Traded Kubota L3901 for JD 4052R- questions?
- Thread starter Ortimber
- Start date
- Views: 7852
-
- Tags
- kubota l3901
OP
Ortimber
Platinum Member
I sure did. I spent 3 days at the National Farm Show and talked with many reps from all the major manufacturers. No one builds a bad machine. Honestly, I also really like Yanmar, McCormick, and Massey, but dealer support for those brands is limited where I live.
finn1
Platinum Member
- Joined
- May 10, 2009
- Messages
- 898
- Location
- Upper Michigan, Marana Az.
- Tractor
- Kioti CK4010 hst, Cab, Deere 26G excavator, K1500 w/ Boss 7’6” plow, F450 dump W/ Boss 10’ straight blade Super Duty plow, F250 reg cab, F350 cc drw, Case TR310 CTL
I was looking at the Kubota tractors at a show last weekend, and noticed that none had a twin pedal hst control. I mentioned that to the rep, and he told me that the dealers are begging Kubota to switch to the twin pedal from the current treadle setup, to no avail.
He told me that the treadle only controls are the single biggest negative comment they get from potential customers.
Just a data point.
He told me that the treadle only controls are the single biggest negative comment they get from potential customers.
Just a data point.
OP
Ortimber
Platinum Member
I am starting to become a big fan of the twin touch myself. It will be interesting to see if Kubota ends up changing at some point.
Hilbilly
Veteran Member
I currently have a MF1749 with twin pedals and one thing that has happened to me several times so far, is that I get my boot caught under the second pedal sometimes. Like when I am going forward and need to reverse while looking out the back, I tend to rotate my foot to the right and as I release the forward pedal my foot gets caught under the reverse pedal. It can cause some pucker moments when the tractor doesn't stop or change direction when you expect it to. I'm looking at getting a Kubota L6060 and the treadle is one of the things I'm sure I will like but it will be very hard to get my foot caught under it.
PHPaul
Platinum Member
- Joined
- Feb 15, 2011
- Messages
- 760
- Location
- Downeast Maine
- Tractor
- Kubota B2650 with cab, Pasquali 986
Timely topic.
I have a B2650 with the treadle. My grandson just moved back to Maine from North Carolina and brought his JD 3025E with him. They're living with us while they find a house. (Yaaaaay...:laughing: )
I've played with the JD for a few minutes, but I have hundreds of hours of butt-time on my LX178 rider with the twin pedal system.
As far as I'm concerned, it's no contest. The twin pedal is WAY better for me. I don't have the fine control if I use my heel on the treadle so I wind up lifting the forward with my toe. Okay for short bursts but if I'm doing a lot of loader work it gets hard on the ankle.
The other thing I'm looking forward to doing a comparo on is his R4 vs. my R1 tires. My dealer looked at me like I'd lost my mind when I specified R1's on mine.
Of course, his is open station and mine has a cab so that's a no contest...:thumbsup:
I have a B2650 with the treadle. My grandson just moved back to Maine from North Carolina and brought his JD 3025E with him. They're living with us while they find a house. (Yaaaaay...:laughing: )
I've played with the JD for a few minutes, but I have hundreds of hours of butt-time on my LX178 rider with the twin pedal system.
As far as I'm concerned, it's no contest. The twin pedal is WAY better for me. I don't have the fine control if I use my heel on the treadle so I wind up lifting the forward with my toe. Okay for short bursts but if I'm doing a lot of loader work it gets hard on the ankle.
The other thing I'm looking forward to doing a comparo on is his R4 vs. my R1 tires. My dealer looked at me like I'd lost my mind when I specified R1's on mine.
Of course, his is open station and mine has a cab so that's a no contest...:thumbsup:
’
It is my biggest complaint also and was the main factor why there is no longer any kubota tractors in my stable.
dodge man
Super Star Member
I also just switched from Kubota to JD, but a BX to a 2025R. On my Kubota I also backed up by slipping my foot under the forward pedal and lifting up. I like the JD side by side setup slightly better but either setup works fine for me.
The loader removal is easier on the JD but was not bad on the Kubota. The drive over deck and auto connect deck is really nice on the JD. JD also has a suspension seat.
Taking the bucket off and switching to forks? I know JD’s setup is proprietary but it is so simple, great setup. My JD and the BX were both plastic. I did have to buy a new plastic engine surround for the BX. I will see how the JD holds up.
JD makes you go into neutral to get off the tractor and leave it running. I do not like it but have adapted. They also make you hold down the pto switch to back up while mowing. The safety stuff in more annoying on the JD but I was aware of it before buying.
The loaders? The Kubota is easier to do two functions at the same time, such as lift and curl, or lift and dump. It’s almost impossible on the JD unless you work the joy stick just right. One thing I have learned is when using two functions, it really slows the loader down. I often thought the loader was slow on the Kubota but it was probably due to using two functions at the same time. Once again, this issue is a non issue for me, I have adapted.
No complaints on My Kubota BX, I had going on 800 hours on it. I have high expectations for the JD. So far I like it.
The loader removal is easier on the JD but was not bad on the Kubota. The drive over deck and auto connect deck is really nice on the JD. JD also has a suspension seat.
Taking the bucket off and switching to forks? I know JD’s setup is proprietary but it is so simple, great setup. My JD and the BX were both plastic. I did have to buy a new plastic engine surround for the BX. I will see how the JD holds up.
JD makes you go into neutral to get off the tractor and leave it running. I do not like it but have adapted. They also make you hold down the pto switch to back up while mowing. The safety stuff in more annoying on the JD but I was aware of it before buying.
The loaders? The Kubota is easier to do two functions at the same time, such as lift and curl, or lift and dump. It’s almost impossible on the JD unless you work the joy stick just right. One thing I have learned is when using two functions, it really slows the loader down. I often thought the loader was slow on the Kubota but it was probably due to using two functions at the same time. Once again, this issue is a non issue for me, I have adapted.
No complaints on My Kubota BX, I had going on 800 hours on it. I have high expectations for the JD. So far I like it.
Hozzie
Silver Member
I am in the group of bought a Kubota because of the dealer, but would love to have twin touch pedals as well.
I was looking at a new 4066R and MX5800. Both dealers around me are large multi-location dealerships. The Deere dealer acted like he was doing me a favor to even talk to me. I had to go inside and wait 15 minutes for a salesmen to even acknowledge me and it wasn稚 like they were busy.
The Kubota dealer at least acted like he wanted to sell me something and asked good questions. I think Deere has better parts availability meaning seems like most things I need from Kubota takes a week where Deere is only a couple of days.
Good and bad with all of them, but I will not buy from someone who thinks they are doing me a favor by talking to me about a 40k purchase. So treadle I have.
I was looking at a new 4066R and MX5800. Both dealers around me are large multi-location dealerships. The Deere dealer acted like he was doing me a favor to even talk to me. I had to go inside and wait 15 minutes for a salesmen to even acknowledge me and it wasn稚 like they were busy.
The Kubota dealer at least acted like he wanted to sell me something and asked good questions. I think Deere has better parts availability meaning seems like most things I need from Kubota takes a week where Deere is only a couple of days.
Good and bad with all of them, but I will not buy from someone who thinks they are doing me a favor by talking to me about a 40k purchase. So treadle I have.