How did you first discover Kubota?

lakeside · Jan 28, 2016

I bought my first Kubota (a (G1800) in 1995 with 173 hours on it, it now has a bit over 500 and is still working great. I'd done a bit of research and Kubota quality won me over.

I bought it from one of two local dealers (one rural and one in the city) and had great service. I decided to buy a B26 and though I'd try the other, city dealer. I arrived in a shirt and tie after work and I could tell right off the salesman wasn't interested in the city slicker standing in front of him.

Oh well says I and bought my B26 the next day from the rural dealer. I then wanted a G11000 generator a year later but the rural guy didn't carry the Kubota line of generators. I (reluctantly) went back to the city dealer but came across another salesman (this time I didn't come wearing a tie!) Anyway, the sale went great and I did manage to drop the story of the first salesman's poor attitude a few times into the conversation. He didn't say a lot but nodded when I told him the first guy lost a $30k+ sale simply because he thought I was wasting his time.

I won't say who was the city dealer was but the rural dealer was Carri駻e Poirier Equipment Ltd. in Alfred, Ontario. Great people, good prices and outstanding service :thumbsup:e.

varmint · Jan 28, 2016

Lucked onto a clean used (15 years old, but only 600 hours) B8200 with a post hole auger... what I needed at the time, my first tractor ("lucked" because I didn't know squat about tractors) and found it to be a reliable and very well made tractor. The rest is my history. Looked at Deere, but always came away with another Kubota.

David_Kb7uns · Jan 28, 2016

About 1979 we rented a B7100 to fill in a hole for a swimming pool and rototill a back yard, the B7100 was the only thing small enough to fit between fence and house. Got a MF35 in 2002 and the Kubota GL3130GST in 2005 and then the rest just followed me home.

David

kubotacres · Jan 28, 2016

sixdogs said:
Want a real laugh? I just replied a couple posts ago with my story and just learned I'm the original poster of this thread from eight years ago. I just answered my own question...twice.

Lol, it happens.

Paystar · Jan 28, 2016

Funny thing is when I first found this forum years ago and started planning to buy my first compact tractor, I ruled Kubota out. I thought they were just another cheap off shore tractor. I really wanted a Massey or JD. But Massey dealers are too far from me, and I got turned off from JD after reading thread after thread of the same reoccurring problems with the 2000 series.
So I went to my local JD/Kubota dealer to have a look. Ended up buying my B2620 as soon as I drove one around the lot. Now I look at nothing but Kubota.
(although I still like Massey's too.)

2458n · Jan 28, 2016

Mother Earth News. Had a ad showing a little 4 wheel drive B model. Waited four years until I was out of school and bought a L from a JD dealer.

dstig1 · Jan 29, 2016

ultrarunner said:
Wonder if there are any Kubota/Deere dealers left.

Yeah apparently Deere has gotten pretty snippy with their dealers on carrying other brands. Around here there is a lot more green than orange, and Deere likes it that way. There was one Deere/Kubota dealer in New Richmond WI a few years back. I drove out there one day and it was Deere only. Was told they got an ultimatum from the Green Boys..."Them or us. Not both." Every time I look at features vs prices for Green and Orange, Orange always seemed to come out on top. I was a bit shocked how much green they wanted for Greene...

BigBoyToys · Jan 29, 2016

A friend has a JD 419 and after borrowing it a couple times I knew I needed my own tractor. Looked at new and used and was fortunate enough to come across a 2006 B3030 with 242 hours in great shape. The bota in my opinion has some nicer features than my buddies Deere. So far I'm more than happy with my decision!!!

nybirdman · Jan 29, 2016

I know this is an old post that has reappeared but my story is I first went to the JD dealer(which I like) second NH dealer and last the Kubota.I feel I got the most tractor for the money buying my L3130 and since have purchased a L4240 HSTC,lots of implements from my Kubota dealer.They have been great to work with.
Not knocking the others for sure;we own JD mowers and quite pleased with them and the service;my son purchase a used L3000 from the NH dealer and they have been fine also.