Kubota vs Massey advice

[DieselnHooters]

if your mind is set on a kubota and you want one as heavy or even heavier than the competition in its HP range then go for the M7 / M8 but it is way larger than 99% of TBN readers will ever need or contemplate.

 

[HJ75]

In Canada we have a choice of Kubota or ALO loaders from factory.

Here too, in fact the Kubota dealers I approached for quotes, pushed the ALO (Quicke) loader over the Kubota genuine one for some reason.

 

[HJ75]

if your mind is set on a kubota and you want one as heavy or even heavier than the competition in its HP range then go for the M7 / M8

I believe those models are re-badged Versatiles, they do not have the bevel-gear front axle.

 

[Hay Dude]

I believe those models are re-badged Versatiles, they do not have the bevel-gear front axle.

You Could be right.
I dug into those bigger Kubota M’s and saw that they were made in France.
I was thinking maybe they took over the AGCO/Challenger tractor factory in France when AGCO pulled the plug on Challenger in 2020. That’s when it seemed like Kubota came out with the bigger M’s.

 

[Hay Dude]

if your mind is set on a kubota and you want one as heavy or even heavier than the competition in its HP range then go for the M7 / M8 but it is way larger than 99% of TBN readers will ever need or contemplate.

Why are they any heavier than competitors tractors in that HP range?
I bet Case-IH, Deere and AGCO brands are same or heavier.

 

[DieselnHooters]

yes they are rebadged Versatile built in Winnipeg, as far I could find they may have a Kubota CVT trans instead of the ZF in the Versatile and no I wont bet on who makes the heaviest tractor but I imagine a 10 ton 160hp M8 is in the mix.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Here too, in fact the Kubota dealers I approached for quotes, pushed the ALO (Quicke) loader over the Kubota genuine one for some reason.

ALO loaders are a much better tougher loader than Kubota's.

SR

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I refuse to buy a Versatile, Russian owns the company.

SR