotten when ordered have had no problems with dealer they pick up and bring back for a few so now it's BX 2370-1 you are so Wright Thank You PaK
Hey good evening Peter. I am sure you did great with the info you had at the time. And your choice will work out great for you. That storm that came in here last night is still raging strong with no end in sight as I type this. Shocking at this time of year that we are getting hit with a "winter' storm but I figure it has passed you by now. did you get the storm? or did it pass you? I can't get out of here until hopefully tomorrow evening based on the weather forecast. Unbelievable.
Thanks Robert! I am glad you have found some of it helpful. It took me a long time to narrow down from all the diligence I did on various brands/manufacturers but just keep doing your research and I am sure you will find the right dealer and manufacturer that is best for you. Just a note but I found that most dealers have their sales in the spring and in usually the best discounts/deals are in September/October. Cheers and best of luck!
Hey Sean. So good to hear from you, I hadn't seen any comments from you in a while. I hope everything is going well for you and your family. Thanks for the comments. I hope life is treating you well. Cheers and have great weekend!
GP Outdoors life has been keeping me busy. Building a shop and remodeling a garage. Got to use my Branson 2400h a couple of times to move snow this winter. Got to do some mowing last weekend and again today. Can't wait for the next video.
I love your videos! Are you concerned about protecting the various semi exposed filters using after market guards, since you do so many things with the tractor. The mesh which you put on the front guard was a good idea. Thanks.
Good morning and thanks so much Douglas. Great question - I have had a few folks ask the same thing. Not really, to be honest, I am pretty attentive to where I drive although I have thought about it a couple of times. My neighbour Guy said he is happy to make a few for me, if I wanted them, and I have seen some after market guards but the cost of them are kind of high and not worth the money, at least to me. I always have spare filters and fluids on hand so if I were to damage a filter I can change it out on site. I regularly check my fluids as you know and I regularly do a circle check on the tractor which includes looking under it and checking the filters, among other things. If they were reasonably priced, I would probably put them in cause it certainly wouldn't hurt to do it, but at this point it is not an important consideration for me. Thanks and have a great weekend!
Great job GP , lots of great information as always, don’t know about you but I sure can’t wait till spring comes around , seems winter won’t go away lol , cheers Mike
I'll say Mike. We got hit with high winds and freezing rain Friday into Saturday. 12 inches of snow and another freezing rain storm all day today. Old man winter just won't leave. Hopefully its not coming your way. Thanks and Cheers! Have a great week!
Bought a B2601 last fall. Debated buying the tractor for about 3 years. Picking a good dealer is extremely important. Was always told that you should buy the largest size tractor that you could afford, within reason. Once purchased, you'll most likely find other uses for the tractor than originally thought.
Good morning James. I think that is a good rule of thumb. And very true that I keep finding other uses for it. At first, was a little concerned that maybe I would have needed the extra power but so far, the 2601 has done everything I have needed. Thanks for commenting - have a great weekend!
Good day David. Take a look for sure and figure out what you will need for capacity and performance and then you will be able to determine the price difference between the two and which is best. Also just checked your channel. I am off-grid - full solar and storage so i just subscribed to you and will take a look through your videos of your system and install. Cheers!
Good evening E! Thanks for the info. I honestly never knew that. This just answered a question I have been trying to figure out recently. And now it makes sense. Thanks very kindly. I never knew. Have a great weekend and thanks again!
I was surprised to hear you talk about budget considerations. This tractor costs as much as a small airplane and I have always thought of them as toys for the super wealthy. Perhaps they can make financial sense for those who use them professionally, providing services to other people, but not for guys like myself just wanting to maintain their few acres. Considering how many hours per year you use it and what you do with it, have you tried to calculate what it would cost you to hire professionals every time and how this would compare to investing in this machine?
GP this comment is for another video you had but you were talking about the angle of your back blade for cutting love your videos but need to correct you on that it's just the opposite to what you said reason why I know my brother is a greater operator and I run heavy equipment for a living.. to make blade actually cutmore you would suck your top Link in towards you and for a more smoother finish without digging in top link out words for the angle
Morning Benjy. Thanks very much for the help here. I have had a similar comment a while back but I think your equipment perhaps connects differently than mine here. The way this blade attaches to the 3 point, it works as I mentioned in the other video, and confirms it in the manual that came with the blade, (you can go on the Landpride website and open the manual for the RB1672 - page 16). The tractor has no down pressure on the 3 point hitch so the blade sits on the ground under its own weight. If I am grading in the summer, and I extend the upper control arm, it causes a more aggressive angle, or 'pitch', of the moldboard edge to the ground. If I begin to drive, the moldboard digs in and continues to dig in to the point it stops the tractor as it has dug so deep in the ground (I found out the hard way when I first got the blade - LOL). If I collapse the upper control arm all the way in, it causes the moldboard to pitch less aggressively such that it drags or scrapes the ground, so to speak. Thanks for the comment though, as I am still learning alot and always welcome advice and suggestions. Thanks again Benjy!
Good evening Darrell. So funny you asked that question. Most of the folks I help out are within a short drive down the concession road but just recently , I have started to price out a trailer for it. I haven't needed to trailer it yet but I may need to soon. I have no reason to date to have to trailer it, but my brother is a long distance from here and has property so we are thinking about getting a trailer so I can head over and help him out from time to time. Thanks for the q and all the best!
Good morning and thanks very much Lawrence. Welcome! I believe I talked about a few attachments or implements such as the grapple( for grabbing logs, brush, rocks etc), a rear blade ( for clearing snow and also for gradin the driveway in the summer), a backhoe ( which is pretty expensive so great if you have a lot of projects where you need to dig alot but otherwise, pretty expensive if you aren't going to need it often), the ballast box - really important to have on hand to maintain weight on the back of the tractor) and a box blade - also great for grading the driveway. Hope that helps. Have a great week and thanks again for subscribing!
Hey good evening Tom. You are most welcome. I am glad if it helped a little. I asked the same question when the dealer said they put Beet Juice in now. He said it's good to about -32 celsius and I have checked online resources which say the same. He said he only uses beet juice for everything and does a lot of construction and agriculture sales. It is also heavier than a few other solutions that are sometimes put in tires. We get pretty much the same weather as you do and we had about 1 week this winter which stayed at or below -30 ( worst day was -37 celsius) and I had no trouble at all. Hope that is helpful. Cheers and have a great week!
