Highest selling Kubota in USA?

[rdsaustintx]

As IF New Holland made anything like a BX.

(but then I would probably rather have a KIA than a Caddy too).

RDnT

 

[mtrain]

Since it was brought up, I would like to add that doesn't it make sense that because Kubota builds their own equipment and doesn't out source any of the major components that they can manufacture a quality piece of equipment more economically?

 

[dcbx1]

I am a salesman (not tractors) and I have known since day one that CHEAP can either make or break you in a sales call... I accept Larrys apologie.. I do love my little bx and I did alot of research(probably to much, thats the George Costanza in me) before I actually purchased my tractor. For me it came down to the features Kubota offered and the value that I felt I was getting. The dealer that I purchased my machine also played a big part in my decision, this has turned out to be an added value that I really wasnt considering at first. ......Now lets all hold hands with Larry and sing Kumbaya... this is a great site!!!!!

 

[LBrown59]

*For me, I passed on the BX1850 for a number of reasons and went with a BX1500 (which I'm quite pleased with).
the BX1500 in hindsight was the tractor I should have bought from the start.
**Cost


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*About the same here.
** 6200 for the BX1500 rather than 7450 for the BX1850 was just iceing on the cake.

 

[Buster57]

I'd buy a BX1500 with a finish deck if I saw a deal with no second thought. Great little tractor!

Would match my B7800 great!

 

[Shantycoke]

Group,
As a NH dealer, I receive those numbers as part of my market share report. The breakouts are by total counts with my numbers as percentages. Something like 100 sold in the industry, I sold 25, so I had 25% market share for that period. It does not break out by manufacturer or model but it does break out by horsepower range so if you study it close enough, you can pretty much figure out who is selling what and where. Also, you are usually given an opportunity for that business as the customer shops around.

Kubota does have a very large share of the market and it can be contributed simply to price. They are most often the cheapest on the market and if the customer is sensitive about monthly payment and the tractor will still do the job, then why would he pay more than he had to. Simple budget economics.

Not trying to start an arguement, but I contacted two NH dealers and could have saved $300.00 by buying a TC-33 instead of a B7800, with pretty much the same equipment. I went with the Kubota because I already had one and loved it, just needed something a little bigger than a BX2230. I've heard people say that Kubotas sell better because they're cheaper, but I haven't seen that at all. Didn't bother checking JD because of others horror stories, but the NH, Kubotas, and Masseys are all pretty evenly priced, and I spent a few months shopping.
Pat

 

[samofsweden]

Just a comment, over here, on the other side of the Big Pond in Sweden, Kubota is expensive and NH is fairly cheap...! If you compair two similiar compacttractors from each brand. Kubotas BX series doesnt exist here in Sweden or Europe. The most expensive brand here is Fendt (Big Tractors..)
And they say here that NH and Case is more or less same machines? But I might be wrong on that. Anyway guys fantastic forum, one of the most friendly forums I been on.

 

[Northland]

Welcome Sam of Swenska-yes CNH (Case New Holland) are the same units here as well.

The Kubota forum and most others here are friendly-usually

Northland Suomi

 

[art]

Just a minute there!....I NEVER once questioned or mentioned the QUALITY of the Kubota tractor or it value versus price comparison. I simply stated they are cheaper then NH, and well, they are. But since you took the time to bash my posting and bring it up, lets look for moment at some the key differences that make them cheaper:

For Kubota Sub Compacts compared to NH:
Kubota BX2350 has:
No sensitrack
To access routine service points, four bolts must be removed and the headlights must be unplugged
Mower height adjustment is located on the floor
No toolbox
Treadle pedal is uncomfortable to operate
Hood design provides limited visibility
ROPS is not pre-drilled for worklights or tool carrier
Slow maximum forward speed of 8.4 mph
Small fuel tank capacity of 6.6 gallons

For Kubota Class 1 compared to NH:
Kubota B7510/ 7610 has:
Integral power steering is a cheaper less reponsive alternative to true hydrostsic power steering
6x2 gear transmission
Have to remove 3 panels to access routine service points
Hood raises on a prop rod
both 3 point lift capacity and loader lift capacity fall way short of NH
only 2 head lights
Much lighter weight tractor
weak electrical power
platform is not finished off under the seat
steering cylinder and tie rods located in front of axle exposed to damage

For Kubota Class 2 compared to NH:
Kubota B2630/ 3030 has:
Poor driveline effecientcy means less PTO HP to get the job done
Only 9.1 gpm hydraulic flow
Fabricated steel trumpet housings contribute to a much lighter tractor
Seat does not swivel
Steering wheel does not telescope
Square hood design severly diminishes visibilty
Side panels have to be removed for routine service items
pre-screen radiator is a cheaper design, requires more maint and is a cheaper alternative to NH automotive flow-through style radiators
Weak electrical power
No supersteer with sensitrak option

For Kubota Class 3 compared to NH:
Kubota L3830/ 4330/ 4630 has:
Poor driveline effecientcy means less PTO HP to get the job done
Treadle pedal is uncomfortable to operate
Hood design provides poor visbility...do the blind spot test
No two speed, power shiftable hydrosatic transmission option
4 panels have to be opened to access routine service points
hood rasies on a prop rod
no telescopic steering column
seat does not swivel
Steering cylinders located in front of axle exposed to damage
no supersteer option
boxy styling hood

For Kubota Class 4 compared to NH:
Kubota L5030 has:
PTO horsepower falls well short of the NH TC55DA
No electro-hydraulic shuttle option
Almost 500 lbs less lift capacity at the 3 point
Very poor visibility
Less front end loader lift capacity
Limited access to engine with side panels removed
Steering cylinders located in front of axle exposed to damage
Joystick mounted to loader mast is uncomfortable to operate
Dry traction clutch
No telescoping steering wheel

Should I continue? It wasnt my intention to go there and I understand that the forum is not for that purpose but I felt I needed to defend myself and my posting. All the things I listed contribute to be able to produce a cheaper tractor. No cheaper in quality, cheaper to BUILD and therefore cheaper to sell to the general public. I was only trying to point out the obvious that a tractor is a tractor, some better than others, and if a buyer feels they are getting a good value for the money they are investing, then it is THEIR choice what to buy. If they like the Kubota then great, if they like the NH, then great for us. Your not going to please everybody all the time. I am just glad that I represent one of the best tractors made in the USA!

Regards,
Larry

It's amazing that you would bring this up when the dealer that you choose to compare with here sells both brands. I to have the cross knowledge from the CNH tractors. First you should always compare current models, a few years during these inovative times means a lot! You mention price, Kubota builds Kubota tractors not someone else which means there is one less mouth the feed in the profit chain and if there is a divorce of Shibaru and CNH where do we find the parts for a customer? Initial build quality means less aggrivation not only for the dealer but the customer too! I didn't go back to check what you say is bashing but some of the largest Kubota dealers are NH too! I'm pleased to be able to sell both, they both have their strong points!

 

[samofsweden]

Welcome Sam of Swenska-yes CNH (Case New Holland) are the same units here as well.

The Kubota forum and most others here are friendly-usually

Northland Suomi

Tackar tackar, Svenska pratar vi Sverige!
I belive that their is still some swedish speaking people over at your place?
Sorry....out of subject, back to KUBOTAS
/Sam