Apprehension buying new models

[Ford tractor]

So JD is coming out with their new subcuts and have heard some say they would rather not buy a new model, let someone else find all the bugs. I can understand that but has any of the big tractor companies ever had a new model that had significant problems that caused others to stay away?

Would you stay away from a new model from JD, Kubota, Massey, NH?

I guess the abrupt stop of the Kubota 50 series is all I can come up with.

Yes, No, Yes and Yes.

(staying away from 1st year and probably 2nd also)

I recall when the JD 4300 and it's brethren came out. Lots of issues with the front end of the 4wd machines. Many other piddling issues. Today, not only don't you know what electronics and emissions control bogies are waiting for you -- there is the added confusion on who is actually making the machines. Only Kubota makes all of the tractors they sell.

 

[daveinnh]

I would think that where the new model is made and corporate relationship is THE consideration - i.e. control QA/QC over the final product rests with the vendor.

i.e. some vendors are searching for ever-lower manufacturing costs from 2nd and third tier suppliers whereas others insist on maintaining QC in tight times - my 2c

 

[Ford tractor]

Did a google search and it looks like there are some JD's made in China, India and other places. Hard to handle quality across oceans, cultures, languages, etc. Yeah, it's a global marketplace, sure.