Mike Having done food plots for almost 20 years and have made lots of mistakes, heres our procedure: 1. spray with RU and wait 5-8 days 2 fertilize with 200-400 pounds per acre of urea (brassicas, turnips, winter rye, etc) 2. disc and/or rototill after the 5-8 days (the ground will work up better after killing the vegetation)) 3. cultipack before seeding (this is to make sure you don't bury the seed too deep) 4. seed 5 cultipack after seeding 6 wait and pray for a little rain
Hey Buckets! I honestly am not the best person to answer that, but my dealer told me that once you get over 10 acres an L series is more the sizes you would be looking for, depending on the type of property, and things you need to do with it. But a dealer would be the best person to give you good, solid advice on that. Sorry I could not be more helpful but good luck and hope you get something you are really happy with. Cheers!
Thank you for asking I'm doing fine. It's been a long winter. I don't live where my tractor is. In the wintertime it's hard to get to it. No seat time is driving me crazy so what I've been doing is accumulating different items to put on the tractor. Hope to get to the tractor by the end of April if not sooner. Take care new videos coming.
Good to hear my friend. I was hoping everything was well with you as I had not seen any comments in a while. Good to hear that you are doing well and looking forward to seeing your adventures in the spring. Cheers and all the best to you!
Bo Zo It's been a long winter. The only time my back hoe comes off is when I want to use my finish mower. Congratulations on your new tractor are you going to post videos of it?
Great video. Did you say that people are using beet juice to fill tractor tires? That's the craziest thing that I've heard yet. Hopefully I'm missing something important that makes this sensible. I live in a very warm climate on the US Gulf Coast, so I use water in my 1951 Ferguson TO-30 tires, just like the owners manual recommends :-)
Good morning Tom! Yes, I thought so too but that's what many dealers, and municipalities, are using now. Very low freezing point and heavy. I think, if I remember correctly, that it is good to around - 32 celsius and is non corrosive. It gets cold up here Tom. LOL. Cheers and thanks for the comment. Made me laugh this morning. :)
Nice video. While I’m no tractor expert it sounds like you need to look into a quick hitch for your 3-point. Takes all the heartache out of hooking up.
Hey good evening Tim. Yes, I have been thinking on and off about getting one. Not every attachment I have is currently Quick Hitch compatible so still thinking on it. Thanks for watching and always welcome your comments. If you are in the US, have a great long weekend!
Good morning R! I don't have a trailer for it but it is about 12 1/2 feet with the FEL on, and around 2300 lbs or so, if that helps. Thanks for watching!
Morning BAM! Not sure of the current pricing but all the main tractor manufacturers post their prices on their websites now - Deer, Kubota, Kioti etc. Thanks for tuning in and take care!
Good day Larry. Great question. I had a belly mower on a lawn tractor before getting the Kubota. The challenge I had with it was that I could not get close enough in and around and under all the trees and areas of the property where I could not drive the tractor in close enough so had a lot more trimming to do afterward. Also when mowing the sides of my driveway, I could not get in very close because the belly mower generally is only as wide as the width of the tractor whereas the finish mower extends out the side so I can get a little more mowed. Lastly, the belly mower does not "float" along the contours of the land as well as the finish mower - it has very little play or ability to float over undulations etc on my lawn. Those were the main reasons. I had thought about getting the belly mower because that way I could use the mid PTO for the mower and mount a spreader unit on the rear pto to drop grass seed or fertilizer etc at the same time but figured, for me, the finish mower was the right choice. Hope that helps. Cheers!
Hey thanks for the answer. I am planning to get the B2601 this week and i was debating on getting the finish mower. I plan to do the belly mower and a rotary cutter instead. I think this combo will work well for my needs. I love your videos. God Bless!
@@larryferguson9424 I purchased the belly mower because my neck can't handle looking behind all the time. I have backed in to stuff - crack the rear fender on my old BX (hate plastic parts).
LOL Andy! Yup, they are pretty spread out up here in this area. You definitely don't want to forget to pick something up when you go - it's a long way back.LOL!
I live. In central ON as well, and am looking to purchase a tractor. Not sure which model or brand. Can I ask which Kubota dealer you bought yours from? Thx
Good morning CH. Yes, I decided on B.E. Larkin Equipment out of Stouffville. From first visit to all the calls and visits I have made after the sale, they have been great. Couldn't be happier with them. Hope that helps. Good luck and let me know how things go as you decide on what brand and tractor to buy. Cheers and good luck!
I looked at them all. I ended up going with the kubota because the engine is bulletproof and it was 4 grand cheaper than the deer. It’s a well thought out tractor as well.
Good day Charles. Boy, I would love a cab but working so much in the forest in the spring, fall and summer, I can tell you I would most likely put a branch through the glass. LOL. And my dealer tells me it will cost about $1,000 CDN to replace one panel. I think at some point I might look at a cab that can be easily removed so in the winter, I can avoid the blowing snow and severe cold some days, etc but after all this time, and given the types of things I do with it, I still would not have chosen a tractor with a permanent cab. So, I think the decision has to be considered based on the types of things you wish to do with it- through all seasons. It's not that I couldn't maneuver through the forest with a cab, but just would have to be extra careful doing so. Hope that helps a little. Thanks and all the best!
Cost justification?? at my local dealer today and difference in price of b2601 and b2650 was a mere $700. That's very little considering..... no matter how you look at it. My dealer said he doesn't even know why they make the 2601 for that small of savings. just saying
james c thanks for the notes below. Not sure where you are but here the cost difference was quite substantial. I understand that different dealers will use different pricing strategies. I received quotes from more than one dealer and the difference was significant. At $700, I would agree with your dealer that it doesn't make sense to have both models. Thanks for watching and for sharing the info. Cheers and have a great week
Bought a 2601 2 years ago specifically because it was the most HP you could get in the smallest package. I use it on a 70 acre Christmas Tree farm. The 4 inch difference in width was a definite deal breaker for me.
Good morning David. Thanks for the comment above. I am finding the narrow width pretty helpful too for my conditions here. My neighbour makes playful jokes about my "little tractor" ( he has an L series) until we have to drive back into the forest and I am able to weave through the trees where he has to stop and walk in. :)) Cheers and have a great week!
