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    PaulL replied to the thread Opinion on M4900.
    It is low hours. If legit, potentially a steal. One thing to watch out for on low hours machines that are older is that some people...
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    PaulL replied to the thread 2009 B2620 upgrade.
    If you're definitely needing a backhoe, and not needing to mow, then a B26 would also be a good machine to look at. It's the...
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    PaulL replied to the thread 2009 B2620 upgrade.
    Position control is the 3pt hitch. The BX, and the older B, had quarter inching. You move the lever up, the 3pt goes up. You let it go...
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    PaulL replied to the thread 2009 B2620 upgrade.
    The B2601 looks to be a like for like replacement of the B2620. Same weight, same engine. My B2601 goes well. If you're looking for the...
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    PaulL replied to the thread B01 for me?.
    You're going to be super happy with that.
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    PaulL reacted to Branch Collector's post in the thread B01 for me? with Like Like.
    To close the loop on this, I ended up buying a B2650 with 100 hours on it. Slightly larger machine than what I initially was looking...
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    PaulL replied to the thread Grand L70 series.
    Loader lift numbers are notoriously unreliable, both because you can measure in different ways (at the pins, at the bucket centre, with...
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    PaulL replied to the thread B2301 Model Recommendations.
    I went from a BX2350 to a B2601. It is a lot of difference. The BX is a tractor that is basically built to the footprint of a ride on...
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    The BX is really the smallest real tractor you can buy. Anything smaller won't have a 3pt or won't have a sensible FEL. Kubota certainly...
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    PaulL replied to the thread B01 for me?.
    My use is a bit different, but I do have a B2601 with turfs. I do get traction problems pushing into a pile when the ground is wet. I...
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    PaulL replied to the thread Grand L70 series.
    We still get the Lxx40 model here in NZ. Guess they think we won't be prepared to pay what it costs for all those doodads. They're...
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    PaulL replied to the thread B01 for me?.
    Also agree with this. If you can, buy a tractor with the tires you want. If you can't, buy it then use it. If it is a problem for your...
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    PaulL reacted to PoTreeBoy's post in the thread B01 for me? with Like Like.
    PaulL gives good advice. I'm not sure exactly what you're thinking, but since you're considering used tractors and, understandably, are...
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    PaulL replied to the thread B01 for me?.
    Lawn tires are normally called turfs. R4 are industrial. R1 are agricultural. R14 are the new hybrid tires. I don't know the price, but...
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    PaulL replied to the thread B01 for me?.
    I have a B2601. I don't find it unstable, and I'm always interested in whether those who find theirs unstable actually know it to be...