Comparison Deere v Kuboto

[ksks]

New member here. Thanks for the site!

I've always owned Deere and need to replace the current model.
I'm looking at the x540.
But, there's not a dealer within 60 miles. I have a local Kuboto dealer but know nothing about them.
Any thoughts/comparisons?

Thanks,

ksks

 

[1969grandpa]

I thought i wanted a Deere until i looked at Kubota. IMHO, the size/class of tractor that I bought (Kubota 3540), I felt that I got more tractor for the money. I'm certain that others on here feel quite different. Just like they say, comparing apples and oranges and everyone has an opinion. I would advise that you find the size with the options that you want, compare the two brands and prices. I don't think you'll go wrong either way. Both are proven machines.

 

[TripleR]

I'm not familiar with that model, but both John Deere and Kubota make excellent products.

 

[JLinOK]

Not much help, but I will tell you what John Deere dealers and others tell me. Kubota makes fine small tractors, which I would think includes any thing under 40 or 50hp. The comments on the larger ones are that Kubota is generally inferior to John Deere. I have been researching tractors for the last 6 months or so and I think used prices seem to reflect that thinking.

I would lend more credence to someone who as actually owned both though.

 

[texasjohn]

assume quality and reliability are equal between the two. You can't prove otherwise.
Now, familiarize yourself with the functions, features, layout, dealers and price of the two models that meet your needs.
A lot of reading here on TBN will educate you on features such as HST, etc.
Now, all you have to do is make a choice...good luck!

Myself, I did the above and Kubota came out on top for dealer, price, functions and features for me. I have 1200 hrs now, no regrets except wish I had HST+, which was not available when I was purchasing.

 

[DT86]

Kubota makes fine small tractors, which I would think includes any thing under 40 or 50hp. The comments on the larger ones are that Kubota is generally inferior to John Deere. ...

...I would lend more credence to someone who as actually owned both though.

Please, I invite anyone who is this mislead to come drive my M9540

 

[kiotiken]

The model the OP is talking about is more of a lawn tractor, just to clear the air. I don't know much about JD or Kubota mowers, but can't say much about my zero turn mower. If you're just cutting grass, it may be a better choice, depending mostly on terrain.

 

[94BULLITT]

Welcome to the forum. I mowed grass for a guy that had a X540. It was nice but I did not think it was as stable as my Cub Cadet 2206. Have you looked at the 2500 series Cub Cadet? The Cub has a horizontal crankahaft engine and is shaft drive. Another thing you may want to consider is a sub compact tractor like a kubota bx or a john deere 1series. If you have hilly terrain the 4wd will come in handy. A sub compact is a more rugged built machine than a garden tractor. You can do alot more with a sub compact too. You could probably get into a BX1860 with a deck for 10,500ish.

 

[ksks]

Thanks guys.

 

[Bluegill2]

JD makes good stuff, but you can not go wrong with Kubota!

 

[oldnslo]

New member here. Thanks for the site!

I've always owned Deere and need to replace the current model.
I'm looking at the x540.
But, there's not a dealer within 60 miles. I have a local Kuboto dealer but know nothing about them.
Any thoughts/comparisons?

Thanks,

ksks

I believe the BX series Kubota would be small step up from the JD X540. BX has MFWD, 3PH, rear and mid PTO as standard equipment. I am not sure how the "GR" series Kubota would compare to the x540 though.

My son has a X485 with 1300 hrs and loves it but it is smaller than my BX1850 & weighs around 400 lbs less. The X series deere turn sharper than the BX kubota.

Both do great job at mowing the lawn.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Please, I invite anyone who is this mislead to come drive my M9540

Yea. There was a time that it was safe to say that Kubota was behind in Utility tractors. I don't think that's true any longer. The large frame machines still lack some of the features of CNH \ Deere, however they are priced WAY less as well.

 

[CHDinCT]

As a Kubota guy (and former JD garden tractor owner) I'd probably stay with JD for anything equivalent to an X540. I think the closest machine Kubota makes to that model is the GR series, but I've read good and bad on them. If I were shopping for a decent garden tractor, I'd check out Simplicity and Cub Cadet as well as the JD you're looking at. Good luck.

 

[dsgsr]

I know this is beating a dead horse, but I gotta throw my 2 cents in. I've got over 6500 hours in two JD tractors and only a little under 200 hrs in a Kubota. There is no ? in my mind, JD is Superior in quality and design over Kubota.


David

 

[TripleR]

I know this is beating a dead horse, but I gotta throw my 2 cents in. I've got over 6500 hours in two JD tractors and only a little under 200 hrs in a Kubota. There is no ? in my mind, JD is Superior in quality and design over Kubota.


David

Yeah, I've got both too and there is no ? in my mind they are pretty much the same; doesn't really mean all that much. I like some JD models better than some Kubota models and some Kubota models better than JD.

 

[MarkChambers]

Yeah, I've got both too and there is no ? in my mind they are pretty much the same; doesn't really mean all that much. I like some JD models better than some Kubota models and some Kubota models better than JD.

I agree with that. I just purchased a Deere for various personal preferences, but the quality of one over the other had nothing to do with it.

 

[dschuffert]

I like them both and would own either. The dealer experience / reputation before and after the sale is a big factor for me. I recently went from a New Holland to John Deere and have no regrets.

 

[aczlan]

My inlaws have 3 Kubotas (a BX, a B and an L) and one Deere (L100 series). Dad has owned a Kubota G4200, G5200 and a Deere 755.
Build quality is comparable between then two, IMO, dealer quality will make more or a difference than Deere vs Kubota.

Aaron Z

 

[tractchores]

I like and own both. Thought i would buy anothet jd when i got my latest, but felt kubota was unbeatable in their offering for 25-30 hp. Both appear to have great reputations, resale and market share. Jd in some cases seems to have a price premium. Try both and youll like the layout of one better than the other. I personally think my jd green stuff looks great on my kubota orange machine.

 

[dsgsr]

I was speaking from a Commercial standpoint, where performance matters. I spend much more time operating tractors & equipment than I do posting about them.


David