Smaller John Deere out pulls bigger Kubota

Carl Bert · Jan 20, 2013

TripleR said:
Oh come on that is one of the silliest, weakest comparisons I ever heard. This is not the first time either I don't believe, why don't you just sell the Kubota?

All I did was tell a story of two tractors, pulling the SAME load, up the SAME hill, and how one out performed the other. No lies or exaggeration, just the facts. Why is it silly? Whether it be the tires or the tractor design that made the difference, I do not know. I was just sharing a simple story. No need for all you Kubota fans to get bent out of shape because your color didn't win. Plus I did post it in the JD forum.

TripleR with your response you would think I insulted you personally.

GolfAddict · Jan 20, 2013

I don't think it was the your intent (based on your later posts), but you have to admit it looked to some of us like you were trolling.

Let's see... you create a thread with the title "Smaller John Deere out pulls bigger Kubota", and your post describes a kind of competition, and conclude that "nothing beats a John Deere" (seemingly based on that competition). Of course, the replies about how invalid the competition is come pouring in.

That sure looked like a troll post. My first thought reading the original post was that it was an obvious troll post. I am sorry - it was an incorrect assumption and it's great you are really happy with your little JD. (I love my big one too, btw.):thumbsup:

troutsqueezer · Jan 20, 2013

It was a troll post - pure, simple and silly. Hey, we all make silly posts from time to time. I do more than my share.

JBourquin · Jan 20, 2013

If it was in the Kubota section it would be a troll post, here it's simply a post. The trolls are the ones who feel the need to wander into the JD section to justify their Kubota purchase.

GolfAddict · Jan 20, 2013

JBourquin said:
If it was in the Kubota section it would be a troll post, here it's simply a post. The trolls are the ones who feel the need to wander into the JD section to justify their Kubota purchase.

Falling for a troll post is trolling?!?!?

jejeosborne · Jan 20, 2013

Carl Bert said:
All I did was tell a story of two tractors, pulling the SAME load, up the SAME hill, and how one out performed the other. No lies or exaggeration, just the facts. Why is it silly? Whether it be the tires or the tractor design that made the difference, I do not know. I was just sharing a simple story. No need for all you Kubota fans to get bent out of shape because your color didn't win. Plus I did post it in the JD forum.

TripleR with your response you would think I insulted you personally.

Pictures of the three pieces of equipment will bring an end to this saga. That must be a very heavy duty trailer to weigh that much and to even attempt towing it with either tractor shows that you are have big gonads.

JBourquin · Jan 20, 2013

GolfAddict said:
Falling for a troll post is trolling?!?!?

Re-read and try again..

Carl Bert · Jan 20, 2013

jejeosborne said:
Pictures of the three pieces of equipment will bring an end to this saga. That must be a very heavy duty trailer to weigh that much and to even attempt towing it with either tractor shows that you are have big gonads.

Not sure how this will help, but here they are.

You think 2500# is a lot of weight for an 18' trailer? I thought it was pretty average.

TripleR · Jan 20, 2013

Carl Bert said:
All I did was tell a story of two tractors, pulling the SAME load, up the SAME hill, and how one out performed the other. No lies or exaggeration, just the facts. Why is it silly? Whether it be the tires or the tractor design that made the difference, I do not know. I was just sharing a simple story. No need for all you Kubota fans to get bent out of shape because your color didn't win. Plus I did post it in the JD forum.

TripleR with your response you would think I insulted you personally.

Oh come on, go back and read your original post.

"Once the 4 wheels of the Kubota were off the driveway and on the snow it started to spin."

"nothing beats a John Deere for all around performance."

So based on this one thing, you proclaim " nothing beats a John Deere for all around performance". You equate one task as an indicator of "all around performance".

Neither tractor "won", one had more traction than the other, does John Deere or Kubota make their own tires, no. Take the tires off the Kubota and put them on a similar sized John Deere, do you think the results will be different?

