Traded up before tariffs hit

[nyone]

Tariffs are a negotiation tactic...not the end goal. Also there are kubota plants in the US.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Nobody knows what the tariff threat will bring for sure. Kubota is a Japanese company so their products will probably be affected by whatever comes.

Those tractors are made in the US though.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Did you snap more side-by-side photos before the old BX was taken away?

I'm presuming given your use of trading.

 

[DarkBlack]

Those tractors are made in the US though.

Assembled here. Don’t the complete engines come from Japan? Transmissions?

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Assembled here. Don’t the complete engines come from Japan? Transmissions?

I've read Illinois

 

[Tomtint]

My first Kubota was a 2002 BX22.. Loved that thing..Like the Swiss army knife of yard tractors. I had the TLB with a 54" deck and grass catcher. I think it had 300 or so hours on it when I sold it to a friend who still has it today.

 

[Hay Dude]

I've read Illinois

Kubota engines & transmissions and large parts come from Japan, or Asia. It maight be assembled in USA.
Don’t know if the rumored tariffs are based on parts, assembly, headquarters, etc.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Odd, Kubota has an engine plant in Lincolnshire, IL.

I wonder what they actually do there

My understanding was the larger series tractors were the only ones assembled here. The smaller units were manufactured here.

 

[workinonit]

"Hey honey, we need to get rid of this pain in the butt, almost new tractor and get a new one ASAP before the tariffs kick in in 3 years. This one has a scratch on the hood that won't buff out. No telling what it might cost to trade then."

"Yes dear, the checkbook is in the drawer."

 

[tacticalturnip]

"Hey honey, we need to get rid of this pain in the butt, almost new tractor and get a new one ASAP before the tariffs kick in in 3 years. This one has a scratch on the hood that won't buff out. No telling what it might cost to trade then."

"Yes dear, the checkbook is in the drawer."

I think 21 years and a few generations is reason enough to upgrade if one has the resources.

No need to give OP ****, whatever the reasoning or excuse to make the upgrade.