Smitty8466
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Hi! I'm looking to upgrade my JD4500 to something I can do more farming with. I've narrowed my choices to the Kubota M9000 or a JD 5525.
I've spent quite a bit of time researching each machine and a little time driving each one. To me, there is no clear winner.
The Kubota has marginally better hp/lift capacity.
The Deere has better "ergonomics" but it's a "new" design - including some engine tweaks.
The Kubota is a tried and true design but is certainly a little dated.
How does everyone feel about having lots of electronics as part of the tractor - particularly from a longevity perspective? I plan on having this tractor for a long time. The Kubota has a nice hydro-shuttle transmission. To get this on the Deere you have to go to the e-Hydro Power Reversr with e-FWD as well. To me, this means that two key systems are being controlled by switches/processors. Is this going to be a problem in the long term?
Of course, the Deere is also ~$2500-$3000 more than the Kubota.
The Deere dealer is nearby (15 minutes). The Kubota dealer is 35 minutes away.
In either case, I'll be buying a Quicke Q940 FEL. I've found it to be more robust than the Deere 542 and Kubota does not offer a self-leveling loader for the m9000.
Anyone have any thoughts that would tip the scale one way or the other?
Thanks!
I've spent quite a bit of time researching each machine and a little time driving each one. To me, there is no clear winner.
The Kubota has marginally better hp/lift capacity.
The Deere has better "ergonomics" but it's a "new" design - including some engine tweaks.
The Kubota is a tried and true design but is certainly a little dated.
How does everyone feel about having lots of electronics as part of the tractor - particularly from a longevity perspective? I plan on having this tractor for a long time. The Kubota has a nice hydro-shuttle transmission. To get this on the Deere you have to go to the e-Hydro Power Reversr with e-FWD as well. To me, this means that two key systems are being controlled by switches/processors. Is this going to be a problem in the long term?
Of course, the Deere is also ~$2500-$3000 more than the Kubota.
The Deere dealer is nearby (15 minutes). The Kubota dealer is 35 minutes away.
In either case, I'll be buying a Quicke Q940 FEL. I've found it to be more robust than the Deere 542 and Kubota does not offer a self-leveling loader for the m9000.
Anyone have any thoughts that would tip the scale one way or the other?
Thanks!