Kubota L6060 50th Anniversary Edition vs. John Deere 4066R!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Pete from @GCITurf evaluates the John Deere 4066R and the Kubota L6060! Tractor Time with Tim walks Pete through the key specifications and features. James River and Kubota of Lynchburg give us quotes for these machines.
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Excellent follow-up on the Kubota. I would have to see a formal quote for both machines. It's hard to believe there would be a 10k difference when equipped the same way. There was no mention of ballast in the Kubota tires whether standard or optional. The 2 speed shift on the fly is definitely a nice feature. I have an old Ford LGT18H (1988) that has the rocker peddle for forward and reverse, so the Kubota design is proven and not unusual. I do however love the 2 peddle design of my 1026R. Great, great video series Tim and Christy!!!
We will work on this. …planning another episode to dig in.
Actually 10K is a bit low, the L4060 to Deere comparison was $12K last year (21) when I was shopping, and it wasn't a perfect apples to apples, nor were filled tires part of it. The Kubota had a few positives over the Deere, one being the Kubota was heavier, which is a must, and the loader, while not lifting as much weight, had a higher lift to it. It is also a bit longer in wheel base. For field work the weight and length is important, at least for me for stability.
My price on a 1025 R and a BX2680 with all the same stuff was $5200 difference. The only thing that the 1025R has that I really like is the side by side foot pedals. I hope when I am ready to buy there will be some deals.
Love the tredle pedal so easy to find forward and reverse never need to think about it
I can run treadle pedal all day long for $10k😂
This two video series was fascinating to me. I thought it was awesome to see Pete on your channel learning from you about determining what you need your machine to do. Then, when I saw this video with Zach, I was really happy for them to get that visibility on your channel. As far as which machine to get, I own a Kubota, but both of these machines are excellent. Having said that, I was shocked by the price difference, for a machine that is arguably identical in most ways. Great job Tim, Pete, and both dealerships for the hard work.
ouch 4066R for $69,000 to $70,000 for compact tractor with package lucky kubota is cheaper
Tim if he goes with kubota he wants the L2272 third function kit. My dealer didn’t know it existed till I ordered it. It adds factory third function as well as in cab push button hydraulic skid steer quick connect. He can change from bucket to forks without leaving cab to unlatch anything. I purchased a L6060 in November of 2021. I’m very familiar with the grand L as I previously had a L3540. When I purchased I shopped all of them again to make sure of what I wanted. I will say the hitch assist seems like a great feature on the John Deere but if you have a quick hitch not sure how often you would use it . Fuel fill location on the kubota is superior. Cab size is noticeably better on the kubota as well as it is a 4 post cab instead of a 2 post John Deere has which adds the rear corner windows that pop out. Only complaint or change I would make on the kubota L6060 is I wish it had a economy pto lever. For the size implements your gonna run you generally don’t need all 53pto hp . Mine is thirsty as majority of my tasks are done at pto speeds and it burns a little over a gallon of fuel a hour. You will run out of weight/ traction before you run out of hp with these machines.
This has been great. Pete really comes from and understands the business working side of land management and I definitely get how the 10k price difference can land the sale.
Tractor decisions are tough ones for sure… Can’t wait to see which machine Pete selects and future video of him putting them to use.
Tim and Pete put out some of the most useful video on UA-cam… Thanks
When I priced out equivalent features and size, I compared the deere to kioti and the price difference was $20,000.00. Needless to say I went with the kioti. I haven't had any issue with my kioti tractor and my dealer is only 25 minutes from my house so when I have questions or need maintenance materials they are always ready to get what I need.
Did the same
You also get more loader lift capacity with kioti
I have no regrets about the L4701, but if I were buying again, I'd strongly consider a Kioti. It's basically a Kubota at heart. I had a whole list of tractors I was going to comparison shop at various dealers, and by the time I finished looking at specs, pricing, dealer locations, and everything else, I basically walked into the Kubota dealership and said "Sell me a tractor". The dealer actually talked me out of front and rear hydraulics, and I didn't understand enough about tractors to know why I would or wouldn't want those. I wasn't overly price sensitive, and I >really< wish I had gotten those.
@@JCWren No regrets here. Born and raised JD and still have Deere but couldn’t justify extra cost. Great Kioti dealer I have and been very happy. JD dealer not to bad but didn’t seam to want to work with me. As far as front and rear hydraulics, they are a must, can’t understand why a dealer would talk you out of it .
fantastic follow up on a subject everyone cares about
I have run a fair number of large lawnmowers with cabs of different brands. Most with hydrostatic transmission, some with side-by-side pedals, and some with the rocker-type pedal. Often switching several times a day between the two. It really is a matter of getting used to either one. I found no significant advantage or disadvantage between the two.
I looked at both these tractors and I bought a Kubota for 2 main reasons. 1 the $10k price difference. 2 John Deere needs to update the 4 series cab, it’s silly that they slap the 3 series cab on the 4 series frame and charge you more. It feels small inside and looks goofy too.
I heard the new John Deere need a computer to troubleshoot and fixed it ? thank you
💥 How dare you speak negatively about the treadle pedal. 😂😂
*Keep on tractoring!*
I thought the price would be closer! 10k difference was surprising! Great video as always! 👍❤️
Interesting to see the comparison of features and benefits of the tractors, along with the pricing comparison. What a cool and easy way to “shop around.” Kudos to those dealers for being upfront and sharing with you and Pete on video. Who knows, maybe I need to trade up😉 Blessings
Love my Kubota B2650 but would prefer a 2-pedal setup vs treadle. I’m used to it and it works fine. Glad Kubota is moving the brakes to the left side on the new L02 series as it never made sense to have the brake over the treadle.
Nice job Tim great video.
That was a good video Tim good comparison good way to do it. I loved it.
both great looking machines
Kudos. One of the best vid Tim you have put out. I enjoyed the comparisons/salesperson/Customer. I’m always wondering on the rear or front mounts for the snowblower, being from the snow belt. Isn’t it just a sore neck looking behind all day blowing snow
Wow I’ve never seen this treadle pedal. My dads 2310 has this really long pedal. I like this pedal in the video.
I prefer the 2-pedal but I bought a tractor with a treadle pedal because a great treadle pedal is better than the lackluster 2-pedals on the other tractors I drove.
Great video Tim!!! If the formal quotes are anything close to those in the video, it seems like a no brainer to choose the Kubota as much as it hurts to say that. The only feature that the 4066R had that stood out is the rear fender controls. That is a significant safety feature IMO, but I don't know that it is work $9-10k. That price difference is a tough hill to climb for an individual or a business unless they are dedicated to a specific brand. It would explain why all his buddies in the same line of business are driving Orange...
Having said that, it seems that I read or saw in another video that Kubota does NOT adhere to the standards/recommendations for ASABE for agricultural/turf equipment design. That reliance on 'internal' standards is probably what is influencing the lower price point in slightly lighter design in some respects. The heavier overall weight does not mean it necessarily has higher engineering tolerances.
I think for that reason, despite how closely spec'd, it is never going to be a simple apple to apples comparison between the JD and Kubota.
I really enjoyed these two videos. I thought the Deere would be more expensive. $10,000 is definitely something to consider when buying. Thanks for sharing.
Take him down to Salem NC and talk with Sean Smith and try a TYM T594
seeing these 2 units i think i would go with the kubota with the price difference after being blessed finding the kubota i have and really only liking features the deere had over other tractors i looked at kubota i had the joy of working with both a zero turn and side by side i think the same engines or near same engines are also used in the tractor line i really liked how strong they ran that said i am happy with the kubota i ended up with i am itching to get it to work and see just how well i am going to like it things have really slowed down here with mowing and stuff not much to do bummer
I own the 4066R. I have rebuilt the steering cylinders on my dads JD 2555 and a Kubota M9000 both very similar. The Kubota seals and o-rings were almost 4 times as much. Kubota parts are always hard to get and forget about trying to get on a forum or watch a UA-cam video to repair a Kubota. The JD handled his Vermeer round baler and a 15’ Woods batwing so much better than the Kubota. Balance with 2,000 lbs in the bucket or hay spear as well as the pallet forks wasn’t even close. The JD would keep back wheels on the ground where the Kubota had 3 extra weights on each rear tire and still be unstable. Both had ballast in rear tires. I could go on and on about engine problems as well as brakes and clutched twice that had to be replaced with less than 1800 hrs on the Kubota. JD had over 6,000 hrs. Clutched once, never touched brakes or engine. I choose to pay more now than pay later.
Tim can these tractors unload round bales of hay from a gooseneck trailer? Looks to me like the can. Not the best tractor for the job but if you only unload three trailers a year it would get it done and be a compact tractor the rest of the time
Yes. These 60hp tractors in this weight class can unload one at a time. Like you say, not graceful, but they will get it done.
nice video Tim Real buyer looking is a nice approach.
Surprised you didn't check out the MX6000.
