kubota or john deer

Tx Jim · Apr 16, 2015

Kubota hyd shuttle is controlled by a cable not electronically similar to JD. The JD 12X12 trans control unit isn't cheap SJ290320 Electronic Control Unit - ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT, EHC, 5000, ADD 592.64 USD

I like my M7040 hyd shuttle. According to Tractordata the M6060 weighs about the same and has a longer wheelbase than the 5065E

5065E 4634 to 5500 pounds 80.7 inches
M6060 5005 to 5358 pounds 83.1 inches

jim44 · Apr 18, 2015

With all things being equal and money is no object, John Deere would be the way to go. Years ahead of Kubota in many ways--especially hydraulics.

TomSeller · Apr 18, 2015

Tractordata lists a 9/3 transmission (12 total) on the JD, not a 12/12. The Kubota has an 8/8 (16 total).

TractorData.com John Deere 5065E tractor transmission information

RedNeckRacin · Apr 19, 2015

What jobs will you be doing with these possible choices?

terryknight · Apr 20, 2015

JD does offer a 12x12 power reverser on the E series

5E Series Utility Tractors | 5065E Utility Tractor | John Deere US

walton farmer · Apr 28, 2015

Tried to reply not sure it worked so try again .I have a 2014 jd 5065e open station with 12x12 power reverser tranny no complaints. Mine has the 553 loader which I believe has been replaced by a h260 if im not mistaken .not sure if your looking at 2015 model but its either the price diff in loaders or the new tier engine in the 2015 models but that price seems high to me I payed 32500 for mine with loaded rears brush gaurd power reverser and loader.can't speek for the kubota but love my deere so far.might try to find a 2014 model if you like the deere.