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Looks like another accident waiting to happen.

Good to hear, anything has to be better than industrials.

Are you referring to R3 turfs, or R4 industrials? My experience using new R4's vs new R3 turfs, on the same tractor, was the R3 turfs were noticeably better on snow. Better on grass too, especially on side hills where the R4's had a tendency to slip sideways.

I would suggest the LX2610 with 60" QA bucket and for your use on snow R3 tires rather than R4's.

Same here skeets. I see you're in SW PA, I'm just across the PA line there in WV. 29 degrees on the porch thermometer now.

Wow that's a nice rig rAzkid!

I don't really have a good image but it's mounted on the left loader arm. It looks like I have my small battery saw in it here but I usually have my gas saw in it. https://www.gearhaul.com/products/sawhaul-complete-kit-for-tractors

I agree, B series and small L's work pretty well in tight spaces. For my woods/trails set-up I put the small 48" bucket on, ballast box holding loppers and mattock (or rear blade) and chain saw in the SawHaul scabbard.

I wouldn't load the tires on a B2501, the money would better be spent on 2" rear spacers if stability is a concern. A $300 ballast box is far more effective than filled tires to counterbalance the FEL *and* unlike filled tires the weight's removable for the many times you don't want it there...

I laid my trails out to miss most of the larger rocks and trees so I mostly cut 1-3" ones. For doing this I used my UTV along with a chain saw, loppers, and a straight shaft trimmer with a brush blade. I didn't dig the small trees up instead just cut the stuff close to the ground to drive over...

Thanks Lifer!

Congratulations Doc, the B2601 seems like it'll meet your requirements to a T. No location in your profiles, just curious where the Allis Chalmers factory was? Never mind I see now eastern KY.

Nice setup you're getting! You'll be fine w/o cab just layer up with a one piece, insulated, Carhartt suit, maybe even an electric jacket liner as well.

Congratulations neogardener, enjoy playing.... oops I mean working with your new B2601!

Although there are large gas lines around none is piped to homes in this area (northern WV 1 mile south of PA line) so I went with a heat pump when I built my 1,700' 2-story house 18 years ago. It's well insulated with spray foam so it's fairly easy to heat. Generally in the 30's and below (like...

I have a grapple and find it useful but I also have more acreage of woods to manage. Prior when I had less I managed with a B7500, LA302 loader, and pin on bucket with a hook welded on the top (no forks). I moved hundreds of 12' pine logs using that bucket with straps and was so pleased to have...

Whoa a brand new B2601 WITH attachments! And resting on a black rug in a new garage to boot! Congratulations, that's a wonderful tractor. Post back when you get it dirty. :)

Paul it seems these "little delays" are rather common when purchasing a new tractor. You made a well thought out choice, I'm looking forward to your initial impression in a few weeks.

I wouldn't necessarily advise loading up the tires on a L2501 on hilly terrain. For one the OP is already concerned with the L's additional 1,000 pounds on his yard. Another reason is it'll tax the 25hp engine even more when going up hills, especially if pulling a mower or cutter. I agree now's...

The L will definately work better on hills. One of the reasons I went from a B2650 to the L2501 was stability, they're about the same height but the L's rear tire width is about 6" wider, in addition I added 2" spacers to get to 62" and the L's 66" bucket still covers the tracks.