SWB
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They are assembled in Georgia, but aren't all the parts built in Japan and shipped over?
Are MF made in USA??
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JerryG
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This isn't about the tractors but. Most of the loaders and backhoes are made here no matter what company is selling and labeling them. Some of the Chinese tractors use loaders that are made in China.
CMunger
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Jerry,
Don't forget Agco's Valtra factory in Finland.
Chuck M.
Don't forget Agco's Valtra factory in Finland.
Chuck M.
JerryG
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As far as I know, they only build Valtras there. AGCO has several plants around the world such as Valtra and Fendt. They have some kind of deal with Iseki that appears to not be just buying compacts. I can't find anything about it being a purchase or merger but there appears to be something going on.
CarlGlas
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If you are speaking about Kubotas, according to their website
the Georgia location manufactures and assembles Kubota lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers, sub-compact tractors, loaders, backhoes and other implements.
Their statement leads me to think that they make them and put them together. While it may have a Japanese name, it is made in the USA to government standards. While other tractors may be imports, they all have to meet the same standards as tractors made in the United States.
Outsourcing is another way to keep stockholders happy because it costs less to build and it helps maintain a profit margin.
Most US citizens want things like medical benefits, retirement, vacation, etc., and that costs money and can deduct from the profit, so have it done somewhere else where the employees are grateful for having a job and making $1 a day.
the Georgia location manufactures and assembles Kubota lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers, sub-compact tractors, loaders, backhoes and other implements.
Their statement leads me to think that they make them and put them together. While it may have a Japanese name, it is made in the USA to government standards. While other tractors may be imports, they all have to meet the same standards as tractors made in the United States.
Outsourcing is another way to keep stockholders happy because it costs less to build and it helps maintain a profit margin.
Most US citizens want things like medical benefits, retirement, vacation, etc., and that costs money and can deduct from the profit, so have it done somewhere else where the employees are grateful for having a job and making $1 a day.
jeepcj7
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Parts and large sub asssemblies come into Georgia. The sub assemblies are then assembled in the US. THe tariffs for shipping sub assemblies is much cheaper than the complete unit so in some instances it is cheaper to assemble Japanaese components here in the states than it is to ship the entire unit.
QRTRHRS
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Parts and large sub asssemblies come into Georgia. The sub assemblies are then assembled in the US. THe tariffs for shipping sub assemblies is much cheaper than the complete unit so in some instances it is cheaper to assemble Japanaese components here in the states than it is to ship the entire unit. )</font>Such a deal I have for your children, eh?
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( This isn't about the tractors but. Most of the loaders and backhoes are made here no matter what company is selling and labeling them. Some of the Chinese tractors use loaders that are made in China. )</font>
Hey,
Some exceptions do apply, such as AL Quicke, one of the finest Loaders in the world, which is Swiss made I believe.
Take care,
Will
Hey,
Some exceptions do apply, such as AL Quicke, one of the finest Loaders in the world, which is Swiss made I believe.
Take care,
Will
CarlGlas
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In reference to Massey Ferguson, specifically the 1500 series, they are produced in Matsuyama, Japan.
Source: www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0fZX/is_4_71/ai_n13665737
And, if you are speaking about Kubotas, according to "their website," the Georgia location manufactures and assembles Kubota lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers, sub-compact tractors, loaders, backhoes and other implements.
Source: http://tinyurl.com/cefag
In August, 2004, Kubota Tractor Corp. opened a 200,000 sq.ft. national distribution center in Gainsvilla, GA.
I only know what I read. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
Source: www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0fZX/is_4_71/ai_n13665737
And, if you are speaking about Kubotas, according to "their website," the Georgia location manufactures and assembles Kubota lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers, sub-compact tractors, loaders, backhoes and other implements.
Source: http://tinyurl.com/cefag
In August, 2004, Kubota Tractor Corp. opened a 200,000 sq.ft. national distribution center in Gainsvilla, GA.
I only know what I read. /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif
