Kubota BX23S vs NH WS25s

[polarred21]

I like both tractors you speak of, just purchased a new Massey GC. Both dealers I stopped at sold NH and steered me away from the 25S, although it was high on my list.

Left the Kubota dealer to purchase the Massey for $5k less, but the Kubota was a much more comfortable unit to run.

Yes the NH25s is a rebadged LS.

 

[Harry in Ky]

I like both tractors you speak of, just purchased a new Massey GC. Both dealers I stopped at sold NH and steered me away from the 25S, although it was high on my list.

Left the Kubota dealer to purchase the Massey for $5k less, but the Kubota was a much more comfortable unit to run.

Yes the NH25s is a rebadged LS.

I can't disagree. The Massey GC is less. How long have you had it? I think at some point you will find it's not only less money, but also less tractor.

 

[polarred21]

I can't disagree. The Massey GC is less. How long have you had it? I think at some point you will find it's not only less money, but also less tractor.

Almost 5 months. Happy with it so far, the POS seat is a well known weak point. Maybe an upgrade next year.

 

[Paystar]

I've never thought of the MF GC as sub par to a Kubota, unless the newest ones have gone downhill.
All the ones I tried in the past had more hydraulic power than the Kubota's. And I rarely saw an issue or complaint with them.
If I had a local MF dealer I would have had those instead of Kubota's. Kubota wasn't even on my list, but then once I bought my first one, I've never looked at any other.
Massey is the only other brand I'd buy.

 

[Shawn T. W.]

Back in March of 2022 I was in the market for a TLB ... All I could find was the tiny overgrown lawnmower sized SCUT TLB's ... Not much to pick from ... 5 dealerships in the area ... Kubota had a BX 23, Massey Ferguson had 2 GC 1725 MB's ... I bought one of them!

The Kubota dealer was "difficult" trying to deal with ... While it was less power in both the PTO and hydraulic's, it was either $500 or $1,000 more than the Massey Ferguson, and 60 miles away, the Massey Ferguson dealer was (and is!) friendly, helpful, and easy to deal with ... It wasn't about the money or quality of each brand, it was simply less hassle for a more powerful tractor as a bonus ... If the local dealer was "difficult" and the Kubota guy was friendly and helpful, I would have gladly bought the BX23 ...

I have over 675 hours on my little SCUT now, I had an oil pressure switch go out, and a power steering hose sprung a leak, both covered under warranty quickly with no fuss.

My Little Baby Fergie has been nothing short of AMAZING, it has done much more than I ever imagined was possible, and while it's tiny, it's a great little Swiss Army Knife Tractor!

 

[lcgeek]

Well the deed is done. I had a Kubota BX23S before and now I have another one...new.
I probably would have gone with a Massey 1725 MB but the dealer here didn't leave me with warm and fuzzies. The dealer also priced the new Massey high -- was two grand more out the door than the Kubota...lol

 

[Paystar]

Well the deed is done. I had a Kubota BX23S before and now I have another one...new.
I probably would have gone with a Massey 1725 MB but the dealer here didn't leave me with warm and fuzzies. The dealer also priced the new Massey high -- was two grand more out the door than the Kubota...lol

Smart move. Not the tractor brand (both were good choices), but the fact you went with a dealer that made you feel good. That is more important than brand.

That BX should serve you well.

 

[BX23S-1]

I bought a BX23s brand new in 2017 when they hit the scene. I still have it, and it has been a wonderful tractor. It has done more than i can ask for.

 

[dieselscout80]

Making sure you have access to a good quality dealer for your equipment brand is important.