Kubota pricing (new)

[fmgsr]

Hello all. New to site and tractors.
I have 2 & 1/2 acres with much work to be done.
I currently have been using a Husquavarna GT, But im tired of
spinning my wheels and hurting my back.

Everyone in the area talks Kubota. So I went 3 miles from home
to a dealer. Been there and discussed prices several times.
I ordered a few days ago a BX1880 with a loader, belly mower, and
front snow blade. I still have time to change the order. He charged
me $16900. + tax + few fees.

I don't know if im doing ok on it. I don't know if I should get a larger
one that is higher up so I don't have to keep pulling the mower off.

Anywhere online I can get prices on new Kubota's
I don't want to be sorry I under powered the machine or shoulda woulda.

Frank

 

[jeff9366]

Your LOCATION is helpful as part of your T-B-N PROFILE.
Tractor pricing is regional. Altitude influences engine power output. Location informs us about your snow.
In multiple states ag equipment is sales tax exempt upon proper application.


The fundamental importance of TRACTOR WEIGHT eludes many tractor shoppers. Heavier tractor weight is more important for most tractor applications than increased tractor horsepower. Bare tractor weight is a tractor specification easily found in sales brochures and web sites, readily comparable across tractor brands and tractor models, new and used. The most efficient way to shop for tractors is to define potential tractor applications first, then determine bare tractor weight needed to safely accomplish your tasks.

Heavier tractors are constructed on larger frames and are built using thicker steel which withstands high stress. Heavier tractors have larger wheels/tires. A heavier tractor with large diameter tires has more tractive power pulling ground contact implements, pushing a loader bucket into dirt and pushing snow. Large wheels and tires increase ground clearance, enabling a heavier tractor to bridge holes, ruts and tree debris with less bucking and less operator disturbance.

Within subcompact and compact tractor categories, bare tractor weight must increase 50% before you notice a significant tractor capability increase. It takes a 100% increase in bare tractor weight to elicit MY-OH-MY!


Perhaps you should consider a Three Point Hitch mounted Fihish Mower rather than a belly mower.
VIDEOS (2): Comparing Finish Mowers (midmount VS 3-point) - Kubota B261 - YouTube
How to REMOVE AND INSTALL KUBOTA BX SERIES mower deck - YouTube

You may want to consider efficacy of a Kubota snow push box relative to a blade.
VIDEO: *NEW* Land Pride Snow Pushboxes for BX, B & L Series Kubota Compact Tractors - YouTube

You can determine Kubota MSRPs on Kubota's web site.
LINK: https://apps.kubotausa.com/configurator/BuildMyKubota.aspx?pgId=1&bmId=1130&sId=122

He charged me $16900. + sales tax + few fees.

Dealer "fees" are always suspicious.
In multiple states ag equipment is sales tax exempt upon proper application.

Have you considered KTAC insurance? KTAC insurance - Google Search



Many buy a subcompact tractor with a bare weight of 1,300 pounds for 2-3 acres and are completely happy. The average subcompact or compact tractor used in a residential application clocks eighty engine hours per year, according to industry surveys.

Others select an increment heavier tractor for greater ground clearance, smoother ride and greater Loader lift capacity. Kubota B series tractors weigh 1,600 to 1,900 pounds bare tractor and have a tad more horsepower. If you expect to clock 100 engine hours per year or more, a B series tractor may be additional money well spent.
VIDEOS (2): Is the Kubota BX188 enough tractor for you? - YouTube
Kubota BX Series VS. B Series - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twiuHtt4r74&t=14s

A quality dealer, reasonably close, available for coaching, is important for tractor neophytes. Almost every new tractor is delivered with some glitch requiring dealer correction. My Kubota dealer is six miles away. I feel my local dealer continues to add value to my equipment after seven years. Dealer proximity is less important to those experienced with tractors and qualified to perform their own maintenance.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

First order of business, like when you buy any tool, large or small, is to figure out what *exactly* do you need that tool to do for you. What tasks or work are you wanting this to do that your Husq can't, or has problems with? And are you planning on keeping the Husq as well, or will this replace it?

