kubota or mahindra

[MechanicalGuy]

Everybody is gonna tell you that "their tractor" is the best. So take our opinions as such. But to trash another brand, never having owned it, is childish and foolish.

You need to pick the tractor that feels right for you and solves most of your needs irrelevant of the price. You're gonna own it for a long time, so the pricing difference, while important, should not be your primary concern.

I chose mine over Kubota or Deere for the following reasons:
* It was heavier than the same HP of the others, making HD work easier to do
* It will NEVER require DEF, or regen cycles, and thus eliminates even the possibility of an issue there
*The ergonomics of the 2538 fit me better than the other two

Now that I've got 1100 hours on it, with no issues what so ever, I'm satisfied with my decision.

But that doesn't mean it will be the same for you.

No need to own a Pinto to know what one was all about.

 

[4570Man]

No need to own a Pinto to know what one was all about.

To somewhat I agree. Now for my view point on Mahindra I’ve used probably 5 different ones and they all sucked.

 

[RickB]

Well, You obviously don't know the difference in someone posting broad statements, and someone posting personal experiences.

Just because someone ''has worked in the industry'' means nothing compared to the experience of actually owning a product

Yes, You own a scag, something you have ownership experience with. Not actual tractor owner experience.
I own a kubota something I have experience with

The Guys/dealer I bought my kubota diesel from said they had never seen a failure like that. So I would say, experience of actually owning out weights 'working in the industry''

I would say my experience may just trump yours , as I have worked in the industry and actually own them too !

But instead of chest thumping. Why not just let the guy buy what best fits his needs and likes ? Especially if you have never owned the brand you are trashing

You simply aren稚 worth any more of my time.

 

[kenmac]

Wise decision
There is something to be said about a man that knows his limitations

Please Come back and join the discussion when you gain owner knowledge of tractors discussed

 

[s219]

There is a thread on TBN about US market share, but Kubota hovers around 50% and is the largest US tractor company. Deere is 2nd, somewhere around 20-25%. Everyone else combined makes up the rest, all under 10% individually.

 

[kenmac]

no doubt Kubota has a pretty large share of the compact tractor market.
I don't know of any other brand offer financing @ 0% for a term to 84 mo.?
That in alone will put you up there in sales. They knew how to get sales up and have done a good job at it.

Kind of reminds me of when Trane Air conditioners came out with an advertising campaign of ''Its Hard To Stop A Trane''
Heck. I couldn't keep enough in stock

 

[buck12]

As other have mentioned, these two are totally different machines, that could overlap in terms of functionality.
The Kubota is a Grand L with more features and creature comfort.
The Mahindra is a Mitsubishi made that offers a decent package, but will never be at the same level as the 3560.

If you are willing to pay more for better features and release value, then go with the Kubota.
Also parts availability will be better with Kubota.
Is that not you can't get parts with Mahindra but the reality is that if you need anything beyond regular maintenance items then you will have to "wait" and "wait" then wait some more.

Take your time, try both tractors and make sure you make an informed decision.

I own both Kubota and Mahindra. The couple of times in 12 years I needed parts for the Mahindra they were in stock at the dealer. When I bought my new Kubota I waited and waited for lights, third function, and other add ons to make it to the dealer. To date my experience has been better parts availability by Mahindra.

 

[5030]

There is a thread on TBN about US market share, but Kubota hovers around 50% and is the largest US tractor company. Deere is 2nd, somewhere around 20-25%. Everyone else combined makes up the rest, all under 10% individually.

I call BS on that unless you mean in compact tractors. In the above 100 pto horsepower market, JD is far an away the leader. If not, care to provide a substantiating link???? I don't mean an individual opinion post, I mean an industry link...

 

[5030]

You simply aren稚 worth any more of my time.

Spoken by someone who is FOS........:thumbdown:

 

[3gunr]

To somewhat I agree. Now for my view point on Mahindra I’ve used probably 5 different ones and they all sucked.

Sucked in what way ?.Maybe be a little specific instead of just spouting the drivel that you constantly spew..

 

[5030]

Sucked in what way ?.Maybe be a little specific instead of just spouting the drivel that you constantly spew..

Smoked that... I love it.....:thumbsup:

 

[4570Man]

Sucked in what way ?.Maybe be a little specific instead of just spouting the drivel that you constantly spew..

