John Deere similar to 'Bota L2800HST?

[BizDoc]

I was looking at green prior to purchasing my Kubota B3030, I tried very hard to buy green but could not get any satisfaction in green, dealer wasn't interested in coming close to the price of Kubota. I have purchased my Kubota and havn't regretted the purchase since. But sometimes family issues cause folks to choose paint colors over costs. I know a gentleman who will not purchase anything other than a Kubota because of deep prior family kubota purchases. I think that can be said of green, blue or orange. I've read it on the board prior, and believe that you can't really go wrong with any of the big three, sometimes it just comes down to personal preference.

 

[Carl Bill]

I was looking at green prior to purchasing my Kubota B3030, I tried very hard to buy green but could not get any satisfaction in green, dealer wasn't interested in coming close to the price of Kubota. I have purchased my Kubota and havn't regretted the purchase since. But sometimes family issues cause folks to choose paint colors over costs. I know a gentleman who will not purchase anything other than a Kubota because of deep prior family kubota purchases. I think that can be said of green, blue or orange. I've read it on the board prior, and believe that you can't really go wrong with any of the big three, sometimes it just comes down to personal preference.

Bizdoc, I think I agree with you completely. My previous purchase I tried to buy green, but the dealership just could not come close to the price of a Kubota.

I will go and visit the local Deere dealer and see what they can do this time. I will attempt to negotiate. See how close they can come on price to the Kubota. But, bottom line, if they cannot come into the ballpark, I am buying the Orange tractor. I have not had any issue with the Kubota dealer I bought the previous Kubota from, but I just was looking to see if I could possibly get into a green Yanmar to align with family history.

I would also consider a Massey, I believe my grandfather also had one of those on his farm at one time. But not seeing one that matches the need, but the Kubota dealer also sells Massey, so I will ask him when I go back next week.

None of the American brands (in the sizes I am looking) are actually made in America anyway, so bottom line is to buy what works and what is the best value.

Dealer is a consideration and I have not even requested a quote from dealers that p!$$&d me off the last time around. They really should get their act together. I understand that tractor sales are down along with the economy, so they should be looking their best for making a sale. I will not be buying from a dealership that does not value my business.

Anyway, I will go and see what the Deere dealer can do in person and see if they have a dog in the race.

 

[JiminGa]

I don't think you're going to find a Deere bigger than a 2520 with fel for less than $16...my dealer quote on 2520 with fel was roughly $16.5 I'd guess a 3120 would be close to $19k tho I have not checked as I don't have a need for that size machine

 

[Spudland_Dave]

Bizdoc, I think I agree with you completely. My previous purchase I tried to buy green, but the dealership just could not come close to the price of a Kubota.

I had the EXACT Opposite happen...gave the Kubota guys PLENTY Of opportunity...they didnt want to sell me what I wanted at a price I wanted to pay...the Green Boys were more then happy to play and really got it to the point where price between the two wasnt a factor. Between a better dealer and a better machine I'm the happy owner of a Cabbed 3520. This just really underlines the point that all pricing aside, get whatever color tractor from the best possible dealer.

None of the American brands (in the sizes I am looking) are actually made in America anyway, so bottom line is to buy what works and what is the best value.

I'd say thats false to a certian degree...the 3x20 & 4x20 Machines are assembled in Grovetown/Augusta Georgia...Yes the 3x20 uses a Yanmar Engine, and I'm sure other components come from other areas...but at least they're built & assembled here....I wish Deere and other tractor companies would put the Parts content Percentage sticker you find on Cars & Trucks.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

the 3x20 & 4x20 Machines are assembled in Grovetown/Augusta Georgia...Yes the 3x20 uses a Yanmar Engine, and I'm sure other components come from other areas...but at least they're built & assembled here.

This is true of virtually every tractor.

Agreed that the % of parts would be very interesting. I am sure big Green would fight this to the end as we'd soon have concrete evidence that some Kubota's are more American than the Deere counterparts {gasp!}

 

[Spudland_Dave]

This is true of virtually every tractor.

Agreed that the % of parts would be very interesting. I am sure big Green would fight this to the end as we'd soon have concrete evidence that some Kubota's are more American than the Deere counterparts {gasp!}

I thought that the Kubota L's and similar were built, assembled & Crated up in Japan and the dealer was responsible for installing the tires and other little non critical doo-dads....
Not trying to "start something" but this is a serious question...Whats American made on the Kubota other then the loader?

All that being said, I'm a fan of the Import Tractors...my old man has a 1982 Vintage Bolens (Iseki) in addition to his Late 90's Kubota L2900 and literally other then oil changes & other normal maintenance both those tractor have paid for themselves 10x over.... My FIL says the same about his "YanDeere 955".... It is what it is...I dont care if it was built in the mud huts of some backwards nation...if its a well built machine, its a well built machine. Local support (Dealer) is more important then the origin of components. I ended up with green not because I was fooled into thinking it was American...I got it because it was the best serviced (aka best dealer).

 

[Nuru]

Bizdoc, I think I agree with you completely. My previous purchase I tried to buy green, but the dealership just could not come close to the price of a Kubota.

I will go and visit the local Deere dealer and see what they can do this time. I will attempt to negotiate. See how close they can come on price to the Kubota. But, bottom line, if they cannot come into the ballpark, I am buying the Orange tractor. I have not had any issue with the Kubota dealer I bought the previous Kubota from, but I just was looking to see if I could possibly get into a green Yanmar to align with family history.

I would also consider a Massey, I believe my grandfather also had one of those on his farm at one time. But not seeing one that matches the need, but the Kubota dealer also sells Massey, so I will ask him when I go back next week.

None of the American brands (in the sizes I am looking) are actually made in America anyway, so bottom line is to buy what works and what is the best value.

Dealer is a consideration and I have not even requested a quote from dealers that p!$$&d me off the last time around. They really should get their act together. I understand that tractor sales are down along with the economy, so they should be looking their best for making a sale. I will not be buying from a dealership that does not value my business.

Anyway, I will go and see what the Deere dealer can do in person and see if they have a dog in the race.

You mean you were just going off of a phone conversation or two? I was speaking of going to the dealer with a competing offer and negotiating, or at least faxing it in to negotiate over the phone.

I hope you get better pricing from any of the dealers you are working with. going in and doing it face to face works very well typically. hopefully you bring in those other offers and request that the DEERE dealer present you an offer that is competitive with the other tractors (comparable specs too)!

 

[BleedGreen]

I don't think you're going to find a Deere bigger than a 2520 with fel for less than $16...my dealer quote on 2520 with fel was roughly $16.5 I'd guess a 3120 would be close to $19k tho I have not checked as I don't have a need for that size machine

I have a question regarding the above comment:

Would anyone here be interested in a 4WD, 32hp Hydro CUT (3 Pt lift cap around 1350#) with Loader (lift cap around 1150#) for $16,000.00?

 

[dieselram]

That can't be a Deere!

 

[Spudland_Dave]

I have a question regarding the above comment:

Would anyone here be interested in a 4WD, 32hp Hydro CUT (3 Pt lift cap around 1350#) with Loader (lift cap around 1150#) for $16,000.00?

Not unless its got a cab!
Seriously tho...what is that, a Chinese Knock Off? Pedals arent JD...Neither is the loader frame....