Comparing the orange forums to the green forums.

[harpoonalt]

First, let me say I've never seen a tractor I didn't like. How many things you buy these days can last you the rest of your life with proper care? Not many. Whether green, blue, red, orange or polka dotted, a tractor is the best tool, toy, or stress reliever you can buy.
After countless hours of research and shopping, I came to the conclusion that ANY tractor I got would be a good tractor. They all have problems and they all have something better than the rest. There is no perfect tractor, just ones that suit YOUR needs. Dealer support and service was critical. After that, I shopped by value for my dollar. I ended up with a Kubota BX2350 and am very pleased. It's done everything I wanted to and suprised me by doing things I didn't think it could. My first choice was a JD 2305 for no other reason than I really liked the loader control. But at $1700 dollars more, my practical side won out.
What I found interesting during my shopping experience was the number of people (mostly non-tractor people) who said "You got to get the deere". JD has over the years been ingrained as "The" tractor to get. And much like Harley has capitalized on that brand image to charge a higher price, JD has done the same. You pay more for what is perceived to be the best. We all have our prejudices when it comes to tractors, whether from a bad dealer or tractor experience or just because Granpa was a JD fan and wouldn't throw his leg over nothing else. In the end I'm a "Tractor Guy". Kubota today, but maybe a JD tommorow. Depends on my mood and finances. I just want us all to remember that.

 

[JDFANATIC]

I think the OP implied that there are more problems with green machines than orange. But to be accurate, one would need to statistically--if you think it is of importance--analyze the data, i.e. over how many posts and posters, and over what period of time, and about a gizillion other variables.

Do your due diligence while searching for your tractor. Think about the ergonomics. Arrive on the right size machine for your needs. Consider future uses. Kick tires, talk to the salesmen, visit the service department, meet the manager/owner. Consider if the dealer is the one you would want to go to bat for you in a warranty or a non-warranty issue.

Then be happy with your decision. Don't try to defend your color choice as if someone made a disparaging comment about your girlfriend.

 

[RoyJackson]

Actually...first tractor I considered was a BX2200...then a B7500.
A coworker (who had a Deere 755) told me about a used Deere 670 with FEL and RFM....really good price for a comparatively low hours tractor.
That's why I went Deere.

Boy...this thread is up to 7 pages with no class warfare. I'm amazed...

 

[DAP]

Actually...first tractor I considered was a BX2200...then a B7500.
A coworker (who had a Deere 755) told me about a used Deere 670 with FEL and RFM....really good price for a comparatively low hours tractor.
That's why I went Deere.

Boy...this thread is up to 7 pages with no class warfare. I'm amazed...

You wanna fight??? .... you ((#*#*$R*)#@) !!!!!!

 

[RoyJackson]

You wanna fight??? .... you ((#*#*$R*)#@) !!!!!!

Yeah....we'll rig a change between your B7800's drawbar and the drawbar of my 790...see who tows who.

Sort of like tractor arm wrestling...

How'd you know I was a ((#*#*$R*)#@) ?

 

[ArkLaTexSam]

I have owned 2 JD tractors(4300 and 4320cab). Before I bought them I was color blind as to which brand to buy. My local JD dealer beat MF, KB, and the NH dealers "with same comparable tractors" HANDS down. I've never needed any service/warranty work as of yet but I know my dealer is a man of his word and his reputation is excellent. Where I'm from the "pay more for green" statement is absolutely false. I've paid less for green both times. It took some customer product buying wisdom and about 3 days of price discussion to get the JD's at a better price. The money I saved was well worth it. If I could have got a better deal for the same comparable tractor at another dealer I would have gave them my business. The "Green cost more than others" statement is ridicules.


ArkLaTexSam

 

[milkman]

Still waiting for some real substance in this thread, same old same old..

 

[cp1969]

Hey Milkman...Is 'peace' spelled correctly in Von Goethe's quote?

Green vs Orange vs Blue....WGARA? My dog is better than yours.

 

[JDFarmBoy]

This is the first time I have spoke my opinion on this forum. Growing up on a farm I was raised with John Deere equipment, so yes I look at green and nothing else. I believe John Deere is number one when it comes to quality. I am a welding engineer for John Deere I was very surprised whenever I first went to work for them. It is unbelievable how concerned and dedicated the employees are to the final customer. I have been involved in several design reviews where we talk about everything from cupholder placement to transmission designs, each holding significant importance whether it be functionality or operator comfort. John Deere looks at there product and how it is going to be affected during the long haul, not just what it takes to get it out the door. I believe our weld quality is second to none, we spend extra time to weld areas just to prevent rust bleed further down the road even when somtimes it doesn't add any structural integrity. Not to mention the gruesome inspection each component goes through. In my mind what seperates Deere from all others is the way they take care of there customers and there product for the long haul. I have seen Deere bend over backwards to help customers that clearly voided there warrenty by doing modifications to there equipment that caused a failure, and we still provided replacements and whatever it took to keep the customer happy. John Deere is a world class manufacturer that cares about quality and there customers. Is that worth the difference in price...

 

[Shantycoke]

Now I have never owned a greenie but in making my decision to buy a BX24 I read through several pages of posts in all of the different brands of tractors i had available to buy locally. I noticed at the time that in the Kubota forums people were generally pleased and the discussions revolved around what things they were doing to upgrade their tractors and their projects. In the Deere forums it was predominantly complaints about things broken or not working properly. Just tried it again tonight to see if I could pick up any new interesting topics and again, predominantly complaints. I can't see how this wouldn't reflect upon a serious quality issue.

I would have considered a JD, but have heard too many complaints about our local dealership. (Bloomingdale, Oh), and was raked over the coals by them myself once, and also borrowing my neighbors Kubota years ago kind of turned me on to the orange tractors. So far, I 've had no compalints about either tractor I bought, and the dealership,(Pytash, Toronto Ohio) has done everything under the sun to keep me happy. I can't say enough good about them. I do have a few buddies that are getting rid of their green tractors for orange ones after they got a taste of mine. Seems the Kubotas have the edge on them. Anything mechanical will break, but it just seems that the kubotas are just a better tractor.