Kubota M8540

[MtnViewRanch]

Dan, sounds like you have made the right decision to fit your circumstances. :thumbsup: Keep us all informed and post lots of pictures.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

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I dealt with a couple of different people. The person who runs the sales dept. also deals with most of the service issues. In fact, I went to the dealership multiple times to meet with him to find out when I got there that he was out making a service delivery despite telling me to come by. Even though I was told to come by, he wasn't there. I wasted my time on a couple of different occasions since he is the only sales guy at the dealership. I also dealt with one of the family members that owns the dealership. It is a family owned business. He didn't know what he was selling, didn't know the ins and outs of the tractor. I dealt with him because when I arrived at the dealership to meet with the sales guy, he again wasn't there so I dealt with one of the owners.

The price was ridiculous. Their best price was only about 2-3% off of Kubota's website build price. They couldn't even come close.

Both the sales guy and the owner bad mouth John Deer like you couldn't believe. Most of what they said was completely wrong. I wrote down some of the things they told me when I got in my truck. Then, I went home and researched to find that what they told me was a complete lie.

There is only one Kubota dealer within a two hour drive so it is either these guys for service or nothing.

There is no question that JD and Kubota make good products. Why would I take a chance on dealing with a dealer that I have no respect for? Why would I give them any of my business? After this past weekend, it turned into a pretty easy decision.

I hear this a lot...."Couldn't afford Deere."

I really have to wonder if Deere is more money.?? When I use the online configurators Deere looks to be very close.

 

[TripleR]

I hear this a lot...."Couldn't afford Deere."

I really have to wonder if Deere is more money.?? When I use the online configurators Deere looks to be very close.

I imagine it varies from one model to the next. A member on here reported several thousand dollars difference between an M8540 and comparable John Deere. Money was not a real consideration for me when I bought mine. I don't ever see replacing it, so over the life of the tractor a few thousand dollars isn't that big of a deal and I view the quality to be the same.

 

[ColoradoDan]

You know, call me old fashioned or call me whatever you want. But, I feel that principles are more important than money. The JD was much cheaper than the Kubota. But, even if it wasn't, I just wasn't going to do ANY business with the local Kubota dealer. Its one thing if you have other choices in the area. But, I don't.

The lies that I were told were much more than "you're going to pay much more for a green tractor." Of course they told me that right off the bat. But, they put their foot in their mouths multiple times after that. Lies, ignorance, sales tactics...call it what you want but I just don't do business that way. I also don't enjoy wasting my time driving multiple times to a dealership to find out that there isn't anyone to talk to despite them telling me to come down.

Sorry for the rant. Can you tell that I was just a little bit frustrated?

 

[TripleR]

You know, call me old fashioned or call me whatever you want. But, I feel that principles are more important than money. The JD was much cheaper than the Kubota. But, even if it wasn't, I just wasn't going to do ANY business with the local Kubota dealer. Its one thing if you have other choices in the area. But, I don't.

The lies that I were told were much more than "you're going to pay much more for a green tractor." Of course they told me that right off the bat. But, they put their foot in their mouths multiple times after that. Lies, ignorance, sales tactics...call it what you want but I just don't do business that way. I also don't enjoy wasting my time driving multiple times to a dealership to find out that there isn't anyone to talk to despite them telling me to come down.

Sorry for the rant. Can you tell that I was just a little bit frustrated?

Hey, nothing wrong with old fashioned. We have a local Kubota dealer I won't patronize either, fortunately a little longer drive gets me to a good dealer.

As I have said, I won't buy a John Deere for much the same reason you won't buy a Kubota. Tractor for tractor, I could be happy with either.

 

[ITHINKICAN]

Dan, sounds like you have made the right decision to fit your circumstances. :thumbsup: Keep us all informed and post lots of pictures.

I agree. Based on your experience(s) - it doesn't sound like you had many choices.

Enjoy your new tractor!!

 

[hawkeye08]

You know, call me old fashioned or call me whatever you want. But, I feel that principles are more important than money. The JD was much cheaper than the Kubota. But, even if it wasn't, I just wasn't going to do ANY business with the local Kubota dealer. Its one thing if you have other choices in the area. But, I don't.

The lies that I were told were much more than "you're going to pay much more for a green tractor." Of course they told me that right off the bat. But, they put their foot in their mouths multiple times after that. Lies, ignorance, sales tactics...call it what you want but I just don't do business that way. I also don't enjoy wasting my time driving multiple times to a dealership to find out that there isn't anyone to talk to despite them telling me to come down.

Sorry for the rant. Can you tell that I was just a little bit frustrated?

I was looking for a Kubota when I got mine, had decided already to go with Kubota. I was looking at used in my price range and came across a CL ad for one at a dealer. Nice unit, seemed like good price, lease return, new warranty and 0% financing. It was more than I could afford but wanted to go look at it. Dealer responded to emails and when I asked for good time to come see it a day later, it had been sold, but another had come in. The 'other one' was the one we ended up buying. The dealer allowed us to look the tractors over, large selection of new, a few used. The guy we had emailed was not available when we got to the dealer, but another salesman was and he took care of us until the one we had emailed was available. all very helpful and knowledgeable. Much different experience than you had Dan. We bought a new RFM from him also after the tractor. Same good experience. I got a quote on post hole digger also, but was more than I wanted to spend.

The bottom line is, you got a tractor that fits your needs (at least the ones you identified as what's important) at a price you were willing to pay and a dealer that treats you right and can support you if ever needed.

 

[E/S]

I decided on what equipment I wanted first, then went looking for a dealer. I went through 6 before I picked the one I would deal with. It was not all about price, I wanted someone with history and didn't badmouth others ( that doesn't mean he didn't agree with me when mentioned issues with others ). I covered a 400 mi. radius and the one I choose is 2 hrs away.

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[big bubba]

think most would agree that really, big name machines these days are pretty close in quality....and what u buy is dealer/parts/support in a purchase....sounds like you went through the right process and made a sound decision....now about those glossy foldouts you owe us...am sure there are some among us who even lust after green. enjoy the honeymoon, and don't be afraid to work it for break in and avoid multiple short cold runs during that period.