Another JD vs Kubota question

[RomeK2]

The machine with the backhoe attached came out in the high 16K and add on some taxes.

...I had anticipated JD being at least 2k more.

So if I want the 3 pt. hitch for the Kubota the difference is really around $700 I am guessing.

With all this being said, would you consider paying the extra for the John Deere?

Or do you think Kubota has a better quality machine?

Does anyone know what differences there might be?

Thanks again for the help you guys bring.

I had just recently gone through the experience of choosing between JD & Kubota. I ended up with the orange because of price and dealer service. Long story short, after all of my haggling, I got the BX25TLB (I think $200-$300 3 point, included) with canopy and rear work light in the low 16K. I bought out of State so there was no sales tax, I also got the $300 delivery charge waived.

I tested both BX25 and JD2305. After having the BX for almost 3 weeks now and a little over 35 hours seat time, I realize additional preferences orange over green:

1. $2000 price difference. JD attachments are more expensive.
2. BX has foldable rops. I like the wide and tall rops too.
3. Nice big gas tank hole, nice location.
4. Bright usable halogen head lights.
5. FEL hoses located in a vulnerable location, susceptible to damage.
6. Filters underneath the JD not in a good spot. I just don't like the clearances underneath the JD.
7. I really like the pedal on the BX much more than the JD. I thought I prefer the side by side but after using it for a bit I prefer the BX pedal.
8. There is talk about JD tail lights not so well positioned, you will bang em off or need to buy a protector for it.
9. My personal opinion, the BX backhoe has more power.

A couple of things could be designed a little better on the BX: the dash, digital tach numbers should be LARGERwith a separate hours meter.

I can't think of all of the things I like better about the BX but I will post it when I remember. It comes to mind when I'm in the seat.

Oh by the way, the dealer sent me a free can of orange paint and a nice collector series BX tractor model too because I asked.

 

[RomeK2]

I just remebered something else, the seatbelt is much more user friendly being a retractable one on the Kubota. The JD has a wierd receptor for each buckle end on each side. It's messy looking.

 

[LBrown59]

The JD 2305 looks smaller and lighter than the BXs to me.

 

[LBrown59]

Both of the tractors that you are looking at are great machines. My personal choice would be the Bx, as I have owned a Bx23TLB. It was quite the tractor that could do it all, I was so pleased with that machine and the ability to do any task put in front of it. Oh, It was my understand and I have two Kubota's that the
*Three point hitch came with tractor, You need to make sure, ask Kubota.com.
DevilDog

*Tha's true up till the BX25 came out .

 

[Lindy]

My .02 on the pedal issue --

I have a JD 325 with the side by side pedals, and a Kubota B3030 with the rocker pedal.

In 8 years with the JD 325, I've pushed the wrong pedal exactly 2 times in a moment of panic when it really mattered. Thankfully the damage was only to the tractor and the fence (and my pride as I lay on the ground).

With the Kubota B3030, I've never pushed the pedal the wrong way. And thank goodness, because the B3030 would cause a lot more damage than the 325.

In a moment of panic, I can't say for certain I'd grab the right pedal on the JD as I'm fumbling for the brake/reverse/forward. Frankly, as I sit here at my desk, I can't remember if it's the RIGHT pedal or the LEFT pedal to go forward/reverse.

In a moment of panic, there's no doubt in my mind that I WOULD push the pedal the right way on the Kubota with the rocker pedal. And as I sit here at my desk, I'm absolutely certain which direction to rock the pedal to go forward/backward.

Most of the time -- actually, almost all of the time -- it doesn't really matter to me. But in a moment of panic, I've found the Kubota pedal to be safer and more intuitive.

 

[fish6942]

On my BX2350 with the two separate fwd/rev pedals, I rarely use the rev pedal. I just pull up on the fwd pedal with the toe of my boot. It's also much easier to feather the pedal this way as opposed to using your heel.

 

[James Loehr]

My .02 on the pedal issue --

I have a JD 325 with the side by side pedals, and a Kubota B3030 with the rocker pedal.

In 8 years with the JD 325, I've pushed the wrong pedal exactly 2 times in a moment of panic when it really mattered. Thankfully the damage was only to the tractor and the fence (and my pride as I lay on the ground).

With the Kubota B3030, I've never pushed the pedal the wrong way. And thank goodness, because the B3030 would cause a lot more damage than the 325.

In a moment of panic, I can't say for certain I'd grab the right pedal on the JD as I'm fumbling for the brake/reverse/forward. Frankly, as I sit here at my desk, I can't remember if it's the RIGHT pedal or the LEFT pedal to go forward/reverse.

In a moment of panic, there's no doubt in my mind that I WOULD push the pedal the right way on the Kubota with the rocker pedal. And as I sit here at my desk, I'm absolutely certain which direction to rock the pedal to go forward/backward.

Most of the time -- actually, almost all of the time -- it doesn't really matter to me. But in a moment of panic, I've found the Kubota pedal to be safer and more intuitive.

Thank You, I figured maybe I was wrong when I got rid of my John Deere 335 for a BX. I just hated them pedals. It wasn't the forward and reverse it was the position of the pedals and having to hold it down,put my leg to sleep. I have no problem with the layout on the BX. My 3130 has the rocker arm and it's about as Perfect as any I have driven.