I sell Kubota and $700 is not the difference. I don't know what your local dealer is doing but we sell 10 times more B2601 because of cost difference. I would love to know who your local dealer is so I can talk to them and find out how they do this.
Matt V i was quoted $24,900 for a B2650 w/ 2 lever QA Bucket, BH77 w/ 12" bucket, thumb kit, R4 tires. $24,300 for a B2601 w/2 lever QA Bucket, BH70 w/12" bucket, thumb kit, R4 tires.
Thanks Bota. I have to admit, watching you snowplowing in negative temperatures in that warm cab this past winter always makes me jealous!! Thanks for watching! Cheers.
Excellent video, just subbed. Great choice on the Kubota. I have a Kubota excavator, they are designed very well. Very helpful video for a person looking to get a tractor, like me. Glad you mentioned the dealer relationship, this is very important. Im lucky i have 2 different Kubota dealers to choose from less then an one hour away in opposite directions. Check out my channel if you have some time, it may interest you. Thanks
I don't have time to get out that's why I'm watching your video! I'm going with a Kubota cause you did all the research and you look and sound honest so Kubota it is but I probably won't ever use it cause I don't have time! Do you know If they come in pink cause my wife will be the one using it? Ok be honest as I'm typing and listening I'm starting to think you either own or work as a Kubota salesman or a politician! Are you part of the Kubota deep state?
LOL!! That made my morning Mark. I was kind of sleepy but that woke me up! No relationship to Kubota or our governing political party. :)) But hey, before you get your wife a tractor, make sure she really wants one. Years ago I bought my wife a vacuum for Christmas. It was kind of chilly in the house for a few weeks after that. I didn't get it at the time cause, hey, we needed a new vacuum. :)) Cheers and thanks for the morning humour! All the best.
Hi Troy. why yes, thee is a small latch under the bottom of the hood on the front right side of the hood. Pull out and lift from the bottom front. I think it is different on different types of tractors. Thanks for the question and have a great weekend!
its a damn shame kubota refuses to build with an option for 2 pedals instead of insisting on building everything with the tredel pedal or i would have bought one instead of my 2025R deere. kubota is loosing sales and i really think that they just dont give a shit. kubota deserves to go under because they could not care less about what the customer wants. i have a screwed up back and neck and the tredle pedal was making the situation worse when i test drove them. loader work is 10,000 times easier with a 2 pedal system. im no deere lover either. i have had 5 repairs on a new tractor that has 28 hours on it. next time i will buy buy whomever is the cheapest because they are all crap.
Treadle pedal or side by side is really a matter of personal preference and comfort. Calling all of them crap is just an ignorant comment. I have a 2210 JD that I've used every day for 14 years and have never had a repair on it. I had a Kubota for years that maintained and plowed my 1000 foot driveway and it never failed me once. That my friend is not crap.........
I have had 2 Kubotas and they both were HSD and I love the one petal, would not have anything else. Just put your foot on the petal and rock it back and forth to go either direction.
The biggest problem with the pedal is people with small feet may have a problem with it. My wife uses our tractor a lot, and the pedal isn't really made for her at all. The two pedal system Deere and others use makes it a lot easier with smaller feet.
Hey Jon. Yes, sorry. I think it is a nervous thing but I am aware of it but hard habit to break. Thanks for watching though and have a great weekend! All the best!
I have an unconventional approach to choosing my B2601. My only decision was which size was best for the woods. This is my third Kubota tractor to add to the equipment shed and I needed one small enough to clean up the wooded areas of the farm. Most John Deere dealers in Eastern America have been purchased by Ag Pro which means high prices and expensive, bad, slow, service. At least that's been my experience. I still have a JD Gator and a Z920 mower but it'll all be orange in a few years. I'm 57 years old and I like what works for me, Kubota tractors and Toyota trucks. I've never had a bad one of either from 1992 till today.
:)) Cheers Turd!
Funny how we develop brand loyalties but I get it. I am looking at a side by side and haven't really looked at anything other than a Kubota seriously. I am Ford guy rather than Toyota but similar logic, I like that I can get parts for it and work on it myself. I have put at least 200K miles on every Ford truck I have owned and never felt like I was pushing my luck.
@@tedcalouri2694 I'd say if Ford trucks serves you well you'd be foolish to change. I've spent a lot of my life searching for good brands and when I find one I stick with it until it changes. If ya don't do that you really haven't learned anything.
Outstanding video. I've had my 2601 now for a bit over 2 years and love it. Like you, I had a checklist and examined my needs. It finally came down to 2 dealers and the one who was more interested and returned my calls to answer my questions got the sale.
Good morning J! Nice to have another B2601 owner! Glad to hear it is still working great for you. I am just coming up on 100 hours and 1 year shortly. And still really happy with the machine. Cheers and thanks for sharing!
Nothing is more peaceful than a mild winter time, and cracking fire.
Cheers Ferenc!
For me the choice was pretty simple as the previous owner of the property threw in their B2650. Having said that it is a solid tractor for the needs of my property. Big enough that I can keep the brush from encroaching on my pastures effectively and small enough that I can maneuver in my wooded area. The dealer seems pretty easy to deal with and is only a 20 minute drive away. I feel pretty lucky!
Great video. I have watched 100 videos this week trying to decide which tractor to buy and what to look for. This is by far the most informative.
Good morning Rocky. Thanks for the kind words and I am glad if it helped you a bit. Trying to figure out what to buy was tougher than I thought, especially being a first time tractor owner. It literally took me about 3-4 months of researching, comparing and visiting different dealers. Videos #82, #92 and #122 may also help. There are several good manufacturers to choose from which makes it harder. LOL. And my B2601 is not the right choice for everyone but it serves my small little property here just fine. Hang in there, and if there are any questions I can help with, I will do my best to answer (remembering of course, that I am certainly no expert on tractors). Good luck and let me know how it is going from time to time. Cheers!
Kubota or whatever Japanese. I live in Europe, have vineyards... I had a Goldoni, TV, Lombardini... until Igot a Kubota I didnot know what a good 🚜 is.
Hey GP! Big day here, traded my trusty work horse B7100 (owned for 22 years) for a B2301. Your videos gave me much needed knowledge/confidence to step up to a more versatile machine. Thank you for very straightforward info that can be put to use.
Keep up the good work!