Kubota 👍
I have the 1951 John Deere A that my grandfather bought new
I went shopping for a kaboba after 6 months of waiting for them to build a tractor I went with kioti best thing I ever did cuz I saved even more money
I got an L47 and this type of 'treadle pedal' is much better. Unlike the other tractors, it is angled and more ergonomic, though it is mechanical + electronic...there is some delay with the electronics that doesn't match the response with the normal mechanical setups, but if you put it in lower response setting, you don't get jostled around as much and it all works together operating it smoothly. Also got a john deere X590 owner with side by side pedals that works fine for a mower. Key part of kubota style pedal is when you're on a hill, you don't have to remove your foot for a split second to reverse at which point you can upset the tractor.
James river equipment (in danville, south of lynchburg) is my local john deere...service and parts have been great for years. Kubota of lynchburg is where's I'd take my L47 for problems (admitting have a weird hydraulic leak that I'm procrastinating on). I got a closer kubota dealer, but they seem smaller and less adapt, but the closest dealer is john deere and this alone makes me wish I had john deere. When getting the L47, I didn't cross shop john deere because they got nothing like it and I first had a kubota L3301 which I was very happy with (plus it was problem free from day 1 ) and it blew away what john deere offered for the price (3e series). IMO, if you're talking 'bigger compact tractors' (2-4 ton), kubota is best. For lighter weight sub compact tractors (like 1025R), small mowers (x300,x500), or large AG tractors (M series) john deere wins. In this comparison, I think the kubota is the better option for many reasons.
What James river location are you at?
That Kabota has a 113+ gallon tank!? 😁
ORANGE!
I think the rear controls sold me
When I saw the engine was from Yanmar I was surprised you didn’t look for a Yanmar dealer.
What would be cases in this size range And how does it compare to these 2 I don't know what your area but I'm in Iowa There is case dealers everywhere here
Well, the Case is made by LS, breaking one of our primary guidelines…avoid rebranded tractors.
I have a L6060 with an air seat after demoing a standard deluxe seat. DO NOT GET THE AIR SEAT. THEY HAVE TERRIBLE FLOATING ABILITY !!! Presently I am trying to figure out how to go back to the standard deluxe seat. That is how bad the air seat is in these Kubota's. I love everything about my L6060 except the air ride seat. IT IS A RIP OFF. Go to Orange tractor talks and you can see discussions about how much everyone that has one of the air ride seats HATES them.......... Love your references from the Lord Tim.. Best thing about your Channel !!
You can look at John Deere and Kubota like you would look at Ford and Chevrolet there's other options out there that is just as good don't buy just on the color that are a whole lot cheaper than what a John Deere or a Kubota cost ‼️
The price difference seems hard to believe. Back in 2020 JD seemed more aggressive price wise
i would go with a kubota 100%
Thanks again for an excellent video! I heard comments about wanting only to look at the top two brands however… TYM 574 will be worth the look. 2/3 the price, all the features plus greater capabilities. 2900 loader lift. Love the videos!
The deer cab is a disapointment to say the least. they dont even have a shock on the right hand door. Kubota and more so Kioti cabs are loaded with features and much bigger
Boltonhooks.com will be offering right hand shock very soon!
There’s a reason why if you rent a
tractor it’s usually a Kubota
Yep they are much cheaper and they figure they are only going to get beat.
SUPER EXPENSIVE, kubota has better pricing and service. L6060 with cab is base price is 51K with cab, loaders are another 7K, 3000lb capacity forks are another $1300.
The Fuel tank location on the Kubota is a huge advantage over the Deere!!!!!!! And the SSQA is standard on the Kubota so that opens the door for a huge selection of used attachments for the loader.
The 4 series cab is way to small for 70k. It’s just crazy when you look at Kioti and Tym.
I’m a huge John Deere fan but they need to just add for standard features for that price it’s crazy when the Kubota is 10k less
I ended up with a 4060 limited for the same reason, it was substantially less expensive than team green for what felt like an equivalent product.
yeah kubota l4060 are nice
Same here. I got the LE HST-C with 3 rear remotes, 3rd function and quick attach remote, mirrors, cruise control switch, light switches, and PTO switch, which I installed myself, and not only was it less than the Deere by a substantial amount, the Limited Edition was $4K less than the Deluxe with the mirrors and front lights. I installed four LED work lights I got from Amazon with brackets I made myself for up front, and a $20 radio. Added a subwoofer so it sounds good too. All said and done, was ~ $44K. The Deere was nearly $56K.
