Tractor News How are the others taking it?

[ChuckinNH]

When I was working for a company that produced sporting firearms, we often advertised a new product before it was ready to ship. While that can build some anticipation, it also gives the competitors time to think if the idea is worthwhile, and sometimes points out markets they hadn't thought about. They sit there saying,"Hmm, Deere thinks there is enough market for autoconnect on their small tractors, wonder if they are right?" Once we were going to introduce a gun that wasn't available from an American manufacturer. There were pre production issues after the gun had appeared in our catalog, and by the time our gun hit the street other companies had made arrangements with companies overseas to be producing a gun that met those specs at the price point we had deemed right for the market. I hope Deere doesn't do that with the new 1000 series tractors. It's bad enough that they missed the spring tractor buying season. I know there are lots of folks like me that can't, or don't want to wait for the next buying season for things we need / want this year.

 

[k0ua]

So did you work for SIG up in Exeter NH?

James K0UA

 

[ChuckinNH]

So did you work for SIG up in Exeter NH?

James K0UA

No, worked for Sturm Ruger further north.

 

[beenthere]

ChuckinNH
Don't feel bad for JD as they prolly can take the lumps (they've been testing the autoconnect for at least 20 years, that I know of) if they need to on this. It wouldn't be the first one, and prolly not their last.

But then, you are prolly not interested in Deere anyway....having all Kub's it appears.

 

[k0ua]

No, worked for Sturm Ruger further north.

Cool, I have my share of those:thumbsup:

 

[ChuckinNH]

"But then, you are prolly not interested in Deere anyway....having all Kub's it appears"

Actually I like the JD products pretty well. When I went shopping, I was also starting chemotherapy, and had some projects I wanted to see done......... my way. I couldn't find a JD dealer that had what I was looking for (2320 /2520) in stock with the loader, etc. They also couldn't really pin down a delivery date. Three Kubota dealers had just that combination in stock so that is what I bought. As things turned out I am still in the fight so I guess there wasn't as much rush as they thought there was, but I have enjoyed my tractor a lot......... and I would have if it were green too.

 

[fabsroman]

No, worked for Sturm Ruger further north.

I was going to guess Ruger. Have a bunch of its rifles and they are pretty much the only rifles I use for hunting. Great company in my opinion. I'll buy another Ruger rifle as my next gun purchase. Just prefer Benelli/Beretta shotguns and HK handguns.

 

[fabsroman]

"But then, you are prolly not interested in Deere anyway....having all Kub's it appears"

Actually I like the JD products pretty well. When I went shopping, I was also starting chemotherapy, and had some projects I wanted to see done......... my way. I couldn't find a JD dealer that had what I was looking for (2320 /2520) in stock with the loader, etc. They also couldn't really pin down a delivery date. Three Kubota dealers had just that combination in stock so that is what I bought. As things turned out I am still in the fight so I guess there wasn't as much rush as they thought there was, but I have enjoyed my tractor a lot......... and I would have if it were green too.

Sorry to hear about the cancer, but happy to hear you are fighting it.

 

[beenthere]

Wish you the best in that fight as well. Prayers be with you. And..enjoy the orange ride.

 

[Travesh]

I dropped by my local Deere dealer last week. The salesman (totally unprompted) mentioned that a 1 series might meet my needs. He said they were expecting delivery of the first units quite soon.

Deere really dropped the ball on the 1 series release but this could still turn into a big seller for them over the long haul. I do wonder where the might be cutting corners considering the added features but (expected) lower pricing than the comparable 2000 series machines.

Enjoy your orange tractor! Around here (NH seacoast area) most of the lawn and garden tractors are green and most of the CUTs and SCUTs are Kubota orange. Best wishes from another NHite.

 

[ChuckinNH]

This used to be Massey and Ford country, but a lot of the blue tractors got sunburned I guess, and the Massey's just went away for a while. Now they are making a comeback, and New Holland is again getting a foothold. My neighbor bought a Massey 1528 last fall, and has run some of my implements on it. It seems to be a good tractor. An old Vietnam friend has a Boomer around 30 hp, and loves it. We have just gotten a local dealership again, and I'm hoping they do well.

