Taking delivery of new JD / Canceled Kubota Order

[amhicks21]

Last spring my boss ordered an lx3310. We waited almost all summer for the loader to come in. Finally, we did some calling around and found a dealer in northern michigan with 3 loaders in stock. when we called the dealer that we were waiting on and told em we couldnt wait any longer and we were going elsewhere they told us to give them a week and they'd find something. They magically found a loader and delivered our tractor... with a bent loader. Literally the second i sat in the seat i could see the bucket wasnt even close to level. 3/4" off from one side to the other and no way to adjust it. They took it back and had it almost all winter and sent it back to us with the loader still crooked. Anyway, my opinion is the color of the tractor doesn't matter. Its all about how well your dealership takes care of you. Welcome to the forum and Congrats on your new JD.

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

There is steel available. They just dont want to pay the price.

 

[BEAGLES]

Last spring my boss ordered an lx3310. We waited almost all summer for the loader to come in. Finally, we did some calling around and found a dealer in northern michigan with 3 loaders in stock. when we called the dealer that we were waiting on and told em we couldnt wait any longer and we were going elsewhere they told us to give them a week and they'd find something. They magically found a loader and delivered our tractor... with a bent loader. Literally the second i sat in the seat i could see the bucket wasnt even close to level. 3/4" off from one side to the other and no way to adjust it. They took it back and had it almost all winter and sent it back to us with the loader still crooked. Anyway, my opinion is the color of the tractor doesn't matter. Its all about how well your dealership takes care of you. Welcome to the forum and Congrats on your new JD.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Last spring my boss ordered an lx3310. We waited almost all summer for the loader to come in. Finally, we did some calling around and found a dealer in northern michigan with 3 loaders in stock. when we called the dealer that we were waiting on and told em we couldnt wait any longer and we were going elsewhere they told us to give them a week and they'd find something. They magically found a loader and delivered our tractor... with a bent loader. Literally the second i sat in the seat i could see the bucket wasnt even close to level. 3/4" off from one side to the other and no way to adjust it. They took it back and had it almost all winter and sent it back to us with the loader still crooked. Anyway, my opinion is the color of the tractor doesn't matter. Its all about how well your dealership takes care of you. Welcome to the forum and Congrats on your new JD.

That is absolutely infuriating.

 

[5030]

To Kubota's credit, they actually manufacture most of their US bound FEL's in Georgia. I may be wrong, but they appear to be the only compact tractor company to do so. To their dismay, it is hard to get a lot of things these days in the US, such as metal.

Not the metal, it's the skilled labor to assemble them. I've 'fixed' a couple new loaders lately where the pin bosses weren't jigged correctly. In fact, the outfit I retired from sells them flat rolled sheet. You need somewhat skilled labor to jig and weld them correctly.

 

[5030]

Customer of mine ordered an Kubota 6060. Tractor is at dealer awaiting loader for months. Loader factory cant get rolled steel.

Last time I checked, unless it was structural steel, it's all rolled. Probably don't want to pay the inflated cost is more like it.

 

[Hay Dude]

Last time I checked, unless it was structural steel, it's all rolled. Probably don't want to pay the inflated cost is more like it.

Nope. Just not available at the time. The loader came much later and then the dealer installed it on the tractor. Cute little toy.

 

[gatorguy7]

I looked at buying a M6S-111 that a local dealer had in stock from a cancelled order. I inquired about it, wanted to add a loader, 3rd function FEL, and a third hydraulic remote. They wouldn't even quote me a price on the loader because they're so hard to find. I found a used Deere 5100E that had everything I wanted.

 

[tradosaurus]

I looked at buying a M6S-111 that a local dealer had in stock from a cancelled order. I inquired about it, wanted to add a loader, 3rd function FEL, and a third hydraulic remote. They wouldn't even quote me a price on the loader because they're so hard to find. I found a used Deere 5100E that had everything I wanted.

I wonder how Deere is able to find loaders?

 

[gatorguy7]

I wonder how Deere is able to find loaders?

The Deere I bought was used. Most of the new tractors on the lot did not have a loader FWIW.

 

[5030]

I do not like and never have liked the JD I match system. All it does is require you to buy JD accessories.

 

[ArlyA]

Hey Everyone, this is my first post on the forums. I’ve been on this site for last year or so but haven’t joined until now. I have 5.5 acres that is heavily wooded in western oregon with some slopes and a long gravel driveway. I grew up with JD’s and know they can handle about anything and go the distance. As you see in my title I “canceled my kubota order” I originally had my heart set on a new kubota LX2610. I am fortunate to have strong dealer support around me from both JD and Kubota. To make a long story short kubota is having loader shortages which are supposedly made in Georgia. 8000 some loaders on back order across us dealers for certain models. So my wait just kept going on and on. I have always like JD but always thought the price was always a bit high. I decided to stop in at a dealer the other day as it looked like they had inventory. They did I ended up really liking the 3032e. I do like how the ergonomics are for the JD’s only wish they would add the tilt steering in this model. I’m pretty excited they are a great looking tractor! And all in all the dealer took care of me I ended up with a bigger tractor with more power bs what the Kubota would of been and only spent a couple thousand more. The tractor will be coming up my driveway in about a week! Thanks everyone and glad to be on the forums.

Do wish we had a 3032E or any 3 series JD tractor! Although, Kubota might be my 2nd choice.

 

[5030]

I run Kubota's entirely because of my dealer and the relationship I have with them If I had that kind of relationship with the local JD dealer, I'd probably have green instead. In reality other than the fact I don't like JD's proprietary system or the fact that they closely guard their electronics, really makes no difference to me. We have a Branson dealer up town that I never give a second thought about because they don't build a unit large enough for my needs.

 

[JethroB]

My Kubota GM/dealer gave me prices on both a new cabbed L4760 and a L5460. I accepted the offer on either if he can just find one. 10% off MSRP is what he quoted. I mentioned 4 years ago it was 15% off, he said with so few available to sell he can’t discount as much now. Understandable and I’m ok with it. They have 3 dealerships to draw from. Loader orders are backed up 9 months. Thankfully I can do without one for now.

 

[dbchaplin03]

I was in the same situation as you. I had a Kubota M7060 ordered. I found a Deere 5075E Friday and purchased it. I must have my tractor in the spring. I will be canceling my Kubota order in the morning.

BMC330- How are you liking the 5075E? I've always been a die hard Kubota fan. Have owned 35 hp, 40 hp, Grand L6060, and 2 skid steers with Kubota engines. I'm active duty US Air Force nearing retirement and we finally had the opportunity to go overseas. We have 1.5 years left before we move back to the states and 2 after that before I retire. I was planning to buy either a M7060 or M4 when we return stateside in preparation for retirement on our family farm, but I've been eyeballing the new 2023 JD 5075E without a DPF or DEF. It has significantly more FEL lift capacity and in general looks like a very well built tractor. I know the fit and finish of the Kubota would be great but it's a pretty big difference between the lift capacities and weight.

Do you mind sharing your feedback? What was the price difference between the 2? Can you get a skid steer style adapter for the FEL so you don't have to buy JD attachments?