IMO;
I was in your shoes about 4 months ago. I pulled the trigger and when the smoke cleared I had a BX25. I have NO REGRETS, NONE, I am VERY pleased w/ my purchase. The reading I came across pointed at a lot of breakdowns and guys wishing they had not have bought the Mahindra, I couldn't find anyone talking smack about a Kubota, none. I could not find anyone saying anything bad about the BX25 less those whom do not know what they are talking about, usually a non owner blithering how there 50HP whanot is twice the machine...well DUH!
The resale value of a Kubota is INSANELY high!. How comforting is that! You can rest assured your Kubota, if kept up, will hold it's value incredibly well. They are an incredible investment, they really hold there value. I looked at a LOT of used machines and I went new because for just another 1400 bux or so I could have new vs 2 years old! It was a no brainer. If I were wealthy I think I would have gone w/ a JD, mostly because it is made in the USA almost entirely and frankly, the green and yellow looks great!, BUT, Kubota builds the tractor in Japan and the Backhoe and FEL are built in , I think it is Georgia! So, To me, that was better than 100% built in INDIA and a really new company! Also the JD was like another 8 thousand dollars for the same tractor! Kubota has been building tractors for decades, I believe they even produce there own engines, pour there own engine blocks too!
I am with you on wanting to save money but I would be very cautious buying a new model fresh off the design table. NOT for me! I think a few years of others testing out a new model and it proving itself would be wise, if you buy a brand new model consider yourself a guiniepig. The BX25 is a proven, solid platform, proven w/ years of satisfied buyers, no recalls, just work work work and happiness!
I do believe Kubota commits to TWENTY years of parts availability for any given model, THAT is outstanding. The Mahindra 5 year I do believe is residential only as well. The Mahindra 5-year limited warranty...I can NOT find it online, ANYWHERE, why? That troubles me, why is it you need to see the dealer to get warranty details? Everywhere I go it says; "see dealer for details" . I have my suspicions, I want to see the fine print.
I do know the Kubota warranty is in very clear and plain English and when I was sitting in the dealers office, reading it, it really set my mind at ease. It is in no BS, short, easy to understand, sentenances...there was no fine print. They state what they cover and what they do not, period.
Tractor Comparisons, I just looked and Mahindra does not even try to compare any of there new designed MAX to a BX25. Hmmmm? I did notice that many of the max models are really heavy. I mean 450 pounds heavier than X is like 12% or so!
Another reason I went w/ Kubota BX25 is there are a LOT of guys, here on this list that own them, and they are all ready to help others with questions and upfitment, you name it. I also took into consideration the quality and shear amount of businesses that make accessories and add ons for JUST for the BX25! There are tons and tons of things you can buy for a BX25 in the aftermarket and it is not slowing down by any means. Product after product keeps on coming, You will be very hard pressed to find even a small percentage of folks building aftermarket cool widgets for the Mahindra.
Remember, this is IMO. Anyone feel free to correct me w/ facts if I am wrong but I am still of the opinion that the BX25 is second to none in it's class and price range. If your going to buy based on price alone, and if 2-300 bux is a deal breaker, well, just delete this, again, IMO. :thumbsup:
