Comparison Kubota vs. John Deere

[crazyal]

I personally try to stay away from anything that uses brand specific vs industry standard. SSQA is the standard, every brand should use it.

 

[Martian]

Hey, some good points.

Does the imatch still require you to only use JD implements, or can you use anybody's stuff?

I am going to look up the auto-PTO shaft attach. That sounds pretty awesome.

Just like every other quick hitch besides Pat's, it doesn't fit everything. But it does fit a lot and is made to the standard, though I dot recall what it is. The problem is a lot of brands still don't make them to the standard. Even if they aren't perfect, it's a really simple weld job to make it work. The PTO thing is cool, if you use a lot of PTO powered implements. Personally, I don't use them enough to justify it, plus it looks ugly IMO.

 

[tjwoody]

You Tube has a video of it by Charles and Hudson on the 1026R from when they got a tour of the factory. Looks pretty sweet. JD also has a video of it on their web site. I think I used iMatch auto hitch as the search term on Deere's site.

 

[OrangeRidge]

I have a BX2360, purchased last October new. , but I'm seriously considering trading it for a Deere 1 series.

I tried a series One yesterday . The larger engine/60"MMM7 Iron
model is USD500 less than a Kubota B2320/60'MMM driveover deck , here.
The quickish connect 7 Iron is nice , but shallow stamped ( ) , but my
view is that its wheels and tyres are too small and it's covered in plastic parts aswell.
The hydro is BX output , but the pto is very low HP/to engine bhp .....
Compare for yourself , if you haven't considered it.
iMatch isn't unique , you know ;-)