I just returned home from the International Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY where I saw my first LX3310 and LX2610.
The 2610 is little changed from the 2650 aside from the expected availability of an optional "Swift-Tach" FEL, allowing attachment/detachment of the FEL without leaving the seat of the tractor. A single lever manifold with flat-faced couplers is included. An optional mechanical self leveling system is also available. A 2610SU model without mid PTO is also available.
There is no SU version of the LX3310 but, surprisingly, both the B2650 and B3350 (SU version for ROPS model only) remain in the new 2020 catalogue.
As we have known for some time, the LX3310 uses a new common rail injected engine with emissions system similar to that used in other Kubota engines. The elimination of mechanical fuel injection eliminates the need for the trouble prone reformer used on the B3350 engine. I also noticed that the engine has a larger fuel filter/water separator and what appears to be a fuel cooler, not present on my B3350. I have every reason to believe that the new engine will prove as reliable vis a vis regeneration cycles as are other Kubota engines. FWIW: It's packed under the hood, and will be difficult and expensive to work on.
It appears that Kubota listened to me as they replaced the drilled cross bar in the frame needed for mounting 3 front weights without the need for a front weight bracket. This cross bar is not present on the B3350 (don't know about B2650), making mounting of front weights on a B3350 impossible without the optional front weight bracket. Long story, but the current edition of the B3350 Owner's manual still states that 3 front weights can be mounted to the front frame without a front weight bracket. This became a bone of contention for me as I knew that I would be needing front weights before buying my B3350 and mounting 3 front weights without a front weight bracket (requires removal of the grill guard) was a precondition for buying it. I complained loudly after buying my B3350 and learning otherwise but ultimately needed to buy a front weight bracket and bolt kit. Somebody listened.
Though I cannot remember, the thread where the recent "change" in published HP for the B3350 was discussed, I did ask the product manager for the LX series about this and she confirmed that the there have been no changes in the engines. The change in published specs reflects a change in "measuring method" only.
Both ROPS and cab versions of both LX2610 and LX3310 have improved spring suspension seats (same seat for ROPS and cab versions). I sat in the seat of the LX3310HSDC and noticed that the seat is better supported and more stable side-to-side than the seat of my B3350.
Both LX2610 and LX3310 models on display at the show were fitted with R14T tires. I stopped by the Good Year display and picked up an R14T brochure showing all currently available sizes (many more than last year). If anyone needs to know if the R14Ts are available for a tractor that they are contemplating (or replacements) post here. I will attempt to answer such questions.
Edit: The MX6000 and M8 models were also on display but I did not look closely.
All in all, a good show but I could not spend as much time there as desired because I had a somewhat bored companion.
SDT
The 2610 is little changed from the 2650 aside from the expected availability of an optional "Swift-Tach" FEL, allowing attachment/detachment of the FEL without leaving the seat of the tractor. A single lever manifold with flat-faced couplers is included. An optional mechanical self leveling system is also available. A 2610SU model without mid PTO is also available.
There is no SU version of the LX3310 but, surprisingly, both the B2650 and B3350 (SU version for ROPS model only) remain in the new 2020 catalogue.
As we have known for some time, the LX3310 uses a new common rail injected engine with emissions system similar to that used in other Kubota engines. The elimination of mechanical fuel injection eliminates the need for the trouble prone reformer used on the B3350 engine. I also noticed that the engine has a larger fuel filter/water separator and what appears to be a fuel cooler, not present on my B3350. I have every reason to believe that the new engine will prove as reliable vis a vis regeneration cycles as are other Kubota engines. FWIW: It's packed under the hood, and will be difficult and expensive to work on.
It appears that Kubota listened to me as they replaced the drilled cross bar in the frame needed for mounting 3 front weights without the need for a front weight bracket. This cross bar is not present on the B3350 (don't know about B2650), making mounting of front weights on a B3350 impossible without the optional front weight bracket. Long story, but the current edition of the B3350 Owner's manual still states that 3 front weights can be mounted to the front frame without a front weight bracket. This became a bone of contention for me as I knew that I would be needing front weights before buying my B3350 and mounting 3 front weights without a front weight bracket (requires removal of the grill guard) was a precondition for buying it. I complained loudly after buying my B3350 and learning otherwise but ultimately needed to buy a front weight bracket and bolt kit. Somebody listened.
Though I cannot remember, the thread where the recent "change" in published HP for the B3350 was discussed, I did ask the product manager for the LX series about this and she confirmed that the there have been no changes in the engines. The change in published specs reflects a change in "measuring method" only.
Both ROPS and cab versions of both LX2610 and LX3310 have improved spring suspension seats (same seat for ROPS and cab versions). I sat in the seat of the LX3310HSDC and noticed that the seat is better supported and more stable side-to-side than the seat of my B3350.
Both LX2610 and LX3310 models on display at the show were fitted with R14T tires. I stopped by the Good Year display and picked up an R14T brochure showing all currently available sizes (many more than last year). If anyone needs to know if the R14Ts are available for a tractor that they are contemplating (or replacements) post here. I will attempt to answer such questions.
Edit: The MX6000 and M8 models were also on display but I did not look closely.
All in all, a good show but I could not spend as much time there as desired because I had a somewhat bored companion.
SDT
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