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  1. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    That's a great price if it's a LX2610 TLB. That's more like the B2601 around here.
  2. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    I know exactly what you're going through bro, I really think you can't go wrong with either one. The deciding factor for me was the hoe on the LX was bigger and that's the attachment I will be using most of the time. I also like the ground clearance, $2500.00 is a lot of money for sure! Good...
  3. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    Yeah BD'er you're right my friend, I'm already buying addon's and a toothbar is next! I have led lights and I'm going to put a quad flasher on the top of the ROP . I saw a vid of that ripper, that's one serious piece of equipment! what's a good box blade to buy? I'm going to be needing one for...
  4. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    Thanks Brett! Congrats on you're new toy also!! Cant wait to get it! You're tractor buying experience sounds so much like mine. I really liked the B2601 and I'm sure it would meet all my needs as well. I just couldn't walk away from the LX though..kept thinking I'm going to regret not buying the...
  5. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    Thanks BD! I'm looking forward to my new toy and some nice weather, the last year has been long and trying!
  6. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    Thanks DD! I'm sure it's going to work out well for me. Seems like the right size tractor for my property and the small jobs I will be doing with it. I retired last year so now I can work on my own terms..lol The exhaust extension you attached, did you point it down or out the side? I think...
  7. Jim in PA

    East Coast cheaper?

    I just bought the same tractor today LX 2610 TLB with 3rd function and mechanical thumb. Hopefully the price you were quoted included the factory cab? The price you posted is considerably higher than dealerships around me.. I paid a little less than $28,000 before tax..and I thought that was too...
  8. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    I finally made my choice! I bought the LX 2610 TLB, I took the advice from the guys on this thread and didn't get the swift tach loader. I'm having the 3rd function added and the mechanical thumb, along with the tires loaded. My dealer has the tractor and loader in stock but I will have to wait...
  9. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    Lol!!!..No...I'm not expecting anything like the CK capabilities, I would spend more time fixing ruts than digging with that 7 ton beast. I tried a neighbors BX23S last year and it was pretty impressive digging in a sandy loam type soil.
  10. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    You got one sweet deal on you're B2601! Tax wasnt figured into my numbers.
  11. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    Good info, thank you! I certainly want something stable for sure. My only experience with back hoes is my dad had a Case CK and it had plenty of power and was a digging machine.
  12. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    Thank you for the reply! You really think the LX is a "lot more" tractor? I really like the B2601 but the dealers Ive been to in this area aren't willing to come down much off MSRP. It sounds like you are very satisfied with your tractor.
  13. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    Good info on the hoe, thank you!, Im leaning hard toward the LX for sure.
  14. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    Its not the scaled down SU. He mentioned that he would be able to save me roughly a thousand dollars with the SU but i think i would be better served having the Mid PTO in case down the road I want to add a snowblower plus I'm thinking it would also hold its value better having it. I would...
  15. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    For sure it's a B2601, he has both in stock and they were sitting side by side. I would consider a mini ex but I will also be using this machine around my house. The contractor was renting excavators in the past and said though they are definitely faster, it was getting more expensive every year...
  16. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    Thanks Paul, very valuable information! The jobs that I will be doing are mostly landscaping, retaining walls, general home projects but i also will be doing trenching for an electrical contractor, most digging will be 4'-5' deep, under 200'. I have my JD X748 to handle my three acres of mowing...
  17. Jim in PA

    Went shopping today for a new B2601HSD

    First post and new to this site. Im shopping for my first sub/compact Kubota tractor. While pricing the B2601HSD TLB ($26,500) the salesman also quoted a new LX 2610 TLB both with third function, 60" FEL, 16" bucket for hoe, mechanical thumb. I was really shocked to see that the LX2610...