Questions for Kubota?

wildcatblue · May 14, 2012

Ask them to make handles off of the loader arm quick disconnect area to pull yourself up to the drivers seat, I don't like trying to grab a hold of the steering wheel on my B3200 parked on a slope just to get up to the seat. Just my 2 cent!!!

creekbend · May 14, 2012

Please ask them about an air ride seat on the models that don't have a cab. I have a pro thesis on my left leg and the additional comfort and height would most certainly provide less strain when I change gears. I have a L4400 with a FEL and front grill guard. Also ask them if they could somehow offer grill guards with more protection? The current front grill guards don't offer much protection from protruding tree limbs or debris; etc. Perhaps expanded metal welded on to cover the openings. It would definitely help prevent radiator damage; etc. Thanks for your interest in acquiring suggestions from us Kubota owners.

kakabeka · May 14, 2012

How about a cup holder on the B series that is beside the seat not behind it.

like2wheel · May 14, 2012

radioman said:
Or at least sell 2 piece [HST fan] cheap so its easy to put together and fix on the spot.

Why is BX rops not fully foldable when BH is off? it only folds down halfway into a wing head knocker.

Why is there conflicting info in manuals like use ballast at 75% but no reason explained why when using the backhoe you cant have ballast?

Did they come up with a fix to retrofit the HST BX24 to solve sudden stop in reverse?

These are all good questions.

I already know the answer to the last one, but would like to know what it would take.

lhansman · May 14, 2012

I second the request for a L45 or M59 with a factory cab.

Why does every excavator that Kubota makes have a way to switch between Cat and JD hoe control layout but none of the TLB's have this feature?

BXpanded · May 14, 2012

radioman said:
Why is BX rops not fully foldable when BH is off? it only folds down halfway into a wing head knocker.
QUOTE]

I think I can answer that one... If the ROPS folded any farther it would hit the cylinder rod on the BH cylinder. A ding there could get really expensive. If it could fold down and hit the rod, the outcry over "stupid engineering" would be deafening.

A foolproof system to let it fold farther only when the hoe is off would be difficult. There are some remarkably talented fools in the world.

Luv2Q · May 14, 2012

I'd be interested in knowing if they have plans to offer the 'B' tractors with position control instead of that infernal 1/4-inching valve.

timswi · May 14, 2012

I'd ask why the seats in the RTV's and the BX's are so uncomfortable. Who or what tests these things?...Tolerable but not acceptable for machines at this price point.

Also, to get into TSC (or anywhere else for that matter), they need a much better logo...That stupid thing is almost unreadable..Not important, just sayin.

Scooby074 · May 14, 2012

Tell them to read the "what would you change on the next BX " thread.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/242938-ideas-kubotas-next-bx-lineup.html

Read it.. Listen to it .. and Adopt it for the next model. That is real feedback from real users..

Personally, If I was there I'd tell them to fix the darn BX roll bar. 3 position holes and a warning sticker would solve the folding into the cylinder issue.

And how about improving the lighting and seat.. Drive over deck perhaps?

Basically tell them to look at the deere 1 series and copy it... it's heads and tails better than the BX in terms of usability.

timswi · May 14, 2012

Scooby074 said:
Tell them to read the "what would you change on the next BX " thread.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/242938-ideas-kubotas-next-bx-lineup.html

Read it.. Listen to it .. and Adopt it for the next model. That is real feedback from real users..

Personally, If I was there I'd tell them to fix the darn BX roll bar. 3 position holes and a warning sticker would solve the folding into the cylinder issue.

And how about improving the lighting and seat.. Drive over deck perhaps?

Basically tell them to look at the deere 1 series and copy it... it's heads and tails better than the BX in terms of usability.

I agree with the lighting...It's horrible on the BX, especially rear lighting...Had to bury a dog in the rain using the 4-ways...I shouldn't have to do that on an almost 20K SCUT tractor...A drive over deck would be nice, although I rarely remove my MMM.

The roll bar never really bothered me much although I have knocked my gourd on it a few times when down..No harm there.