First Tractor...JD vs NH vs Kubota vs Mahindra

[Slackdaddy]

I have been tractor shopping for almost a year,
When I looked at Deere the (2000-3000 machines) had Yanmar engines, and the axles where not made in the USA (can remember the exact casting marks)

Here is a good example of Deere is beter than the rest:
The Deere 790 is a Yanmar built machine,
The CubCadet 3200 is a Yanmar 790 upgraded (hydro, loader, misc)
So how is Deere better than the rest, if they are just last years imports painted green ?

Not saying I won't end up with a Deere, but the Deere=USA thing is Bunk.

Slack

 

[gamble77]

Nobody said Deere=USA...Deere does build more machines in the states than ANY other tractor mfg though. What I am saying is that Deere builds 90% of their own equipment, yes not all the factories are in the states but that has nothing to do with my statement.

 

[Slackdaddy]

I think when You slip in the full sized Ag machines, Yes, deere builds more machines in their own USA factories than anyone else.
But a $250K combine has nothing to do with a 24HP CUT.

But lets stick with CUT's. As far as I know, Deere builds no CUTS in the USA.
And of the Big 5 (Deere, Kubota, NH/Case, Mahindra, DaeDong (Kioti), )
Deere is the ONLY one to build in China.
(Build= component and/or final assembly)


Like I said, I may end up with a Deere, but I fully understand I am buying an Foreign built tractor that is NO BETTER than the other quality built Jap/kor tractors.
I just have to be carefull to weed out the Chineese Deere tractors,
I know I do not have to do that with Kioti, Kubota.

Slack

 

[BobG_in_VA]

I think when You slip in the full sized Ag machines, Yes, deere builds more machines in their own USA factories than anyone else.
But a $250K combine has nothing to do with a 24HP CUT.

But lets stick with CUT's. As far as I know, Deere builds no CUTS in the USA.
And of the Big 5 (Deere, Kubota, NH/Case, Mahindra, DaeDong (Kioti), )
Deere is the ONLY one to build in China.
(Build= component and/or final assembly)


Like I said, I may end up with a Deere, but I fully understand I am buying an Foreign built tractor that is NO BETTER than the other quality built Jap/kor tractors.
I just have to be carefull to weed out the Chineese Deere tractors,
I know I do not have to do that with Kioti, Kubota.

Slack

Sorry to interfer again, but I believe CNH also has a manufacturing facility in China...Based on all this discussion, I've made up my mind...Mahindra big Ag tractors...Made in India by Indians....sold world wide with no question where it came from or who built it....Oh wait a minute...I already have one...sorry...BobG in VA

 

[Blksim]

Well as they say...bigger is better (?). Call me crazy, but I've made up my mind on a Kub M6040 DT 4wd....now guys, remind me why I want an FEL. Im not moving hay or large piles of dirt....it's an awfully expensive front end weight. I'm sure I'd find a good use for it if I had it...but right now it's evading me. Well now that I think about it, I did want to move some dirt around to create a backstop for a small firing range.

I know you'll be pleased with the 6040 on your 18 acres. Sounds like a good fit. I used a M5030 for about 12 years on real step land and it worked great. If it were me I would include the loader during the intial investment. You'll use it more than you may realize at this point.

 

[dgl24087]

I think when You slip in the full sized Ag machines, Yes, deere builds more machines in their own USA factories than anyone else.
But a $250K combine has nothing to do with a 24HP CUT.

But lets stick with CUT's. As far as I know, Deere builds no CUTS in the USA.
And of the Big 5 (Deere, Kubota, NH/Case, Mahindra, DaeDong (Kioti), )
Deere is the ONLY one to build in China.
(Build= component and/or final assembly)


Like I said, I may end up with a Deere, but I fully understand I am buying an Foreign built tractor that is NO BETTER than the other quality built Jap/kor tractors.
I just have to be carefull to weed out the Chineese Deere tractors,
I know I do not have to do that with Kioti, Kubota.

Slack

NH builds in China for the Asian market, Mahindra's 2525 is built in China and imported to the USA.

 

[390GT]

I agree on getting the loader. You will find more uses for it than you can think of now. Greg

 

[POC]

My Mahindra 3215 has a Mitsubishi engine. I'm not sure where it was made though.

 

[radman1]

But lets stick with CUT's. As far as I know, Deere builds no CUTS in the USA.
And of the Big 5 (Deere, Kubota, NH/Case, Mahindra, DaeDong (Kioti), )
Deere is the ONLY one to build in China.
(Build= component and/or final assembly)

Slack

I try to stay out of debates on which tractor is better but, the newer 3X20 and 4X20 series are built and/or final assembly in Augusta, Georgia. The 3x20 series uses Yanmar engines but the 4x20 series uses JD powertech engines. Many components probably come from overseas. I am not sure of the build location of their subcompact tractors. The older 4000 series were also built in Augusta, but used Yanmar engines. JD actually builds/assembles more CUTs in the US than anyone.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

JD actually builds/assembles more CUTs in the US than anyone.

Kubota outsells Deere nearly 3-1 in the CUT business. While not all their models are US assembly, many do. The odds of that being true and slim to none.