LS or Kubota

[LS Tractor Owner]

How do you personally define bad mouthing another brand?

Well, the Kubota dealer said "good luck getting anyone to work on it", "You probably won't be able to get parts", "hopefully when you need to use it, it won't be broke". And the typical "you'll get what you pay for".

The JD dealer only said the typical "well they lie about the specs.... "
We didn't stay long enough to hear any more.

 

[ptsg]

Well, the Kubota dealer said "good luck getting anyone to work on it", "You probably won't be able to get parts", "hopefully when you need to use it, it won't be broke". And the typical "you'll get what you pay for".

The JD dealer only said the typical "well they lie about the specs.... "
We didn't stay long enough to hear any more.

Same stuff and even worse can be read all over this forum towards any other brand other than JD and Kubota. They do it in a subtle way so it so it doesn't sound near as bad or so it squeezes under the no brand bashing rules or something. It does get tiresome and it's mostly based on pure misinformation.

 

[plastikosmd]

JD lied about my specs also.
My lift capacity and pto capacity were quite understated on my jd machine by jd. I have been pleasantly surprised

 

[Torvy]

They are all understated. The long term damage from exceeding the specs could come back to bite you. What's possible is not the same as what's rational.

 

[Jstpssng]

The only dealer I've heard badmouth their competition is the manufacturer of a grapple which is very popular on TBN.
They also posted a customer's letter of complaint on their FB page, and encouraged their fanboys to badmouth him.
That's one big reason that I own an MTL.

 

[plastikosmd]

Well 10+ years of flaw free functionality

Hell, it still has the same battery.

I haven’t even checked the air in the tires ( although I did promise I would in the steel/laminate 20 ft+ beam pic that I posted somewhere)

Maybe tomorrow

I guess it was built well enough!

 

[Rdrcr]

Well, the Kubota dealer said "good luck getting anyone to work on it", "You probably won't be able to get parts", "hopefully when you need to use it, it won't be broke". And the typical "you'll get what you pay for".

The JD dealer only said the typical "well they lie about the specs.... "
We didn't stay long enough to hear any more.

Well, I guess if I let a poor dealer (s) experience dictate my purchasing options, I would have never purchased a Porsche 911. And, that would have been unfortunate, since it was such a great vehicle and overall ownership experience.

Apparently, I didn’t fit the ‘traditional’ Porsche buyer. Perhaps I wasn’t of the correct age demographic, I didn’t talk the right talk, wear the right clothes, or earn the ‘right’ to purchase such a vehicle…regardless of these shortcomings, I muscled through the purchase process once I found the right vehicle (not the right dealer).

Over time, after exhausted research, I found the facilities that could maintain and repair my 911 when necessary to my satisfaction.

Had I based my purchasing decision on dealerships experience alone, I would have never bought a 911.

I’m glad I didn’t let that stop me. The 911 was a great vehicle…even after costing me quite a bit of money in maintenance and repairs over the years. There was something unique about driving that vehicle and the ‘real’ enthusiasts that own them. It was unlike other performance vehicles I’ve owned.

I somewhat reluctantly sold the vehicle some years ago, for a substantial profit…including the original purchase price (and all maintenance and repairs).

I can’t let dealers get in my way…

Mike

 

[Cahaba Valley Farm]

Well, I guess if I let a poor dealer (s) experience dictate my purchasing options, I would have never purchased a Porsche 911. And, that would have been unfortunate, since it was such a great vehicle and overall ownership experience.

Apparently, I didn’t fit the ‘traditional’ Porsche buyer. Perhaps I wasn’t of the correct age demographic, I didn’t talk the right talk, wear the right clothes, or earn the ‘right’ to purchase such a vehicle…regardless of these shortcomings, I muscled through the purchase process once I found the right vehicle (not the right dealer).

Over time, after exhausted research, I found the facilities that could maintain and repair my 911 when necessary to my satisfaction.

Had I based my purchasing decision on dealerships experience alone, I would have never bought a 911.

I’m glad I didn’t let that stop me. The 911 was a great vehicle…even after costing me quite a bit of money in maintenance and repairs over the years. There was something unique about driving that vehicle and the ‘real’ enthusiasts that own them. It was unlike other performance vehicles I’ve owned.

I somewhat reluctantly sold the vehicle some years ago, for a substantial profit…including the original purchase price (and all maintenance and repairs).

I can’t let dealers get in my way…

Mike

Out of curiosity, what made you decide to sell it?

