What to buy?

[jlittlec]

Have researched extensively and still can’t decide. Kubota bx2380 or ls mt122. Price is within a couple hundred dollars. Dealers both seem to be pretty good. Like the name recognition of the kubota but not a huge fan of the treadle pedal. Good possibility that this we be a sell it in 5 yrs type of purchase. Any experience or input on these 2 tractors is much appreciated.

 

[ZetorSteve]

If you plan to sell it, Kubota.


Nothing wrong with the LS at all but in your situation you need to think of resale value. Kubota has that.

I own a LS and am very impressed. I prefer the dual pedal hst too!

 

[Diggin It]

I wouldn't go with the 122 though. Many of us here on the board have the 125 or the next version .... the 225.

 

[Boss 302]

I agree, if resale is something you are considering I would probably buy the orange one. However, those blue tractors are good machines.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

I had the LS MT125 and it was a real workhorse! It was worked very hard and had no problems at all.
As for resale, I sold it after 2 years and 220 hours for $500 less than what I paid for it. I now have an LS MT225E with 270 trouble free hours.

I am surprised that you can get either one within a few hundred dollars..... When I was shopping, the same Kubota was $5 THOUSAND more than the LS.
Either the Kubota is a really, really great price, or the LS is way overpriced....

Shop around other LS dealers, see what they are asking. You might be surprised to find better prices.

 

[jlittlec]

I had the LS MT125 and it was a real workhorse! It was worked very hard and had no problems at all.
As for resale, I sold it after 2 years and 220 hours for $500 less than what I paid for it. I now have an LS MT225E with 270 trouble free hours.

I am surprised that you can get either one within a few hundred dollars..... When I was shopping, the same Kubota was $5 THOUSAND more than the LS.
Either the Kubota is a really, really great price, or the LS is way overpriced....

Shop around other LS dealers, see what they are asking. You might be surprised to find better prices.

I priced the 3 nearest ls dealers and the kubota is $270 dollars more then the mt122. They appear to be cheaper if I am willing to travel 500 miles to get one, but afraid service could be a real pain.

 

[G31]

I’m not understanding the service concern. It’s supported by a dealer network that is likely required by LS to provide warranty service to any machine, no matter if it was bought there or not. Also, items out of warranty coverage bring them money, so they would be dumb to deny service, and I bet LS would have an issue with that too anyway.

Just like buying an F150 outside the area and taking it to your closest Ford dealer, they aren’t going to refuse it because you didn’t buy it there. Ford would have their head.

What if someone moves? Same issue.

 

[Torvy]

I’m not understanding the service concern. It’s supported by a dealer network that is likely required by LS to provide warranty service to any machine, no matter if it was bought there or not. Also, items out of warranty coverage bring them money, so they would be dumb to deny service, and I bet LS would have an issue with that too anyway.

Just like buying an F150 outside the area and taking it to your closest Ford dealer, they aren’t going to refuse it because you didn’t buy it there. Ford would have their head.

What if someone moves? Same issue.

The dealer nearest my city house flat out told me that they will work on tractors purchased anywhere, BUT, customers who buy from him come first. I see his point, but as you said, what if you move? Depending on how much that puts you back in line, it would be a deal breaker for many.

 

[Mrsig]

My LS has 139 hard hours on it and it has been the best new tractor I have ever got.

 

[G31]

Got your point, but let’s say the dealer tells you 3 weeks before they can perform any service. You then call LS and tell them your only convenient dealer states they can’t provide timely warranty work for your tractor. “Can you look into this and assist me with options? I thought warranty work could be performed at any dealer? They won’t even look at my tractor for 3 weeks, and I really need it to be operating as soon as possible.” LS calls the dealer and what is the dealer gonna say? Eventually, the pressure will favor the customer.

 

[Torvy]

The dealer is going to say he's got X number of customers lined up ahead of you. That also presumes the oem would get involved at that level. Scheduling of maintenance or repair is not likely to get them involved. Flat out refusal could lose the dealership the franchise, scheduling is outside of their purview. Odds are that even if a customer gets in contact with the OEM, it will not really solve anything.