Good morning and congratulations J! That's pretty exciting. I'm happy it helped a little. Enjoy the new tractor and all the fun too! Cheers!
@@GPOutdoors how much you pay for this tractor?
Just stumbled onto your channel, great discussion on small tractors. thank you....
Welcome Drew! Thanks for joining the community. Cheers!
I just ordered a B2601 a couple of days ago... First time tractor owner. Was also looking at the LX2650, but decided on the B2601 mostly because of size.
Very excited to get it and doing some work with it.
Good morning and congratulations! Very exciting time for you. It is a great little workhorse - I loved that tractor. If I may offer the following - please make sure you have the dealer load the rear tires with Rimguard (beet juice) and if you live in a cold climate (winter) then have them install a block heater - for sure. Most critically important is to buy something heavy to keep on the back of the tractor - if you have a gravel driveway, a box blade works great. The 2601 only weighs 1671 lbs however it can lift comfortably about 1100 lbs plus it is engineered to be a very narrow tractor so you need "ballast" ( weight) at all times on the rear of the tractor for stability, especially when lifting loads or doing work in general. ( you can also buy a Ballast Box from Kubota if you prefer to just have the Ballast Box). From experience and too many close calls (flipping the tractor over) when I first got it, you need to get some form of ballast) . :)) I hope that helps! Best of luck!
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Thank you for your help and reply. I did order a grader box and quick hitch with it and will probably keep it on most of the time. I have family members with older B model Kubotas is a big reason I decided to buy one over the other brands available, and they are just good tractors. I will definitely ask my dealer about the wet wheels.
Thanks again..
Thanks GP, as a new subscriber from Australia, am enjoying your videos, have found them very useful. Our new B2601 hopefully arriving in next couple of weeks.
That's great welcome to the channel Bruce and Congratulations o the new tractor. You must be excited. I am not sure how Santa is getting it on the sleigh but Merry Christmas!
I bought a 2601 today!
Congratulations Mike! That's great - You must be pretty excited, and no doubt won't get much sleep until delivery. LOL. Good luck and let me know how it goes from time to time. Cheers!
I purchased a 2301 last spring. Totally impressed.
I would recommend a third valve when purchasing. I installed my own from the dealership. I wasn’t difficult, but not everyone wants to get into machines that far. Second, visit the dealership’s shop. If you need a flashlight to see, the floor is a mess, and guys are smoking and joking, stay clear no matter what the deal.
Thanks Mike! Definitely need to feel good with them for sure. Kudos for doing your own third function.:)) It would have saved some $$ for sure. Be well and thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the video GP! I did do what you did when I purchased my B2601 but I didn’t consider a larger tractor. I think we have the perfect size. But we both know of the importance of ballast. I am very happy with my purchase. I would like the grapple you have but don’t honestly need one because I don’t have a wood lot. Keep up the great videos. Wayne
Good morning Wayne. Good stuff! Be well and all the best to you and your family!
Great tips and great video. We did a lot of research and are about to pull the trigger on a 2650. Thanks for the info .love your vids.
Congratulations - I am happy it helped a bit. Good luck with the new tractor! Cheers!
Well said. In early 2000's had property with couple of acres, mowing, landscape maintenance and snow removal. After 25 years of John Deere went BX 1800 Kubota with Front Loader, mid mower. Added after market tooth bar for loader for some digging projects. I did buy full metal cab later. Getting Old, got tired of being cold and wind. What a difference winter time operations became. Did my required maintenance . Never had any issues with Kubota over the many hours of use. Dealer bought it back at very fair price because of condition I kept it in. I rated it as good as any John Deere that I owned. Yours is very nice. Save up the money and get the cab, well worth it. Retired, downsized to Condo. Miss the Kubota on occasions, but it is nice to travel.
Hey good afternoon WP. Thanks for this. I think at some point I will need a cab. But sounds like you have enjoyed a lot and I can imagine although the travel is wonderful, I can see that you must miss being out there sometimes. Cheers and thanks!
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Thank You for the reply. Yes, sometimes, but part of move was purchasing Motor Home and Jeep Wrangler as toad. Love to off road out west. Darn Jeep fills in nicely for tractor. Have it tricked out a little for backcountry . Amusing how many grey haired fellows you see on trails. Never too old for another toy. Obviously have great wife!
Again, thanks for reply.
You are so well versed in your presentation.........I think you sold oil to the Saldies'
I am 6 years selling Kubota for a living and this is a great video! Good to hear from an owner about his thoughts and experience. I could tell customers that the tractor is Orange and they would still need to check the internet to make sure I am not bullshitting lol. Good job on this and I am glad you made the right choice #keepitorange
Good day Matt. Thanks very much for the kind words, I really appreciate it. Really happy to this day with this tractor, and with my dealer. Glad I did my homework first :)) Have a great week and thanks for watching and for the comments! Cheers!
Why is kubota better than John deer in compact tractors thanks
I had a MX5000, 4x4 with loader. Light tractor, but tough. Im looki for another one !
Do you have issues with fuel freezing up and what do you do to prevent fuels issues (diesel fuel) during very cold periods? I ask this question because I see many tractor owners complain about frozen fuel filters etc.
Best education video I have seen . As a beginner I really appreciate this great advise
Well thanks Heinz! I am glad it was helpful. Cheers!
I second that
Just got a bx2380 love it!
I recently bought a B2601, I did not get the backhoe attachment, I see you have no videos showing a backhoe attachment. Do you feel you would not get the use out of a backhoe attachment. Also I'm looking for a suggestion and your opinion on what to give the tractor some ballast in the back end. Ballast box or grading box, what would be more useful and at the same time give me the weight I need in the back.
Great vid, thanks for taking the time to share with us.
Hope it tis helpful Derek. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
I like your set up. On the colder of nights you can send a little heat to your tractor just by turning on the clothes dryer inside the house....
Morning Jeese! What a great simple idea. - thanks! Have a great week out there!
I noticed that you live in a rural area so you got the right configuration for your tractor and the snow blower attachment you have on the front is right for your area so you can get to your house and out. The two tractors I have is good for what I am using them for. I have a John Deere 790 which I keep my bush hog connected to since I use it often. I also have a John Deere 3032E which I use with my other implements and currently have my .lawn rake on it. I live in the rural area of Arkansas and fortunately I live on flat land and use my tractors for clearing land where brushes aren't too large, and at first my older tractor ended up being used to mow my lawn since the mower I had at the time was broke down.