 

[Jchonline]

How much snow do you get? How long is the drive/area you need to plow? What is this “much work to be done” you speak of Can you list all of these tasks out specifically and what you want to accomplish with the machine? As always Jeff has some great advice and resources for you to check out as well.

The only piece I will add is buying tractors isnt like buying an automobile. It is best to give it a lot more thought up front and think about what you will be doing with your place for the next couple of decades...then try and fit a machine to the work. In some cases it may be better to rent or even pay a professional for parts of the work.

 

[oosik]

What Jeff & Jchonline have said. A tractor purchase is usually a lifetime investment. I bought my first tractor brand new in '82 and kept it for 27 years. In 2009 I traded it in for a brand new Kubota M6040 - four times the weight of my original tractor - 2.5X the hp.

I will echo Jeff's comment - - update your profile with your location.

 

[skipperbrown]

I have a bx and it is great for mowing, maneuvering around tight spots, scooping up a dump truck load of sand/mulch and moving trailers. However, it wasn't great in a pasture or with ground engaging equipment like a plow or tiller. I ended up with a bigger frame b and it lifts a lot more a lot higher and the ride with the bigger tires is much better and I can lift 3 pt hitch equipment much higher at the cost of some nimbleness. As noted, your tasks and budget should guide you.

 

[alflen52]

the main things to consider are what are main jobs you want to do ,and your budget.it sounds like a fair price for the equipment your getting.one thing I have learned is that all these small tractors will do much more ,than they probably should .the versatility is great.but if your budget allows get as large a machine as you can and still do all you want.

 

[fmgsr]

Thanks for the responses. Let me try to answer some info left out.
I am in Tannersville PA. (Poconos). I had the house built and moved in about 3 yrs ago.
I have 2 & 1/2 acres. I had a landscaper install top soil and hydroseed just around the house.
The grass area is only about 6,000 sf. The rest of my property is woods. I have a driveway
about 125'. A lot of the trees need to come down, they are mostly shallow rooted trees that tend
to topple with a strong storm. Some have been taken down already, some stumps need to
come out (shallow). Then I have started putting wood chips down. The husquavarna couldn't
handle the area without getting stuck (no locking diff.) I had to pull it out several times with my
Harley Trike, now I wish I woulda had a video of that. Also hurt my back last month trying to push it.

Jeff, I will ask the dealer about - "ag equipment is sales tax exempt upon proper application"
I did consider 3 point mount, but I don't like to worry behind me.
I did watch the videos, and I like the PushBoxes, looks like I would save big than with the blade.
I will talk to him about that.

Have you considered KTAC insurance?
Yes, I am getting it.

Many buy a subcompact tractor with a bare weight of 1,300 pounds for 2-3 acres and are completely happy.
Others select an increment heavier tractor for greater ground clearance, smoother ride and greater Loader lift capacity. Kubota B series tractors weigh 1,600 to 1,900 pounds bare tractor and have a tad more horsepower. If you expect to clock 100 engine hours per year or more, a B series tractor may be additional money well spent.

Well, the ground clearance and weight is a concern, That is what im now thinking.
But from the 17,000 BX to the B, What could I expect the difference to be?

Slowpoke, I did sell the Husquavarna.

Jchonline, snow varies year to year. Last year, several light snowfalls, one big.
Friday, we just had 8".

OOSIK, I agree- "A tractor purchase is usually a lifetime investment"
That's why I want to do it right.

SkipperBrown, Im now thinking more towards a B instead of the BX.
Alflen, Budget is always a concern, But, like what OOSIK said, 'lifetime investment"

Thanks all
Frank

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Hello all. New to site and tractors.
I have 2 & 1/2 acres with much work to be done.
I currently have been using a Husquavarna GT, But im tired of
spinning my wheels and hurting my back.

Everyone in the area talks Kubota. So I went 3 miles from home
to a dealer. Been there and discussed prices several times.
I ordered a few days ago a BX1880 with a loader, belly mower, and
front snow blade. I still have time to change the order. He charged
me $16900. + tax + few fees.

I don't know if im doing ok on it. I don't know if I should get a larger
one that is higher up so I don't have to keep pulling the mower off.

