Deere???

[Phillip w]

Phillip,

Let's agree you are an excitable person and not an easy fellow to please. I say this not to fight but to make a point. I have operated many deere tractors in the past, 7400, 730, 5075M, and now 5125R. I do NOT believe you will find expected deere quality in less than a 4000 M or R series. The 3 series has an aluminum rear axle housing which may not be durable long term. The engine hood is flimsy as engine access is poor. Actually I have little use for the whole E series line, top to bottom,

Messick's has a valid point. There must be "confusion" somewhere, kubota would never be priced $4k more than deere, Not usually a gambler, but that is a sure bet.

The emissions equipment is nothing to fear, an army of TBN members will attest to that.

I suspect your MF was too small, never could compete w/ the Allis . In this case, buy enough tractor.

Kubota note, Many of those old kubotas you criticize, are owned, and in service today, right on this very TBN kubota forum.

I did not expect the mf to compete with the allis. The first thing the salvage yard asked about was the front axle. He said he get a couple of calls a month from people having front end trouble. He said the mf 1528, 1529 and 1531 are not much of a tractor. I looked at and price checked several tractors. Cash price the deere is cheaper. Maybe the Kubota dealer does not want to cut me as much of a break on a cash deal. But, I would not expect a 3025e to keep up with my allis. I would demand that it do its job. In the end agco and possibly Kubota are the real losers on this deal. I'm very hesitant to spend any more money with them. Case-ih is also in the running. But I'm am taking everyone"s opinion in context as I contemplate this dear.

 

[ovrszd]

If you saw a $4000 difference, you where priced the wrong model. The Deere sits between the B2650 and L2501... less tractor than an L, about the same capacities as the B but the Deere is a tad larger.

Competitively, the Deere 3E is one of their least competitive tractors against about any other brand. I bite my tongue to say this.. I'd buy a Mahindra over a Deere 3E.. i think that little of it.

I agree.

I have a JD dealer 15 miles away. I drove 400 miles to buy my Kubota. $7K diff in price for comparable tractor. M model.

 

[ovrszd]

We are considering a Deere. Funny thing is some people here get very touchy when you say that and suggest this or that brand should be looked at and claim its far better and for less $$$.

I really like JD equipment. I just think you gotta get into the M or R models. Then price gets tough.

 

[Mighty Dodge]

They're all good tractors however I went with Deere because there are several dealers within 30 miles of me, not so for other brands.

MD

 

[radios1]

I have had a few Deere tractors and I liked them all. If I remember correctly was it you who has had lots of trouble with your Massey or maybe that was someone else.

I like my Massey as well as my 2305 Deere. I haven't looked at Mahindra at all because there are no dealers in my area, I have looked at Kubota and Kioti, There just not for me. Best thing to do is take your time and look them over good, sit on them all and you should know right away comparing them which one is for you. IMO they all make good products but are all a little different.

Mahindra is made in India, and you can get your parts from there..

 

[ovrszd]

Mahindra is made in India, and you can get your parts from there..

Not picking on Mahindra, just the phrasing of your comment.

I can get JD parts 15 miles from home. I can get Kubota parts 30 miles from home. I can get Ford parts 50 miles from home. Why would I want to go to India?

 

[atsah]

Mahindra is made in India, and you can get your parts from there..

I know where they are made. I would think Mahindra dealers would keep ample parts stocked for them since if would take a while to get them if they didn't but I have no idea and I didn't want to find out the hard way.

 

[ovrszd]

Mahindra is made in India, and you can get your parts from there..

GANG IT,,, just now got it!!!!! Tongue in cheek..