Hey good day Sidney. Thanks for the comment above. So far it works pretty well for me. It must be helpful to have a couple of tractors built for those different tasks. I don't know much about the 790 but I did look at the 3 series and they are awfully nice tractors as well. Hey if you have a few minutes, can you tell me what kind of things you use the rake for? I have seen them but not sure if it would be of any use on this property or not. Be great to hear how you use it. Thanks for watching and all the best!
The rake is good for cleaning up downed limbs, brush, and smaller trees on your property. I have not used mine for awhile, but keep it on the back of my tractor just in case I need it. The 790 tractor is nice, but with the clutch not sometimes going into reverse like it should I loveb the newest one and the 790 is good for bush hoging since I don't have to back up that often. The 3032E is good for getting around better so I keep the other attachments setup for use on it.
Fantastic video, so helpful, well spoken, great info. I'm looking to upgrade from my large JD garden tractor to a "real" tractor due to expanding my property from 1 ac to 7 ac, and this video was extremely helpful. Thank you!
I just purchased the 2601. I have two acres of land surrounding my house. Would you recommend the under belly mower or rotary mower and why?
Good morning Victor and congratulations on the new tractor! Great question - I did a discussion on it in video #164 on my channel if you want to take a look. For me and my needs I chose the finish mower - for a number of reasons but take a look - hopefully helps - the comments from subscribers under that video also offer additional tips or opinions. Good luck!
Very good and sound advice. Well presented. Thank-you!
Cheers Richard!
Looking to buy a subcompact new. Is it like a car dealership in wiggle room on price? Should I try for lower price or add on like a third function on loader?
That is a very informative video about new tractors. I was not aware of so many options and stuff to look for when buying a new tractor. I really think you made a good choice with the 2601 over the 2650 with reduced size and better handling in mind. Bigger is not always better. Few people understand this. Handling is why I got the Bolens to cover what the Case can't do well. Congratulations, this video got 26k+ view as of April 23rd. Your channel is picking up fast! No wonder why, you got a talent to present interesting subjects in a pedagogic way.
Good morning Joe. Thanks for the kind words- wow, a lot of views for sure. I was pretty surprised. I am glad it was helpful for folks and you are correct - bigger is not always better - depends on what you need it to do. You are doing great as well. You did a great series on the Bolens and I am sure I will see it in action throughout the summer! Cheers mon ami!!
After a couple years, do you feel that you bought the right tractor? Do you wish you had stepped up to the B2650?
Good morning UWP. That's a great question. I find that the 2601 does most everything I need to do here but there have been a few times when it couldn't do what I needed, but I also realize that the 2650 also would not have been able to handle those few tasks either. I am 100% happy with the 2601 for my needs here, and at the time I bought it, the difference between both models didn't warrant the extra cost for me but if I had more money, certainly would have considered the extra capacity of the 2650. And of course, if I were looking for a cab , then the 2650 for sure. But as a few folks have mentioned, you should always buy as much power as you can afford ( generally). I was also looking for a tractor with a narrow profile for working in the woods so that also was a big consideration for me. So, all things equal, I would buy the 2601 again for sure. If I had more money, then the 2650. Sorry for the long answer but hope that helps a bit. Have a Merry Christmas!
Appreciated this GP you gave me some good advice. I've been following your video's and always enjoy them. I've owned three farm tractors and getting close to retirement,in a couple of years. Most people look to buy a new RV,or Pick up truck or something luxurious, me I'm wanting to get a new tractor. Than ks for the pointers. Keep em coming...
Good morning Dean. Thanks for the kind comments above. Retirement sounds really nice! I am a little ways off myself but certainly dream about it once in a while. :)) Have a a great week and thanks again! Cheers!
I have had my B 2301 for 1 1/2 years now. I don't know why I waited so long to buy it. Makes everything around my property so much easier. My neighbor is clearing some of my land and I am hauling the wood to his house with my Kubota. Win, win, win. He stays warm, I get cleared land, and I get to play on my tractor.
That sounds like a good deal all around Doug. LOL. Me too - wish I bought it years ago. I didn't realize how much it would help till I have it now. My back appreciates it for sure. My shovel and wheel barrel have been sitting lonely in the shed since I got the tractor. :) Thanks for watching and for the comments - I always enjoy them. Cheers!
Thank you so much....very informative. Lots of points I’ve never thought of.
Good morning David! Happy you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and for the comment this morning. All the best and thanks again!
A sensational video! Thanks for the great information and polished delivery!
Hey good day Mark. Thanks very much for the kind comments. :)) Have a great weekend. Cheers!
I will be buying a tractor in 2019 to do work on our 20-acre farm. As such, I'm looking for genuinely informative UA-cam videos on the subject. So many of these videos are just awful. That's why I was pleased to stumble across yours.
Nicely done. I've watched many of your videos and learned some really neat stuff. First time tractor owner or not, you hit the major points. Thumbs up.
Hey good morning Houndsman! I appreciate the nice words. I have been watching your channel for a while and enjoy it very much. Cheers and have a great week!
Very good vedio wish I had known all those thing when we were looking back wanted snow blower front cab and heater got those and a block heater have bought back blade waiting for FEL and rear ballast and stand also forks with QH should have gotten when ordered have had no problems with dealer they pick up and bring back for a few so now it's BX 2370-1 you are so Wright
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Hey good evening Peter. I am sure you did great with the info you had at the time. And your choice will work out great for you. That storm that came in here last night is still raging strong with no end in sight as I type this. Shocking at this time of year that we are getting hit with a "winter' storm but I figure it has passed you by now. did you get the storm? or did it pass you? I can't get out of here until hopefully tomorrow evening based on the weather forecast. Unbelievable.
Good summary. Good info. Comes in handy when trying to decide.
Thanks Tim! Cheers!
I agree, well put, very informative.
I'm planning on buying a new tractor next year, you have out a lot of good information. Thank you for the video.
Thanks Robert! I am glad you have found some of it helpful. It took me a long time to narrow down from all the diligence I did on various brands/manufacturers but just keep doing your research and I am sure you will find the right dealer and manufacturer that is best for you. Just a note but I found that most dealers have their sales in the spring and in usually the best discounts/deals are in September/October. Cheers and best of luck!
