Kubota vs Aftermarket

[john973]

Looking to purchase a new L3901 Kubota. I am getting front loader and backhoe, so I am trying to decide whether I should spend the extra $4500 to get Kubota brand or the dealer offers Ansung brand. I will be using around my house and 30 acre property for small projects. Is it worth the extra money?

Thanks for your help.

 

[s219]

If resale value is important, go with the Kubota stuff.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Kubota...Because you'll always wish you did.

 

[wmonroe]

What's the price difference? Do they have info to compare the capabilities of the two loaders?

Welcome to TBN.

 

[brain55]

Here are my thoughts. The first Kubota dealer I worked for quit selling aftermarket loaders because they weren't worth the hassle. They had little problems that the manufacturer didn't want to warranty. You may also want to look at their warranty terms too. They may only be 6 months vs 2 years or whatever Kubota's tractor warranty is. I also recently learned that if it is non-Kubota equipment installed on your tractor (such as a loader or cab) Kubota does not cover their removal if they should need to come off for warranty repair on the machine. Some dealers will eat this cost some won't.

Brian

 

[murphy1244]

Why not just buy a after market tractor?

 

[davesl708]

It looks funny with after-market stuff on it.

Also, welcome to TBN:welcome:

 

[xzcVAbc5]

Is it a subframe mounted kubota backhoe or a 3ph mounted backhoe?

I could see the difference in price if the Kubota was a subframe mount vs the other.

 

[tman1020]

I was under the impression that ansung was the OEM of backhoes for Kubota.

 

[TheGoose]

I too have wondered about the ansung brand backhoe but have never seen any feedback. Let us know what you find out.