Is a John Deere really worth 24% more that a Kubota

[Hay Dude]

Kubota uses aluminum in some of its parts transmission cases,
Kubota gearbox DC70 DC70 Plus with an aluminum transmission case.

willy

back ;in the days of the Romans an Italian shoe company made
the soles out of paper for the Roman soldiers in the north but
when the troops had to walk in the mud and water the troops
were bare foot

I prefer cast iron to aluminum in transmission cases, pumps and gearboxes.

 

[Torvy]

You've been MIA for a hot minute, it's great to see you back! I hope you're well.

Sorry. I had a password issue and then got busy enough to ignore it.

I'm doing good for an old fella.

 

[Jrasband]

Howdy, neighbor!

Neither of these are "better" than each other or most other brands.

RJ in Longview sells a couple of good brands and have improved their team in the last couple of years.

Remember, those expensive machines also have expensive parts and labor (if needed).

Not sure where you are at, but there's a Bobcat dealer in Pitt, right on 271. Good people there, too. Bobcat are made by Kioti. Good stuff there, too.

I think your machines parts are just as expensive as the other two.

 

[Torvy]

Not at retail. Cost to the mfg is probably similar.

 

[Hay Dude]

I didn’t read every response, but there’s also the resale value of John Deere compared to others. Kubota has caught up, but to some, John Deere still has a great deal of resale value. Their parts availability is excellent. Service varies as it does with all dealers.

 

[Jrasband]

Not at retail. Cost to the mfg is probably similar.

can you show me examples of that?

 

[tradosaurus]

After looking at SCUT tractors that better fit my needs than my current Mahindra, it came down to the JD 1025R with backhoe and the BX23S which is standard with the backhoe.

I have had a local JD dealer price me a 1025R with backhoe and 60" 7-Iron MMM.

I also had a local Kubota dealer price me a BX23S and a 60" MMM. (Admittedly this is not drive-over like the JD quote. The MSRP of the drive over Kubota is about $700 more than the one I was quoted).

Assuming I use the 0% for 84 month financing, the price for the JD tractor + MMM is 24% more than the price for the BX23S.

Really? Is the JD really worth that much more? Except for the mower differences, these are two machines equipped the same. There are no add-ons or extended warranties on either of these two units.

The only tractor that I have owned has been my current Mahindra so I have no bias towards either of these two brands. Both of the dealers are the same distance from me.

I welcome your opinions on this.

Thanks

Martin

Yes, the green paint and plastic hood is definitely worth 24% more!

 

[tradosaurus]

Kubota BX23S/ John Deere1025R
Width: 45.1"/ 47"
Length: 99.0"/ 134"
Weight: 1600 lbs/ 1556 lbs
Transmission: 2 spd/ 2 spd
3pt lift 24" behind:680 lbs/ 758 lbs

LA340S Loader/ 120R Loader
Lift bucket pins: 699lbs/803 lbs
Height: 71"/72"

The Kubota is shorter, and can lift less on both ends. 3pt capacity is 11% less, and loader is 13% less. So depending on your uses the JD could be worth 24% more. If space is a concern then the Kubota is better. Overall they are very similar. Tractor Time With Tim is bias towards green. He points out some good information, but through rose (or green) colored glasses.

Kubota BX vs. Deere 1025R - Tractor Time With Tim

Kubota BX vs. Deere 1025R. Most objective and practical review on the internet. Comparisons that matter! 3 Pt Hitch, Mower Deck, Loader.

tractortimewithtim.com

Messicks did a video with a 1025R discussing axle weight ratings. He did it through orange colored glasses, but the somewhat scientific approach is colorblind.

I have not looked at this size of tractor so my buying insights are limited.

A fun drinking game is to take a shot of whiskey every time Neil Messick says "little bit" in his videos.