Mid Mount Mower Choices - Machine Underground -Tractor & Commercial Equipment Discussion Forum

vaughabr · 09-07-2008, 01:19 PM

I'm trying to decide between a Kubota B2920 and the B7800 (only $100 difference). I like the fact that the 7800 is tried and true, but my dealer's quoting me MMMs and FELs at a higher price for the 7800 than the B2920 ($700 more for a 60" MMM; $900 more for the FEL + valve). Given these prices, I don't think I could justify the purchase of the 7800 given the increased price for the tractor and toys, but what other MMM options do I have? What companies make MMMs for the 2920 and the 7800? What models would you suggest? Thanks very much in advance for any advice.

-Brad

**Kennyd** · 09-07-2008, 04:54 PM

Welcome to MU

I can't help with prices, But when Kevin from Emerich see's this post he give you a straight answer on why the prices difference between the models.
BUT- Only Kubota will make a MMM to fit either of the model tractors you listed, there are NO aftermarket company's making MMM's.

**PaulChristenson** · 09-07-2008, 09:10 PM

Which is why you might want to consider a rear finish mower...which is tractor independent...

**Ducati996** · 09-07-2008, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulChristenson

Which is why you might want to consider a rear finish mower...which is tractor independent...

real good point!

**Ducati996** · 09-07-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vaughabr

I'm trying to decide between a Kubota B2920 and the B7800 (only $100 difference). I like the fact that the 7800 is tried and true, but my dealer's quoting me MMMs and FELs at a higher price for the 7800 than the B2920 ($700 more for a 60" MMM; $900 more for the FEL + valve). Given these prices, I don't think I could justify the purchase of the 7800 given the increased price for the tractor and toys, but what other MMM options do I have? What companies make MMMs for the 2920 and the 7800? What models would you suggest? Thanks very much in advance for any advice.

-Brad

For gigles how much is a B3030? if the 7800 is only $100 more than Im curious and it makes it a strong consideration. A little more hydraulic and lift ability and position control for 3 pt attachments. As mentioned earlier no aftermarket MMM mowers....

vaughabr · 09-08-2008, 12:18 AM

First of all, thanks to everyone for the advice.

Ducati:

They seem to be quoting (before any negotiation) about 15% off of the MSRP from Kub's website, so they'd probably quote me around $14.8K for the B3030 vs. $11.8K for the B2920 ($11.9K for the B7800). Considering I wouldn't even need/purchase the FEL for 5 years, and I likely wouldn't be pushing the 2920 to it's limits, I won't need the increased umph of the 3030. It sounds like the 2920 is the ticket for my needs unless I can talk my dealer down significantly on the RCK60-27B MMM and/or the B7800.

**Ducati996** · 09-08-2008, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by vaughabr

First of all, thanks to everyone for the advice.

Ducati:

They seem to be quoting (before any negotiation) about 15% off of the MSRP from Kub's website, so they'd probably quote me around $14.8K for the B3030 vs. $11.8K for the B2920 ($11.9K for the B7800). Considering I wouldn't even need/purchase the FEL for 5 years, and I likely wouldn't be pushing the 2920 to it's limits, I won't need the increased umph of the 3030. It sounds like the 2920 is the ticket for my needs unless I can talk my dealer down significantly on the RCK60-27B MMM and/or the B7800.

seems to be a big difference between the B7800 and B3030 series....In this case i would go with the B7800 - I think it has more umph than the 2920, and for $100, you cant beat it. The 7800 has a great following with great results - nothing against the B2920, but it appears the 7800 is more machine

msiewert96 · 09-08-2008, 04:49 PM

check out craigslist and tractor house there typically are some MMM for the 7800 on there

vaughabr · 09-24-2008, 10:18 PM

I'm going with the B7800 hydro with R4 tires and a 60" Land Pride RFM. The dealer doesn't seem to want to go below $13,875 for the package ($11,900 for the tractor and $1,975 for the RFM). I live just south of Cincinnati in Kentucky. Does this sound like a reasonable price given the soon to be released B3200?

Thanks for all your advice so far.

-Brad

**gunmaker** · 09-24-2008, 11:03 PM

Welcome aboard! As far a the mowers go, I personally like the quality of cut of a MMM vs. a 3pt finish mower. I think it is easier to cut around obstacles with a MMM than a RFM, but if I had a large, wide open area to be mown, I would surely give a RFM strong consideration.