WinterDeere
Elite Member
I read too many threads here implying that the only reason Deere and Kubota lead the market on price and resale is because of their pretty green (or orange) paint. Maybe some of it is just good-natured ribbing, and maybe there's some real perception this is the case.
But of course, while I can still buy nearly every part for a Deere made 36 years ago, including front spindles, folks making the "expensive paint" claims seem to ignore many threads like this:
I feel for the owner, this really sucks for him. I didn't want to muddy his thread, or pour salt on a wound, so I'm posting separately over here.
But his machine hasn't been out of production more than 15 years, and Massey has already stopped support for key components like a front spindle! If it were Deere, even in the very unlikely scenario that the dealer can't still get the parts for a 15 year old machine within 48 hours, there'd be a dozen second-hand options a click of the mouse away. All indications from my Kubota fanboy friends are that the same would be true on that side of the color wheel, manufacturer support is good even on older machines, and there's a plethora of Kubota bone yards there to save you when that falls thru.
As a non-commercial user, I tend to keep my machines a relatively long time. Knowing I'll be able to still get every part I need 25 years from now, and most from the dealer within 48 hours, is one good reason to pay more.
But of course, while I can still buy nearly every part for a Deere made 36 years ago, including front spindles, folks making the "expensive paint" claims seem to ignore many threads like this:
MF431 front spindle
Hello everyone new guy here. Have a low hour tractor that's useless until I can get front spindle replaced. Dealer says don't make em anymore and every salvage yard says nope. Getting frustrated have round bales to move and sell. Might have to start looking at different models for a replacement.
www.tractorbynet.com
I feel for the owner, this really sucks for him. I didn't want to muddy his thread, or pour salt on a wound, so I'm posting separately over here.
But his machine hasn't been out of production more than 15 years, and Massey has already stopped support for key components like a front spindle! If it were Deere, even in the very unlikely scenario that the dealer can't still get the parts for a 15 year old machine within 48 hours, there'd be a dozen second-hand options a click of the mouse away. All indications from my Kubota fanboy friends are that the same would be true on that side of the color wheel, manufacturer support is good even on older machines, and there's a plethora of Kubota bone yards there to save you when that falls thru.
As a non-commercial user, I tend to keep my machines a relatively long time. Knowing I'll be able to still get every part I need 25 years from now, and most from the dealer within 48 hours, is one good reason to pay more.