Kubota b7510 - priced right?

[otteridiz]

Trying to get a kubota for use on a small 3 acre lot. We deal with horse stuff, some light tree work, and will need to till, seed, and smooth out fields sometimes. Also just a lot of landscaping type chores.

I have been looking at old b's and ran across a b7510, the price seems high, but could be right...

$7500 "firm",,,
Kubota b7510, 4wd, hydrostatic, with loader (and power steering).
Also comes with a 6' befco finish mower - seller stated it is "well used"... this is nice to have, but not sure I "need" it.
670 hours

I would describe the appearance/cosmetics to be in fair condition, but seller states it runs well and has no leaks. I am a function of form guy, so not a big deal if mechanicals are in good shape.

Is ht b7510 a fairly reliable model? Are parts/attachments readily available? Is this worth taking a look at? I know the basics question to ask, but look for some "expert" opinion on things to look for or specific questions to ask related to this particular b7510.

I also found and old b7200 with FEL for $5500... I love the look of this little guy, but feel like it might be undersized and more trouble being an older model.

Any feedback is great appreciated! Thanks.

 

[otteridiz]

I just checked out some online sales on "tractorhouse.com" and maybe this is priced well and worth checking out? I think it priced "fairly" bc it is beat up cosmetically, but I guess that might be worrisome in terms of how well it was maintained mechanically, etc, also.

 

[OrangeKrush]

I bought my first Kubota in 05 a brand new B7510 with FEL and rear blade and I loved that thing. I mowed 2.5 acres with a lot of trees and many other obstacles with the mmm "mid mount mower" for 6 years. Plowed snow, graded drives and multiple other task in the 6 years I had it with not one problem.. if I remember right I think it was a 21hp...

 

[otteridiz]

I bought my first Kubota in 05 a brand new B7510 with FEL and rear blade and I loved that thing. I mowed 2.5 acres with a lot of trees and many other obstacles with the mmm "mid mount mower" for 6 years. Plowed snow, graded drives and multiple other task in the 6 years I had it with not one problem.. if I remember right I think it was a 21hp...

Thanks for the info, very good to hear a "success story".

One additional question... the loader on the one I am looking at appears to be a "LA273". I cannot find much info on it. But generally speaking the b7510 does not have a "quick attach" option, correct?

 

[OrangeKrush]

Thanks for the info, very good to hear a "success story".

One additional question... the loader on the one I am looking at appears to be a "LA273". I cannot find much info on it. But generally speaking the b7510 does not have a "quick attach" option, correct?

Correct that was before they started the quick tach. Someone may make the adaptor though.

 

[OrangeKrush]

I'm sure there will be others to chime in that are more up to date with the 7510. It's been a while..

 

[Impala]

In my area you can't find a B series or BX with FEL for $7500. It would sell pretty quick in WI. I sold my BX in 2 days for $8500. Felt bad because I paid les than that years prior but the used market is crazy. Been waiting for my new B and it finally is coming in. Only reason I did not buy used is the prices are too high in my area. If I found a decent B7510 I would have bought it.

 

[Rusty46]

otteridiz - Can't help you with the price question, but I can speak to the the B75XX durability and ability. I have a B7500 that I bought new in June 2003. It came with a 60" MMM and the LA302 FEL. I use it on 12+ acres to mow, plow & blow snow, maintain tree lines, move & stack bulk materials, and for general landscaping tasks. It is within a few hours of having 2,500 hours. I have maintained it myself. The only failures, other than operator inflicted damage, have been hydraulic hoses which I replaced myself. I did elect to have my dealer replace a major hydraulic hose that runs under the tractor. Last summer, I added a Tach-N-Go quick hitch and pallet forks from Jere Dunn at mytractortools.com. My Tach-N-Go was the 1st QA that Jere had made for a B7500. It came out great. I highly recommend it. I now mow lawn and fields with the FEL (less bucket, forks) installed, which is a tremendous time and effort saver, as there are days when I mow, use the buckets, and use the pallet forks.

I hope this helps!