How do the different manufacturers stack up?

[Stoner]

How do the Mahindra’s, Farmtrac's, Branson's and the Kioti’s stack up against the Kubota’s and the John Deere’s for the smaller compact tractors (i.e. 30HP Range)? It appears the the manufacturers other than John Deere and Kubota are a little less money, but are they as good as the two leading manufacturers?

 

[Gatorboy]

I feel a flame war a-brewin' /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[SnowRidge]

Yes, and in some ways better.

I will now don my flameproof suit and go about other business. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[ronjhall]

I think that if you stack other manufactures tractors on top of my <font color="orange"> Kubota </font> it would not do as well as others on top of pile. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Bird]

I think you've asked a question for which there is no adequate, objective data for anyone to provide an accurate and reliable answer. I'm sure there are opinions, both pro and con, and there are personal preferences. Kind of like, how do Kia, Hyundai, etc. stack up against Ford, GM, and Chrysler products? You can probably get lots of opinions, and even arguments, even though there's probably a lot more data available for the cars than for the tractors. Some of the newer tractor brands (or models) may not have been around long enough for anyone to know for sure how well they'll hold up in the long run.

 

[LBrown59]

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This matter has been discussed a ZILLION times around here.
If u would have done a search and read what's been posted long before you arrived on the scene you'd have gotten your answer and wouldn't have to ask the question.
That's what the archives are for.

The #1 point is Dealer Support not Manufacturer.
You have the priority mixed up.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

If you look at the tractor by itself, you may see advantages for each.

If you look at the organization behind the tractor, there are differant factors.

With over 90% of the market tied up by three brands, (Kubota is strongly at 60%...) there just isn't much left for the smaller ones. That might mean that buying a little guy means that you will get with an organization that will fight to keep ahead and keep you satisfied. You might also end up with an orphan, and no where to go.

 

[gippolit]

I think they all stack up well. I would put my CK30hst (Kioti) against any tractor. I think it would end up at the top of the hill. You get many more options with a Kioti then the big three and for a better price. You have to compare apples to apples. Features to Features of any tractor models. I think your best bet is to ride, drive all of them IE (Kioti, Kubota, NH, Deer, etc ) Then you make your own choice.
Regards;
Glen

 

[Dargo]

Yes, you will get lots of opinions. Read into it what you will, but it is a true fact that Kubota has 60% of the market in that size. When you add in John Deere and New Holland, you now have 90% of that market spoken for. Also, according to published data, those percentages are not dropping.

My findings are that, contrary to what you may have been told, I've been able to buy tractors from each of the big three manufacturers for prices equal to, and in some cases less, than the lesser known brand tractors. When I've shopped for tractors, I've found that the lower volume brand dealers seem to want to make more profit per unit. So, in my particular area, that puts them equal to or higher than the so called "big three". I think it is because of this fact, the lesser known tractor dealers have actually been disappearing in my parts. Fortunately for buyers like me, the "big three" dealers in my area are still cut-throat against each other in pricing.

I'm very busy, and I also tend to trade tractors fairly often. My needs change, so I trade to get tractors that fit my current needs. I've found that in general, you have a much larger dealer support network for parts and repairs, and you have much greater resale value with the largest three makes. If 90% of the buyers are buying those brands, it simply gives a larger buying audience for them. That doesn't necessarily make their tractors superior in every way, and it is certainly still possible to have one of them break, but it does give them advantages.

I just have to think that it would be difficult to control 90% of the compact utility market, and maintain that percentage, if they aren't doing something right.

 

[beenthere]

There are a number of "wannabe's" and a number of "been there, done that's" on the marketand a number of "we told you so" that will prosper in our future.

You look at the dealers around you along with the used market, and decide where you want to risk your money.
You take your chances with all of them, including the big three (three guesses who they are?).
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