Comparison who makes the best tractor for the money

[Golden Rocket]

Well, since I own a Kioti WITH A HYDROSTAT, and also own a Chevrolet Silverado, there is nothing I can say that will make any sense to you. Good luck in your search.

Awesome - I like that.

I do believe Kioti may have just (within the last couple years or so) gotten a massive badge of approval - in their undertaking with Bobcat to build their compact tractor line!!!

 

[Mudfarmer]

I have a JD 3005 500 hours, Kubota B2710 1000 hours, Kubota B2650 with 50 hours. In the past I have had a Kubota B7100 and a Ford 1800. All are good tractors. I recently purchased the B2650 and sold the B7100 to a friend. I priced John Deere 2 series and 3 series models that were comparable to the B2650. To get a model that allows rear hydraulics the Deere price was at least 20% higher than the Kubota's. My experience is that the Deere dealer and Kubota dealer locally charge about the same for service. Both are nearby. Unless you are a diesel mechanic I would only buy something from a nearby dealership. I prefer Kubota, no problem getting service or parts, and the price is right.

Mudfarmer.

 

[coobie]

Awesome - I like that.

I do believe Kioti may have just (within the last couple years or so) gotten a massive badge of approval - in their undertaking with Bobcat to build their compact tractor line!!!

Not true.

 

[Ortimber]

Not true.

I believe Bobcat and Doosan are partners.

The best tractor (or anything) for the money is the one you sign for and bring home.

 

[acrozier]

I always find these discussions a bit entertaining since most people don't realize that almost ALL smaller tractors are made in Korea or other parts of Asia these days. The sub-100HP John Deeres are made in Korea, but assembled in the US. New Holland is made by LS. You can by an LS for much less than a New Holland simply because of the name difference. I know several with LS tractors who are very happy with them. Mahindra is now one of the largest tractor manufacturer in the world. I had one and loved it. Unfortunately, they are now getting expensive, like Kubotas since people are recognizing they are good heavy and dependable tractors.

As most have said, Get a tractor with good dealer support where you can get parts. This varies by region. In Texas, Mahindras are a good buy since they import and assemble them in Tyler, TX. Easy to get parts. I recently bought a Branson tractor. It has been a good, but not as good as my previous Mahindra. I bought it because there is a dealer 20 miles from my house. Great support! If there would have been a Mahindra dealer closer, I would have bought one of those. Kubotas are nice and will run forever, but so will just about every other tractor with proper maintenance.

That being said, if I buy another tractor I'll be finding the best deal on either a Kioti, Kubota or Mahindra and be happy with any of them.

 

[5030]

Thread reminds me of the perpetual oil threads. Many different opinions based on personal experience, real or imagined.:laughing:

 

[1930]

I always find these discussions a bit entertaining since most people don't realize that almost ALL smaller tractors are made in Korea or other parts of Asia these days. The sub-100HP John Deeres are made in Korea, but assembled in the US. New Holland is made by LS. You can by an LS for much less than a New Holland simply because of the name difference. I know several with LS tractors who are very happy with them. Mahindra is now one of the largest tractor manufacturer in the world. I had one and loved it. Unfortunately, they are now getting expensive, like Kubotas since people are recognizing they are good heavy and dependable tractors.

As most have said, Get a tractor with good dealer support where you can get parts. This varies by region. In Texas, Mahindras are a good buy since they import and assemble them in Tyler, TX. Easy to get parts. I recently bought a Branson tractor. It has been a good, but not as good as my previous Mahindra. I bought it because there is a dealer 20 miles from my house. Great support! If there would have been a Mahindra dealer closer, I would have bought one of those. Kubotas are nice and will run forever, but so will just about every other tractor with proper maintenance.

That being said, if I buy another tractor I'll be finding the best deal on either a Kioti, Kubota or Mahindra and be happy with any of them.

Curious what makes the branson not as good as the mahindra.

I ended up buying a kubota as most of you know. I love the tlb I bought. Not sure how I've managed this long without one.

I will say though that I regret not learning more about tractors in general especially maintenance.

I would now have bought a MUCH larger machine used, not had any payments and had a more versatile tractor.

Im still keeping an eye open for a larger machine at a steal of a deal.

 

[acrozier]

Curious what makes the branson not as good as the mahindra.

I ended up buying a kubota as most of you know. I love the tlb I bought. Not sure how I've managed this long without one.

I will say though that I regret not learning more about tractors in general especially maintenance.

I would now have bought a MUCH larger machine used, not had any payments and had a more versatile tractor.

Im still keeping an eye open for a larger machine at a steal of a deal.

From my experience, the Mahindra is just a little bit heavier built and a bit more rugged. Don't get me wrong. Really happy with the Branson. It works hard and does a great job. It has just had a few small things that I had to fix that I didn't think I should have to fix at 6-yrs of age.

I think the Mahindras are also a bit sturdier than the Kubotas. Park two of them of about the same size / HP next to one another and you will see what I mean. In general, the mahindras are heavier, which makes them more stable with a full bucket or heavy round bale on the back.

 

[Cruiserdog]

I just went from a Kubota to a McCormick X1 35 (Branson 3520 by another name). I’d shopped Mahindra, but the closest dealer was a jerk. Found a dealer I’d worked with before much closer with the McCormick. This guy sells big tractors almost exclusively and has excellent mechanics. Checked and found the McC was both heavier and had greater lift capacity than the 2638 Mahindra I’d been looking at. (Plus it has steel not steel and plastic fenders). It was a no brained for me.

 

[fried1765]

I would NEVER buy a tractor with plastic fenders!
But then......I have never bought a NEW tractor either!