$300 For 50 hour service on L2501

[sea2summit]

Does any oil filter maker make filters JUST for Kubota, or JD, or GM, or Ford, etc.?

Does an refiner make oil products JUST for Kubota, or JD,or GM, or Ford, etc?

Does any antifreeze producer produce antifreeze JUST for Kubota, or GM, or Ford, etc?

Kubota badging maybe,.... but that is about it.

Well, we’re all waiting for your links to generic filters. Until then, this seems fair to me. Dealers have to keep the lights on and even wholesale I imagine they aren’t making a lot on those filters, they are substantial.

 

[fried1765]

Well, we’re all waiting for your links to generic filters. Until then, this seems fair to me. Dealers have to keep the lights on and even wholesale I imagine they aren’t making a lot on those filters, they are substantial.

Guess you missed my point.
I am not looking to source/supply fluids, and/or parts, for your Kubota.
You obviously may buy wherever, and whatever you choose.
My point is that Kubota produces no oil, or anti-freeze, or filters.
They buy those items from producers who re-badge their product for Kubota.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Assuming everything is fairly priced for your area; labor prices on the West coast are a lot higher. Going labor price here in Puget Sound is $125/HR. Construction equipment (like dozers) is $150 and up. I know several upper income folks that do their own work, not because of the price but they enjoy going one on one with their machines. I won't touch the car and truck but do my own tractor work. I talk to it all the time, it doesn't talk back.

Ron

 

[mcfarmall]

I have more time than money plus I fix machinery for a living...I'd do the job myself and rest knowing the job was done right. I trust fewer people than I can count on one hand to do a job and do it right.

 

[oosik]

$300 - sounds like a very fair price to me. I do my own service - its a "distance to the dealer" thing. My 50 hour service cost me $478 just for lube and parts. @ $82 per hour - shop time - I saved a few bucks there. Plus I didn't have any costs transporting my tractor to the dealer.

Plus its a good opportunity to get real familiar with your new tractor. Still - changing new filters IS the pits.

 

[dalola]

Well, it's not quite $300, it is $292 so I'll have enough left out of three C notes to buy me a burger. I usually do my own service but decided to let the dealer do the first one cause I remember how hard these factory installed filters are to get off sometimes. I left it last week and they called this morning to tell me it is ready. I'll probably go pick it up in the morning.

Anyway, I know they changed the engine oil and filter, changed both hydraulic filters, topped off the hydraulic fluid and they also changed the fuel filter, just in case. I got them to check my hydraulic pressure while they had it but I assume there is no charge for that.

Anybody else out there had their 50 hour service done on their L and if so how much $$ was yours

Agree with others, this seems quite fair. It cost me nearly this just for parts & fluids when I did my 50 hr BX service. The big money comes in when you have to change out that SUDT2. :shocked:

I'm not familiar with other KB models, but the 80 series BX is a very DIY-friendly machine for doing your own maintenance. My experience was rather enjoyable, but I also like getting dirty.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

I have more time than money plus I fix machinery for a living...I'd do the job myself and rest knowing the job was done right. I trust fewer people than I can count on one hand to do a job and do it right.

AMEN

Ron

 

[fried1765]

Re-badged doesn't necessarily mean the same. Chemistry and additive packages can be different along with filter construction.

You are quite correct....however...
Don't you wonder if many companies really do produce to individual specs. for all the hundreds of different machine manufacturers, that recommend using THEIR OWN "brand"?
Oils for example, are sold/marked with oil producer specs. and If they meet the machinery mfg. specs. why not use the oil that is the best bang for the buck?

 

[fried1765]

I have more time than money plus I fix machinery for a living...I'd do the job myself and rest knowing the job was done right. I trust fewer people than I can count on one hand to do a job and do it right.

YES.... 1000%

 

[mred2]

I know that Deere does not produce their oil products. But all products with John Deere on them must meets JD specs. I have been told that all the oil has an package of additives put into it. Nothing wrong with saving money. I just want to make sure the products exceeds the specs required.