Price Check JD 4310 vs. Kubota L3130 both same price....

[OrangeGuy]

Boseman,

I looked at both JD and Kubota before I purchased a new Kubota 3430. I liked the simplicity of the Kubota; cruise control, hydraulics, PTO, etc. The electronic gizmos of the JD were too complicated and just looked like trouble for the future.

Regarding the brake pedals, I actually like the Kubota system better. The pedals are on the right side where all past tractors I have operated have them located. For the occasional time I have ever needed to use the brakes to assist in turning, I just set the manual cruise level for operating speed and use the brakes just as I have on my old tractors. It's simple and a natural motion.

The extendable links on the 3 PT lift arms are also a must. The JD quikhitch is OK but expensive and does not work with all attachments.

In the end your comfort level and "pride in ownership" should drive your decision. Dealer also is very important.

Good luck!

OrangeGuy

 

[rcspott]

Bozeman

Email me with your phone Number if you want to visit, I live in Bozeman and just bought a Kubota from the local dealer.

rcspott@yahoo.com
rich

 

[MIKE2968]

Drive both machines, notice the Hydro differences, the Kb. is much smoother while feathering forward and reverse. The Kb is better warranty on powertrain by a year. Large percentage of the Kb is built by Kb, not farmed out like others... Just my thoughts.....

 

[rockyridgefarm]

<font color="orange"> the Kb. is much smoother while feathering forward and reverse </font>

Compared to eHydro? You gotta be kidding! (The Deere is adjustable between short/quick direction change and long/slow. Both are very useful.)

 

[Dargo]

I've probably flip flopped between JD and Kubota (take no political references here!) as much or more than anyone on here. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif Throw in one NH in the middle, and I've bought more than a dozen new between the two manufacturers. For me, as soon as one manufacturer comes out with something I really like better, the other comes out with the same thing plus one more item that's great. Right now, I've gone with Kubota for the simple reason of the great factory cab. I even wrote JD to tell them that is why I left green. In a secret email /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif they told me to just wait and see...
Either way, even with the NH in the mix, I've never had problems with either JD or Kubota. For me, it simply comes down to a matter of personal choice. If you like either one, I don't see where you can go wrong. They are both durable, have a great reputation, a great dealer and parts network, and they both have tremendous resale. The way things have been lately, buy one; if you don't like it, sell it in a year for a profit and buy the other. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[boze_man]

hello all

i want to thank everyone for their help with the tractor purchase. in the end i went with the kubota. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

i will place a post in the kubota forum with some pics.

thanks again for the help
bill