Kubota or JD?

[JDGREEN4ME]

*That's about like asking what makes a JDx700 different from the JD Big Box Store 100 series.

Now I understand, great information...

 

[daBear]

If you have a hill to mow just get 4wd if at all possible. I have a nice hill and an old JD 285 which is a great, but old, 1 wheel drive garden tractor. I have burned up more grass than I care to admit going up the hill and get to rolling too fast going down for the grass to be mowed. Sideways is not an option. I wind up using my rear finish mower on my Kubota L2800 in 4WD to mow it.

Anyway, limited slip is ok, but just ok. Whichever brand you chose get 4wd for hills. Please.

 

[Johndeere3720]

In my opinion, I would get the JohnDeere because it lasts atleast 20 years+. I have always loved JohnDeere tractors!

 

[larso1]

This may be UNDER your price target (how's that for a change), but the Husqvarna 2346XLS has a locking differential, and it is apparently around $2500.00. Plus, it has a 23HP B&S Vanguard (premium) engine. Check the link below.
Bill

Husqvarna 2346XLS Riding Lawn Mower

 

[Baucom]

That Husqvarna 2346XLS would be worth considering with its locking differential and Vanguard engine at that price. Husqvarna also offers a larger GT size machine with a Vanguard engine and 54" deck for around $3500. I know they aren't quite in the same class as the JD X320 and Kubota T series, but they are also a good bit cheaper and use quality engines.

Another top tier mower to consider if you have a dealer nearby would be a Simplicity Broadmoor/MF 2600/AGCO 1600 series mower (all are Simplicity Broadmoors with different badges). These mowers use Vanguard engines and have Simplicity's Automatic Controlled Traction, which is basically a limited slip. The ACT works well on my MF 2823. Even pulling a weighted 4' aerator uphill in damp conditions, I very rarely have to lock the differential thanks to ACT's effectiveness.

I know the MSRP on the Simplicity is a little on the high side, but in my experience Simplicity dealers will deal on MSRP a bit better than some other brands.

 

[poolecw]

My dad bought a Husqvarna about 4 yrs ago. It is absolutely the worst mower I have ever used. It does not mow worth a darn. It doesn't cut evenly and it discharges "clumps" of grass instead of an even discharge.

I'm sure that others may have had great experiences with their Husqvarnas, but my experience with this particular is bad.

Thanks!

 

[steveky]

HI, bought a T2080 couple weeks ago, was in the same position you are in. I have a L3010 Kubota tractor and that thing is built like a tank, not one problem. So I guess thats what pushed me toward the Kubota mower. I've only used it once and was wishing I had more grass to mow...its a breeze to drive. I used the mulching mode on some pretty thick leaves and I was amazed at how well it worked. I'm thinking I'm gonna like it.

Steve