Buying Advice John Deere compared to Kubota

   / John Deere compared to Kubota #11  
Kubotas are fine machines but there are several key features that are missing when compared to a JD.
- Position control for the three point hitch, you can raise the implement and drop it back to exact same level without the experimentation of a quarter inching value.
- Weight, JD tend to be heavier which means a lot to a tractor where weight is everything.
- Turning brakes are opposite the hydro pedals so you can easily use one foot for the hydro and force turn with the left or right brake using the other foot.
- Separate side by side forward and reverse hydro pedals vs. the treadle.

Also compare these:
- Size of alternator. You may want to add lights and these can draw a lot of power.
- Quick attach loader buckets. Makes it easy to attach pallet forks.
- Hydro pump capacity (in gallons per minute).
- Number of gears (Kubota wins here, they typically have 3 vs. 2). The medium gear is good for mowing, but I don't mow with this tractor so it's not a biggie for me.
 
   / John Deere compared to Kubota #12  
I've rented Kubota before, and my neighbor has one that I have operated. In my opinion the Green and Orange are very close overall in the compact utility tractor category. It is more of a decision based on buying a product designed from US engineers or Asian engineers. The Kubota and JD start going there separate ways when you get to the TLB category- which is a different topic.
 
   / John Deere compared to Kubota #13  
It is more of a decision based on buying a product designed from US engineers or Asian engineers.

How are you gonna know that? The company I work for has a large R&D facility in California but most of the engineers come from India, Japan and China. The US doesn't crank out engineers anymore, everybody wants to be on American Idol. :D
 
   / John Deere compared to Kubota #14  
How are you gonna know that? The company I work for has a large R&D facility in California but most of the engineers come from India, Japan and China. The US doesn't crank out engineers anymore, everybody wants to be on American Idol. :D

They are living and working in the US economy and are probably trying to naturalize just the same way your ancestors did (assuming you are not American Indian). Beats sending the high end white collar jobs overseas and there are still quite a few American born engineers.
 
   / John Deere compared to Kubota #15  
Kubotas are fine machines but there are several key features that are missing when compared to a JD.
- Position control for the three point hitch, you can raise the implement and drop it back to exact same level without the experimentation of a quarter inching value.
- Weight, JD tend to be heavier which means a lot to a tractor where weight is everything.
- Turning brakes are opposite the hydro pedals so you can easily use one foot for the hydro and force turn with the left or right brake using the other foot.
- Separate side by side forward and reverse hydro pedals vs. the treadle.

Also compare these:
- Size of alternator. You may want to add lights and these can draw a lot of power.
- Quick attach loader buckets. Makes it easy to attach pallet forks.
- Hydro pump capacity (in gallons per minute).
- Number of gears (Kubota wins here, they typically have 3 vs. 2). The medium gear is good for mowing, but I don't mow with this tractor so it's not a biggie for me.

Overall pretty good information, but many of the Kubotas have position control except in the BX and some B Series tractors.

Are you sure that model for model John Deeres are heavier than Kubota or just certain models? Weight is not important to me as I can add that, harder to take it away.

As to the twin pedals, we have a John Deere as well as Kubota and we prefer the HST controls on the Kubota, so I am not sure this twin pedal arrangement would be seen as an advantage over the Kubota. Perhaps I misinterpreted your post though and apologize if I did.

Good point on quick attach loaders, but aren't the ones on John Deere proprietary while Kubota will take SSQA implements? Not sure, just asking.

I also seem to remember some John Deeres do not have a quick attach FEL or for some this is an option?

Overall though I agree both make excellent tractors and it just depends on which fits you best.
 
   / John Deere compared to Kubota #16  
Overall pretty good information, but many of the Kubotas have position control except in the BX and some B Series tractors.

Are you sure that model for model John Deeres are heavier than Kubota or just certain models? Weight is not important to me as I can add that, harder to take it away.

As to the twin pedals, we have a John Deere as well as Kubota and we prefer the HST controls on the Kubota, so I am not sure this twin pedal arrangement would be seen as an advantage over the Kubota. Perhaps I misinterpreted your post though and apologize if I did.

Good point on quick attach loaders, but aren't the ones on John Deere proprietary while Kubota will take SSQA implements? Not sure, just asking.

I also seem to remember some John Deeres do not have a quick attach FEL or for some this is an option?

Overall though I agree both make excellent tractors and it just depends on which fits you best.

I am guessing that this guy is probably looking at a SCUT or CUT, in my case I was comparing the Kubota B series to the JD 2000 series. I settled on a JD2520 after everything was said and done.
 
   / John Deere compared to Kubota #17  
I hear ya there, John deere at least TRYS to hire US engineers though,
This is off there website
"What attracts a new engineer to John Deere?...Weæ±*e a global company, and assignments often include working with engineers in other countries such as Brazil, Germany, China, India, Australia, Spain and many more."
 
   / John Deere compared to Kubota #18  
my cent and.5 there are three reasons to choose a color;

dealer
dealer
dealer


One statement from above relating to the dealer had no one around to help because it was harvest season. I think that is a real problem for large product line mfg's like Deere, Massey, agco,etc I think they have been slow as far as being properly staffed to handle ag and consumer products. The Kubota only, or mahindra only dealers have a substantial smaller product line and are already set up to handle the consumer business since they don't have equipment like combines, corn shoppers, etc. I know this is changing for the big mfg dealer groups as they start to realize what they are missing out on but is a valid point. And some of them won't get it until it is too late, ask your dealer "do you have dedicated compact equipment people" or are they all ag sales people that will push you over to get to the large farmer. Good Luck
 
   / John Deere compared to Kubota #19  
I am guessing that this guy is probably looking at a SCUT or CUT, in my case I was comparing the Kubota B series to the JD 2000 series. I settled on a JD2520 after everything was said and done.

Thanks, that narrows it down. In the B Series, the B2630 and B3030 offer those features, but not the B2320, 2620 or 2920. The Bxx30 Series also cost more though.

I really like the new JD SCUTs that are coming out.
 
   / John Deere compared to Kubota #20  
I have owned both and both brands make good some good rigs. My experience is that JD will hold it's value better, at least in my part of Texas anyway. Test drive both brands, there are some differences in user controls. Having dealer support after the sale is critical. They will be your best friend or the goat depending upon them being a good or bad dealer. I have seen both in both brands.

Your user preferences after operating the tractors or your comfort level with dealers should help you make the right choice in your area. Good luck.
 

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