Who is #1 in compact Tractor sales?
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Well guys, I have ad a Vega, a beetle, an austin healey, Dodge Challenger, BMW, Volvo, Subaru, Peugot, Chrysler Voyagers, Camry, Sentra, Isuzu Trooper and Rodeo, and I will tell you right now, if i want a minivan, I'm (no "ah-mo"), gonna buy american (Chrysler), sports luxury, a BMW 7 series, econobox, probably Honda, Tractors, well of course John Deere, as we all know an American approved the design on that "green japanese tractor", and its bigger american brothers! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif MossyDell, brilliant choice on a fine tractor!
Buster, Vegas, were fine, especially when you put a 327 in them, then you could rip and roar all over the highway, and fast too! and I had BMWs too and as you know they better not break as the parts price difference between them and an American car is appalling, what do they do charge us for shipping from state to state! Cost for parts is quite high, then there is the service ontop of that.
Brand Loyalty...that's the every manufacturer's dream. I'm not a dream customer, I don't repeat purchase often. I buy what looks to offer the best value at the time.
Here's my littany of vehicles that I have owned, number of years owned, their mileage, worst problem, & largest unscheduled repair.
Suzuki SJ410 (pre-Samurai) - 1.5 yrs, 47K mi., multiple problems, worn canvas out top - $350
Toyata SR5 P/U - 5yrs, 87K mi., body rust through, transmission repair/new clutch @ 60K mi. - $860
Chevy S10 P/U - 5yrs, 127K mi., no complaints, fan blower motor - $26
Ford F150 P/U - 5yrs, 77K mi., driver window slow to go down, no repairs - $0
Lincoln LS (my first car)- 1.5 yrs, 23K mi., no problems, no repairs - $0
Now, I'm not suggesting that anyone run out & buy a Ford, I really was happy with my Chevy too. /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif The Toyota, despite all of the hype, let me down. I do know a little about statistics, and my sample size of 5 vehicles suggests that any conclusions that I reach will be meaningless. Now, I've only owned 1 CUT, so like many TBN'ers, I don't really have any basis to say which type or model of tractor is the best.
I do admit that own a bunch Husky products, but I am really more partial to the dealership than to Husqvarna. It's the type of place where can you hop up on a stool, and just shoot the breeze for a while. Oh yeah, and buy a chainsaw or two. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
Here's my littany of vehicles that I have owned, number of years owned, their mileage, worst problem, & largest unscheduled repair.
Suzuki SJ410 (pre-Samurai) - 1.5 yrs, 47K mi., multiple problems, worn canvas out top - $350
Toyata SR5 P/U - 5yrs, 87K mi., body rust through, transmission repair/new clutch @ 60K mi. - $860
Chevy S10 P/U - 5yrs, 127K mi., no complaints, fan blower motor - $26
Ford F150 P/U - 5yrs, 77K mi., driver window slow to go down, no repairs - $0
Lincoln LS (my first car)- 1.5 yrs, 23K mi., no problems, no repairs - $0
Now, I'm not suggesting that anyone run out & buy a Ford, I really was happy with my Chevy too. /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif The Toyota, despite all of the hype, let me down. I do know a little about statistics, and my sample size of 5 vehicles suggests that any conclusions that I reach will be meaningless. Now, I've only owned 1 CUT, so like many TBN'ers, I don't really have any basis to say which type or model of tractor is the best.
I do admit that own a bunch Husky products, but I am really more partial to the dealership than to Husqvarna. It's the type of place where can you hop up on a stool, and just shoot the breeze for a while. Oh yeah, and buy a chainsaw or two. /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
Buster57
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My brand loyalty is (in no order) Sony, Intel, BMW, Glock, JD, Kubota, Stihl, Labs, Hendrix, Ping, and of course, 'da Bears!
I can't wait for Neilson to get hold of that...
I can't wait for Neilson to get hold of that...
TresCrows
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"It would appear that John Deere has got the jump on emisions control which will be an ongoing factor for all equipment."---I don't think so, I believe it is Kubota that has the jump.
I really doubt an "American" designed the Yanamar built and JD badged tractors. They were designed by Yanamar mechanically, the JD imput was styling and paint.
There are a lot of good cars, trucks and tractors from all brands today and we all have our reasons for sticking with what has worked well for our situations. J
I really doubt an "American" designed the Yanamar built and JD badged tractors. They were designed by Yanamar mechanically, the JD imput was styling and paint.
There are a lot of good cars, trucks and tractors from all brands today and we all have our reasons for sticking with what has worked well for our situations. J
Egon
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Trescrows:
Oh Boy, I'm still trying to get both boots out of my mouth after my comment. But then there really can't be much difference other than comestic between the small orange and green machines from what you say.
Egon
Oh Boy, I'm still trying to get both boots out of my mouth after my comment. But then there really can't be much difference other than comestic between the small orange and green machines from what you say.
Egon
FamilyFarm
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I almost hate post here as this thread could go on forever!
If you think about it, any of us that put a lot of effort and thought into what we purchased are very likely to be somewhat partial - assuming we are satisfied after the purchase! It goes beyond brands, on down to the specific model and even to the options we chose! Just look at how various models and options are compared and sometimes argued within a specific brand forum!
I'm so thankful we have all these choices and we can buy based on color, brand, size, price, dealer, reputation, family tradition, surveys or whatever we want!
Happy trails,
Terry
If you think about it, any of us that put a lot of effort and thought into what we purchased are very likely to be somewhat partial - assuming we are satisfied after the purchase! It goes beyond brands, on down to the specific model and even to the options we chose! Just look at how various models and options are compared and sometimes argued within a specific brand forum!
I'm so thankful we have all these choices and we can buy based on color, brand, size, price, dealer, reputation, family tradition, surveys or whatever we want!
Happy trails,
Terry
bradyky
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Regardless of who is number one today (and I know for a fact that Kubota is), the new L-30 series will remove all doubt. Kubota is upping the stakes in the compact market. Deere came out with a 'gimmicky' e-hydro with no 'foot-feel' and different settings that I personally cannot tell any difference in. Deere has been trying to match the Kubota feather-step hydro for years; unfortunately, the e-hydro is a dressed-up version of the old Deere hydro. Kubota did not copy Deere. Their L-30 series has been in R&D for many years and has already been tried and tested in other markets over the last two years. Many of you may have already probably sat on the new L-30 series. If not, get ready for a religious experience. The improvements that have been made on that machine are too numerous for me to list here. And these improvements are not just a bunch of switches added for eye appeal. Our dealership received the first L3130HST in KY and have gotten great responses from everyone that has sat on it.
Everybody makes a good tractor. However, over the last few years, Kubota has certainly been the best innovator in the industry. The L-30 series will again prove this.
Everybody makes a good tractor. However, over the last few years, Kubota has certainly been the best innovator in the industry. The L-30 series will again prove this.
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