What the deal w buying filters online?

[fatnfur]

So the l2501 which i understand is the #1 selling compact tractor needs hyd and trans filters, but amazon is out of oem and can't seem to find them elsewhere?? My dealer is far so would prefer to order kub filters online.
Anyone else run into this?
more weirdness walmart listing has the part# w a picture of filter w kubota graphics but doesent say kubota on the filter?

 

[Roadworthy]

I've got enough invested in my tractor I stick with Kubota filters. If you have to order filters try Messick's. They sell genuine Kubota parts.

 

[ruffdog]

The filter counterfeiters are getting more bold about copying filters and actually selling them as real. When cut open the filter media is plain old cheap. You must now verify beyond labeling and packaging.

 

[sea2summit]

Messicks.

I wouldn’t buy anything I randomly found on an internet search…and for sure not a non-authorized dealer like anyone advertising them on Amazon.

 

[deserteagle71]

Not just Kubota. I buy my Motorcraft filters for my F150 at Walmart. They've been out of them for several months. Ordered oil and air filters for my Dodge/Cummins back in October...latest update tells me they MIGHT ship by the end of January.