Really struggling with the purchase decision on a 2380 vs. a 2680. Near as I can tell from the specs, they're the same machine except for the engine. My usage will be (in order of importance) a) lawn mowing, 1.5 acres b) brush mowing, 4 acres c) snow blowing, 700' paved drive d) loader usage, moving dirt and pushing autumn leaf piles and e) running a PTO backup generator.
I think the 2380 will work fine for everything but the generator, but might be underpowered for that usage.
I’d appreciate anyone's thoughts and experience! I've been going around and around on this. The cost diff. is about $2200 with tax (which makes little sense to me to buy 3 horsepower, but there it is.)
I'm also torn because I have a Deere dealer (with awful, awful service) 5 miles from my home, and my nearest Kubota dealer is about 30 country road miles away, so service might turn out to be a hassle. My favored Kubota dealer (bought a CCY EX3200 tractor from them a number of years ago) is just 100 miles away.
Thanks, guys!
I think the 2380 will work fine for everything but the generator, but might be underpowered for that usage.
I’d appreciate anyone's thoughts and experience! I've been going around and around on this. The cost diff. is about $2200 with tax (which makes little sense to me to buy 3 horsepower, but there it is.)
I'm also torn because I have a Deere dealer (with awful, awful service) 5 miles from my home, and my nearest Kubota dealer is about 30 country road miles away, so service might turn out to be a hassle. My favored Kubota dealer (bought a CCY EX3200 tractor from them a number of years ago) is just 100 miles away.
Thanks, guys!