Filter Baldwin is Good?

[edsonherculano]

Hi guys, I live in Brazil, i will change the filter of my kubota B2320, i think i will buy a Baldwin B179 , but i don't know if this brand is reliable.
Which one is the best, the Baldwin or genuine Kubota?

Can someone help me?

Baldwin Filter Link:
https://www.baldwinfilters.com/port...00025651dacRCRD&vgnextfmt=EN#/partDetail/B179

Greetings,
Edson Herculano

 

[Cat_Driver]

Yes, Baldwin is a good filter.

 

[3Ts]

I've never heard of Baldwin filters before so I googled them and there are other forums reporting on them as good filters. One uses them instead of John Deere filters and has not had any problems. One person's used them for 5 years, another for 20 years.

 

[Roadworthy]

I have no way of knowing which is better - Baldwin or Toyota. Baldwin makes high quality filters for just about everything. Given the choice though my personal preference is the Kubota filter. I don't think you save that much money on a Baldwin and you may rest assured the Kubota filter will meet all Kubota specifications.

 

[RandyT]

Baldwin and Fleetguard are both used as OEM filters for a lot of equipment.

 

[Captain Dirty]

. . .i will buy a Baldwin B179 , but i don't know if this brand is reliable.
Which one is the best, the Baldwin or genuine Kubota?

Baldwin makes good filters, but the last time I priced one it was more expensive than the comparable Kubota. If warranty might be an issue, I'd stick with Kubota.

 

[caver]

Donaldson also comes up in the Heavy Equipment forums.

 

[fried1765]

Donaldson also comes up in the Heavy Equipment forums.

Donaldson and Baldwin are both highly respected filter manufacturers.
I question if Kubota actually makes their own filters, even though they have the Kubota label.

 

[edsonherculano]

Yes, Baldwin is a good filter.

Thanks for your reply.

 

[edsonherculano]

I've never heard of Baldwin filters before so I googled them and there are other forums reporting on them as good filters. One uses them instead of John Deere filters and has not had any problems. One person's used them for 5 years, another for 20 years.

I think that buy Baldwin, thanks for your reply.

 

[shovelmike]

Donaldson and Baldwin are both highly respected filter manufacturers.
I question if Kubota actually makes their own filters, even though they have the Kubota label.

I am certain that filter manufacturers make the filters for Kubota and all the other tractor makes, and apply the brand's label. I also know that the companies name their own specifications. Just because you find out that filter company X produces filters for your tractor of choice doesn't mean that filter X down at the auto parts store or online is the same.
Case in point: I am a long time (over 30 years) Harley fanatic. My '02 Ultra, being a Twin-Cam engine, uses jets to cool the bottom of the piston crown. This small orifice dictates that oil be filtered to 5 micron particle size. It is false economy to gamble with possible sub-standard product to save a dollar or two.
Filters are cheap, engines are expensive.

 

[edsonherculano]

Donaldson also comes up in the Heavy Equipment forums.

Here in Brazil not have Donaldson, thanks for your reply.

 

[edsonherculano]

I am certain that filter manufacturers make the filters for Kubota and all the other tractor makes, and apply the brand's label. I also know that the companies name their own specifications. Just because you find out that filter company X produces filters for your tractor of choice doesn't mean that filter X down at the auto parts store or online is the same.
Case in point: I am a long time (over 30 years) Harley fanatic. My '02 Ultra, being a Twin-Cam engine, uses jets to cool the bottom of the piston crown. This small orifice dictates that oil be filtered to 5 micron particle size. It is false economy to gamble with possible sub-standard product to save a dollar or two.
Filters are cheap, engines are expensive.

I agree, On second thought, I'm going to the Original filter, thanks for your reply,

 

[nyone]

Both my Kubota engines have that same Baldwin b179 filter on them that your asking about. Baldwin is a quality filter, we are not talking about a Chinese made product here.

You have a Kubota d950 or something close?

 

[edsonherculano]

Both my Kubota engines have that same Baldwin b179 filter on them that your asking about. Baldwin is a quality filter, we are not talking about a Chinese made product here.

You have a Kubota d950 or something close?

I don't like products chinese, i will buy baldwin, because is product made in EUA, I Like product Made in USA, are excellent quality, my Kubota Engine is D1005.

 

[Texasmark]

Baldwin and Fleetguard are both used as OEM filters for a lot of equipment.

Baldwin is the cannister filter for early model 3 cyl Fords before they went to the spin on cartridge, Motorcraft FL-1A for one reference on the spin on.....which WW used to carry and now only have the Fram PH-8A which I have used also many times over the years. Happen to have 2 Baldwin cartridges in stock. They are a respected filter in my circles of gossip and at my local Ford-NH dealer.

Fleetguard was bought out by Cummins......that ought to tell you how they stand in the industry!