Tractor Owner Enthusiasm

[Yander]

Not trying to kick a hornets nest...but it seems that owners of off brand tractors (anything other than the top three) seem more enthusiastic about their machines or are they just looking for moral support ??

I find a great deal of irony in this questions, not even sure it is a question. The "Top three" you mean Iseki, Kubota, Yanmar and Shibaura (oh that's four)? They are making the parts for a LOT of what I'm guessing you're calling the top 3. The main parts at that.

Or maybe you are talking about the top three sellers. In any case, I think everyone who owns an "off brand" tractor is happy with their purchase or they wouldn't be on here talking about it. That really isn't human nature at all. They would be on here complaining about it if they didn't like it.

Good post though should provide some interesting and amusing reading

 

[Yander]

I normally could care less, I inherited a Kubota.
I am impressed that - I have yet to be told "NO PARTS, at any price" for anything except common bolts, washers, nuts gone to open stock (and spec'd).
My model has hit 20 years.
I have been turned down on car parts after only 5 or 6 years, if model changed (exhaust, brake lines for instance).

Unless you want a loader for a Kubota, then you're out of luck. All makes are dealing with parts supply issues of some sort, even Kubota. I happen to love Kubota and wanted to buy one, but I wanted a loader also.

 

[/pine]

I find a great deal of irony in this questions, not even sure it is a question. The "Top three" you mean Iseki, Kubota, Yanmar and Shibaura (oh that's four)? They are making the parts for a LOT of what I'm guessing you're calling the top 3. The main parts at that.

Or maybe you are talking about the top three sellers. In any case, I think everyone who owns an "off brand" tractor is happy with their purchase or they wouldn't be on here talking about it. That really isn't human nature at all. They would be on here complaining about it if they didn't like it.

Good post though should provide some interesting and amusing reading

Without doing any searching I would say Mahindra, Deere and Kubota...in regard to compact /hobby tractors (I would say a majority of TBN members)
To realize this go to any end user Internet market place sites (like Craig's List etc.) and note the top three advertisers both private and commercial...

 

[Torvy]

Without doing any searching I would say Mahindra, Deere and Kubota...in regard to compact /hobby tractors (I would say a majority of TBN members)
To realize this go to any end user Internet market place sites (like Craig's List etc.) and note the top three advertisers both private and commercial...

Of those 3, only Kubota makes most of their own units (at least in the compact or smaller range). Part of the reason 'little guys' like Yanmar, Daedong, TYM and LS have been successful is they make the tractors and/or engines for the 'big guys'. Just cutting out the middle man makes sense to many.

 

[/pine]

Acquisitions are made for a few reasons...acquire market share, remove competition etc rarely for inventory...in the right economic conditions the US market shares of the little guys like...could be prime targets...

 

[hiddentacocatneddih]

I own a mahindra, but wouldn't recommend one to anyone unless they get a 3 digit one like a 485 and when you need parts, look for international equivalents.

Other wise most brands are rebranded machines anyway

My grandmas john deere is a yanmar

 

[Oaktree]

Without doing any searching I would say Mahindra, Deere and Kubota...in regard to compact /hobby tractors (I would say a majority of TBN members)

Once you get past JD or Kubota, a lot depends on who has dealers nearby. Lot of Kioti's around me, but that's the closest dealer by a long shot, next closest is JD. There used to be a NH, but they're not there anymore. Don't know anyone who has a Mahindra, not sure where the nearest dealer is.

 

[IndyJay]

In the computer world we called it a short between the chair and the keyboard.

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[WVH1977]

I love my New Holland, Shibuara built tractor from the mid-2000's. Easy to operate, comfortable and keeps on ticking. I really wish New Holland was still making them like that. I have been on other tractors from that same era and still like the New Holland better. Probably because I am used to it. Back then, New Hollands were selling like hotcakes.

New Holland would probably be considered off brand today, but I am definitely a fan boy of the earlier New Hollands. My dream tractor would be a low hour New Holland TC55. Maybe one day. Also, like the blue color.

 

[jaydee325]

Not trying to kick a hornets nest...but it seems that owners of off brand tractors (anything other than the top three) seem more enthusiastic about their machines or are they just looking for moral support ??

Really?

You've got nothing better to post?!!