GR2020/2120 series mowers

[houstonscott]

Thinking of getting a mower. Looking at a new GR series. Posts on older models leaking and having other issues makes me think I should look at other brands, but I like Kubota. Are the new models trouble free now?

HS

 

[art]

The new models have not displayed any of the issues of the original version with the leak issues.

 

[cpellis]

I have a new ,last year, GR2020. No issues at all with it. It is an awesome machine. It will climb any hill that you want to take. It will even climb where you do not feel comfortable in going. I have the 48" mower. The cut is excellent. Very pleased with it. I also have a ZD326 zero turn. I can trim around the house a lot closer with the GR than the ZD. Both are Kubota so they are both great machines.

 

[houstonscott]

Got a price of $8400 for the GR2120, unit just got to dealer, I like that it has not been sitting for a long time. Is this a fair price? This was only unit within 500 miles of me.


HS.

 

[dieselbob69]

I hope they have them fixed. $8400 is a good price. Looking to replace mine w/ a zero turn-probably either a John Deere EZtrack 445 or a Cub w/ fabbed deck. Love the diesel and awd,but not the tranny headaches-axle seal started leaking (actually ran out of seal) 2 years ago,15 hrs. out of warranty. Dealer supposedly put the "upgrade kit" in tranny-still cost me over $700 out of pocket.

 

[houstonscott]

They deliver tomorrow, as far as I can tell issues are solved. This is a very elegant design, complicated system (glide steer), not surprised it had some growing pains a start. Nothing else has all the beautiful aluminum casting in the front steering and of course a kubota small diesel. Not usually an argument you can make with kubota but compared to a diesel jd the kubota is cheaper.

HS

 

[houstonscott]

Well, machine is here, put 3.5hrs on it today. Cut about 2.5 acres. Loved the mower, smooth and quite. I expected the diesel to be noisy, but it's very tolerable. The thing turns very tightly, I have lots of oak trees so this was a needed feature that Kubota came through on. Should last a long time.

HS

 

[TailDragon]

The only reason I do not run mine more is the bagging system collects clippings too well.The 10 bushel quantity is quickly reached. I have not taken the turbo system off to try side discharge with two other mowers to jump on.
It will not climb the same slopes as the ZD or F mowers but has no problem on a normal slope.
Descending slopes is no problem even on turf tires. I have to remember to punch the mow in reverse button every time I empty the bags of clippings.
Enjoy yours, mine runs well.

 

[PHILIP8N]

Got a price of $8400 for the GR2120, unit just got to dealer, I like that it has not been sitting for a long time. Is this a fair price? This was only unit within 500 miles of me.


HS.

Was the $8400 with tax? Was that with 54" mower?

I got quote for new in crate GR2120 with 48" mower no tax for $8503. List is $9260. I countered back at $8334. Still waiting.

Thanks, Philip.

 

[houstonscott]

Payed $8400 plus tax, delivered. Unit had just been assembled at dealer, 48" deck. Dealer said the only thing they have to assemble is the mower deck.

HS

 

[PHILIP8N]

Well, then my $8334 counter is not too far off from your $8400. Did you get the mulcher? If so, do you like it. I am also getting a snow blower, doubt you need that in Houston. Also asking for 1 free engine oil filter. I am trading in a 1993 Deere LX188 registering 550 hours with 48" mulching mower, 38" snowblower, 42" snow blade, extra belts, extra front set tires and rims, work shop manual, and engine oil filter. They offered $1250, I countered at $1500. If they agree, it is a go for me.

Any advice on the GR212o for me?

Thanks, Philip.

 

[houstonscott]

No I didn't get mulcher, the soils need all the bio mass they can get. About to get on for third time, can't wait to do lawns now, going to try 2.75" this next time. Sounds like $8400 is the bottom, unless you get the bigger deck for same or less money. 54" was just going to be to big for me around all the oaks.

HS

 

[PHILIP8N]

Just signed paperwork on GR2120 with 48" mower for $8400. Got 10% off list for snowblower and mulch kit, plus 1 free engine oil filter. Agreed on my trade in price for Deere LX188 too. Pick it up by Saturday June 08! Thanks for help. Philip.

 

[Pete6114]

Congrats. I'm still waiting for mine to come in. Ordered it with the 54 inch deck and a blower

 

[houstonscott]

Put about 2.0 on the GR2120 today. It makes a real smooth cut. If you are a real stickler for a great cut I think you are going to like it allot.

HS

 

[Old Coot]

I had a GR 2110 and turned it in for a BX 2660 after a year of problems. From the sounds of things I should have waited one more year and got a GR2120. When it was running right I really like it. But it drove me nuts getting it fixed, under warranty luckily.

 

[PHILIP8N]

I looked at the BX series, but I already have a L3940, so the BX is too large for my needs. Plus, I do not need 3 point, pto, or FEL. The GR2120 fits the requirements perfectly! From what I have read, old issues are all worked out, and this improved model is dependable and well equipped compared to competition. Philip.

 

[CHDinCT]

Not to jump in here on a tangent, but why do you suppose Kubota doesn't offer the typical rear garden tractor attachments for the GR series? I mean no tiller even. I can't think of any other maker of GTs, even Sears, that doesn't have at least a belt driven tiller for their garden tractors? It would seem the GR is more than capable to handle "garden" type attachments. I know they don't want it to compete too closely with the BX line, but it just seems they've severely stunted the use that can be made of the GR series. There's got to be plenty of buyers out there that don't want/need a SCUT, but do want a garden tractor to do small garden chores.

 

[houstonscott]

Could be its development is just now getting mature enough to add a pto and a line of small garden attachments. Seems like the logical next step for the diesel GR. used mine today, seems to run better as it gets a few hours on the clock.

HS

 

[PHILIP8N]

Not to jump in here on a tangent, but why do you suppose Kubota doesn't offer the typical rear garden tractor attachments for the GR series? I mean no tiller even. I can't think of any other maker of GTs, even Sears, that doesn't have at least a belt driven tiller for their garden tractors? It would seem the GR is more than capable to handle "garden" type attachments. I know they don't want it to compete too closely with the BX line, but it just seems they've severely stunted the use that can be made of the GR series. There's got to be plenty of buyers out there that don't want/need a SCUT, but do want a garden tractor to do small garden chores.

Could be due to market does not demand the quantity that it would take to design into mower and tiller to justify development cost? How popular is this set up? I very rarly see the rear tiller around here on a garden tractor. Most people just use a nice walk behind, or have a 6 footer on the back of another tractor. They do offer a shaft driven front mount 46" snow blower, so it can handle attachments. Philip.