Comparison Kubota vs. John Deere

NeedMoreTractor · Mar 15, 2012

Ok, classic question here. Which is better? Kubota or John Deere? As I have been researching size, it brought me to the classic debate of Kubota vs. John Deere. So, what are the reasons to but a Kubota, and what are the reasons not to buy a Kubota? I've heard many things and I am slightly confused. I will also post this question on the john deere forums to gauge their response as well. Thanks for responding.

RoyJackson · Mar 15, 2012

You just buy the tractor you like the best...no need to make it any more complicated then that, eh?

mguitas · Mar 15, 2012

I agree Roy.

TripleR · Mar 15, 2012

X3:thumbsup:

pjbci · Mar 15, 2012

They are both fine tractors. Pick whichever color you like best.

Bluegill2 · Mar 15, 2012

RoyJackson said:
You just buy the tractor you like the best...no need to make it any more complicated then that, eh?

That says it all...

When I bought our L3800DT 3 months ago, I looked at JD and Kubota. I liked the 3800 better than the comparable JD. The Kubota was a bit larger and less money.

It's also hard to beat Kubota for resale value. But I plan to keep this one a looooong time!

crazyangel · Mar 15, 2012

Yup. Agreed with all before me. Buy the one that fits you like a glove :thumbsup:

s219 · Mar 15, 2012

I was an existing Deere customer and thought it would be natural to buy another Deere when looking for something bigger. So I spent a lot of time shopping Deere and was nearly set on a 1026R or 2320. That opinion changed when I cross-shopped Kubota (which I only intended to be a quick sanity check). The B2920 just seemed to hit my personal sweet spot in terms of features, build quality, fit, and value. To top it off, the Kubota dealer took great care of me during the sale.

So, I am not touting one brand over the other (in fact, I still own and love my smaller Deere) but am saying to keep an open mind, do proper shopping and research, and let the facts, price, and buying experience guide you. Can't really go wrong either way. It's just a matter of finding what you like the best.

TripleR · Mar 15, 2012

Just be sure when comparing and I certainly wouldn't limit my search to just these two brands to compare comparable models. Everyone makes economy, mid and higher end models. I personally can't figure a lot of them out, so I would check with knowledgeable members on the different forums to make sure you are doing an apples to apples comparison.