 

[Travesh]

Now that you mention it, I do see a lot of Ford 17x0 and 19x0. After the New Holland switch Kubota made big gains. The former Ford dealer here does New Holland and Kubota. And they'll still service my 8N that's been in the family for 60 years. My newer CUT is a Boomer. I love it but don't see too many of them.

Massey is coming on strong around here with Northwood Power. Looks like they may be in your area as well? I always enjoy a little quick window shopping when I pass their Northwood location.

It's nice to have so many options.

 

[ChuckinNH]

Yes, Nortwood Power opened a store here in Newport about three miles from my place. My neighbor couldn't take the strain of driving by there, and bought a tractor from them last fall. They also have New Holland here, and I don't know what is up with that yet, but it's nice to see the Boomers around. They have a bunch of that new repro 9N I think too, but those don't seem to be moving much. Actually they have another smaller place in Claremont too, but the new location has much more room for service, etc. which concerned me a bit when they opened in a place with very little room. From what I hear, Rick is doing well there, and is a forum member here actually.

 

[TripleR]

A common misconception is that a person is only interested in or only likes what they own. We have red, gray, orange and green. Many have owned or will own something different than what they have now.

Kubota learned with the BXxx50 that brand loyalty doesn't count for too much.

 

[jenkinsph]

A common misconception is that a person is only interested in or only likes what they own. We have red, gray, orange and green. Many have owned or will own something different than what they have now.

Kubota learned with the BXxx50 that brand loyalty doesn't count for too much.

I agree for the most part, I have all Deere right now but have owned other brands. For me it is simply a matter of availability within a reasonable driving distance. The Deere dealer is several hours closer than the nearest Kubota dealer.

 

[Travesh]

A common misconception is that a person is only interested in or only likes what they own. We have red, gray, orange and green. Many have owned or will own something different than what they have now.

Amen to that!

Everyone's wants and needs are a little different and every manufacturer is going to have a few gaps in their product lines. And some people are very particular about transmission style, control placement, etc. And that's OK. :thumbsup:

When I bought my NH T2320 I also did a lot of looking at the Deere 3x20, 4x20 and Kubota B3030, Grand L. All nice tractors but I picked the one that suited me best. Love each of my tractors but that doesn't stop me from vaguely looking for tractor #5.

 

[TripleR]

Amen to that!

Everyone's wants and needs are a little different and every manufacturer is going to have a few gaps in their product lines. And some people are very particular about transmission style, control placement, etc. And that's OK. :thumbsup:

When I bought my NH T2320 I also did a lot of looking at the Deere 3x20, 4x20 and Kubota B3030, Grand L. All nice tractors but I picked the one that suited me best. Love each of my tractors but that doesn't stop me from vaguely looking for tractor #5.

Ain't it the truth though.:laughing:

 

[Travesh]

Ain't it the truth though.:laughing:

Be careful; my fantasy #5 looks a lot like your 8540.

Wish I could justify it. It takes a long time to cut 20+ acres of pasture with my 6' rotary.

 

[TripleR]

Be careful; my fantasy #5 looks a lot like your 8540.

Wish I could justify it. It takes a long time to cut 20+ acres of pasture with my 6' rotary.

Don't I know it, I have a L5030 HSTC with a LP RCR2672 that I use on the farm where I live as even though it is 331 acres only has one four acre and one three acre "field" that I mow with the rest being pond levies road ditches etc.

Our M8540 lives on another farm about four miles from here with less land, but LOTS more mowing. Last year our Case CX 80 went toes up and I took my 5030 up there to mow and it didn't take long for me to decide 6' just wasn't going to do it. That is when we bought the M8540, we sure missed that 10'6" cut.:laughing:

We are still recovering from the price though.