I just have to say something here about my experience with Messicks. I have to say that they are THE best dealer I have ever dealt with. They went above and beyond when I bought my tractor from them last year. They delivered my tractor 3 hours away the very next day after a major blizzard. The roads were terrible but they new i was in dire straights ( my diriveway is 2.5 miles long and I was snowed in) They could have said no way, the roads are horrible, and that would have been understandable, but they didn't.
Messicks has a reputation in our region as a premier dealership that stands by their products and they know what they are talking about. If they were to recommend something to me, I would take that to the bank. But, that is just my opinion.
That is a fare statement,I also have had a good experience with the dealer I have dealt with. But I will always have an open mind about any dealer. I am now in the market for a new cab tractor. I will give the dealer I dealt with a fare chance,but if I can get a better deal from another dealer I will take it. I am not talking a couple of hundred dollars,but I would have to have an offer a couple of thousand less. I owe no dealer nothing,it is their job to win my business. This salesman from Messicks has completely turned me off,I would not buy from Messicks, unless it was an exceptional deal. If I found out that the guy on this site was the salesman I would not deal with him for any price,I would just walk away.
20 years ago kubota ruled the small CUT segment. Today there is just so many other options. I have been to literally dozens of dealers. Last summer I was out east visiting my son and even stopped at Messicks,I was not that impressed.
Toyota and Honda have had a good reputation for making good cars for some time. The last couple of years they have slipped. The Korean Hyundai according to consumer reports and other sources has bested Toyota and Honda in many ways,Many say it is the best car out there passing the Japanese cars.
I happen to also believe that Kubota has the reputation as do Toyota and Honda. But like Hyundai I believe LS has a better tractor then Kubota or New Holland and Deere.The reputation will come. I have looked at all of the top brands,I have read the specs,I have tested them. Dollar for Dollar pound for pound,the LS tops them all. Also LS has a 5 year warranty,You just get so much more for your money,The Kubotas in the same class look so much cheaper and are routinely hundreds and in some cases over a thousand pounds lighter. The trannys are heavier often having 12 and 16 speeds compared to 8.Right now you can deal with an LS dealer,a Kubota dealer is harder to deal with.The work station is more comfortable and roomier.
I believe that Kubota will have to get off their butts and start making a better tractor,simply because LS is going to push them hard. LS will catch them and pass them as long as Kubota keeps making the over priced product they are selling right now.