Which is better for the long run.

[Jchonline]

Go deere or Kubota. Workmasters is a repainted machine manufactured by LS. If you like the workmaster that much I would look at LS instead and save $$.

 

[bullbreaker]

Not brand bashing however look hard at the 3039R seems like theres been some concerns with a couple frame issues in the past .

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...9r-engine-frame-broke.html?highlight=ls+3039r

 

[rademamj1]

I thought the 3039R the OP referred to was a John Deere tractor, and he was avoiding it because of turbocharging.

The above thread refers to a 2013 LS R3039 tractor, which broke its frame at the loader bolt, and was found to be a common frame crack for that LS model and year specific.

 

[m1garand762]

The 3039r is a deere. The workmaster 40 is new holland both have a turbo i haven't read too much dad on the deere other than the specs are less than kubota but the new holland , at least on here have had some turbo and egr problems in the cold

I thought the 3039R the OP referred to was a John Deere tractor, and he was avoiding it because of turbocharging.

 

[bullbreaker]

rademamj1 sorry about the confusion I thought he was referring to the LS model . :mur:

 

[rademamj1]

rademamj1 sorry about the confusion I thought he was referring to the LS model . :mur:

No Problem.....and indeed you were close, as LS makes the New Holland WorkMaster40 tractor the OP was discussing. I did read that thread you highlighted with great interest, because it appeared LS had issued frame repair procedures to dealers as a bulletin. Indicating they had multiple occurence of that specific repair.

 

[Qapla]

While I like Kubota for quality and longevity - I would have to pass on one. For me, there are considerations beyond the turbo.

Since most of my work would involve the FEL I want/like/need the HST. The problem for me is that Kubota only seems to offer the rocker pedal for forward/reverse movement. Using one of those kills my bad leg. I need either lever control or separate pedals. I asked our local Kubota dealer if they odder the HST with these options and he said that they do NOT. The rocker pedal is the only option. He said he didn't know why it is that way since he has had several people ask the same thing - seems I'm not the only one who can't use the rocker.

If they had the two pedals like NH does or lever control I would put Kubota at the top of my list.

 

[paulfun9]

While I like Kubota for quality and longevity - I would have to pass on one. For me, there are considerations beyond the turbo.

Since most of my work would involve the FEL I want/like/need the HST. The problem for me is that Kubota only seems to offer the rocker pedal for forward/reverse movement. Using one of those kills my bad leg. I need either lever control or separate pedals. I asked our local Kubota dealer if they odder the HST with these options and he said that they do NOT. The rocker pedal is the only option. He said he didn't know why it is that way since he has had several people ask the same thing - seems I'm not the only one who can't use the rocker.

If they had the two pedals like NH does or lever control I would put Kubota at the top of my list.

Your definitely not the only one who has issue with the single pedal.

 

[rScotty]

Your definitely not the only one who has issue with the single pedal.

I've gotten used to the Kubota system. It's OK. It sure helped when they went to the newer shaped pedal. Our M59 was one of the first to have the differently shaped single pedal that only uses the toe of your foot to engage either Fwd or Rev while your heel move back and forth on the floorboard.

It took some getting used to. Unlike JD and other two pedal systems where you swing your foot from side to side to change directions, in the Kubotas with the new shape pedal you move your foot forward and backwards. Both systems use your toes; if someone has the old heel/toe rocker type pedal and doesn't like it you ought to be able to change the pedal. Mines just held on with a cotter pin. I didn't think that old heel/toe rocker type pedal was still OEM on anything.

The Kubota does have one thing going for it. When using their single pedal it is impossible to engage forward and reverse at the same time. Maybe they think that is important for the HST.
rScotty

 

[paulfun9]

I've gotten used to the Kubota system. It's OK. It sure helped when they went to the newer shaped pedal. Our M59 was one of the first to have the differently shaped single pedal that only uses the toe of your foot to engage either Fwd or Rev while your heel move back and forth on the floorboard.

It took some getting used to. Unlike JD and other two pedal systems where you swing your foot from side to side to change directions, in the Kubotas with the new shape pedal you move your foot forward and backwards. Both systems use your toes; if someone has the old heel/toe rocker type pedal and doesn't like it you ought to be able to change the pedal. Mines just held on with a cotter pin. I didn't think that old heel/toe rocker type pedal was still OEM on anything.

The Kubota does have one thing going for it. When using their single pedal it is impossible to engage forward and reverse at the same time. Maybe they think that is important for the HST.
rScotty

One hour on even the newest kubota and my leg and hip is hurting. Simply put there is no getting use to it for me.

As stated I don’t like it it’s uncomfortable and most people I know that have used both prefer the dual pedal. Why would anyone want to get used to it, should I go back to manual steering rather than power? You know I’m sure I would get used to it!