Filter Baldwin is Good?

[shovelmike]

Donaldson and Baldwin are both highly respected filter manufacturers.
I question if Kubota actually makes their own filters, even though they have the Kubota label.

I am certain that filter manufacturers make the filters for Kubota and all the other tractor makes, and apply the brand's label. I also know that the companies name their own specifications. Just because you find out that filter company X produces filters for your tractor of choice doesn't mean that filter X down at the auto parts store or online is the same.
Case in point: I am a long time (over 30 years) Harley fanatic. My '02 Ultra, being a Twin-Cam engine, uses jets to cool the bottom of the piston crown. This small orifice dictates that oil be filtered to 5 micron particle size. It is false economy to gamble with possible sub-standard product to save a dollar or two.
Filters are cheap, engines are expensive.

 

[edsonherculano]

Donaldson also comes up in the Heavy Equipment forums.

Here in Brazil not have Donaldson, thanks for your reply.

 

[edsonherculano]

I am certain that filter manufacturers make the filters for Kubota and all the other tractor makes, and apply the brand's label. I also know that the companies name their own specifications. Just because you find out that filter company X produces filters for your tractor of choice doesn't mean that filter X down at the auto parts store or online is the same.
Case in point: I am a long time (over 30 years) Harley fanatic. My '02 Ultra, being a Twin-Cam engine, uses jets to cool the bottom of the piston crown. This small orifice dictates that oil be filtered to 5 micron particle size. It is false economy to gamble with possible sub-standard product to save a dollar or two.
Filters are cheap, engines are expensive.

I agree, On second thought, I'm going to the Original filter, thanks for your reply,

 

[nyone]

Both my Kubota engines have that same Baldwin b179 filter on them that your asking about. Baldwin is a quality filter, we are not talking about a Chinese made product here.

You have a Kubota d950 or something close?

 

[edsonherculano]

Both my Kubota engines have that same Baldwin b179 filter on them that your asking about. Baldwin is a quality filter, we are not talking about a Chinese made product here.

You have a Kubota d950 or something close?

I don't like products chinese, i will buy baldwin, because is product made in EUA, I Like product Made in USA, are excellent quality, my Kubota Engine is D1005.

 

[Texasmark]

Baldwin and Fleetguard are both used as OEM filters for a lot of equipment.

Baldwin is the cannister filter for early model 3 cyl Fords before they went to the spin on cartridge, Motorcraft FL-1A for one reference on the spin on.....which WW used to carry and now only have the Fram PH-8A which I have used also many times over the years. Happen to have 2 Baldwin cartridges in stock. They are a respected filter in my circles of gossip and at my local Ford-NH dealer.

Fleetguard was bought out by Cummins......that ought to tell you how they stand in the industry!