Recent content by Ezlife45

I tried running my B2650 with a blade and FEL on a 5 x 10 and I'll never attempt that again. My other option is a steel decked dual axle trailer with dual axle brakes. Sure it takes more to get it out and up and loaded, but I like the piece of mind.

I did a similar thing with my '14 B2650. Since I am not familiar with tractors or its hydraulics, I just brought my pocketbook. I had my local dealer install my 3rd function kit, returned all my removed components. Took about a day and I was out around 900 bucks, perhaps consider that.

My dealer sold me a 4' box blade and I would have preferred a 60" I have a B2650 too.

I looked at both and wound up with the everything attachments grapple. Love it. I use it on a B2650

Also another reason for the pivots is so the blades can bounce off something too big to cut. Lets it keep spinning instead of jamming like a push mower would. Ever hit a stump with a push mower? Imagine that X 50.

Mine does the same. As stated before, try getting in and out of the tractor without touching the steering wheel.

Go box and may I recommend that weight is your friend. with a BX maybe a 4' but possibly a 5' box. I wish my B2650 would have come with a 5' box. I have a 54" bucket but a 4' box.

I bought my B2650 with the QR forks and it weighs less than my bucket. I think my tractor has the same FEL as the OP and on my tractor I run out of ballast before I run out of FEL power.

On my B2650 what I do is start going forward slowly and as I start to lift off the HST pedal, slip it right into 4WD. Works like a charm. To get out of 4WD just repeat the step.

Concrete weighs around 150 lbs per cubic foot where steel is more like 490 lbs per cubic foot. Pick your poison.

I'm going to steal a comment from another thread. You never hear someone say they wish they bought a smaller tractor. I have a B2650 and its a beast. I added the 3rd function valve and a grapple. Look closely at the front loader capacities, 3 point lift capability etc. Also a big one for me...

I have a B2650 and bought a 4' bush hog with a slip clutch. I think I could easily have run a 5'. I have a 26 hp engine.

Congrats! I wish I had the backhoe... Did you get the quick release bucket? One of my best investments.

QA is great. I love mine.

I agree with Drab where you probably won't get much discount. I have a '14 and love the quick detach bucket. Depends on whether or not you are going to put implements up front. I have the bucket, fork lift forks, and a grapple. Love the ability to change in seconds.