@@GPOutdoors thanks again for that little tid bit of information on the sales.
You are most welcome Robert. That is why I waited and bought mine in September last year. :)) Cheers!
You brought up lots of good points to think about. Thanks for another great video.
Hey Sean. So good to hear from you, I hadn't seen any comments from you in a while. I hope everything is going well for you and your family. Thanks for the comments. I hope life is treating you well. Cheers and have great weekend!
GP Outdoors life has been keeping me busy. Building a shop and remodeling a garage. Got to use my Branson 2400h a couple of times to move snow this winter. Got to do some mowing last weekend and again today. Can't wait for the next video.
Thats great to hear Sean. Happy to hear you are busy and things are good. Keep the sunny side up my friend! Cheers!
I love your videos! Are you concerned about protecting the various semi exposed filters using after market guards, since you do so many things with the tractor. The mesh which you put on the front guard was a good idea. Thanks.
Good morning and thanks so much Douglas. Great question - I have had a few folks ask the same thing. Not really, to be honest, I am pretty attentive to where I drive although I have thought about it a couple of times. My neighbour Guy said he is happy to make a few for me, if I wanted them, and I have seen some after market guards but the cost of them are kind of high and not worth the money, at least to me. I always have spare filters and fluids on hand so if I were to damage a filter I can change it out on site. I regularly check my fluids as you know and I regularly do a circle check on the tractor which includes looking under it and checking the filters, among other things. If they were reasonably priced, I would probably put them in cause it certainly wouldn't hurt to do it, but at this point it is not an important consideration for me. Thanks and have a great weekend!
Enjoyed your video, you gave me lots of info, be a few months before i purchased, but think you helped narrow down my decision
I am happy it was helpful Deacon. Good luck and all the best!
Great job explaining, thank you.
Thanks Enrique! Cheers!
Great job GP , lots of great information as always, don’t know about you but I sure can’t wait till spring comes around , seems winter won’t go away lol , cheers Mike
I'll say Mike. We got hit with high winds and freezing rain Friday into Saturday. 12 inches of snow and another freezing rain storm all day today. Old man winter just won't leave. Hopefully its not coming your way. Thanks and Cheers! Have a great week!
Bought a B2601 last fall. Debated buying the tractor for about 3 years. Picking a good dealer is extremely important. Was always told that you should buy the largest size tractor that you could afford, within reason. Once purchased, you'll most likely find other uses for the tractor than originally thought.
Good morning James. I think that is a good rule of thumb. And very true that I keep finding other uses for it. At first, was a little concerned that maybe I would have needed the extra power but so far, the 2601 has done everything I have needed. Thanks for commenting - have a great weekend!
Hello from the Eastern Township, Qc ! This is a very good informative video keep up the good work.
Thanks !!
Well I have been considering the 2650 but now I will have to give this 2601 a look. Thanks!
Good day David. Take a look for sure and figure out what you will need for capacity and performance and then you will be able to determine the price difference between the two and which is best. Also just checked your channel. I am off-grid - full solar and storage so i just subscribed to you and will take a look through your videos of your system and install. Cheers!
Hey David, which one did you get?
Keep in mind, You can put smaller sized implements on a larger tractor. Thus a cat 1 plow will hook up to a cat 2 hitch.
Good evening E! Thanks for the info. I honestly never knew that. This just answered a question I have been trying to figure out recently. And now it makes sense. Thanks very kindly. I never knew. Have a great weekend and thanks again!
Awesome video. Pretty much covered all the bases.
I was surprised to hear you talk about budget considerations. This tractor costs as much as a small airplane and I have always thought of them as toys for the super wealthy. Perhaps they can make financial sense for those who use them professionally, providing services to other people, but not for guys like myself just wanting to maintain their few acres. Considering how many hours per year you use it and what you do with it, have you tried to calculate what it would cost you to hire professionals every time and how this would compare to investing in this machine?
GP this comment is for another video you had but you were talking about the angle of your back blade for cutting love your videos but need to correct you on that it's just the opposite to what you said reason why I know my brother is a greater operator and I run heavy equipment for a living.. to make blade actually cutmore you would suck your top Link in towards you and for a more smoother finish without digging in top link out words for the angle
Morning Benjy. Thanks very much for the help here. I have had a similar comment a while back but I think your equipment perhaps connects differently than mine here. The way this blade attaches to the 3 point, it works as I mentioned in the other video, and confirms it in the manual that came with the blade, (you can go on the Landpride website and open the manual for the RB1672 - page 16). The tractor has no down pressure on the 3 point hitch so the blade sits on the ground under its own weight. If I am grading in the summer, and I extend the upper control arm, it causes a more aggressive angle, or 'pitch', of the moldboard edge to the ground. If I begin to drive, the moldboard digs in and continues to dig in to the point it stops the tractor as it has dug so deep in the ground (I found out the hard way when I first got the blade - LOL). If I collapse the upper control arm all the way in, it causes the moldboard to pitch less aggressively such that it drags or scrapes the ground, so to speak. Thanks for the comment though, as I am still learning alot and always welcome advice and suggestions. Thanks again Benjy!
thats like my kubota dealer he helps fit the budget wich is nice plus he usually gives the deals on all the kubotas wich is nice too
Nice Michael. It is important to have a good relationship with your dealer. Cheers and thanks for watching!
How important is it to own a trailer capable of transporting the tractor? Do you find yourself hauling the tractor around much?
Good evening Darrell. So funny you asked that question. Most of the folks I help out are within a short drive down the concession road but just recently , I have started to price out a trailer for it. I haven't needed to trailer it yet but I may need to soon. I have no reason to date to have to trailer it, but my brother is a long distance from here and has property so we are thinking about getting a trailer so I can head over and help him out from time to time. Thanks for the q and all the best!
Great video! Thanks!
Great informative video!!!
Excellent information- thank you!
can you list the implements that were featured in this video? Great video. Just subscribed!
Good morning and thanks very much Lawrence. Welcome! I believe I talked about a few attachments or implements such as the grapple( for grabbing logs, brush, rocks etc), a rear blade ( for clearing snow and also for gradin the driveway in the summer), a backhoe ( which is pretty expensive so great if you have a lot of projects where you need to dig alot but otherwise, pretty expensive if you aren't going to need it often), the ballast box - really important to have on hand to maintain weight on the back of the tractor) and a box blade - also great for grading the driveway. Hope that helps. Have a great week and thanks again for subscribing!
