What are the most reliable tractors to own?

[Hay Dude]

The best thing to NOT do is be “brand loyal”. When buying a tractor, 99% of us have different needs, budgets and tastes. Make every purchase with an open mind to all brands that suit your task & budget.
I got 2-3 barns with equipment of all different brands. Only reason I have more Kubota on the smaller side is pure luck and they seem to have a good reputation on smaller equipment.

 

[DSteiner]

I think they started out making engines for another small time manufacturer.

Yamar has been making tractors for years. We had one 45+ years ago. John Deere has used Yanmar engines in their compact tractors for years and due to an agreement between the two companies Yanmar quit exporting to the US. Apparently the agreement has expired as Yanmar is now exporting to the US again. Not sure when that started.

 

[sixdogs]

In my experience, resale value tells me all I need to know. It tells me, based on collective wisdom of those with skin in the game, what is the best value for their money and by the nature of that, the most reliable. The highest percentage of resale price compared with retail wins. That's just what I think.

 

[tjandrews]

I was looking at the best of tractors, and I came across this list as the most reliable tractors in North America..​

1. John Deere​

2. New Holland​

3. Case IH​

4. Kubota​

5. Massey Ferguson​

6. Fendt​

7. Claas​

Is this list correct or is Kubota better than John Deere or on par, and why are Case and New Holland even up there. And what happened to all the others, like Mahindra, Sonalika, etc.. or are these listed the best tractors.

Can't say much about most of those brands, as I have no experience with any of them. However, this one has been pretty reliable: My grandfather's Case SC, 70 years old, and still able to do a full day's work. Sure, it's had new sleeve kits put into it four times, the head's been replaced, hydraulic pump rebuilt, rear axle bearings replaced, front spindle replaced, 12-volt conversion done, a new rear rim, about 8 starters, clutch plate, rebuilt carburetor, etc. but that doesn't mean it isn't reliable. Hey, stuff happens...

 

[Jstpssng]

Yamar has been making tractors for years. We had one 45+ years ago. John Deere has used Yanmar engines in their compact tractors for years and due to an agreement between the two companies Yanmar quit exporting to the US. Apparently the agreement has expired as Yanmar is now exporting to the US again. Not sure when that started.

Read my comment in the context it was made.

 

[Hermio]

I was looking at the best of tractors, and I came across this list as the most reliable tractors in North America..​

1. John Deere​

2. New Holland​

3. Case IH​

4. Kubota​

5. Massey Ferguson​

6. Fendt​

7. Claas​

Is this list correct or is Kubota better than John Deere or on par, and why are Case and New Holland even up there. And what happened to all the others, like Mahindra, Sonalika, etc.. or are these listed the best tractors.

It would depend a lot on specific models. For example, John Deere does not manufacture some of their smaller models, which are made by Yanmar. Overall, probably Kubota tops the list for smaller tractors (<100 Hp). But who really knows? There is not a "Consumer Reports" for tractors; the evidence is largely anecdotal. For my part, I chose Mahindra over Kubota, because it was much heavier, has larger tires and axles, etc., than the same power Kubota model. If you push and drag, that is important. If you just mow, it is not so important.

 

[YanmarFever]

The very BEST reliable tractor EVER made is the Yanmar YM and FX series, if you do the maintenance and take care of them, they are bulletproof.
If you don't like it, its because you have never owned one!
By the way, I have owned over 27 tractors of all makes in my time here.

 

[Little Red Tractor]

Lists such as theses are totally subjective. You can selectively mine the data, pick and chose your favorite high and low points, and from that you prove about anything you'd like.
Statistics without context is valueless

 

[Reddogs]

Can't say much about most of those brands, as I have no experience with any of them. However, this one has been pretty reliable: My grandfather's Case SC, 70 years old, and still able to do a full day's work. Sure, it's had new sleeve kits put into it four times, the head's been replaced, hydraulic pump rebuilt, rear axle bearings replaced, front spindle replaced, 12-volt conversion done, a new rear rim, about 8 starters, clutch plate, rebuilt carburetor, etc. but that doesn't mean it isn't reliable. Hey, stuff happens...

Well, I look for the ones that stuff doesn't happen to, and constant rebuilds and service... as you can find them...but have to check long and hard to find them...and do careful research and check over stats and comparisons..

 

[lman]

The very BEST reliable tractor EVER made is the Yanmar YM and FX series, if you do the maintenance and take care of them, they are bulletproof.
If you don't like it, its because you have never owned one!
By the way, I have owned over 27 tractors of all makes in my time here.

Will they pull a 20 row corn planter? If not, they would not be practical for some serious farming.