Comparison The Bitterness of Poor Quality Remains Long After the Sweetness of Low Price is Forgotten

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My philosophy is... They are ALL good until they break and then the bellyaching starts. You very seldom see posts in here about machines or implements that are running fine and issue free...

OK, here’s one. My 2008 Kubota BX 25 is running fine and issue free.

 

[DKCDKC]

I bought a new JD tractor because quality there is important - and because I have an excellent dealer close by. But my implements may be different. I have a decent rotary cutter and box blade - although bought used - because I use them a lot. My finish mower, blade, grapple, etc. were bought on the cheap side because I simply don't use them as much and can't justify the extra expense. It's like cheap tools... If it is something I will used a lot, I go quality. Otherwise I go cheap because I rarely use it and it will probably last my life. To me, common sense is the guide in purchases for the land and farm.

 

[5030]

OK, here’s one. My 2008 Kubota BX 25 is running fine and issue free.

So are both my M9's never had any issue with either other than routine upkeep and overhead adjustments. Lets see, the 2002 open station has 6500+ hours on it and the 2004 cab unit is bumping 3K hours now. Zero failures and I work them pretty hard too.

 

[BubbaSam]

My previous tractor was a Deere (JD 850). I had it for years.
It was a reliable machine.
When upgrading to a new tractor in 2001 I looked a Deere ( the 4300 and 4400, nice unit. I also looked at the 790 but I didn't like anything about it) .
Also the Kubota 3010 and 3410, also nice units.
I went with a Kioti DK 35. Liked the price, features and build quality.
Still very happy I went with this tractor after 21 years of owning my Kioti, its been a fantastic tractor.
My Deere 850 was a good/solid machine. Was it a better built, more reliable machine than my Kioti = NO

I purchased my first tractor 15 years ago... a Kioti CK30HST. It has been a fantastic and reliable tractor. I've done things with it I would have never imagined. At one point I went to a JD dealership, nosing around. Got a quote for about 5 more horsepower w/cab and mid PTO. I realize the two options will add to the price BUT... DOUBLE THE PRICE? I guess you "pay for the green & yellow". Heck, a couple of cans of green and yellow paint isn't worth all that. Fact is I got all the "little goodies" with the Kioti that I would have to pay extra for on the JD. Not saying JD isn't a good tractor by any means. The issue with Kioti is the dealer network is just not there yet. The dealer I purchased from went belly up (internal family issues of theft) and the next closer one was DEFINITLY not customer friendly and VERY expensive on parts, etc. I mean really? $54+$10 shipping for a PLASTIC KNOB? I fixed it for $6.

 

[5030]

When it comes to being cheap, you usually get what you pay for....

 

[Cahaba Valley Farm]

The issue with Kioti is the dealer network is just not there yet.

The issue is more then just the dealer network.

 

[Hay Dude]

I bought (2) Kubota farm tractors pretty cheap in the last 10 years, but by 3000 hours of FARMING work and bush hogging, they have become increasingly troublesome. Repairs are beginnig to pile up.
Kubotas wheelhouse is still small tractors. Their larger tractors are ok, but don’t compare to proper, larger legacy names like AGCO/MF, Case-IH, Deere, etc. for farm use longevity.

 

[rScotty]

OK, here’s one. My 2008 Kubota BX 25 is running fine and issue free.

And another. My 2008 Kubota M59 has had a hard, hard life and now with lots of hours doing loader and backhoe work mostly in rocks. It has had one cylinder (warranty), one control cable, and two hoses - the last two and possibly all three were caused by me. None actually failed. I was able to go on working until parts came with them all.

That's a lot of work and little problems. That tractor is still doing fine every day.

The JD is down right now awaiting a carb rebuild kit. This will be its second or third carburettor rebuild since 1958.
rScotty

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

The issue is more then just the dealer network.

And what issue is that?

 

[BubbaSam]

And what issue is that?

There's not enough of them... In my case the largest one is over an hour away, is supposed to be a 5 star dealer but basically rips people off. It's NOT just me either.