I own a L3560 limited. I also found kubota to be substantially cheaper than Deere. I preferred the Deere but kubota won. The pedal ended up being a non issue. The HST PLUS trans was a big win on the kubota. The hydraulic splitter gear was a really nice feature that has ended up being a big deal
Yea but the green paint is worth 20k
@@DonnieDarko727 You mean the Green Plastic, right? LOL The Deer has a plastic hood. Have something drop on that and crack it, very expensive to replace, prefer the old style steel, it dents? eh, gives it character.
@@acdii agreed. I bought neither. Went with Kioti
@@DonnieDarko727 Didn't have that option, no Coyote dealers around here.
ha ha ha ha, speech to text ^^^^^^^
Wow, when I saw the Kubota was $10K less, I had the same thought. Crazy, I grew up thinking Kubota was more expensive! Or maybe my dad just wanted to keep me away from his tractor.
One of your best comparison videos. These two tractors are extremely close. My brother has a 4066R and I have a L4760. I wish my Kubota had the rear controls for hooking up 3-point. My brother wishes he had the HST Plus feature. Of the two, we find the extra speed adjustments is a much bigger deal than the rear controls. I use that feature almost everytime I use the tractor. Using bucket, grapple, and almost evrything else. It's a BIG plus.
treddle peddles suck thats all i can say i started driving with one on a 4310 22 years ago and never knew any different till a few years ago now I love the twin peddles
I like the treadle (mostly because that's what I'm used to) but I could see myself liking the side by each pedal. I rarely use the actual reverse pedal on my kubota I always put my toe underneath the pedal
I used to put foot underneath pedal and pull up for reverse, but i started to like using the heel now.
The treadle pedal was the reason I didn’t buy a Kubota.
Hey just curious, what size sho do you wear? I have a fairly large foot and I found that my foot can rest across both forward and back so I just rock my foot instead of having to reposition it from forward to reverse. I was just curious if maybe the size of the pedal is what causes a problem? Thanks
I love my BX, but really do prefer the JD twin touch. I had years on a JD X700 series, and the twin touch on that was a lot more comfortable to use.
@@person86422 I wear an 11 boot. And when I’m wearing my boots I don’t have the mobility in my ankle because of the stiffness in the boot. With regular shoes it’s fine. It most of the I have boots on.
I find this issue fascinating. Kubota would sell many more tractors if they made twin touch an option. And with the electric hydro in the Grand L, it would be trivial to make twin touch optional.
I owned a BX with treadle pedal and hated it. Traded for a 1025 R 7 years ago and couldn’t be happier. The pedal was not 5he only reason why I traded up!
Zach is my go to guy down there at my Kubota dealer. I was drooling over that 50th anniversary L6060. The color combo was awesome on that tractor.
I can post on one of the forums to you, but this works. The biggest thing to compare is the dealers also. I had wanted to move up to a 60hp tractor this year. I usually go kubota but deere has a bit more lifting capacity in the front. So I started talking with my deere dealer in may of this year telling them I wanted a 4066r open cab. They were very non responsive and took them about a month of me calling to get a quote on paper. So here we are in June and I have a quote but there are some things wrong in the quote. I kept calling and emailing my salesman and took weeks to get responses and finally all ironed end of july. August rolls around and ask and ask is the order in - no not yet. No calls back nothing. So I got pretty disgusted with the dealers lack of caring about me. Talking with Tim from big tool rack after buying one of his racks he said why aren't I looking at the grand L 6060. I already like my kubota dealer and have been dealing with them 20+ years. Went in and they let me have a test ride on one that was in the shop. Something deere couldn't let me do. And then priced it all out that day on paper with a quote. Was $17,000 cheaper overall with my features and attachments I wanted. Almost apples to apples. No brainer. Canceled my deere order and now waiting for a 6060. Looks like 1st quarter 2023, fingers crossed. If deere in my area can't treat me right while buying my tractor imagine how service would go.
Had I known you were coming to my neck of the woods I would have provided cheeseburger recommendations. Kevin grew what was already one of the longest running Kubota dealerships in the US into an impressive operation. Glad you got to visit!
Kubota was the first tractor I ever ran or purchased. Never knew anything diffrent about the pedal. Now everything else seems odd
I like the pedal on my Kubota L5740 grand L but I don't like the pedal on the smaller tractors with the long treadle pedal I would get a John Deere 1025R over a BX Kubota tractor because of the pedals but I'm smoother with the loader on my Kubota vs John Deere but it's what ever you have and you are used to running regular
Kubota all the way! Way cheaper to own.
