Rumors of new stuff...

yellowsocks93 · Aug 24, 2003

I never said they were bad, actually I was not even born until the 80s so I would not know how good they were built. I don't think they were as popular as other makes of snowmobiles and I think if people are going to buy an ATV they would get Yamaha or Polaris.

TresCrows · Aug 24, 2003

"It's just Tres Crows nice way of reminding us of Kubotas superiority. "

Well, this is the Kubota forum and I always know the Green Police are just waiting to leap on me---whatever /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.
What I mean by badge enginnering is that the JD's small tractors are not made in Wisconsin but instead are built for them by their partner, Yanamar, who indeed builds a fine tractor to JD specs. I would not hesitate to buy one but at the time I bought my two tractors JD did not have anything to compare them with. Now they do so if I were buying them today I certainly would give the JD units a spin /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif. Nonetheless, I think it is a superior way of controlling quality and a buisness trait that is diminishing everywhere these days---to build your own stuff with your own engines and transmissions and then put your name on it, not someone elses. Yeah, I think that is superior and have no qualms in saying so--I am not Tractor PC. We buy what we buy cuz there is something in particular about a given brand or even a particular tractor that we find important. I found that in Kubota. If Kubotas were made in Germany or were owned by an Italian or French company, would there be so much anti-Kubota sentiment, just a thought. This anti Japanese stuff get's old real fast. Since this is the Kubota forum, I think it is OK to say I like Kubotas best /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif. J

cnoel · Aug 28, 2003

What I Know:
1. New utility vehicle--your sources know as much as I and are accurate.
2. New BX1830 and 2230, don't know whats new, just that it is
3. Replace B74/7500, maybe 2410
4. New L-series Economy models (L2600, 3000)
5. New M-series 90+HP with features between those of the M110 and M9000.
6. New smaller ZD's with Kohler engines, 48-54" decks
7. KX-3's on the smaller units
Thats All I Know Now /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Ricochet · Sep 16, 2003

( What I Know:
1. New utility vehicle--your sources know as much as I and are accurate.
2. New BX1830 and 2230, don't know whats new, just that it is
3. Replace B74/7500, maybe 2410
4. New L-series Economy models (L2600, 3000)
5. New M-series 90+HP with features between those of the M110 and M9000.
6. New smaller ZD's with Kohler engines, 48-54" decks
7. KX-3's on the smaller units
Thats All I Know Now /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )

Interesting rumors...y'all (especially cnoel) are pretty close from what I've seen. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Kubota has several nice new products coming out for next year...I heard hunting season is open on the Gator & Mule! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Junkman · Sep 16, 2003

Heard today that there is are new models to replace the BX 1800 & 2200. There are some cosmetic changes on the BX 22 also...... However you know how rumors are....... just that until announcement day.

jcollins · Sep 16, 2003

Kubota Utility Vehical
List Price $9890.00 2 or 3 range (can't remember which) hydrostatic transmission all shaft drive 4wd desiel engine only. Got a flyer from kubota today on it.

riptides · Sep 17, 2003

Jason,

( List Price $9890.00 )

At that price it ain't NO gator killer. Ouch. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

-Mike Z.

Ricochet · Sep 17, 2003

( Jason,

( List Price $9890.00 )

At that price it ain't NO gator killer. Ouch. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

-Mike Z. )

Same ballpark price as the Mule, that's their main target...the current Gator is no competition.

Deerlope · Sep 17, 2003

My dealer said the new utility would be HST with a true hyd. dump on the bed, not elect/over hyd. as some are, and would sell for around 8k.

Bowhunter · Sep 17, 2003

( If Kubotas were made in Germany or were owned by an Italian or French company, would there be so much anti-Kubota sentiment, just a thought. ) 

If it was in Germany and owned by the French, I would have A LOT of anti-Kubota sentiment. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif