What is JD's answer to the B2620?

[ohbehave]

I'm finding that the JD 2620 with FEL loader is around $1,400 more than the Kubota B2620.... that's the discounted price offered by the dealers here. I do believe that this is a smaller difference than the difference between a B2620 and B2630 from Kubota.

 

[bp fick]

I'm finding that the JD 2620 with FEL loader is around $1,400 more than the Kubota B2620.... that's the discounted price offered by the dealers here. I do believe that this is a smaller difference than the difference between a B2620 and B2630 from Kubota.

Yes, it important when pricing one color against another to make fair and honest matchups, as best you can. Deere only produces deluxe models in that size range. Kubota offers two. The budget minded 20 series and more deluxe featured 30 series. Any comparison between Deere and Kubota brings into play certain design philosophy differences. In the end, they are both top drawer builders in quality. Go with what suits you best and the dealer that also makes you most comfortable. You aren't gonna go wrong either way.

 

[crbr]

My John Deere dealer is 5 minutes away. The Kubota is 30 minutes.

Regardless, surely there will be someone here who knows... roughly ... the kinds of JD tractors that are designed to compete at the level of the B-standard series.

Thanks for the quick responses, though... very cool!

A good Kubota dealer is even farther away in Athens, TN. ( Dooley's Tractor Co. Inc. Athens TN- Tractor Is Our Middle Name )

The T-brothers in Maryville failed to earn my return business. I was very disappointed in them to the point that a Regional Manager tried to make things right, and still no dice. Nothing but Snake-eyes. I still travel to Athens to get my fluids and filters. Otherwise, I bought the Kubota brand to keep me out of a service bay. Been six years since I have called upon a service man, so distance is not a consideration to me.

 

[ohbehave]

Ok, let me ask this...

If you buy from the far away dealer (of any brand), can you bring it to the closer, local dealer and expect to get proper service? ... or is there some advantage to buying from the same place that you expect to get serviced?

 

[Ductape]

A dealer has to honor a manufactureres warranty...... the problem is they don't always need to do it in a timely fashion. I would be willing to pay a little more at a dealer with a great customer service reputation, than a price-only dealer that offers poor customer service. Trick is.... finding the right balance..

 

[bp fick]

I would buy from a "long distance" dealer, such as Barlow's Kubota, in So. Kentucky, and a few others who specialize in longer distance sales and support. Not every dealer is set up or accustomed to doing this. Buying from a dealer, just two dealerships away, and then asking the local guy to service a warranty issue is stickier stuff sometimes. I'd not expect any super duper, go the extra mile type service. It would be asking a lot. I'd expect to ultimately get service, but I would also expect to be from the end of the longest line.