kubota

[Anonymous Poster]

Has anybody noticed how many used kubota tractors are for sale . Southeastern okla. any way. Seams like every widespot in the road has a used tractor on it,most are kubota.Hummmmmmmmmmm.

 

[Bird]

Might be a good place to go shopping then. Because in my area, used Kubotas are kind of scarce, except for the dealers who received them in trade on bigger ones, and the used ones that I have seen have some pretty high prices on them.

Bird

 

[Roy]

Bird is correct. The question is why they are selling them. Maybe the want to move up, or to go from gear to HST. Maybe from small farming operations going under and selling assets (I hope not, but a lot has been articulated in the press on the demise of small farms under pressure of large conglomerate farms). Wouldn't draw any positive or negative conclusion. Inquire to a couple of sellers as to why.

 

[MChalkley]

There's a fair number of used Kubota's for sale here in VA. I've asked a couple of dealers about it, and they're all trade-ins on HST's. My dealer, who is not a very large one in the grand scheme of things, has 3 used GST's for sale right now, all of them from folks he sold HST's to.

Mystery solved. For around here, at least. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Mark

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I see a lot of used L4310 and L4610 HST's around for sale. I guess after the new L5210's came out there was just no point to keeping the older ones, since Kubota abandoned the HydrAstatic trans and went with the HydrOstatic trans and engine design that is lubricated with ordinary tap water. I do hear these guys arguing at the dealer now and then though. Apparently there is some benefit (not yet proven) that running harder water (with a high chemical content, iron, sulphur, manganese etc) has a beneficial effect. Apparently Amsoil (or is it Amway) is coming out with this in bottled form. Sounds good to me.

PS...there's probably a lot of used Kubota's around because they work a long time and are still in sellable condition. I still see a lot of 2Ns, 8 and 9Ns for sale too!

 

[Kevin_mc]

For those who haven't seen the light of HST maybe it's just that they've got their money's worth out of their Kubota and it's still got enough life in it for a second owner, third owner, fourth owner.......

Kevin

 

[MChalkley]

Del - I was a tad upset about the L5210, especially considering all my modifications, but was very relieved that I can upgrade my L4310 to the L5210 for $875, excluding decals (an extra $25). So, I've got just a little over 8 months to come up with the cash. With that much lead time, I should even be able to get the decals.

Mark

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Mark, you've got to do your homework, you may be able to get that upgrade for $875 but that's only the base model. The L5210-C is the one you want, that's the one with the two cupholders, that conversion is about $1400, but I've heard Carver will let you do it for $1200.

 

[MChalkley]

Del - I guess I'll have to take on a second job - I've got to have those cupholders.

Mark

 

[JonE]

I can't wait for the L7210SS(racing stripes and hood scoupe) and the L10210LS(leather interior and power seats/windows)!!!

 

[Bird]

Gosh, ya'll dream big./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Bird

 

[MChalkley]

Bird - You just wait until all these models are formally introduced April 1, 2001 - you're going to want one, too.

Mark

 

[Bird]

Only if it has an air-conditioned cab and cup holders./w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Bird

 

[MChalkley]

Bird - That'll be a gimme. Start saving. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Mark

 

[Kubota-monkey]

I cant wait for POrsche's twin-turbo diesel tractor to come out. It is supposed to be one helluva machine.

 

[MChalkley]

If you lived in Europe, you could buy a Lamborghini today.

Mark

 

[Von]

Porsche did make tractors back in the late 50's or early 60's. I looked at one once but I don't think it had a 3 pt. hitch.

Von

 

[ScottF]

Mark,
I just read this post and your reply. I've obviously missed something - This is the first I've heard of the L5210. What's different and where can I get more info on it? And what does the upgrade kit consist of?

Scott

 

[garyny]

Just read poll about J-D being #1. Phooy. I've had a G2000
4ws for 9 yrs. You couldn't give me a J-D, there isn't one
good enough to replace my Kubota ( orange rules ).
I looked at A J-D 4ws when they first came out- It's a cheap copy.. Dealer wouldn't recomend a mower bigger than
48 or 50 ins. Price was 5000 more than what I paid and it
had a motorcycle named V-twin. He asked me if I wanted to
trade and what I had. I told him and he just walked away,
and didn't say a word. That says something for Kubota. I know I felt gooood.
PS A few years after that same dealer stole the Kubota
franchise away from the dealer where I bought mine.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Re: kubota (vs)

Gary,

I see that you are a "new member". Welcome to the list.

You might want to think-over your comment - "You couldn't give me a J-D, there isn't one
good enough to replace my Kubota ( orange rules )."

If you take the time to read awhile, I think you'll find this list to generally maintain a respectful attitude toward the equipment choices of all the members.

The "We're number one!" sports-fan mentality, and the teen-age "My Chevy is better than your Ford" attitude, don't lend themselves to the cooperative -rather-than-competitive spirit you will find on this list.

I have seen this one-upsmanship discourage participation in otherwise-very-good-lists to the point that I and many others have simply stopped posting... and I am not averse to conflict, IF IT IS REALLY NECESSARY. ( Some of the photography lists have become particularly obnoxious in this respect, and are "infamous" as a result!)

I suggest that the "atmosphere" here is worth preserving, and that you may realize that this is so, if you consider it a bit.

There are more than one good tractor out there... each with this-or-that "edge" over the competition.... NONE OF THEM "rule".

Remember that there are some bright people on this list other than yourself. And some valid opinions , besides your own.

I am no dummy, and have spent more than a year reading/conversing very carefully on this website and elsewhere, before deciding how to spend many thousands of dollars on this equipment (and I am not so well-off that getting my money's worth isn't a consideration).

As it turns out, my JD 4700 is being outfitted at the dealer right now. But I could have chosen another brand for any number of reasons.

There are a great many satisfied Kubota owners in this group. I am glad you are happy with yours.

That's all you really need to say!

Larry