I own several different brands, so I am not a Kubota fanatic.

Markcuda · Jan 20, 2013

A troll is a post or a thread that does not jive with the opinion of the majority.

GolfAddict · Jan 20, 2013

JBourquin said:
Re-read and try again..

Well, I re-read and it still seems to me you are saying the ones that responded (lot's more than just Kubota owners, btw) are the ones doing the trolling???

P.S. Don't remember a rule that says you have to own a particular type of tractor to read/reply in a forum for that brand. Did I miss something? What kind of tractor do you have?

Carl Bert · Jan 20, 2013

jejeosborne said:
Pictures of the three pieces of equipment will bring an end to this saga. That must be a very heavy duty trailer to weigh that much and to even attempt towing it with either tractor shows that you are have big gonads.

Here is a picture of the incline. Its the area on the right, can't quite see the whole incline, but best I can do.

Markcuda · Jan 20, 2013

I always love it when a picture of the house has to be posted for others to
get the idea.LOLOLOLOLO

JBourquin · Jan 20, 2013

GolfAddict said:
Well, I re-read and it still seems to me you are saying the ones that responded (lot's more than just Kubota owners, btw) are the ones doing the trolling???

P.S. Don't remember a rule that says you have to own a particular type of tractor to read/reply in a forum for that brand. Did I miss something? What kind of tractor do you have?

You don't read so well do you. That or you're just very dedicated to your trolling endeavours. Either way, have a nice day. Your inability to comprehend isn't worth my time.

El Wood · Jan 20, 2013

There's only one way to settle this! Tractor pull!!!!!!

GolfAddict · Jan 20, 2013

JBourquin said:
You don't read so well do you. That or you're just very dedicated to your trolling endeavours. Either way, have a nice day. Your inability to comprehend isn't worth my time.

You too! (I'll let you pick which I mean.)

DieselnHooters · Jan 20, 2013

This thread should be rated *R* or moved to the Friendy Politics forum with the gun threads lol

Localmotion · Jan 20, 2013

Here is a video reconstruction (only without the Kubota, a different model JD, different cargo - oh and going downhill)!!! John Deere lawn tractor pulls F350 Dually - YouTube

Just thought I'd join the supposed "trolls" on this thread :laughing:

For reference I don't currently own a JD or Kubota (although have had both in the past) - I like JD a lot, but resent paying the premium they charge for the green paint

murphy1244 · Jan 20, 2013

TripleR said:
Oh come on, go back and read your original post.

"Once the 4 wheels of the Kubota were off the driveway and on the snow it started to spin."

"nothing beats a John Deere for all around performance."

So based on this one thing, you proclaim " nothing beats a John Deere for all around performance". You equate one task as an indicator of "all around performance".

Neither tractor "won", one had more traction than the other, does John Deere or Kubota make their own tires, no. Take the tires off the Kubota and put them on a similar sized John Deere, do you think the results will be different?

I own several different brands, so I am not a Kubota fanatic.

Fanatic, No a bit a bit touchy tho

Big Wave D · Jan 20, 2013

Your JD, from the pictures, clearly has a more aggressive tread pattern then turf tires, or R-4's. Not even close to being a fair comparison for traction.

Second, how were you towing with the Kubota? Was the backhoe on the B26 or did you have the 3pt arms with some kind of a rear hitch? It makes a HUGE difference on my L35, whether or not the hoe is on. Wet grass can cause my wheels to spin if I am trying to pull something with the rear receiver. Having only the FEL on causes a huge weight bias to the front axle and tires. No 18' trailer is going to make up for almost the 1K pounds of "tongue" weight, I am giving up with the hoe off.

If you had one of the bucket receivers that many people have modded their tractors with and "pulled" the trailer while backing up in 4wheel drive, you could drag your trailer anywhere you'd want to.

I realize that you were just stating a fact, but you did yourself no favors with the wording. Glad you love your JD, but it's brand and color had nothing to do with your miraculous feat.

Stay safe.