KUBOTA--L-3400 tractor with loader ??????

[Beels]

Used to be a Kubota dealer but got out of it because our territory guy was a cork soaker.

They definitely weren't good for parts and service. You sold them and never saw them again.

 

[Long Gone]

What they will have is generally a much higher pricetag. I'm not so sure that Deere makes any of the under 40hp tractors in the states. I know none of the under 30hp are made here, used to be rebadged Yanmars, think they have their own plant in India making them now, and are currently setting up a factory outside Shanghai.

The Kubotas are tough little tractors. For clearing snow, and other utility work, they are hard to beat. As someone said, if buying used watch for grey market stuff, but buying new no problem. Parts are no problem, long established dealer network and warehousing in the US. Here at work we've got an early 70's B7100 Kubota gave us when we did some work for them back then. It's been used to clear snow with a 6 foot blade, mowed with a 5 foot mower, and generally been pounded on...still going strong with 4 bald tires and a few extra dents.

Deere makes good stuff, but I don't think it's worth the premium they get...

All of the JD compact tractors are genine John Deere with the exception of the Yanmar engine which has been extremely reliable. These tractors are made in a plant in Augusta Georgia.
There are a few tractors that are not made in the USA. They are the economy spec. 5000 and 6000 series (made in India) and the 6000 series standard and premium models (made in Germany). All other tractors including lawnmowers are made in the USA. There are other manufacturing plants in Russia, China and Brazil but those products do not come to the North American area.
In a side by side comparison, the Deere will have faster hydraulic cycle times as well as better hydraulic breakout force with the loaders. Another feature that can be noted on the JD is the ease of operation. Nothing wrong with the orange tractors, but the JD will be the better bet.

 

[Wyoming T/A]

got a real good price on the JD today

 

[hilinerider]

ta, what about the small mf/case tractors? haven't been around one but its an option,


sounds like you might need a tractor to clear snow this weekend? or is not going to hit that far south, weather man said billings might get 18"

 

[Wyoming T/A]

ta, what about the small mf/case tractors? haven't been around one but its an option,


sounds like you might need a tractor to clear snow this weekend? or is not going to hit that far south, weather man said billings might get 18"

4 to 6" here

 

[Blk88GT]

I have a B7510 HST and it's a great tractor. I wouldn't hesitate buying another, or larger for a second. I mainly use it for snow removal and minor loader work. I've had it for 2 years and only have 36 hours on it, but it sure beats not having it. I've got a tiller for it too, but have only about 10 minutes of runtime on it since I don't need to till anything, LOL!

The service, price, etc was leaps and bounds better than the Deere dealer too. The same dealer my grandparents have built their entire farm fleet through. Go figure.

 

[catmandoo]

Had a 245DT and it was great, even rolled it into a fire once and after putting the fire out I winched it back onto its wheels and it still ran great. had fluid in all the tires and would pull and push like a dozer...

 

[Wyoming T/A]

delivering a kubota L3400 tomorrow---thanks for all the advice

 

[hilinerider]

you won't be dissapointed



you still have snow or a muddy mess?

 

[catcollector]

Kubota tracter

Hey guys I have to put my 2 cent in. I looked at Kubota Montana and Bobcat they all had close to the same items but the Bobcat was way cheaper for the same features. As I said its just my 2 cents good luck

 

[Wyoming T/A]

Hey guys I have to put my 2 cent in. I looked at Kubota Montana and Bobcat they all had close to the same items but the Bobcat was way cheaper for the same features. As I said its just my 2 cents good luck

thanks . i did talk to the bob cat dealer but dont like the idea of not having the dealer near