Comparison TYM or Kubota???

[orangeboy]

Gents,

I'm close to deciding on a tractor for cutting 40 acres of pasture at my farm. I had decided on the Kubota M6040 after test driving Kioti and Mahindra. The comparable DEERE seemed far to expensive (I'll bet I'm missing something there.....) My target price is 30k and the best quote I've received on the M6040 is 31,500 (2WD). My pasture land is fairly flat and I'd rather put the 4WD money into a better mower. Last night a gentlemen on this forum suggested I look at TYM before deciding definitively. I was immediately and pleasantly surprised to see that TYM uses CAT/Perkins engines. My son works for CAT and I've yet to find another tractor company using CAT engines. The M6040 turns tighter than the comparable KYM and in a comparison of overall spec's, the Kubota wins. Is there any point going any further with this comparison? many thanks --:laughing:

 

[rjwerth]

Don't know if you have a dealer in your area, but you might take a peek at a Kioti RX6010. It is one awesome machine!

 

[orangeboy]

can I buy it for 31,500 and how does it compare to Kubota? thanks for your input -- much appreciated.

 

[pete-mi]

When spending $30,000 I would check out all the options. That way you will get the one that fits you the best and will work for your jobs the best.

 

[bigbull338]

money for money youd be better off paying the extra for the kubota.youll be money ahead in the long run with the kubota.

 

[Bluegill2]

money for money youd be better off paying the extra for the kubota.youll be money ahead in the long run with the kubota.

What he said!!!

 

[Airedale]

I have owned and worked with both Kubota and TYM tractors and I like them both, the TYM tractor brand in my opinion is for the money a fantastic buy and a really nice machine.

Al

 

[TripleR]

My preference is Kubota not just for quality and fit, but dealer representation, some brands come and go around here and I don't want to be stuck with a tractor no one handles. Quality on the top brands are all pretty close and a person should consider all of them with good dealerships. I can't comment on TYM as I know nothing about them; no dealerships in my area.

 

[Bluegill2]

My preference is Kubota not just for quality and fit, but dealer representation, some brands come and go around here and I don't want to be stuck with a tractor no one handles. Quality on the top brands are all pretty close and a person should consider all of them with goo dealerships. I can't comment on TYM as I know nothing about them; no dealerships in my area.

Well said, TR! I passed on a couple brands because of the dealer. Went orange because of my 30 year track record with Kubota and a good dealer..

 

[rjwerth]

can I buy it for 31,500 and how does it compare to Kubota? thanks for your input -- much appreciated.

I wish I could say but the pricing has changed since I was looking, and when I was looking, it was for a smaller tractor. I just happened to see an RX when I was at the dealer and was very impressed with it. Since it was in the in the same class as what you are looking at I thought I'd bring it to you attention.

Kubota dealers around me don't usually have M series on their lots, so I'm not much help there either. All I can tell you is that, as a general rule, one seems to get a lot more for your money for the Kioti than the Kubota. Happy shopping...it is almost as fun as driving!

 

[High Compression]

One thing about Kubota, is they make alot more parts "in house" compared to other tractor companies (including JD). This helps insure better quality control. My tractor has to start and perform flawless even at -10 F at 2 a.m. So when all the parts are better quality, it raises the bar.

 

[case245]

i say stick with the kubota the resale will cost you big on ytm kubota s do eat fuel my 7040 2 gph at idle

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

One thing about Kubota, is they make alot more parts "in house" compared to other tractor companies (including JD). This helps insure better quality control. My tractor has to start and perform flawless even at -10 F at 2 a.m. So when all the parts are better quality, it raises the bar.

as a dealer, one of the problems we run into with the CAT\Perkins engines is that we run into trouble when we need to fix or source parts for them. Example, on a Ferris with a CAT\Perkins we are not allowed to do warrenty work on the engine even though we sell the machines. We need to send guys down to the local CAT shop if somthing comes up. Parts and stuff also seem to be slower than other lines, but that maybe our distribution channel.

 

[Gary Fowler]

i say stick with the kubota the resale will cost you big on ytm kubota s do eat fuel my 7040 2 gph at idle

That is so ridiculous. My LS P7010 ( 70 Hp) wont use any more than that at 2000 RPM. I would certainly have a mechanic check that out.
As for suggestions on tractors, check out the LS Tractors if you have a dealer nearby. They have some very nice standard option that are extra cost on other tractors

 

[Bluegill2]

i say stick with the kubota the resale will cost you big on ytm kubota s do eat fuel my 7040 2 gph at idle

Highly questionable man! You might want to recheck that.

 

[tractorshopper]

My L3800 uses about 7 tenths of a gallon an hour or so at working revs. I'd have a hard time believing the M uses 2 at idle.

 

[TripleR]

Well, I have never let our M8540 idle for two hours to check and don't even pay attention to fuel use other than to say it's about the same as our previous Case CX80 (80HP) and not much different than the 72 HP MF we still own.

 

[Bluegill2]

My L3800 uses about 7 tenths of a gallon an hour or so at working revs. I'd have a hard time believing the M uses 2 at idle.

I get around 2+ hours working per gallon with a gear drive L3800. A bit less when mowing heavy brush/grass.

 

[case245]

i meant working it

 

[whirly]

Unless you are going to keep this tractor FOREVER, I'm pretty sure the RESALE VALUE at the time you want to sell or trade it in will be higher with the Kubota. It's not the only thing to take into consideration but it is pretty important.