Thank you for time and help. One question I live here in Michigan and it gets cold as well. Will the beat juice freeze?
Hey good evening Tom. You are most welcome. I am glad if it helped a little. I asked the same question when the dealer said they put Beet Juice in now. He said it's good to about -32 celsius and I have checked online resources which say the same. He said he only uses beet juice for everything and does a lot of construction and agriculture sales. It is also heavier than a few other solutions that are sometimes put in tires. We get pretty much the same weather as you do and we had about 1 week this winter which stayed at or below -30 ( worst day was -37 celsius) and I had no trouble at all. Hope that is helpful. Cheers and have a great week!
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Great information thank you 👍
Cheers and thanks Allan. Good luck with your search!
It would be interesting to know what you paid for the tractor and the attachments? Also, why did you not buy a back hoe? (or did you...?)
Well said, lots of good info. Thanks GP nicely done!
Thanks LA! Cheers
Louisiana Aquaponics perry stone
Mike
Having done food plots for almost 20 years and have made lots of mistakes, heres our procedure:
1. spray with RU and wait 5-8 days
2 fertilize with 200-400 pounds per acre of urea (brassicas, turnips, winter rye, etc)
2. disc and/or rototill after the 5-8 days (the ground will work up better after killing the vegetation))
3. cultipack before seeding (this is to make sure you don't bury the seed too deep)
4. seed
5 cultipack after seeding
6 wait and pray for a little rain
Fail Mow what's there and disc it in.
Great video! Thank you sir!
Good morning and thanks! Cheers!
Generally speaking, would a L60 be too much tractor for a 12 acre agricultural farm?
Hey Buckets! I honestly am not the best person to answer that, but my dealer told me that once you get over 10 acres an L series is more the sizes you would be looking for, depending on the type of property, and things you need to do with it. But a dealer would be the best person to give you good, solid advice on that. Sorry I could not be more helpful but good luck and hope you get something you are really happy with. Cheers!
Very well done!
If you use the BH the manual on page 6 says liquid ballast shouldn't be used.
Mech! I hope all is well. Thanks for watching! Thanks so much. I haven't heard from you in a while. I hope life is treating you well. Cheers!
Thank you for asking I'm doing fine. It's been a long winter. I don't live where my tractor is. In the wintertime it's hard to get to it. No seat time is driving me crazy so what I've been doing is accumulating different items to put on the tractor. Hope to get to the tractor by the end of April if not sooner. Take care new videos coming.
Good to hear my friend. I was hoping everything was well with you as I had not seen any comments in a while. Good to hear that you are doing well and looking forward to seeing your adventures in the spring. Cheers and all the best to you!
Bo Zo It's been a long winter. The only time my back hoe comes off is when I want to use my finish mower. Congratulations on your new tractor are you going to post videos of it?
Very informative thanks
Very good and informative video, nicely done!
Hey thanks very much Paul. Cheers!
i love my cab ,....i can blow snow in my swimming trunks !
LMAO!! That is too funny. Thanks klrdude!
no worries ! :)
Great video. Did you say that people are using beet juice to fill tractor tires? That's the craziest thing that I've heard yet. Hopefully I'm missing something important that makes this sensible. I live in a very warm climate on the US Gulf Coast, so I use water in my 1951 Ferguson TO-30 tires, just like the owners manual recommends :-)
Good morning Tom! Yes, I thought so too but that's what many dealers, and municipalities, are using now. Very low freezing point and heavy. I think, if I remember correctly, that it is good to around - 32 celsius and is non corrosive. It gets cold up here Tom. LOL. Cheers and thanks for the comment. Made me laugh this morning. :)
It prevents the wheels from rusting out like they used to when using the old calcium mixture.
Good video 👍. I would like to upgrade to the b2601
Happy it was helpful HP! Cheers!
Nice video. While I’m no tractor expert it sounds like you need to look into a quick hitch for your 3-point. Takes all the heartache out of hooking up.
Hey good evening Tim. Yes, I have been thinking on and off about getting one. Not every attachment I have is currently Quick Hitch compatible so still thinking on it. Thanks for watching and always welcome your comments. If you are in the US, have a great long weekend!
very good job thanks
Thanks Jim. Hope it was helpful. Cheers!
What size trailer do you need?
Good morning R! I don't have a trailer for it but it is about 12 1/2 feet with the FEL on, and around 2300 lbs or so, if that helps. Thanks for watching!
Ok but what does this tractor run for cost wise?
Morning BAM! Not sure of the current pricing but all the main tractor manufacturers post their prices on their websites now - Deer, Kubota, Kioti etc. Thanks for tuning in and take care!
With the 60 Mid-mount mower and the LA435 w leveler and 3rd function, its about $24K in Missouri
GP Outdoors ok thanks
PhotoBobBarker thanks for the info
Grate video, thanks for the info.
Thanks Justin!
im looking to buy 2601 over bx23
Good luck TFan!
GP Outdoors -
Why did you choose the rear finish mower instead of the mid mount mower
Good day Larry. Great question. I had a belly mower on a lawn tractor before getting the Kubota. The challenge I had with it was that I could not get close enough in and around and under all the trees and areas of the property where I could not drive the tractor in close enough so had a lot more trimming to do afterward. Also when mowing the sides of my driveway, I could not get in very close because the belly mower generally is only as wide as the width of the tractor whereas the finish mower extends out the side so I can get a little more mowed. Lastly, the belly mower does not "float" along the contours of the land as well as the finish mower - it has very little play or ability to float over undulations etc on my lawn. Those were the main reasons. I had thought about getting the belly mower because that way I could use the mid PTO for the mower and mount a spreader unit on the rear pto to drop grass seed or fertilizer etc at the same time but figured, for me, the finish mower was the right choice. Hope that helps. Cheers!
Hey thanks for the answer. I am planning to get the B2601 this week and i was debating on getting the finish mower. I plan to do the belly mower and a rotary cutter instead. I think this combo will work well for my needs. I love your videos. God Bless!
@@larryferguson9424 I purchased the belly mower because my neck can't handle looking behind all the time. I have backed in to stuff - crack the rear fender on my old BX (hate plastic parts).
