Buying Advice kubota or JD

[dusty3030]

Both.
Ask me if I want a blonde or brunette, my answer is both.
Ask me if I want a regular or light beer, my answer is both.

 

[jenkinsph]

Both.
Ask me if I want a blonde or brunette, my answer is both.
Ask me if I want a regular or light beer, my answer is both.

I guess I am more picky than you are as I like my beer cold.

 

[schnellmann]

I guess I am more picky than you are as I like my beer cold.

I like my blondes and brunettes hot. But then I too am pickier than some.

 

[case245]

i rather have a tractor then women the tractor dont complain i would buy the one that fit you i own a kubota but i will not tell you to buy one because i own one it might not fit you the controls might be in the wrong place for you verses me if the beers free it dont matter what kind it is or if its cold or warm

 

[jenkinsph]

i rather have a tractor then women the tractor dont complain i would buy the one that fit you i own a kubota but i will not tell you to buy one because i own one it might not fit you the controls might be in the wrong place for you verses me if the beers free it dont matter what kind it is or if its cold or warm

Well I can say with certainty that I am definately more picky than you:laughing: I like good dogs, cold beers, Deere cab tractors and some hot women. I gotta give my dogs priority over everything else though.

 

[brain55]

Being an equipment mechanic for the last 25 years, I prefer Kubota over John Deere or New Holland. Kubota is not nearly as electrically complex as either one, and mechanically Kubota seems to accomplish the same things with fewer parts. With that said I would shop dealers and service over brand when it comes to the big three.

Brian

 

[dsgsr]

I have been impressed with the M59 specs and am wondering what issues you have had with this machine? I have Deere stuff because I like them and the dealer is alot closer to me than Kubota's. I would think the Deere and Kubota are both good quality machines, but I will probably stick with Deere unless they piss me off.

The bh hydraulics are slow on the swing. Sometimes it won't swing to the left. Swings to the right by itself while operating the tractor, and won't swing back unless you rev. the engine. I've messed with the 3pt/bh valve levers too no avail. Loader won't lift rounded bucket of gravel to full height. Engine spits&sputters on start up, the colder the worse. The backhoe bucket cutting edge broke 3.5 months ago, after long battle just now being told prob. will be covered under warranty. First thing that happened was the horn button popped out and I can't seem to get it to stay back in. Last, Very poor dealership. All they want is your $$, don't care if you're happy with the machine. Going in tues. to hopefully repair all of these prob. , we'll see.

David

 

[BuzzardA91]

Depending how you are paying JD worked better for me. I bought a JD because I shopped all the dealers and brands. JD offered the same cash price as they did for free 48 month financing. All the others, including Kubota, jacked the bottom line price up significantly if you financed any part of it including the backhoe I wanted. Hard to pass on free money, especially for a major brand. They all offer 0% financing right now but they said JD does not charge the dealers if the customer uses the 48 month option. There is a charge for 60 or 72 month. The Kubota I priced was just under 6k more expensive if I financed any part of it.

 

[KYDan]

I have been impressed with the M59 specs and am wondering what issues you have had with this machine? I have Deere stuff because I like them and the dealer is alot closer to me than Kubota's. I would think the Deere and Kubota are both good quality machines, but I will problably stick with Deere unless they piss me off.

This is probably the best statement on the thread, one of my good friends is a dealer for both brands and it more or less comes down to your personal preference. Some models of one will outshine the other in this category. Check both out and most importantly check out dealer service record, and talk to their customers. The service records of both companies sort of speak for themselves. I personally prefer Kubota, I have had 2 and both performed flawlessly. One of my neighbors is a JD fan for the same reasons I am a Kubota fan. I realize this really doesn't help you decide, and for that reason you should research the dealers themselves. How long have they been a dealer and how much longer would you reasonably anticipate them being a dealer?

 

[jenkinsph]

dsgsr,
Good luck getting everything fixed, sounds like you need to stand your ground. The swing should work without any of the problems you mention and sounds like you may have bad O rings in the valve body. I haven't read where most M59 owners are having anywhere near the problems you are having.