 

[Rdrcr]

Out of curiosity, what made you decide to sell it?

The Pacific Northwest weather, climate and perhaps critters.
I refused to watch that car deteriorate before my eyes without a proper air-conditioned garage under my ownership.

I felt it was best to pass it on to a new owner that would properly care for and enjoy it.

My new garage is being planned but, we’re probably a couple years out before we break ground…it’s gonna be expensive.

Mike

 

[plastikosmd]

Funny, I ended up w a 911 for exactly the opposite reason.^

Same story at massarrti as you noted. Wrong clothes, demographic etc. Couldn’t even get a test drive despite our appointment for one even despite the 840+ credit and financial checks. “It must have been my flannel, lol”

So, off to Nissan to try another GTR and then Porsche for a 911 Turbo S. They only had 911 4s in showroom (as they have 4 build spots for turbos per year)
4s was nice and they happily sold me a turbo post test drive.

Just like you, it worked out for the better, thank god the Maserati dealer was unaccommodating

I am in agreement, I wish I didn’t sell it despite the profit

 

[Xc97700]

I’ve finally made my decision.

I was going to go with the Kubota due to it costing a little bit more but decided not to for these reasons:

1. Loader hydraulic lines on the outside of the machine
2. The dealer tried putting me in the LE ( less features edition)
3. Weight to HP ratio
4. Dealer still has not received any loaders

With that being said I did not go with the LS MT340 because for a few bucks more I could jump into a larger frame with more HP.

I decided on the MT352 HC with the top and tilt/3rd function/box blade/radio and pallet forks/3 rear remotes

A similar sized Kubota would have been 15-20k more than what I paid

I also chose the LS based on the customer service. The dealer support appears to be hands down better than the Kubota dealer. Free delivery and Pick/drop off with any warranty work

For a cost reference, I spent less on the MT352 than I would have with the Kubota L3560

Thx for all the insight

 

[Jstpssng]

I’ve finally made my decision.

I was going to go with the Kubota due to it costing a little bit more but decided not to for these reasons:

1. Loader hydraulic lines on the outside of the machine
2. The dealer tried putting me in the LE ( less features edition)
3. Weight to HP ratio
4. Dealer still has not received any loaders

With that being said I did not go with the LS MT340 because for a few bucks more I could jump into a larger frame with more HP.

I decided on the MT352 HC with the top and tilt/3rd function/box blade/radio and pallet forks/3 rear remotes

A similar sized Kubota would have been 15-20k more than what I paid

I also chose the LS based on the customer service. The dealer support appears to be hands down better than the Kubota dealer. Free delivery and Pick/drop off with any warranty work

For a cost reference, I spent less on the MT352 than I would have with the Kubota L3560

Thx for all the insight

Pictures, or we’ll never believe you!
(Actually we will, I just like looking at pictures of tractors. )

 

[Xc97700]

Pictures, or we’ll never believe you!
(Actually we will, I just like looking at pictures of tractors.

It will be here in the morning. I’ll post pics

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Congrats! Saving $15-20K is a big savings! I don't think you will disappointed at all! Awaiting those pics......

 

[Hozzie]

Congrats. I hope it serves you well for many years.

 

[Jchonline]

Sounds like a well thought out plan and purchase. Congrats on the new machine.

 

[DaBear3428]

I’ve finally made my decision.

I was going to go with the Kubota due to it costing a little bit more but decided not to for these reasons:

1. Loader hydraulic lines on the outside of the machine
2. The dealer tried putting me in the LE ( less features edition)
3. Weight to HP ratio
4. Dealer still has not received any loaders

With that being said I did not go with the LS MT340 because for a few bucks more I could jump into a larger frame with more HP.

I decided on the MT352 HC with the top and tilt/3rd function/box blade/radio and pallet forks/3 rear remotes

A similar sized Kubota would have been 15-20k more than what I paid

I also chose the LS based on the customer service. The dealer support appears to be hands down better than the Kubota dealer. Free delivery and Pick/drop off with any warranty work

For a cost reference, I spent less on the MT352 than I would have with the Kubota L3560

Thx for all the insight

The service, that right there is the big issue, congrats I like the LS line up and as you have discovered you get a lot of tractor for your money with LS and the MT3 is a nice platform.

 

[Xc97700]

 

[RSR]

Congrats on your purchase! You will not be disappointed.

 

[Rdrcr]

Great looking tractor!
Congrats!

Mike