Buying Advice Recommendations for first tractor (Kubota)

[timrj]

Okay, a JD 3032E Compact Utility Tractor (25 PTO hp) is the comparable tractor to the L3301. Base model with front loader starts out a little under $19,500. Now with the color of the tractor aside, you should go with a 30+ horse tractor because it will give you options for future equipment.

 

[Garrett Wiggins]

Okay, a JD 3032E Compact Utility Tractor (25 PTO hp) is the comparable tractor to the L3301. Base model with front loader starts out a little under $19,500. Now with the color of the tractor aside, you should go with a 30+ horse tractor because it will give you options for future equipment.

A John Deere 3032e has 25 PTO power and a Kubota L3301 has 27 PTO power.

 

[IslandTractor]

Okay here's my two cents on this question. For starters I'm going to probably make all you Orange tractor fans upset, but you should go with a John Deere. I know that green tractors are more expensive than the orange tractors, but it's worth the higher price tag. John Deere's will outperform any comparable size tractor (not just Kubota's) for all of your property care needs. And with a John Deere your biggest problem with be keeping your fiance from driving it, plus your FIL will be jealous of your new tractor.

Baloney. There are many less expensive and equally reliable and capable tractors made by other Asian manufacturers. Besides Kubota, Kioti, LS and Mahindra are all excellent tractors and better bang for the buck. JD is just as good and no better, just costs more money.

 

[Garrett Wiggins]

JD is just as good and no better, just costs more money.

Have you priced tractors in that horsepower range lately? John Deere and Kubota are priced equal in my neck of the woods.

 

[PJSprog]

Have you considered getting a used tractor to do what you think you need done until you have more experience to guide you? New tractors of any color are not cheap.

Also, check Indiana law to see if there is a farm machinery tax exemption (believe it or not, Illinois has this). You may not have to pay sales tax, or risk engaging in sketchy behavior to avoid it.

 

[IslandTractor]

Have you priced tractors in that horsepower range lately? John Deere and Kubota are priced equal in my neck of the woods.

Yep, the bang for the buck comment was in reference to the Kioti, Mahindra and LS.

 

[Garrett Wiggins]

Yep, the bang for the buck comment was in reference to the Kioti, Mahindra and LS.

10-4 my mistake. The way I read it was that you were saying that John Deere cost more money than Kubota in that horsepower range; which is not true. My mistake

 

[IslandTractor]

10-4 my mistake. The way I read it was that you were saying that John Deere cost more money than Kubota in that horsepower range; which is not true. My mistake

My sentence wasn't exactly clear either. Bottom line is that JD and Kubota charge a premium for their extensive dealer networks and established market share. The "hungry" other Asian manufacturers compete with JD/Kubota by building excellent value tractors. It's important to shop around though. Some small dealers think they can charge full MSRP and that means that a discounted Kubota can cost the same, not more, as a non discounted second tier brand.

 

[Garrett Wiggins]

My sentence wasn't exactly clear either. Bottom line is that JD and Kubota charge a premium for their extensive dealer networks and established market share. The "hungry" other Asian manufacturers compete with JD/Kubota by building excellent value tractors. It's important to shop around though. Some small dealers think they can charge full MSRP and that means that a discounted Kubota can cost the same, not more, as a non discounted second tier brand.

100% agree

 

[timrj]

Have you considered getting a used tractor to do what you think you need done until you have more experience to guide you? New tractors of any color are not cheap.

I will agree with this, a used tractor is good to start out with. And as long as you find a well maintained tractor it should give you relatively little problems.

Now for everyone who thinks that I'm just full crap, the reason that I am saying Deere's are the best is because of my experience running tractors. I have run almost every color tractor, but Deere's have been the most reliable with the lowest down time, this is running 10-12 hours a day 6 days a week. This my opinion from my experience.