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Read articles →An owner-operator's first-look walkaround after roughly 40 hours of use, covering the 2850E's shuttle-shift transmission layout, loader specs and quick-attach setup, E-vs-M trim differences, PTO soft-start, three-point linkage details, tire sizes, and ballasted working weight (~5,800 lbs). Jeff also names the implements he's actually running. Filmed at dusk so visibility is limited, and he flags a follow-up. Best for shoppers deciding between the E and M trims or comparing to the older 2750.
An owner-operator sharing early impressions from personal use, with no apparent dealer or brand affiliation evident in the transcript.
The M is premium with a bucket linkage giving better roll-back and dump angle, hydraulic shuttle transmission, 12x12, and tilt steering, about a $5,000 option over the E.
Bare tractor weight is about 4,000 pounds, loader and attachments add over 800 pounds, and about 1,000 pounds of fluid in the rear tires brings it to about 5,800 pounds.
The owner runs a Land Pride BB2584 box scraper, a Bush Hog 50 series 7-foot rear blade, and a 6-foot medium-heavy-duty rotary cutter without issue.
Yes, it has an independent PTO with a soft-start feature that slowly engages the PTO, useful for implements like a brush hog with high startup torque.
