(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Kubota Tractors Out Of The Woodwork!!!!!!

B

Bill VA

Well-known Member
Got out and about today as the snow storm eased. Always enjoy watching the spectical of a combination of busy snow shovels and snow blowers.

This time, I noticed a LOT of smaller Kubota tractors clearing snow.

I'm thinking Kubota easily dominates that market segment.... :)

Bill
 
Here's a pic of mine.I put brackets on it to carry my pole saw around with me when I'm trimming limbs back.just below that is where I store my chains by the cab door.on the other side I carry
the chainsaw
a212465.jpg

a212466.jpg
 
its a metal four inch pipe i was afraid it would be a matter of time for pvc to get smashed off.
RICK
 
Under 100hp. Here in the three counties counted our store market area we usually show some where around 43% of market share for the last several years. Good warranty, good product, good price, makes them easy to sell. Very few folks that ever get one go back to something different. Like ever thing I am sure the tide will turn some day but since 1983 I have been associated with the brand and they are a first rate company.. Overseas yes but they employ something like 6800 folks and have around 1100 franchise dealerships in US.
 
I bought one in Sept. I priced JD and NH and both were higher in price. Kubota has all metal fenders and many features the other did not have. I bought the L 3301 with loader. It is a tier 4 engine and so far so good. You would not even know it is in the regen mode if t wasn't for the light in the dash. Who knows what it will be in 15 or 20 years
 

I have one of those varmints along with the 8N. I never thought I could fall in love with the sound of a tractor diesel. Purrs like a kitty.

 
I don't want to knock anyone, but I can't see why the hype, I used a kubota in 1993, I dident see anything bad about it, I thought it was odd they had a bar running across the hood in front of the steering wheel to the loader supports, but I can't see it any better than my 1994 ford 1720. I also have a Ford 4610, I know it's older, but how much better is a 55hp 2wd kubota made today, or back then if they even made them. I guess each to there own, but the hype surprises me.
I will say my friend bought a 2010 maybe? Newholland tc 30, similar to my Ford 1720, but they really cheapend them out. There's no comparison between the 2 tractors.
 

The 4 wheel drive on my Kubota, with a differential lock, has saved my behind several times. If I'm using the box blade and it gets full, the 4WD makes all the difference. I like old iron (I do have an 8N) but the new iron is not too bad either. :)
 
Here's mine before the snow last night.L-2900 came with a loader,cab,72" belly mower and weight box,900 hours.Never had any plans on owning one,but this belonged to an elderly neighbor,he had to go into a home and his kids sold it to me at a very good price,like new condition.We have 30" of snow here in central Md,I'll give it a try tomorrow.I've got bigger equipment,but none with a cab,unless I use my Cat crawler.

<a href="http://s1268.photobucket.com/user/douga3/media/DSCN0526.jpg.html" target="_blank">
DSCN0526.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo DSCN0526.jpg
</a>
 
Kubota has earned a reputation for quality. Folks simply do not have many problems with them. As a result, they command good resale value and sell well.

Recently, they have started selling higher HP models. I believe a 170 HP model is due out soon.

Dean
 
Yes, good point, and posting it on "Yesterdays Tractors", fer shere!
Kubota, for sure, is a CLASSIC American tractor!
 
This past Spring, I upgraded from an open station, gear trans John Deere 750 with no live PTO or power steering to this Cabota.

Heat, defrosters, PS, live PTO, hydro...all the difference in the world, should've done it years ago.

The lamp clipped to the chute on the snowblower is hooked to the same remote-controlled outlet that the block heater is plugged into. That way I can peek out the window when I hit the remote and make sure the outlet (and thus the block heater) came on.

As to the snarky comments about Kubota not being a "classic", show me a tractor in the sub-50HP range that's made in America that's not pushing 40 years old.
snobota1.jpg
 

Compare a 4610II (52 PTO HP) to an 2015 M5660SU (50 PTO HP)

http://www.kubota.com/product/M5660/M5660.aspx

Then compare what NH offers in that size today.
 
they have a good deal going, its a quality product with excellent parts support, and rarly need them, if you look in a tractor house magazine you can find dealers, one north of dallas tx that can sell you a 30 or 35 hp tractor, with loader and boxblade and the trailer its all sitting on for 24 and change, other brands want more than that for just the tractor you can upgrade up to 45 hp for a little more money, just right sized for large estate or up to 25 acres. 25 acres? our family farmed a quarter section farm with 45 hp for decades!
 
(quoted from post at 03:58:23 01/24/16) This past Spring, I upgraded from an open station, gear trans John Deere 750 with no live PTO or power steering to this Cabota.

Heat, defrosters, PS, live PTO, hydro...all the difference in the world, should've done it years ago.

The lamp clipped to the chute on the snowblower is hooked to the same remote-controlled outlet that the block heater is plugged into. That way I can peek out the window when I hit the remote and make sure the outlet (and thus the block heater) came on.

As to the snarky comments about Kubota not being a "classic", show me a tractor in the sub-50HP range that's made in America that's not pushing 40 years old.
snobota1.jpg
Click to expand...

I don't think there are any tractors made in the US that are under 100 hp. It might be 150?

I've had my Kubota L3400 for 6 years. Absolutely zero issues.
 
(quoted from post at 00:08:13 01/24/16) Yes, good point, and posting it on "Yesterdays Tractors", fer shere!
Kubota, for sure, is a CLASSIC American tractor!
Click to expand...

