Usmc1968 30 #1 Posted October 10, 2013 Hello, About a year ago I purchased a used 2000 Wheelhorse 520Xi with 60" deck and 800hrs on it. Great machine, and HEAVY!!! My question is how does it compare to a Kubota g1800 Diesel Garden tractor? I have the opportunity to get one that has 168hrs, yes 168hrs for $4500. My other question is where the heck could I find a front blade/snow/dirt for the 520? That is one reason why I am thinking of selling it. Thanks! Semper Fi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #2 Posted October 10, 2013 Here you go. Not to far from where you are. They ship. http://www.newhavenpower.com/Toro_5xi_48_Dozer_Blade.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #3 Posted October 11, 2013 Just my . Unless it is coming with several attachments, you really are not gaining much on that Kubota. It's not a SCUT. You can rig your xi with a rear clevis hitch that will make your tractor a working machine. Now, if it were a JD 420, 430, 455, then I would say look into it. But that is just my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forest Road 594 #4 Posted October 11, 2013 Welcome to RS! I have a 522xi with a loader and 1100 hours. Mine has been well used and appears to have plenty of life in it. And the price was right! Ive seen the kubota garden tractors and personally I don't believe they're built as well as the Xi. Blades do come up from time to time. Try a toro dealer there may be one lying in a warehouse. BX, B, L kubota tractors are real tractors not to be confused with the GT. For $4500 I'd step up to a lightly used BX. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick_in_CT 156 #5 Posted October 11, 2013 USMC1968, I just sent you a PM concerning a 5xi plow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Usmc1968 30 #6 Posted October 11, 2013 Thank you very much!! You guys are awesome. I will check out the links, I do have a B7800 with 315hrs and a new FEL (1yr old) but do not use it much so I wanted to get a blade for the 520xi and sell/trade the B7800. thanks!! Semper Fi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMCIII 838 #7 Posted October 11, 2013 B7800, as you know, is in a completely different class than the xi or the g1800. That is a SCUT. You should be able to find a blower for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Usmc1968 30 #8 Posted October 11, 2013 Thanks. Yeah but I do not want to spend boku $$ on the blower. Just moved back here from Texas (I know bummer) and wondering how much of a pain it would be to "plow" snow with a FEL with a 60" bucket. SemperFi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
