opinion on b7100

[les525]

im about to buy this kubota. the only problem that im aware with it that 4wd went out(vibrates when driven) witch i will further inspect. from the vin# it i found out its a 76 other than that what do you all think about it? anything diffrent or wrong?

 

[300zx]

les525, I also have a B7100D, 1979, with the FEL. All of the pieces look right. I can't say anything about the 4wd, but if the price is right and you like fixing tractors, I wouldn't let that stop me if the engine and the hydraulics seem solid.
I am curious about the hydraulic control valve on the fender. What was it for? One model of the B748 snow blower had a single valve on the fender, but the hoses on that one seem to go to the back.

 

[gktilton]

Buy it, even if you don't fix the 4wd for a couple years that sucker is deal. I too am curious about the other 2 spools of hydraulics. Post more pics after you buy it, especially of the bucket, it looks different than mine and I like it.

 

[les525]

i think i will need to fix the 4wd immediatly to stop any further damage. the hydraulic remotes on the side i think is for a top and tilt for the 3pt. it makes sence since it also has a box scraper.

 

[gktilton]

If you run it in 2wd does it still vibrate?

 

[les525]

there is a vibration and chatter when driven

 

[eserv]

The rear ujoint on the drive shaft to the front axle probably has failed.Bit of a job to repair but not very expensive.

 

[Kytim]

I think I would jump on that one and ride off into the sunset!

Kytim

 

[les525]

im going to try and see if i can bring it home tonight or tom morning. the weather has not been great for driving 2hrs round trip

 

[les525]

well bad news, the seller had second thoughts and decided to at least keep it and at least try attempt to fix it himself first before selling.im a bit bummed out, i really wanted that tractor but i will just keep looking for another.

witch i did. a b7100 gear drive with 2200hrs, no loader just box scraper and stump splitter.front diff been rebuilt, some engine work in the past, runs well,shifts and drives ok rear hubs are worn and wobblie, some back and forth play on front axle piviot. its not in terrible shape but you can see the 2200hrs of use on it. he is also asking the same price but im a bit hesitant at this price with that many hrs with no loader. what do you all think?

 

[Piker]

Bought a 1980 B7100 in late November with 2700 hrs. showing on the clock. Head & injetors were overhauled within last 3 or 4 years (bought it from a buddy), original rear hubs shot & rear wheels wobbling - tractor had been replaced with a shiny new one & the old girl had been sitting outdoors under a tree for a year, needed a bunch of TLC. The link shows the repair I did to the hubs & there's a description on here somewhere (try searching B7100 or Piker). The play in the front axel pivot can be taken out by snugging up the nut. Used the tractor all winter plowing & blowing snow. What a rig.

http://s572.photobucket.com/albums/ss166/Piker_photos/Kubota B7100/

http://s572.photobucket.com/albums/ss166/Piker_photos/Kubota B7100/B7100 - ATV Snow Plow/