Kubota Price Increase?

klrobert · Mar 28, 2009

I stopped by the dealer Thursday to get an oil filter and some oil and noticed a price increase from last summer. The filter went up from about $7.50 to $8.50. I guess this isn't too much considering the prices of everything else. Has anyone else noticed Kubota price increases on parts?

Keuka · Mar 28, 2009

Last fall I was looking for a wearing edge for the FEL on my L35. I wanted the reversable bolt on edge. My local dealer quoted me $360. I was shocked and asked him to double check the price. He double checked the price and told me it was correct. I didn't order the edge and left the dealership thinking it was time to change brands.

As a second thought I called another dealer located about 60 miles away and in another state. He said it would be around $200 and if I didn't need it right away he could combine it with another order and save me a few bucks on the shipping. I felt kind of foolish but I asked him if the bolts came with it and could he double check the price. He said he was sure the price was close and they were only plow bolts anyway. I ordered it and he called me in two days and said it was in. Tolal price including bolts and sails tax, $194 FOB dealership.

I'll drive the 60 miles if I need so much as a valve stem. Nothing fries me like being ripped off and nothing travels faster than word of mouth.

KennyV · Mar 29, 2009

klrobert said:
The filter went up from about $7.50 to $8.50. I guess this isn't too much considering the prices of everything else.

That is almost a 15 percent increase...

rScotty · Mar 29, 2009

"I guess this isn't too much considering the prices of everything else"

Except that it is in the wrong direction. I sure hope that the manufacturers who cut back on profits when times are tough end up being the ones who survive.
rScotty