Kubota or John Deer

[mx842]

I'm thinking about buying a new tractor in the 25 to 30 thousand dollar price range. Would like something in the 30 to 35hp range. Witch one is the best bang for the buck?

 

[jyoutz]

You need to compare apples to apples (machines with like specifications) and answer that question yourself. Bang for the buck is highly subjective based on the features that each buyer values.

 

[Blue Mule]

Kubota vs. Deere? That reminds me of when North Carolina plays Duke in basketball. Can they both lose?? Lol.

Shop around and find a great compact tractor with a great dealer to help you. Don't get hung up on those two (over-rated) brands. You'll find that other brands offer more tractor for less $$$. With the money you save you can buy implements and attachments.

 

[EddieWalker]

Both are good tractors, but they are also the most expensive. When I bought my 70HP tractor last year, I went with Massey Ferguson because I got a lot more for my money. If I was looking at something in your HP range, I would put Yanmar at the top of my list.

 

[nybirdman]

Remember anything over 25 HP is going to have the pollution controls.
Lots of choices within these two in,frame size,loader capacity,number of cylinders,weight.
Availability is another concern.

 

[Rdrcr]

New or pre-owned?

I’m hoping pre-owned. $25-$30K doesn’t get you very far with those two brands.

If new, with that budget, I’d probably be looking at Branson tractors.

Mike

 

[jyoutz]

Kubota vs. Deere? That reminds me of when North Carolina plays Duke in basketball. Can they both lose?? Lol.

Shop around and find a great compact tractor with a great dealer to help you. Don't get hung up on those two (over-rated) brands. You'll find that other brands offer more tractor for less $$$. With the money you save you can buy implements and attachments.

IDK, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the OP asked that question because like many areas, those are the only two dealer brand options. For example, where I live there are only those two options and a Mahindra dealer. I scratched the Mahindra brand, not because of quality but because the “dealer “ mostly sells implements and has a few tractors as a sideline. Of course no service facilities. Other brand options are hundreds of miles away.

 

[Jchonline]

I'm thinking about buying a new tractor in the 25 to 30 thousand dollar price range. Would like something in the 30 to 35hp range. Witch one is the best bang for the buck?

Start with looking at all tractor dealers within say 100 miles of you. Then put together a list of tasks you want to perform with your machine. Start with the immediate needs, then try and write down longer term uses.

When you have your task list, it will help narrow the specs you will need to accomplish them. Then you can go getting quotes.

Lots of good brands out there. LS, TYM, Kioti, Massey, Mahindra, Deere, Kubota, others.
Just pricing a Kubota L3302 for instance with a FEL is $31k on the Kubota website. Prices are really high right now, bad time to buy, but if you need it you need it.

 

[Jchonline]

New or pre-owned?

I’m hoping pre-owned. $25-$30K doesn’t get you very far with those two brands.

If new, with that budget, I’d probably be looking at Branson tractors.

Mike

Branson as a brand is being phased out. They will now be TYM. Same mfg plants making them. TYM will eventually build their version, or the old Branson version.

 

[Jchonline]

Both are good tractors, but they are also the most expensive. When I bought my 70HP tractor last year, I went with Massey Ferguson because I got a lot more for my money. If I was looking at something in your HP range, I would put Yanmar at the top of my list.

TYM is now going to be making some of the Yanmar tractors. If OP is looking in that spec range probably better to just get a TYM.

Yanmar America and TYM Sign Supply Agreement for Tractors｜2023｜News｜YANMAR USA

Yanmar America and TYM Sign Supply Agreement for Tractors

www.yanmar.com

 

[thebolt]

Many here are very brand loyal and they will try to influence you toward their preferred brand of tractor. Those with tractors other than Kubota and John Deere will tell you that you are paying for the name and the "paint color" with those brands and other brands are just as good but less expensive.

Spend some time on this forum and look at the posts for each brand and you will see that many people have problems with the brand of tractor they own, some minor and some major. Use these posts as part of your education about tractors, to rule out brands you don't want to purchase, based upon the number and significance of problems revealing the quality and reliability of that brand.

I suggest you go look at the Kubota and John Deere tractors (along with any other brand(s) which you develop interest in) within your price range and spend a significant amount of time examining and driving each of those models. It takes a while but you will begin to learn and absorb the different features of each of the brands that you spend time with. You will learn what you like/dislike, what is comfortable to you, and the other pertinent features of each tractor. You will begin to develop a clear preference after you spend some time examining and driving the different tractors.

Evaluate how each dealer treats you and see how they handle your questions. The dealer is important if you have problems with your tractor or need parts/warranty work. You may never need to go back to the dealer if you are fortunate.

You can get quotes from the dealer on the tractors you favor and the prices may also help you in reaching your decision.

 

[sea2summit]

Well since you can't spell one the other seems like the obvious choice

I would look at all the brands, then I would look at where I can get parts or service. That should narrow it down some. Then I would research those brands.

ETA. Also, take note of what's parked in the yards/fields around you. If there's a lot of one color or none of a certian color you may need to consider the reasoning for that.

 

[sea2summit]

If new, with that budget, I’d probably be looking at Branson tractors.

I'm pretty sure it's going to be very hard to find a new Branson pretty soon...

 

[5030]

Regardless of brand, I'd be looking at what your local dealer sells and if they are a good dealer or not. At some point in the future, you'll need that dealer for consumables. I base my tractor purchases entirely on my excellent dealer and in my case, it's Kubota and I own more than one.

Not brand loyal at all, I'm dealer loyal.

 

[5030]

Well since you can't spell one the other seems like the obvious choice

I saw that as well. Spelling seems to be an issue today and not just on this website either.

 

[mx842]

TYM is now going to be making some of the Yanmar tractors. If OP is looking in that spec range probably better to just get a TYM.

Yanmar America and TYM Sign Supply Agreement for Tractors｜2023｜News｜YANMAR USA

Yanmar America and TYM Sign Supply Agreement for Tractors

www.yanmar.com

New or pre-owned?

I’m hoping pre-owned. $25-$30K doesn’t get you very far with those two brands.

If new, with that budget, I’d probably be looking at Branson tractors.

Mike

I don't know about that,The JD 3033R and the L3560 HST are around the same price at $29 to $30,000.00 depending on what you get on them. I could go that high if I could get what I want. I'm just looking around now and hopefully something used will pop up.

 

[5030]

I don't know about that,The JD 3033R and the L3560 HST are around the same price at $29 to $30,000.00 depending on what you get on them. I could go that high if I could get what I want. I'm just looking around now and hopefully something used will pop up.

If you want a pre owned unit, I suggest looking on Tractor House. The have, by far, the largest selection of pre owned units in the country today, all brands, all models.

 

[mx842]

If you want a pre owned unit, I suggest looking on Tractor House. The have, by far, the largest selection of pre owned units in the country today, all brands, all models.

Yeah I have been on their site. Thanks

 

[5030]

Been my experience that if it's green, it usually costs more and one thing I don't care for with JD is their I-match system which limits you to their implements only. Not that Orange is a lot cheaper because it isn't in reality but orange don't have the JD I-match system either.

If you buy pre owned, expect to pay a lot anyway, especially if it's pre 4. Pre 4 units command a high price because for the most part, none are produced today.

Both of mine are pre 4 and hold their value very well.

 

[Mr_Pips]

Lots of questions to be asked. Do you need a backhoe? Why 30 -35hp? What implements are you going to be using. Do you need a 3rd function? What lift capacity do you need? Do you have a weight limit for towing? How maneuverable do you need it? Does it need to fit through gates? if so, what size gates? Do you need a cab?