like your Kubota ?

[oldcrusty]

I've been concentrating my tractor quest on Kubotas and Deere's. (Compact line). I noticed quite a few complaints on the JD board with performance, dealer service, etc. I don't see the complaints here. Are you guy's that happy with your Kubota's?. Have any of you owned both. Bonus points for those who have owned both and can tell me something about maintenance/repair costs betwixed the two.

Good N. Texas Dealers ?

Thanks,
oldcrusty

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I won’t get any bonus points because I have never owned a JD. However, I did spend a lot of time at the John Deere dealer prior to buying my Kubota BX2200 last month. I looked at the X series several times in the November time frame and the 2210 in December. I think their products are on the same level as the Kubota (features and function). In my area I found that JD was not price competitive. For instance, their delivered price on a 2210 was over a $1000 than the BX2200 (after JD applied a 2nd discount). The money I saved from buying Kubota paid for my tiller, and then some.

I do have a friend that owns a X575 and he loves it. He mows a couple of acres and works it pretty hard. The only problem he has had is that the hood occasionally pops open when he pulls a heavy load. The last I heard he was working with his dealer to get new latches.

 

[Thomas]

I've look into K&JD 30 hp models or so and shall continue,{since I'm very interested trading up}also dealership will play a very important part...B7800 fair price & Darn good dealership 14 miles from my door & Dealer has a great inventory of attachments plus parts on hand,and good service techs.

 

[lynnmll]

oldcrusty
It depends on what part of N Tx, that you live in, but If found a couple of dealers that appear good. I can't tell you about service because I haven't purchased from them.
I live near Denton and we have a dealer here in Denton and Gainesville (who I've known for 30+ years). Email me and I can give you names and #'s. Both Kubota dealers are very friendly. The local JD dealer makes me mad with insults each time I walk in to his place of buisness.

 

[Boondox]

My experience was similar to John's. When moving up from my Kubota B1750 to something larger, my first choice was the JD 4300. I liked the features, the hydraulic capacity, the layout and the great visibility from the seat. Also it had been selected as the TBN Tractor of the Year.

But the JD dealer in my area couldn't reach a competitive price, the cost of his spare parts was about 20% more than the same parts in the Kubota line, and that particular dealer (the only JD in the area) had a questionable service record. Also, there were a lot of complaints from JD owners on this board about the 4x00 series at the time. JD eventually made it right, but it left me with lingering doubts about their quality control processes.

So I went with the Kubota L3010. Like John, the difference in price allowed me to buy an implement -- in my case it was a 72" rear discharge LandPride finish mower.

They both make great tractors, though. And if I had a better feeling about my JD dealer I might be driving green despite the price difference!

Pete

 

[Bird]

Well, I miss on the bonus points, too./w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif I've owned a couple of Kubotas (very happy with both of them), and thought at one time that I wanted a John Deere until I visited a few Deere dealers. "North Texas" covers quite a bit of territory and lots of dealers for both brands. Be more specific and/or put more information in your profile and we might be able to help you more.

 

[cchoate]

The two machines I looked at were Kubota B7500 and JD4010. The Deere was more expensive but that's not why I went with Kubota. The two JD dealerships in my area were like dealing with a slick used car salesman. (Is there anything worse?) The one Kubota dealer was more of a country farmer who didn't pressure me.

 

[Gil]

I got my firts kubota in 1977, run it hard for 20 years putting it in the shop only one time. Must be a pretty good machine, sure would like one with power steering and a little more power. Moved up to a L3010FST, wonderful machine but sure did like the new L3130GST. So now with 6.5 hours on this 3130, I'm convenced that every improvement that could be thought of, has been acomplished. These tractores have been used over 100 hours a year, of hard work, with one trip to the shop. Kubota is the only one for me.
Gil

 

[chim]

As long as you don't get the proverbial "lemon", you'll probably be happy with whatever you decide on. Although I'm just thrilled with my B7500, I can't say I wouldn't be equally happy with another color. I also have a Ford 1210 that I bought used in the early 90's, and had looked at new Ford, Massey, John Deere, Agco and Intenational. After comparing prices and features, I chose the Kubota.

I can get to three Kubota dealers in less than 1/2 hour from my place. The nearest one was the most expensive, and didn't really seem to care if I bought there or not. I saved $1,500 by driving an extra 10 minutes to another dealer. We also have a Ford, Massey, Agco, Ford and a couple International dealers within the same 1/2 hour radius.

Each dealership seems to have its own personality. Some cut deals, others are "take it or leave it". Some have salespeople who know their products (and a good bit about the competition), some can't get the info right while looking at the spec sheet. Some cater to yuppies, others to farmers. There's a real variety out there...............chim

 

[JJT]

I LUV my Kubota!

I shopped all the major brands, and dropped Massey and NH immediately. My short list was JD and Kubota. The JD dealer had an attitude, ("JD sell themselves....") and the Kubota dealer was fantastic. I've had the Kubota L3710 for 4 years and average 100+hrs/yr and have never had a problem. The dealer has always been helpful, and I've had lots of questions.