Anywhere online I can get prices on new Kubota's
I don't want to be sorry I under powered the machine or shoulda woulda.

Frank

For a 3 thousand more you can probably get a BX 25 (it has a new # now) and have the advantage of the Back Hoe. The BH is part of the price. A place like yours you will use a BH more than you think now. Mine has been a real workhorse and glad I went for it. Why pay the additional for a "B" when the BX will get er done. A "B" w/BH will be well over $20K .

Ron

 

[jeff9366]

Im now thinking more towards a B instead of the BX.
From the 17,000 BX to the B, What could I expect the difference to be?

Steel and machinery prices are escalating rapidly. You will do better calculating an MSRP yourself, based on accurate, current, MSRPs.

[UIimplement[/U] prices have escalated 8% to 10% in the last twelve months. With the dollar again strong, I expect a slower rate of machinery price increases in the next six months, but tariff changes could escalate prices again.

"BUILD MY KUBOTA" LINK: https://apps.kubotausa.com/configurator/productselector.aspx?pgId=1

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[Diggin It]

I ordered a few days ago a BX1880 with a loader, belly mower, and
front snow blade. I still have time to change the order. He charged
me $16900. + tax + few fees.

Mine was a little over $17K with a backhoe, but no snow blade.. Not sure what snow blades cost separately or if you have any need for a BH, just showing you that there are other colors than orange that could be a better value.

 

[Oldoak]

I don't want to be sorry I under powered the machine or shoulda woulda.

As long as funds were not a problem, I always went with tractors and equipment just a bit bigger or stouter than I needed rather than having something that was sized just enough to get the job done.

 

[skipperbrown]

If you do go with the bx and you won't have a mmm always attached, you will need a belly plate to protect your hydrostatic fan unless Kubota has changed the design. Driving around in woods will be hazardous to that fan! A stick or stump will take it out and it's a real pain to fix. Expanded bx makes (made) a good one.

 

[chim]

I'm guessing you get more snow than we do here in the lower part of the Commonwealth. When we had 2-1/4 acres of mostly grass and the 300 foot driveway, the B7500 seemed the ideal size. It had a rear finish mower and that's my preference.

Six years ago we added some land on one side that brought our grass to around 3-1/2 acres. Went from the B7500 and 5 foot RFM to an L3200 with a 6' RFM. Then built a decent glass and steel heated cab for the tractor and all was well for a while. Now we're looking for something between 38 and 44 HP with factory air.

 

[Tompet]

If you haven't, look/sit on a B2301 (B2601 too but more$). The added ground clearance is the plus with no hydro cooling fan.

With all your trees I would suggest getting the SSQA for the FEL and then in the future you can get a set of forks for the future tree work (and other back saving chores) you mentioned.

Negotiate with your dealer to do a little better out the door price, if you decide on a different model.

And welcome to the forum!

 

[Milo]

I'll second Tompet's advice on the B2301 that's the tractor I'd buy.

 

[jeff9366]

With all your trees I would suggest getting the SSQA for the FEL and then in the future you can get a set of SSQA forks for tree work.

With Pallet Forks that attach to your bucket, your empty bucket is involuntarily included in your payload.

With SSQA Pallet Forks attached directly to the FEL, the bucket is eliminated so you can lift greater payload on the Pallet Forks.

With SSQA Pallet Forks the view of your target load is generally better.

 

[cathy liebchen]

If you haven't, look/sit on a B2301 (B2601 too but more$). The added ground clearance is the plus with no hydro cooling fan.

With all your trees I would suggest getting the SSQA for the FEL and then in the future you can get a set of forks for the future tree work (and other back saving chores) you mentioned.

Negotiate with your dealer to do a little better out the door price, if you decide on a different model.

And welcome to the forum!

always get SSQA if you buy any Kubota

 

[atitus74]

always get SSQA if you buy any Kubota

I wouldn't agree with 'always'. Like anything else its a trade off. The quick attach will simultaneously add weight and shift the bucket load further away from the point of leverage. On a SCUT this is significant impact to an already limited capacity. If you aren't in need of constantly switching front implements then you might be better off with a pin on bucket.

 

[jeff9366]

always get SSQA if you buy any Kubota

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