The ability of the Kubota BX25D & Koiti CS2410 to perform!

[YardBikeBob]

Far as I'm concerned, if Kubota tractors were any good, TSO would have owned one by now.

Bob

 

[PapaPerk]

You sound like a sales brochure lol ... is Kubota paying you for this?

One of my closest friends, who has put over 400 hours on two brand new Kubota's in the last three years, and has had problems with both of them, would probably disagree with everything here except maybe the resale value.

It seems more apparent that you are buying into the propaganda and idea of the Kubota quality, more than the reality. Kubota absolutely makes a decent product. I do not believe it is the best product. Clearly your beliefs are different than mine, which is perfectly fine, I don't mind at all. But, do yourself a favor and lay off the orange Kool Aid 4 a moment, and clear your head so its can come out of the clouds!

So what is your opinion of the best brand of farm tractor?

I have years of experience with farm equipment. I design, improve and supervise refurbishment of machinery (mechanical engineer). So I'm fairly qualified to judge equipment.

I have no affiliation with Kubota. I do own two Kubota machines. As well as 2 other tractors.

I have multiple friends with Kubotas and other brands. Overall as of 2014 Kubota is making a good quality compact tractor line up thats better than all other brands. And that's a fact jack! (0:

 

[murphy1244]

(mechanical engineer). I am a Machine assembler and I have NO faith in mechanical engineer's.

 

[DK35vince]

I have multiple friends with Kubotas and other brands. Overall as of 2014 Kubota is making a good quality compact tractor line up thats better than all other brands. And that's a fact jack! (0:

I sure hope Kubota never underestimates the competition as badly as you do.
They will be in trouble if they do.

 

[TSO]

So what is your opinion of the best brand of farm tractor?

I have years of experience with farm equipment. I design, improve and supervise refurbishment of machinery (mechanical engineer). So I'm fairly qualified to judge equipment.

I have no affiliation with Kubota. I do own two Kubota machines. As well as 2 other tractors.

I have multiple friends with Kubotas and other brands. Overall as of 2014 Kubota is making a good quality compact tractor line up thats better than all other brands. And that's a fact jack! (0:

I don't necessarily think any brand is the "best". Each brand has different models that stand out, but as machines they are all susceptible to mechanical or electronic failure at some point.

I owned a Kioti that blew a seal in the steering column within the first 25 or so hours. Then it was perfect up to 200 when I sold it, except for another pinched O-ring in one of the loader connections. I owned an LS tractor (same as the NH Boomer 50) that was perfect (up to 150 hrs when I sold it) except for a headlight fuse. I've put now 135 hard & fast hours on this Massey (in 4 months) and it hasn't had any issues. Of the tractors I've owned, the Massey feels like the best overall quality. Sitting inside my Massey, directly next to my buddies Grand L Kubota, you can tell that they probably build & design them near eachother and probably source many of the same parts suppliers (Iseki & Kubota) as there are many similarities.

But, I'm not going to go around saying Massey has the best tractors under 50 HP. Actually, from what I've seen personally and read here on the forum, most every tractor brand is about as good as the rest. Any brand can have problematic units of course, but it truly seems like most tractors these days are very competitive. The exception might be TYM (no offense to TYM guys) as there seem to be a higher ratio of problem threads posted here.

 

[PapaPerk]

(mechanical engineer). I am a Machine assembler and I have NO faith in mechanical engineer's.

You should.... Whatever you choose to drive, your tractor of choice, your frig, etc was designed by a mechanical engineer.

Sorry you are not happy with your fellow employees.

 

[PapaPerk]

I don't necessarily think any brand is the "best". Each brand has different models that stand out, but as machines they are all susceptible to mechanical or electronic failure at some point.

I owned a Kioti that blew a seal in the steering column within the first 25 or so hours. Then it was perfect up to 200 when I sold it, except for another punched O-ring in one of the loader connections. I owned an LS tractor (same as the NH Boomer 50) that was perfect (up to 150 hrs when I sold it) except for a headlight fuse. I've put now 135 hard & fast hours on this Massey and it hasn't had any issues. Of the tractors I've owned, the Massey feels like the best overall quality.

But, I'm not going to go around saying Massey has the best tractors under 50 HP. Actually, from what I've seen personally and read here on the forum, most every tractor brand is about add good as the rest. Any brand can have problematic units of course, but it truly seems like most tractors these days are very competitive. The exception might be TYM (no offense to TYM guys) as there seem to be a higher ratio of problem threads posted here.

Good points. I still stand behind my original statement in the under 50 hp category. It's kinda like Glock handguns. In general a very reliable, well made brand when it comes to pistols.

 

[murphy1244]

You should.... Whatever you choose to drive, your tractor of choice, your frig, etc was designed by a mechanical engineer.

Sorry you are not happy with your fellow employees.

I am Happy with my co-workers just don't trust them. A lot of our prints started out on Bar Napkins.

 

[woodskiff]

Hi all, Newbie tractor owner....love my 2014/25DLB-1. OEM Mech. thumb, BXpanded under armor, Messicks seat cover,bought a ++++OEM WSM. Only error I made is... I believe, that I should have purchased the R4 tires instead of the Turfs. I'm currently planning to convert the tractor over to " R4 rims and tires". Dealer tells me it's not an expensive mod. Read every post, especially 4shorts' mods and considered the dealer network too .Here in MA/RI Kubota is excellent for support. I own and drive a Cummins Ram and really liked the common rail engine in the tractor..although..I would like to a see better filter/water drain and a fuel filler debris screen IMO only.

 

[TSO]

Good points. I still stand behind my original statement in the under 50 hp category. It's kinda like Glock handguns. In general a very reliable, well made brand when it comes to pistols.

Well hey, they say ignorance is bliss right?