Can of worms

[browncountyoh]

Let's open one. My opinion> JD Lawn tractors; until you get into the 200 and 300 series their no better than murrays, mtd,etc. Kubota is the best utility. When Ford was making tractors, their midsize was the best buy for the buck and the used ones still are. Nothing beats a JD in the high hp. tractors, and their combines are untouchable. Am I close?

Brent in Ohio

 

[Cliff_Johns]

Personally, I think you're wrong and right about some things, but not others. So in general, we'll agree to disagree mostly, but not always. Of course, I'm not really sure since generalizations aren't very useful in some situations, perhaps even most, but I suppose not all.

What kind of worms?

Cliff

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Let me take a stab here: Your use of the word "their" should have actually been "they are" regarding the JD lawn tractors. Kubota's reputation excels in the CUT market, not the UT market. Ford's 8N, NAA etc would certainly be considered best buy machines, but hardly would be considered mid-size. JD is not the largest high hp tractor maker in the world so I suppose they have at least been beat in sales. New Holland makes some amazing combines, and I think they outsell JD too.

 

[RobS]

<font color="blue"> Am I close </font>

It's possible. Michigan and Ohio are both medium sized states and they do touch although I'm in Indiana right now but Indiana and Ohio touch as well. Whether I'm at home or at work, I'm about an hour from Ohio but again, Ohio is a pretty good sized state and I don't know where Brown County Ohio is though I do know where Brown County Indiana is. There is no chance for Brown County Indiana to be close to Brown County Ohio as Brown County Indiana does not touch Ohio.

Of course, everything is relative and to a person living in say, the Ukraine, you and I would be very close.

I suspect a person living in the Ukraine would also be thrilled to have just about anything we call a tractor over here /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[bczoom]

I think I agree with Cliff and Rob if I think I'm thinking right.
But, I think I'm not thinking right so if I think this, I think it would be best if I stopped thinking. I think... /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[beenthere]

I don't think you know what you are talking about, but you are welcome to your opinion. Mine is much different, and probably just as valid. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[bky]

HEHE /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Egon]

Im with Beenthere. Got different opionions too but your welcome to yours.

I favor sheep manure over cow manure for fertilizing the garden.

Egon /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Rainbow6]

I suppose many do not put any stock in Consumer Reports, but they rated the L series ( as sold at Home Depot ) #1
for mowers in that class, with C Cadet a close 2nd.

 

[hobbyfarm]

Hello browncountyoh,
Sorry, but my JD 180 has well over to 2000 hours (my aftermarket hour meter died at 2036 hours several years ago) and being almost 20 years old, still kicks @$$. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
My neighbor, who is a mechanic, who keeps his stuff meticuously maintained, and who bought a Monkey Wards tractor only six weeks before I got mine, is already on his third cheapie (next was a Sears, and now a Scotts). Not to mention, all the slurrs from him about the over-priced JD - even while I merrily cut his acres for him while waiting weeks for parts to come in. Usually just for seat (quiet) time. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
So, are the 200's and 300's better? Of course, you pay more, you get more. But, when I need parts, they are either in stock, or there the next day. Normal maintenance items, filters, bearings, belts, always in stock. (Darn, I did have to wait three days for a decal to come in once.)
Do I have gripes about JD? Yes, they put the ignition switch in a boneheaded position that lets it collect moisture and corrode inside. I'm on my 5th switch. Am I ready to buy another tractor? Just for the sake of "new" paint? No, this one works perfectly.
Do I get preferential service from my dealer? No. Even though I've known my dealer almost 40 years, I believe everyone gets fair treatment there.
Can of worms?
Not even. Just like everyone doesn't like Cadillacs /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif and Lincolns /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif is the very reason they make Chevrolets /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif and Fords. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif (And Kias, Hyundais, and for some Yugos. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif)
So, browncountyoh, enjoy your Kia, and I'll enjoy my Cadillac. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BTW - Welcome to TBN! /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif You'll love it here. It can be quite addictive.

Whatdaya think, enough roasting the new guy?

Anyway, buy the best you can afford, and try to be happy with your purchase, regardless of the razzing you'll get from those around you.