In 50 years or so, some young fellow will be riding around on an old Kubota grinning and telling everyone that this was his "Grandpappy's Old tractor"...lol :lol:
 
JM,Something must be going on with either Kubota or Kioti,because maybe 10 or more Kubota dealers have now gone to Kioti and all but 2 Kubota larger dealers have quit handling anything over 30-40 horsepower.The CIH-Kubota dealers are now stocking only mowers and now stocking the Farmall line instead or the Mahindra line.Just something interesting with the posts here,all these CUT tractors are coming with Loaders(stocked),the Ag related dealers say,the weekend people won't buy one without a loader and they can't GIVE or SELL one with a loader to a farmer.Our Deere dealers are larger dealerships per sa,but under 80HP.Deere has maybe 70% or better of the market.
 
(quoted from post at 00:08:13 01/24/16) Yes, good point, and posting it on "Yesterdays Tractors", fer shere!
Kubota, for sure, is a CLASSIC American tractor!
Click to expand...

My only comment to this is"no comment"
 
I like my old Farmall.
But when I got work to do and want to get the job done I jump on one of my three Kubota's.
I can count seven dealers within 50 miles that have all been in business for well over 10 years. Parts and Service hasn't ever been a problem and I can't foresee it becoming one. Over the years I've brought 3 of them new and two used ones. I've been happy with everyone of them.
 
I have only run one for a bit to unload some hay. I thought it worked ok. Was awful crudely made to me. Sort of like most foreign tractors have been over the years. Maybe was just me. I don't think I would care for one though. I want faster hydraulics than most tractors have.
I will never for get the speed of the hydraulics on the old cat.
 
(quoted from post at 08:51:35 01/24/16) I like my old Farmall.
But when I got work to do and want to get the job done I jump on one of my three Kubota's.
I can count seven dealers within 50 miles that have all been in business for well over 10 years. Parts and Service hasn't ever been a problem and I can't foresee it becoming one. Over the years I've brought 3 of them new and two used ones. I've been happy with everyone of them.
Click to expand...

I have several friends who have Kubota's, they all swear by them.

I think Kubota should advertise on YT!
 
Deere still has a line of tractors in the 40 to 100 hp. range
made in Augusta,Ga.....very good machines (I have several). Also,
have had a Kubota around for about 30 yrs. and they are reliable
and hard working. I have a little L275 now that I use for a
lawnmower with a 6' finish mower.
 
(quoted from post at 15:16:15 01/24/16) Deere still has a line of tractors in the 40 to 100 hp. range made in Augusta,Ga.....very good machines (I have several).
Click to expand...

Are you positive JD tractors in the Augusta facility are made or just assembled from parts from different places across the hemisphere??
 
(quoted from post at 15:03:57 01/24/16)
(quoted from post at 15:16:15 01/24/16) Deere still has a line of tractors in the 40 to 100 hp. range made in Augusta,Ga.....very good machines (I have several).
Click to expand...

Are you positive JD tractors in the Augusta facility are made or just assembled from parts from different places across the hemisphere??
Click to expand...

The engines and transmissions come in as a unit from Yanmar in Japan. The factory does the sheet metal, painting, puts the wheels on. They are not, as far as I know, building engines, trannies, or the rear ends for the tractors. Kinda "manufacturing light".
 
(quoted from post at 03:37:52 01/25/16)
(quoted from post at 15:03:57 01/24/16)
(quoted from post at 15:16:15 01/24/16) Deere still has a line of tractors in the 40 to 100 hp. range made in Augusta,Ga.....very good machines (I have several).
Click to expand...

Are you positive JD tractors in the Augusta facility are made or just assembled from parts from different places across the hemisphere??
Click to expand...

The engines and transmissions come in as a unit from Yanmar in Japan. The factory does the sheet metal, painting, puts the wheels on. They are not, as far as I know, building engines, trannies, or the rear ends for the tractors. Kinda "manufacturing light".
Click to expand...

That's how they all do it now, pieces and parts come to an assembly location and get shipped out to dealers from there. Mahindra has 3 or 4 assembly and distribution sites in the U.S, for example. Their utility vehicles are made by a U.S. mfg. just branded Mahindra.
 
(quoted from post at 08:08:13 01/24/16) Yes, good point, and posting it on "Yesterdays Tractors", fer shere!
Kubota, for sure, is a CLASSIC American tractor!
Click to expand...

They've been a part of the farm scene for so many years now (since 1969 according to their website) I would consider them a classic. If you want something to complain about, complain that the "traditional" U.S. names didn't keep up with or even recognize the demand for compact and sub-compact tractors and equipment in this country. When they finally did, they had to go to Japan and Korea to have them build for them.
 
(quoted from post at 06:15:06 01/25/16)
(quoted from post at 08:08:13 01/24/16) Yes, good point, and posting it on "Yesterdays Tractors", fer shere!
Kubota, for sure, is a CLASSIC American tractor!
Click to expand...

They've been a part of the farm scene for so many years now (since 1969 according to their website) I would consider them a classic. If you want something to complain about, complain that the "traditional" U.S. names didn't keep up with or even recognize the demand for compact and sub-compact tractors and equipment in this country. When they finally did, they had to go to Japan and Korea to have them build for them.
Click to expand...

I've never seen one parted out. My dealer told me that he can get parts for any Kubota ever sold here. You might not like the price, but they will have the parts.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

G
Tractors mowing the roadsides in Illinois
2
Replies
20
Views
2K
Traditional Farmer
T
K
What do I need if in the desert if I'm not farming?
2
Replies
23
Views
2K
modirt
M
D
Long: End Of Antique Tractor Market
2 3 4
Replies
70
Views
4K
buickanddeere
B
D
Finally an Electrical question that everyone can answer
2
Replies
25
Views
1K
jm.
jm.
B
Zen-Noh ZB7001
Replies
4
Views
2K
Traditional Farmer
T
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top