Assistance Requested

[WatervilleBob]

I own a 1999 B7300 HST with a RCK54 belly mower. I believe the tractor is 16 hp but it is manual steering. I now a of last Summer have only very limited use of my left arm and can no longer turn this tractor. What would be a comparable B Series tractor with power steering and 3 range trans? B2301? Clearance under the machine and the belly mower is VERY important. I also run a 4 ft. small brush hog on the rear 3 pt. hitch. I just put 1700 into this machine replacing a leaking seal on engine/trans,etc.. so I'm really bummed but I just can't drive it. I looked for a front loader for over 18 months and that is needed as well. TIA for any replies.

 

[BAP]

The B2301 is the closest B series that Kubota offers to your B7300. Are you looking to buy new? Or used? B2301 is not as popular as the B2601, so if you are looking used it might not be as easy to find.

 

[WatervilleBob]

Many Tks. for getting back. I can't afford new so used with <150 hrs. seems the way to go. I'm 71 and have health issues so tractor will outlive me. The belly mower clearance with the mower deck raised all the way up is my biggest concern as I have 17 acre ornamental conifer farm I need to mow between rows. Old cow pasture. Also my trailer is maxed out at 1900 lbs. so tractor weight is important. The B2301 was <350 lbs. lighter than the B 2620's which appear to be a dime a dozen used. The B7300 was just perfect as it fit, had the power, etc. I just last Summer had all the seals done, etc. so really bummed I can no longer drive it w/o power steering but life goes on. I'll look into the B 2601's Tks.

 

[BAP]

I don’t know if you do Facebook, but on Facebook Marketplace, there is someone in Colchester selling a B2601 with loader and mower.

 

[WatervilleBob]

I don’t know if you do Facebook, but on Facebook Marketplace, there is someone in Colchester selling a B2601 with loader and mower.

UGH! How the xxx did I miss that! I'll try and track down. Tks.R`

 

[WatervilleBob]

I just looked and could not find it but maybe was sold

I don’t know if you do Facebook, but on Facebook Marketplace, there is someone in Colchester selling a B2601 with loader and mower.

 

[InTheWoods]

You might look at the B7510HDSD as well. Compared to your B7300 the B7510 is:

1. Newer - B7510 was made in 2003 - 2008
2. Has Power Steering standard
3. Substantially more engine and PTO HP (1000cc vs 700cc in the B7300)
4. Has nearly identical wheelbase of 59"
5. Weighs 1367 pounds (vs 1312 pounds for B7300)
6. Has same size front tires
7. Has bigger (9.5-16) rear tires
8. Often for sale with the LA-302 loader - somewhere around $10k here

The B7510HSD has only a two-range hydrostatic tranny, like your B7300. I use low for FEL work, and High for most everything else - no issues.

This site has a good summary of all the specs of the Kubota tractors:

TractorData.com - Kubota farm tractors sorted by model

www.tractordata.com

Also, the B7510 was offered with the RCK-54 mower - maybe the same as your B7300?

 

[D2Cat]

Might put power steering on your existing tractor.

 

[OntheRidge]

Would a spinner knob on your steering wheel be helpful at all? Best of luck!

 

[BAP]

I just looked and could not find it but maybe was sold

Must be. I just went back to look and don’t find it anymore.