To be clear, this is not an LS thing. This is the attitude of some dealerships of all brands.

 

[jlittlec]

The dealer is going to say he's got X number of customers lined up ahead of you. That also presumes the oem would get involved at that level. Scheduling of maintenance or repair is not likely to get them involved. Flat out refusal could lose the dealership the franchise, scheduling is outside of their purview. Odds are that even if a customer gets in contact with the OEM, it will not really solve anything.

To be clear, this is not an LS thing. This is the attitude of some dealerships of all brands.

I have purchased trucks from out of town dealers and promise,you don’t get the same treatment as if you had bought locally when trouble happens.

 

[Torvy]

OP, I would not stress too much about resale value. Impossible to predict market 5 years out anyway. Most likely situation is that resale will, like price, be within striking distance either way. I'm looking for a bigger tractor...but both of these brands are on my list. The LS dealer closer to my property seems more likely to be fair. I liked both guys...one thing I liked was that at both LS stores I spoke with the owner. Kubota dealer is much closer to my property...under 10 miles. Spoke with the Sales Manager. Right now I am slightly leaning toward TYM or Branson. My LS dealer also sells TYM and Zetor. Ultimately, I will choose the models and features I want in each line and have the dealerships make me their final out the door offer. The best Value will ultimately decide my choice.

 

[Rdrcr]

Have researched extensively and still can’t decide. Kubota bx2380 or ls mt122. Price is within a couple hundred dollars. Dealers both seem to be pretty good. Like the name recognition of the kubota but not a huge fan of the treadle pedal. Good possibility that this we be a sell it in 5 yrs type of purchase. Any experience or input on these 2 tractors is much appreciated.

I would go with Kubota if you’re considering selling the tractor down the road. The orange paint and it’s reputation will be beneficial.

While many of us prefer two pedals, myself included, I simply hook my right foot under the pedal to reverse. It’s not nearly as awkward using your heal and is surprisingly comfortable and easy to do.

Mike

 

[Jchonline]

Kubota. Resale will be higher and quicker.

 

[Jchonline]

OP, I would not stress too much about resale value. Impossible to predict market 5 years out anyway. Most likely situation is that resale will, like price, be within striking distance either way. I'm looking for a bigger tractor...but both of these brands are on my list. The LS dealer closer to my property seems more likely to be fair. I liked both guys...one thing I liked was that at both LS stores I spoke with the owner. Kubota dealer is much closer to my property...under 10 miles. Spoke with the Sales Manager. Right now I am slightly leaning toward TYM or Branson. My LS dealer also sells TYM and Zetor. Ultimately, I will choose the models and features I want in each line and have the dealerships make me their final out the door offer. The best Value will ultimately decide my choice.

Which LS dealer? Did you ask how long they have been selling LS tractors in NE TX? Which Kubota dealer? We use Central in Corsicana and Athens Tractor.

 

[Torvy]

Coker LS in Tyler. Pittsburg Kubota in Alba....we are almost to I 30, so those others are not close.

 

[jezreel]

I forget who I talked to at Coker, but he was Great. I probly would have ended up with a TYM if I could have gotten 0% financing, but all I could get from the TYM or LS was 6%. Yikes. But I really liked the folks. Been around a while, and have a great reputation.

 

[coobie]

Have researched extensively and still can’t decide. Kubota bx2380 or ls mt122. Price is within a couple hundred dollars. Dealers both seem to be pretty good. Like the name recognition of the kubota but not a huge fan of the treadle pedal. Good possibility that this we be a sell it in 5 yrs type of purchase. Any experience or input on these 2 tractors is much appreciated.

Call rosey brothers Kubota in Dryden mi. for your BEST price.

 

[pokey1416]

If you don’t mind a 2 hr trip I bought my Kubota from Ausra. Their Kubota dealerships are in Niles and new store being built in Stevensville. Maybe they can sell and service from Wayland location? Family owned operation and sales and service have been great.

https://www.ausraequipment.com/default.htm