chrisshreves
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- Joined
- Feb 9, 2016
- Messages
- 11
- Location
- WV
- Tractor
- Kubota BX2360 w/loader and 60"MMM 600 hrs, John Deere x595se Diesel 370hrs
Hello. I am needing some input and opinions on purchasing a new SCUT. I currently have a 2011 Kubota BX2360 with a 60 mid mount mower and I also have a 2004 John Deere X595se with the 54 deck and a Yanmar 3-cylinder diesel. I am looking to trade in the Kubota for a TLB model with a 60 mid mount mower. I am looking to trade so that I can get into a newer model, get into a machine with less hours, and gain a backhoe. The Kubota only has 600 hours, but we think it will be the best machine to trade. I have gone to 4 different dealers in my state, two John Deere and two Kubota. I have decided that I want to purchase either another Kubota (BX25D) or a John Deere (1025R TLB). However, I can稚 seem to make up my mind which machine would be better for my application. Price is not the issue, because I have negotiated both a John Deere dealer and a Kubota dealer down to 10K difference after my trade, essentially meaning both machines are the same. I also have gotten the other two dealers willing to match prices if necessary, therefore taking the dealer aspect out of the decision making process as well. I really and just looking for everyone痴 thoughts on this.
I will say that I use the machine 90% for mowing, generally somewhat thick grass. I am currently leaning more towards the Kubota because it seems to have the higher quality deck that I am looking for. I also like the loader valve function better on the Kubota. And the Kubota also will allow me to mow in reverse without using a RIO function like the Deere has. However, the Deere has more loader capacity, more backhoe capacity, more ergonomics, and more comfort features. Looking for some opinions here. Thanks!
I will say that I use the machine 90% for mowing, generally somewhat thick grass. I am currently leaning more towards the Kubota because it seems to have the higher quality deck that I am looking for. I also like the loader valve function better on the Kubota. And the Kubota also will allow me to mow in reverse without using a RIO function like the Deere has. However, the Deere has more loader capacity, more backhoe capacity, more ergonomics, and more comfort features. Looking for some opinions here. Thanks!