Kubota M5040 vs. JD 5105

[Z-Michigan]

Do you think that if the test does not go "as planned" - the manufacturer can take it "off the board" so to speak?

I really doubt it after reading the Nebraska test reports on the NH TC48 and TC55 (each was tested). Take a look for yourself and see if you agree!

Note when reading the reports that it's not pass/fail - they are testing some items to see if the manufacturer's claims are true, particularly PTO hp and 3ph lift, and other items that manufacturers don't make any claims about but which are interesting to know, like fuel consumption. Some of the smaller 4cyl engines do quite poorly on fuel consumption, and there do seem to be significant differences between different brands. Bigger tractors get tested for drawbar pull and drawbar hp (both for plowing) but it seems that the CUTs and small utility tractors don't.