Kubota owner: help me understand the difference!

jjp8182 · Jun 18, 2020

evertith said:
These are great points. At least on the spec sheet, the RK 74 is a tad bit wider than the Kubota, which is nice. I've had issues with stability using the L2701, as I have a hilly property. I finally widened the stance by switching the wheels to the wide option and that helped greatly. So, wider is definitely better for me.

The thing I noticed when I looked at both is that the width that Kubota provided was actually the minimum overall width which would imply the rear tires were set to the narrowest. Not clear where the rear wheels were set for the RK74 on the measurement provide by Rural King.

i7win7 · Jun 18, 2020

Champaign IL has an RK store, they once sold some brand of Chinese tractor. Later they switched to Foton tractors. I don't think they ever sold. We have JD, NH, Kubota and Case/IH within 10 miles of this store. Have never seen an RK tractor here. Would discourage my friends from buying one until I see if RK is in the market for the long haul.

BrkMstr · Jun 18, 2020

I went out riding the other day, and a guy with a new GoldWing stoped to chat, he told me he really wanted a HD but could not justify the added cost, could not afford it. I laughed a bit and asked if he actually thought my HD was a better bike, he had a lot more power, better factory suspension, better entertainment system, etc etc, he told me he was shocked that I said that, he felt most looked down on the "off brands" - I love the HD's, my choice, but I've got hundreds of thousands of miles on bikes, owned Honda's, Victory's, & Indian's - cost is not set by quality alone - it is also set by market share / demand - we are not always buying the best because we are paying more, we are buying what we want, what fits our need. Kubota is a nice unit, I know I've owned them, but the cost has gone up right along with he demand, Kubota is in business to make money like all the rest, they have worked hard to get on top of the market and the shareholders expect a return for that status - there are a lot of nice tractors out there of equal quality - research, test ride - check out honest reviews - find the one that fits your needs the best..... I don't know a lot about the RK but from what I've read a lot of individuals like them.....

fried1765 · Jun 18, 2020

evertith said:
Hi.

I currently own a Kubota L2501 with loader. I have 350 hours on it and never had an issue. I now need to upgrade to a larger tractor. I have been comparing the Kubota M7060 with the RK 74. With each similarly spec'd, the M7060 is almost $20,000 more expensive!

Help me understand how there is such a huge price gap. The name and the color orange can't have a $20,000 premium.

The RK tractors have GREAT price appeal.
RK tractor support, and RK tractor resale value are both BIG issues,..... yet to be determined.
If you do well in Las Vegas,..... then go for the RK.

5030 · Jun 18, 2020

I don't gamble and my dealer picks up my tractors if they need to go in which is very rare.

kthompson · Jun 18, 2020

It is interesting how people compare the different brands of tractors and want to hold the two brands are equal in quality, support and features. Yet they would never believe that when comparing auto brands. I don't own either but to say a Suzki and Lexus are equal in product quality and support would be laughed? Don't think any one would be surprise the Lexus is higher in price either.

Before I bought my first tractor about 25 years ago looked at JD, NH, Massey, Case, Long, I know. Price varied but so did a lot about the tractors. Major differences in lift arms, transmissions number of ranges and gears and some were synchronized and others not, weight, even tires, and comfort and easy of operation. When I did my last shopping this spring looked at JD, Kubota, Yanmar, LS, Kioti and Mahrinda. No way do I think all of those brands are equal in their product or support. It would only make sense their price is not the same.
So you must decide if the difference in the tractor or any product is worth the difference in price. You have to read the specs, see the tractor and verify the differences and make note of what brand A has that Brand B does not and ask is that of value to me. But this is not easy for a new buyer for often they have no idea the value of say self cancelling rear remote over standard.