Would you buy a Kubota work truck?

[Hay Dude]

The continued 'low price of gas (and diesel) is about to end if a certain dork gets elected. I bet gas will be at least 6 bucks a gallon next spring and diesel will be even more. Just topped off my bulk tank last week, I have enough to farm with for next year, after that, it's a crapshoot. In a way I'm glad I have 'Flex Fuel' vehicles. E85 is a bit cheaper. I cringe thinking about filling up the 'Burb at 6 bucks a gallon, that's a 180 buck fill.

Have one of those too and we can tool around here legally. We do all the time.

The upcoming promised corporate tax increases that will be passed to consumers in higher prices will hurt everyone. All the yard toys everyone brags about here are going UP in price. Tractor prices, attachment prices and the fuel to power that equipment ALL going UP. It won’t be from inflation. Itll be higher corporate taxes and fuel prices. Don’t forget all the regulations of businesses coming back, too.

Nope, I don’t see any reason for Kubota to get involved in building trucks in the upcoming dark & deadly winter we have coming. Fuel Oil prices going up, American abandoning fossil fuels and fuel exploration, government policies shifting back to solar panels and windmills like in 2008-2016.
If anyone could do it, it would be Kubota. They practically have it done with the RTV. Throw in a 50HP diesel and a few OTR additional items (air bags, for example) and it could happen. Probably look like the little Volkswagen diesel trucks we had here about 35 years ago when we had the oil/energy crisis of the Carter Presidency era. Can’t wait for that to come back :confused2:
If we were going to stay with fossil fuels, I could actually see Kubota building a small, practical European type of urban, short distance small truck. But with America turning to alternative fuels, it would be too short term of a project to make profits necessary for all the factory building, tooling, government approvals, etc.

 

[BRMyers]

For me, price would be the first issue. Second, does the truck meet the needs I have. Finally, where would it be serviced? Tractor dealerships aren't known for their quick service, so I would be hesitant to have my only service option be the tractor dealership unless they greatly improved in their service delivery time.

 

[lilranch2001]

Funny, one of Muhammads own threads turning political!

:laughing:

Question is, will he prune or LOCK IT UP?

 

[ovrszd]

Funny, one of Muhammads own threads turning political!

:laughing:

Question is, will he prune or LOCK IT UP?

Maybe that was the intent....

 

[daugen]

I think it would just be a headache for Kubota. Kubota is busy enough selling every tractor they can make
and they no longer have a serious price advantage as they have to compete
with the sophistication of John Deere. So a truck which has to compete with the sophistication of the big three isn't likely to be a bargain anyway.
I would like a mid size truck with a straight six Kubota or John Deere engine, now that would be something special.

 

[ovrszd]

I think it would just be a headache for Kubota. Kubota is busy enough selling every tractor they can make
and they no longer have a serious price advantage as they have to compete
with the sophistication of John Deere. So a truck which has to compete with the sophistication of the big three isn't likely to be a bargain anyway.
I would like a mid size truck with a straight six Kubota or John Deere engine, now that would be something special.

I agree. I consider Kubota to be a very intelligently ran corporation. They have been around for a long time. Have clawed their way into the World market delivering a quality product that has a great reputation. I'm sure this subject has been discussed at the top levels of the company. I don't see them trying this. But hey, I didn't think I'd see them in the AG tractor market either so what do I know.

 

[Diggin It]

I'd LOVE to see a reliable $10K pickup with no bells or whistles ... that won't rust out and fall apart in under 10K miles.

 

[4570Man]

I'd LOVE to see a reliable $10K pickup with no bells or whistles ... that won't rust out and fall apart in under 10K miles.

I doubt that’s ever going to happen. The motor and trans would burn most of your budget.

 

[lilranch2001]

I doubt that痴 ever going to happen. The motor and trans would burn most of your budget.

Do not forget tires and axles, and government mandates

 

[Diggin It]

Motor, transmission, tires, axles (all basic, not fancy), a seat or two, a steering wheel, shocks/springs, some sheet metal or plastic and glass. What else do you need?