Just a sorry tractor. The brakes sucked, the clutch sucked, the gear shifting ability sucked. The loader controls are about as crude as it gets, the 3pt hitch control wasn’t much better. The list of what is good would be a lot shorter.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Sounds more like a Soviet era Belarus.

BUT, they will probably be around long after more sophisticated tractors are dead and gone.

 

[nards444]

I call BS on that unless you mean in compact tractors. In the above 100 pto horsepower market, JD is far an away the leader. If not, care to provide a substantiating link???? I don't mean an individual opinion post, I mean an industry link...

No thats about right for the US, but it is covering all lines. You could be right certain class' I am sure JD does better. In the smaller stuff JD isnt even close

 

[4570Man]

Sounds more like a Soviet era Belarus.

BUT, they will probably be around long after more sophisticated tractors are dead and gone.

Probably not wrong but you could still at least make a precise simple piece. I use my machine enough that it’ll be someone else’s problem by the time the electronics go bad.

 

[nova3930]

I call BS on that unless you mean in compact tractors. In the above 100 pto horsepower market, JD is far an away the leader. If not, care to provide a substantiating link???? I don't mean an individual opinion post, I mean an industry link...

It probably depends on how you divy up the market and how you calculate it. Number sold? Value of those sold? If it's the latter, how many compacts do you have to sell to equal one JD 9 series? Basing decisions on popularity can be a loser anyway. Sometimes things are popular for a reason and sometimes they're not....

 

[s219]

I call BS on that unless you mean in compact tractors. In the above 100 pto horsepower market, JD is far an away the leader. If not, care to provide a substantiating link???? I don't mean an individual opinion post, I mean an industry link...

Kubota put out a press release when they crossed 51% some years ago, which was the first time they shared an actual number (51% indicated they were #1, which is why they bragged about it). I am sure you can find it with a google search. There was a thread on here where people cross compared that with data from AEM.org to make estimates. Came out to Deere and Kubota making up about 75% of the US market, so subtract 51% from that and you have Deere's approximate market share.

No doubt if you separate out to certain HP classes some brands are ahead of others. And there are some classes some brands don't even compete in. But the market share numbers are for units sold in a manufacturer's whole US lineup.

 

[WoodDuck]

To the OP: Spend some seat time on both if possible then base your decision on that. I can offer this tale from my personal experience when shopping for my first tractor last year: I was convinced from countless hours of research that the "X" brand tractor/model was going to be the one for me. Until I actually sat on it at the dealership. I'm short and fat both, and the work station didn't fit me at all. The pedals and steering wheel were both way too close for comfort, even with the seat all the way back. I was really struggling to use the HST pedals driving it around the lot, and I couldn't reach the loader control lever without having to lean forward and hunch over the steering wheel, because I have short arms to boot. Total monkey vs. football scene. I was pretty crestfallen. Would have been a great tractor I'm sure, but I knew it would be a mistake to get something I was that uncomfortable on. Back to the drawing board. Went to a "Y" and "Z" dealership that same day, and found a tractor of the same size/HP as the "X" tractor I had driven earlier, that had ergonomics like they were made specifically for me. It felt great. Pedals, steering wheel, loader controls, all easy for me to use. This tractor was more expensive than the "X" tractor I had set out to buy originally, but I don't regret getting the one that felt "right" for me. ( The names of these tractors have been changed to protect the innocent, and to not fan the flames of this thread any further.) Best of luck with your decision!

 

[tradosaurus]

Trying to decide on new tractor got it down to two I think kubota grand 3560 or mahindra 1635hst no cabs/with a loader only on either tractor,,always had kubotas but I am not sure on the DPF on the kubotas anyone with pros and cons of each thanks

Mahindra claims a mCRD technology which meets Tier IV compliance stating "This means no excess heat or burn off and less complexity for the operator".
So basically Mahindra's "new" technology uses a detoxification catalyst which just means that instead of burning hot for a little bit (Regen) it burns hot all the time. Slight of hand and deceptive.

If deciding between the two, buy the Kubota.

 

[KenLysons]

Search on market share shows in (Wikipedia) that Mahindra is the largest selling tractor manufacturer by volume in the world.

And LEGO is the biggest tire manufacturer in the world. See how that works? lol