Which of these tractors Kubota or New Holland?

[Fordiesel69]

Having a hard time making up my mind. Which is of better build quiality? They both have pros / cons in terms of comfort and controls operation and both dealers are local. Which would you pick and why.


Kubota B3030:
Kubota Tractor Corporation - Tractors | B Series | B2630/B3030

New Holland:
Compact-Tractors-and-Commercial-Mowers New Holland New-Boomer-Compact-Tractors - Models, technical data and characteristics

 

[TripleR]

Sorry, but I would have as much trouble deciding between the two as you are based on the specs. Is the NH tractor made by Shibaru or LS or someone else?

I really like the limited slip front differential on the NH.

 

[Gary Fowler]

If the Kubota has the 1/4 inch hydraulic control I would pass on it and I would go with New Holland with the optional draft AND position control. Some TBN folks say that the Kubota will not hold position for 3 point implements and leaks down with engine running, <NOT GOOD>

Other than that, pick the one that fits you the best to where you are comfortable operating it. Some tractors fit different folks better than others which is why they make them different I suppose. I didnt like my BIL's 45 HP NH as it was uncomfortable to me for my legs to use the hydro. I liked my son in laws B 2930 as it felt good even though it is smaller HP.
They are both good tractors I am sure, just get the one you like the best.

 

[TripleR]

The B2630 and B3030 have position control, the Bxx20 Series have the quarter inch system which I hate.

 

[kiotiken]

I'm pretty sure the HN is made by LS. That said, I'd add LS to the list to look at, you may get a better warranty or pay less. Bobcat and Kioti are the exact same tractor with different paint, some people get a better deal on one or the other and the warranty is different for each, the same may be true for NH vs LS.

 

[TripleR]

Our dealer handles NH and Kubota; right now Kubota CUTs are outselling the NH, but I have no idea why.

When we were looking for a CUT, we looked at both and preferred the Kubota; what fits one won't another, so I wouldn't consider either of these tractors as "better" than the other though one will be better for the OP.

 

[Fordiesel69]

When you say new holland is made by LS, I am lost. Who is LS?

 

[kiotiken]

When you say new holland is made by LS, I am lost. Who is LS?

They are actually part of the LG group of companies. They built tractors for Landini up to a couple years ago when Kioti (Daedong) took over and now build tractors for NH and maybe others, I don't know. They are also developing their own brand in North America along with a dealer network.

 

[Cat_Driver]

LS Tractors is an engineering company. It is a division of LS Cable in South Korea. The group was originally part of the LG conglomeration, and was known as LG Tractors and LG Cable, respectively.

LS is associated with Mitsubishi tractors of Japan for technology, and many tractors are based on Mitsubishi designs, as well as use Mitsubishi engines. LS also imports New Holland Ag tractors to resell as LS-New Holland. (They originally had agreements with Fiat, which purchased New Holland. New Holland is a division of CNH Global).

LS currently builds tractors for Montana Tractors for sale in North America; and for sale under their own name as of 2009. They used to build for Farmtrac, a division of Escorts Agri of India, for sale in North America; and for TAFE Tractors of India also for sale in North America.

An international company based in South Korea that manufactures tractors and tractor parts has decided to open ts U.S. headquarters in a local industrial business park, creating 134 jobs during the next five years.

The jobs are expected to pay an average annual wage of $41,500, not including benefits, which is higher than the average salary of $31,616.

LS Tractor USA LLC specializes in heavy equipment parts and supply. It will open a headquarters, distribution and manufacturing facility in Nash County. The company plans to invest nearly $14 million in its new headquarters, which will be located in the former Southwire facility in the Whitaker Business and Industry Center.

LS Tractor USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of LS Mtron Ltd., a heavy equipment manufacturer based in South Korea. The company initially will import tractors from South Korea and distribute them nationwide. The company then plans to expand in Nash County and begin manufacturing and distributing tractor implements.


Round and Round we go, one never knows who's making your tractor FOR SURE, 100%, do we?

 

[kiotiken]

Sorry, NH is short for New Holland obviously, but LS isn't short for anything I know of, it's just LS.