B3030

[Volfandt]

Greetings.
I had 1/2hr to blow today so I stopped by the large local Kubota dealer and while checking out the new machinery, a B3030 w/cab caught my eye. As I was looking at it one of the reps handed me the key and said "test drive it!" So I did.. :fing32:

Man what a nice tractor. The cab was just about 100% glass w/no blind spots. Once I started it up I immediately turned on the A/C and it was only a few minutes before the cab felt nice and cool. The engine didn't seem to loose any RPM when the compressor engaged.
I then put it through some paces, testing all the ranges,2w & 4w drive, cruise etc and with the now cold air blowing I hardly felt I was in a subcut!
It didn't have an FEL nor MMM so I can't remark on it's useful power but the 4 cyl diesel rated at 30hp felt big enough to handle any 72" MMM or full size 3PH implements with ease.

Really a nice tractor, but at an asking price of $18,500 w/o FEL or MMM, it best be!

I have heard of complaints of steering wheel vibraton setting in after a few hrs but I have also heard that a factory fix is about to be released also so all in all it seems to be a very good tractor.

If'n I ever have reason to upgrade from my BX23, I believes I've found the machine to trade for.

Volfandt

[Archdean]

Greetings.
I had 1/2hr to blow today so I stopped by the large local Kubota dealer and while checking out the new machinery, a B3030 w/cab caught my eye. As I was looking at it one of the reps handed me the key and said "test drive it!" So I did.. :fing32:

Man what a nice tractor. The cab was just about 100% glass w/no blind spots. Once I started it up I immediately turned on the A/C and it was only a few minutes before the cab felt nice and cool. The engine didn't seem to loose any RPM when the compressor engaged.
I then put it through some paces, testing all the ranges,2w & 4w drive, cruise etc and with the now cold air blowing I hardly felt I was in a subcut!
It didn't have an FEL nor MMM so I can't remark on it's useful power but the 4 cyl diesel rated at 30hp felt big enough to handle any 72" MMM or full size 3PH implements with ease.

Really a nice tractor, but at an asking price of $18,500 w/o FEL or MMM, it best be!

I have heard of complaints of steering wheel vibraton setting in after a few hrs but I have also heard that a factory fix is about to be released also so all in all it seems to be a very good tractor.

If'n I ever have reason to upgrade from my BX23, I believes I've found the machine to trade for.

Volfandt

I'll look at the fix for you tommorow , Didn't know it was a problem but will certainly post it if that's true!!

[bcbasser]

I just traded my BX 2200 for a 3030...it should be delivered Monday 6/15. I can not wait..I did nopt get the cab though....I almost pulled the trigger on the cab model..but just could not rationalize the extra4 g's!!!

[Volfandt]

Congrats bcbasser. The B3030 is a great machine. If I ever get back into putting out a large garden or hay cutting I'll be having me one of those B3030's in my shop too. But I do believe I'll have to have the cab too :D

Post some pics and and a review once you get it, that is after you find the time to :D

Volfandt

[itsgottobegreen]

If only they made a slightly smaller version of the 3030 with the cab I would buy one asap. But right now my next rig is going to be a L3430 with the cab. A buddy of mine has the 3030 with the cab and swears by it..

[Jim_WV]

congrats BC, and yes would love to see some pics of this machine sometime when you get a chance :fing32:

[bcbasser]

Well I got it yesterday and put 4 hrs on her mowing!!!! WOW...what a difference from my old BX!!! Much smoother and alot of power..it cut my mowing time by about a 1/2 hour!!! :thThumbsU