Should I be concerned?

Martian · Jul 23, 2012

Why not look at a parts diagram? Should have the sticker listed. If you can't find it online, your dealer should be able to look up the parts diagram and see if there is indeed one or two stickers. Don't forget as well, stickers peel off! Had a buddy take a bunch of stickers off his tractor right before selling it with a powerwasher trying to get it to clean and blowing them off.

My opinion: you are paranoid. The signs of a repaint are very visible. They don't look nearly as pretty and will show no wear, will have paint where it shouldn't and will be show signs of 'covered abuse'. It's also a MY2010, so unless it has very high hours, there is little need for a very expensive repaint already. A professional repaint will be THOUSANDS of dollars, it's not done on new tractors. Look at things like the cutting edge of the bucket and fading of paint. If you could post pictures or a link, one of us will be able to tell you if it's repainted.

The signs are very easily distinguishable between a repainted and original tractor:
http://www.machinerytrader.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=8417895&
http://www.machinerytrader.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=8544043&

Mounted Madness · Jul 24, 2012

Frankly, if you want to have some fun AND add some bling to your machine, go to the auto section in Wally Mart and pick up some chrome plated goodies.

Just for the fun of it, I bought a chrome "SPORT" and "4 x 4" for my B3030. :thumbsup:

No one has asked if my Sport B3030 has any special options, but the chrome does make me chuckle which makes it all worth while... :laughing:

rbargeron · Jul 24, 2012

Whether or not it has the right decals means nothing. A tractor with 250 hours is essentially still new and can look it. To get more confidence about a machine far away have the dealer take pictures of it for you. The present market is slow enough they should be willing to help be your "local eyes". Get shots from all angles, close ups are best, showing all the places it could have leaks but doesn't, all the oil & hydraulic filters that have recent replacement dates written on the outside, any damage to the tires, the wear on the painted surfaces like floorboards and fenders, and pictures of the dipsticks, removed to show the color and cleanliness of the oil. Maybe they could get a video of it running and moving. If you are uncomfortable with any of that, you should perhaps avoid buying at long distance. It is extremely rare for a tractor that passes purposeful inspection to have some serious hidden problem. A good dealer will cooperate to put you at ease. If not, you're better off to pass anyway. My 2 cents

ka41 · Jul 24, 2012

Thanks for the replies. Apparently the tractor was bought at a Kubota dealer only auction. It was brought in and cleaned and serviced. While they were pressure washing the tractor they blew off one of the decals. They do have pictures and I noticed the hood was a little faded, not bad, and they told me that they could buff and polish it to make it look like new. Can faded paint be brought back to new on the tractor or does it have to be repainted?