kubota vs. kioti

[k0ua]

Maybe I'm just confused, but my L45 has the same panel as shown in the photo. HST response IS controlled by a knob, and HST mode is selected by the button with three possible positions. What menu are you guys talking about?

Seems funny that everyone is talking about hydro response and as I look at the picture it shows a knob that you turn just as you say you like!!!!!! lmao

The other features that are electronic, the other companies don't offer!!! So if you don't understand how to use them don't worry about them as for some, they don't even have an option to use!!!

The new models don't have the knob any more.. that is what he was commenting on. The HST response is in a menu.

 

[tomato coupe]

The new models don't have the knob any more.. that is what he was commenting on. The HST response is in a menu.

Okay, I got it. I just assumed the discussion was about the controls shown in the large photo dominating the post. Maybe a photo of the actual controls would be useful.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

That seems to be a bit of a misrepresentation. Pushing the button once enables "Stall Guard" mode. Pushing it twice enables "Auto H-DS". Pushing it a third time puts you back where you started. You're never more than 2 pushes away from the mode you need. I wouldn't consider that wading through menus.

And there in the parking lot the salesperson and I sat trying to adjust the HST sensitivity using the one button (since the intuitive, easy-to-use knob has now been removed).

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Seems funny that everyone is talking about hydro response and as I look at the picture it shows a knob that you turn just as you say you like!!!!!! lmao

The other features that are electronic, the other companies don't offer!!! So if you don't understand how to use them don't worry about them as for some, they don't even have an option to use!!!

The photo shows the old system, not the new system that has replaced the old system.

Everybody offers the same features As Kubota, except everybody makes their features easier to use than Kubota's new, one button menu system. In the case of there e HST, that is too bad since Kubota was the first to market with an electronically controlled HST. Too be fair, John Deere also uses buttons, and while buttons are not as good as a knob, Deer has pus and minus buttons.

 

[EHR]

Eric, which one do you own?

 

[peterc38]

Why did Kubota contract with Daedong to build tractors for them for ten years? Many of those "Kubotas" are still running around BTW.

I like Kubota & Kioti, but to say that Kioti "made" tractors for Kubota is a bit misleading. They made transmissions & designed/fabricated some sheet metal parts for some 02 series Kubotas in the early 80's. The relationship did not end well.

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[nc redneck]

Everyone here knows orange is much better than green or red. Its kind of like Trucks do you want to stand proud with new Chevy or Gmc, Orange type trucks. Or go second class with Ford a green type truck, or god forbid a dodge and very close cousin to red tractors.
Oh boy I did it now almost scared to post this one.
It is all meant in fun. I have owned kubota, ford, Kioti , Chevy and JD. all were good machines.

 

[k0ua]

Thanks for the continuing education link TripleR. You have to keep up with new technology.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Eric, which one do you own?

I'm waiting for John Deere to build their new 4066R so I can try it out before I make my decision. Cat is now shipping mid-size wheel loaders with HST transmissions, and so I expect higher horsepower HST tractors in the future as HST transmissions become larger and more robust.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Its kind of like Trucks do you want to stand proud with new Chevy or Gmc, Orange type trucks.

Only because this thread has already been topically cat-herding.

I put my pushback on the side of my truck.

I wasn't against taunting and waging psychological warfare against long side traders in GM and Chysler back in my perma-bear days.