Questions for Kubota?

[jim_wilson]

Even though I am shortly going to upgrade my BX23 to a B3200 - I still question why - after 8 years - Kubota still can't come up with a quick attach solution for their sub compact tractors - where Deere has had one on their sub-compacts since the day they came out.

I spent a lot of hours trying to figure out a good solution before I put a welder and grinder to work - never really did have the time to pursue it. I've noticed though (after sort of not paying attention for a few years) - that there are now MULTIPLE solutions out there for putting QA on the BX FEL's.

That ought to be telling Kubota something - the market is demanding a solution - because they are failing to supply it.

The B series tractors have the same issue to a certain extent. There is a QA solution - from Kubota - for the B series FEL's - but it's not really all that optimal in my opinion because it reduces the capabilities of the loader - plus it's really just a way of adapting QA onto the existing bucket - which does have it's advantages - but it's again - not really optimal.

It's only when you get up to the L series that Kubota really has a good QA solution - because they offer the Skid Steer style quick attach.

Honestly - I think the poor offerings that Kubota has on QA for the FEL is one of the biggest drawbacks of their product - and the market, and the pages of TBN are full of people who try to compensate for that fact.

 

[beppington]

Oh yeah a bright 4WD indicator would be very helpful. I haven't taken off down the road with it engaged, yet, but think I sure could.

 

[beppington]

One issue a few Grand L owners have, including me, is a steering "notchy-ness" issue as described very well by member CAgnoli in this thread:

"My new L3940 was delivered today, really like it. I'll post pictures when I get a chance, but one thing is really bugging me. Is the steering supposed to feel "notchy"? I'm used to very fluid steering, and regardless of where the RPMs are, with the loader on or off, and at varying speeds, it feels notchy. I can actually see the front tires stuttering when I steer at a stop or very slow speed. If this is normal, that's fine, but I'd like to know for sure."

 

[Scooby074]

Actual tach and indicator lights (or multifunction display) for parking brake, 4wd, PTO, Temp etc.

Wonder how the meeting went?

 

[foreman Etexas]

I would like a 8540(85??),cab,4wd,ldr with the new Kubota look and a buddy seat,when can I expect it?

 

[oakdalecarl]

I am new to Kubota and for that matter "real" tractors; however, I find it very strange that my BX1860 tie rod ends have no guard on them. Same goes for ball joints. Yep, shredded my tie rod ends while using my Brush Hog ("fixed" with inner tube, contact cement, and self sealing electrical tape).

Someone already touched on the transmission fan. An easy fix should be available should the worst happen.

Yep, I know that the BX8160 is the runt of the clan, but I did not get it to just cut the lawn. I plan on using it in the field as well as the yard, and having guards would have been nice. A retrofit would be even nicer!

 

[rScotty]

I am new to Kubota .......snip.... An easy fix should be available should the worst happen.

........I did not get it to just cut the lawn. I plan on using it in the field as well as the yard, and having guards would have been nice. A retrofit would be even nicer!

I've not seen many Kubota retrofits. Maybe the company just haven't figured out how to publicize them. Or maybe they haven't yet caught on to just how mad we Americans are to retrofit, refit, and accessorize our machines.

Right now our best bet seems to be to start a model specific thread on the Kubota owner's Forum and keep it updated. We did that for the M59 when it came out with good results. TractorByNet is a huge website with tons of members.....which makes me curious just how much effort Kubota puts into listening in to our discussions? Considering all the effort they spend on marketing, checking in on an owner's forum seems like a no-brainer.
rScotty

 

[JasG]

What direction they will be going to meet emissions if they will continue to use EGR or if they are working on SCR.

 

[Jeff F.]

Move the brake on the BX models to the left side of the counsel.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

What direction they will be going to meet emissions if they will continue to use EGR or if they are working on SCR.

EGR is cheaper, so they'll probably use that in whatever models they can. SCR will be a nessesity to meet Teir4 (right now we're going into Teir4i.. thats different)