Gzz 2 hrs from a dealer! I am from the midwest in USA and have 100 dealers with 2hrs lol
LOL Andy! Yup, they are pretty spread out up here in this area. You definitely don't want to forget to pick something up when you go - it's a long way back.LOL!
I live. In central ON as well, and am looking to purchase a tractor. Not sure which model or brand. Can I ask which Kubota dealer you bought yours from? Thx
Good morning CH. Yes, I decided on B.E. Larkin Equipment out of Stouffville. From first visit to all the calls and visits I have made after the sale, they have been great. Couldn't be happier with them. Hope that helps. Good luck and let me know how things go as you decide on what brand and tractor to buy. Cheers and good luck!
I looked at them all. I ended up going with the kubota because the engine is bulletproof and it was 4 grand cheaper than the deer. It’s a well thought out tractor as well.
would you now have thought about a cab?
Good day Charles. Boy, I would love a cab but working so much in the forest in the spring, fall and summer, I can tell you I would most likely put a branch through the glass. LOL. And my dealer tells me it will cost about $1,000 CDN to replace one panel. I think at some point I might look at a cab that can be easily removed so in the winter, I can avoid the blowing snow and severe cold some days, etc but after all this time, and given the types of things I do with it, I still would not have chosen a tractor with a permanent cab. So, I think the decision has to be considered based on the types of things you wish to do with it- through all seasons. It's not that I couldn't maneuver through the forest with a cab, but just would have to be extra careful doing so. Hope that helps a little. Thanks and all the best!
@@GPOutdoors wish they'd do a Forestry four poster for a reasonable cost.
Great video
Thanks Kenneth! Cheers!
good information
Thanks Dave!
Cost justification?? at my local dealer today and difference in price of b2601 and b2650 was a mere $700. That's very little considering..... no matter how you look at it. My dealer said he doesn't even know why they make the 2601 for that small of savings. just saying
james c thanks for the notes below. Not sure where you are but here the cost difference was quite substantial. I understand that different dealers will use different pricing strategies. I received quotes from more than one dealer and the difference was significant. At $700, I would agree with your dealer that it doesn't make sense to have both models. Thanks for watching and for sharing the info. Cheers and have a great week
Bought a 2601 2 years ago specifically because it was the most HP you could get in the smallest package. I use it on a 70 acre Christmas Tree farm. The 4 inch difference in width was a definite deal breaker for me.
Good morning David. Thanks for the comment above. I am finding the narrow width pretty helpful too for my conditions here. My neighbour makes playful jokes about my "little tractor" ( he has an L series) until we have to drive back into the forest and I am able to weave through the trees where he has to stop and walk in. :)) Cheers and have a great week!
I sell Kubota and $700 is not the difference. I don't know what your local dealer is doing but we sell 10 times more B2601 because of cost difference. I would love to know who your local dealer is so I can talk to them and find out how they do this.
Matt V i was quoted $24,900 for a B2650 w/ 2 lever QA Bucket, BH77 w/ 12" bucket, thumb kit, R4 tires. $24,300 for a B2601 w/2 lever QA Bucket, BH70 w/12" bucket, thumb kit, R4 tires.
b2650 and b 2601 has same hp :)
Great Video!
Thanks Bota! Cheers!
Thanks Bota. I have to admit, watching you snowplowing in negative temperatures in that warm cab this past winter always makes me jealous!! Thanks for watching! Cheers.
Don't buy a RK55 been waiting over 5 MONTHS for parts RURAL KING
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Thanks Darrin! All the best!
Excellent video, just subbed. Great choice on the Kubota. I have a Kubota excavator, they are designed very well. Very helpful video for a person looking to get a tractor, like me. Glad you mentioned the dealer relationship, this is very important. Im lucky i have 2 different Kubota dealers to choose from less then an one hour away in opposite directions. Check out my channel if you have some time, it may interest you. Thanks
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I wish Iahd seen this before
I don't have time to get out that's why I'm watching your video! I'm going with a Kubota cause you did all the research and you look and sound honest so Kubota it is but I probably won't ever use it cause I don't have time! Do you know If they come in pink cause my wife will be the one using it? Ok be honest as I'm typing and listening I'm starting to think you either own or work as a Kubota salesman or a politician! Are you part of the Kubota deep state?
LOL!! That made my morning Mark. I was kind of sleepy but that woke me up! No relationship to Kubota or our governing political party. :)) But hey, before you get your wife a tractor, make sure she really wants one. Years ago I bought my wife a vacuum for Christmas. It was kind of chilly in the house for a few weeks after that. I didn't get it at the time cause, hey, we needed a new vacuum. :)) Cheers and thanks for the morning humour! All the best.
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO OPEN THE HOOD NOBODY KNOW HOW
Hi Troy. why yes, thee is a small latch under the bottom of the hood on the front right side of the hood. Pull out and lift from the bottom front. I think it is different on different types of tractors. Thanks for the question and have a great weekend!
its a damn shame kubota refuses to build with an option for 2 pedals instead of insisting on building everything with the tredel pedal or i would have bought one instead of my 2025R deere. kubota is loosing sales and i really think that they just dont give a shit. kubota deserves to go under because they could not care less about what the customer wants. i have a screwed up back and neck and the tredle pedal was making the situation worse when i test drove them. loader work is 10,000 times easier with a 2 pedal system. im no deere lover either. i have had 5 repairs on a new tractor that has 28 hours on it. next time i will buy buy whomever is the cheapest because they are all crap.
yep that one pedal for forward and back is crap.
Treadle pedal or side by side is really a matter of personal preference and comfort. Calling all of them crap is just an ignorant comment. I have a 2210 JD that I've used every day for 14 years and have never had a repair on it. I had a Kubota for years that maintained and plowed my 1000 foot driveway and it never failed me once. That my friend is not crap.........
I have had 2 Kubotas and they both were HSD and I love the one petal, would not have anything else. Just put your foot on the petal and rock it back and forth to go either direction.
The biggest problem with the pedal is people with small feet may have a problem with it. My wife uses our tractor a lot, and the pedal isn't really made for her at all. The two pedal system Deere and others use makes it a lot easier with smaller feet.
STOP WITH THE HAND WIPING PLEASE!!!
Hey Jon. Yes, sorry. I think it is a nervous thing but I am aware of it but hard habit to break. Thanks for watching though and have a great weekend! All the best!