Comparison Kubota BX or Deere or Kioti equivalent? (Can I avoid a lemon?)

[rademamj1]

I am surprised by the OP comments, regarding both the Kubota BX series and JD 1025R are having major problems. Both these subcompacts are proven tractors, with long successful model and series history. As for Kioti subcompacts, they are a highly reliable tractor brand and as well built as the JD and Kubota. In fact, most subcompact tractors (under 25.5 HP) made today are very competitive with each other, have no known systemic repair issues. Personally, I don't think you can go wrong picking any subcompact tractor model for purchase, with dealer and price being dominate concern.

 

[MossyDell]

On the last comment, just to clarify, I did not run down the Kubota BX and JD 1025R but was shocked by the bitter negativity of the two reviews on this site. I am reassured after the posts here. And especially appreciate the referral to Tractor Time with Tim's comparison and evaluation.

 

[Myz28u]

I’m in SW Va too. Not sure where you are located but if you are close to the Rutal King in Martinsville I’d stop by and check out the RK24.
I used to work at the Deere dealer in the area(was a Master tech there). I was gonna pilot he trigger in a 1025r but I looked at the RK24 and I was sold. It’s a little bigger than the 1025R(not much) but it has more lift cap. I have 10acres all together to take care of and a large portion is pretty hilly and steep. Also needed a 4wd drive “mower”.
The RK24 fit the bill well. It’s stable on the hills and small enough to get thru the tight trees and maneuver around the property.
When I worked for Deere I used to use a loaner 4520 and it worked but it would wear you out constantly pulling up, backing up etc to reposition. Too big for the type of property.
To me the BX is a little small. The 1025 is better. If I was gonna go Kubota I’d personally look at a B2601.
That’s just my two penny’s worth. Good luck.

 

[RalphVa]

Have had 2 JD series 2 tractors, both good with no issues except for front Ujoint on the 4010 blew apart at 660 hours and 9 years. So far, the 2025R has had absolutely no problems at all. Had the Ujoints lubed at 200 hours.

Had a lemony 1025R for almost 2 years in between. Loader was also a pain. No trustworthy. The 130 loader on the 2025R is completely goof proof.

A spreadsheet comparison I did of a B2301 vs. 2025R had the B2301 ahead. Think you can still get the B with steering brakes. Think they're discontinued now on 2 series JD.

No experience with Kioti.

Ralph