The Kubota definitely has the better transmission, and better price tag but the Deere has all the features
I’d take the Kubota 10k is a lot of money
Kubota does not offer a MSL loader, but they do offer a "spill guard", or hydraulic self leveling, option. I cannot find documentation on whether or not the self leveling is only functional when raising the boom, or if it works on both up and down boom operations.
the price of new tractors surprised me. $70k I am priced out of the market for new.
I looked at these exact two models when I was making my decision back in 2020. I ultimately went with the Deere because all my other equipment is Deere and wanted to maintain a great relationship with my service department. The machines are extremely similar and there was only about a three grand difference in price with the Deere being more expensive. Don’t think you can go wrong with either machine. I would take it down who’s going to provide you the best service after the sale.
That’s a crazy price difference. Really interesting video though. I bought my International Truck just out the road from Kubota of Lynchburg at Powell’s Truck and Equipment.
Would be interesting to see how a MF2800M would stack up against both of these.
It’s amazing that it 10,000.00 different in the prices. And I agree with Tim all tractors need the controls in the back.
Great comparison. I've put a couple thousand hours on a Grand L6060 and love it. Zero issues. I'm 6-3 and I have plenty of room in the cab but carrying a lunch box is tight.
there's a lot of other good brands out there he should be checking out
I've come to the conclusion that they are about the same as far as quality, features and reputation goes. What pushed me to the Kubota was the price. Nothing against JD, I just couldn't justify paying extra for green paint and the logo. Service after the sale is and should be a MAJOR consideration for either brand and that will just depend on the dealership itself.
Kubota for life! I just love em. 🤷♂️ plus now that deer is fighting right to work on. Screw that. Even if i liked deere, i wouldnt support their view on it. But i love my orange tractors! Fits my love or saw brand. Sthil! 🤭 orange tractor and saws! Especially everything the new Grand L series offers!!!
Great Video Tim.
I have to admit the Kubota has some features I like better than my Deere 4066R.
Not that I would ever buy anything but a Deere.
JD Green is just in my blood since I was kid growing up on the family farm, where we were very much Deere people when it came to tractors.
IE. I think I noticed that Kubota's righthand door held itself open and I think I saw steps on both sides. However, I do really hate the Treadle peddle on Kubota.
Did the Kubota offer more or less independent hydraulic options. My 4066R limits me to 2 rears independent SCVS and 3 mid/front.
That something I really like about my 5Ms, is that mine both have 3 rear and 3 front SCVS all independent of each other.
I am really hoping Deere Addresses that 3R/4R small cabs and limited SCVS in the next generation or they simply add E-hydro to some of the 5 Series models.
I am starting to go the way of the under dog some are built as good or better I have looked at lot of tractors . But the number one thing how close is the service dealer that is the 2nd most important than price
The HST Plus 2 speed paddle is not for slow and fast response. That is wholly incorrect. It is for Torque or Speed. You get about 60% more TQ in turtle vs 60% more speed in Rabbit. That is what it is for. Not response. Response is set in the dash computer. Source: I own a Grand L4060
That 6060 is a bargain at that price. I was looking at a m4d but the Massey 4707 is looking really nice
I'm late to the game on this but the Deere you need to option for the quick attach FEL. Most don't realize this. You are paying 10k more for green paint and rear implement hook up; which in reality, isn't that hard with a Kubota. I have helped a few price machines and there is always a gap between Kubota and Deere - Deere always being more expensive. The other thing that is not mentioned here is how they are actually built. The robustness of the Kubota vs the Deere. If you are doing a lot of FEL work, the Kubota will run circles around the Deere. The joystick is buttery smooth and the hydros are amazing. When you combo moves, its seamless in the Kubota; Deere, not so much, and I have run both of these machines.
What you didn’t mention is that James River Equipment has the very WORST customer service reputation in the tractor world. Valley Equipment (Kubota dealer)in Virginia is right there with them.
I think the loyalty to jd and kub are exaggerated. New holland and kioti offer very competitive tractors to this, at a much lower price with same features. They are also known to be quite tough and reliable.
He will like the kubota loader control better.
But also for the money and value a TYM would meet alot of his needs and be several thousand dollars less. 47 hp tym T474 would be equal to the 3046r or the TYM 594 or 494 would be equal to the 4 series R models. TYM has a much higher loader and rear lift capacity and their hydrostatic is much quieter then the john deere.
TYM also offers a lever on the back to lower the point from outside the tractor.
Kubota....... Less horsepower loss in the PTO
The loader is smoother
Shift on the fly high low range selection
And it's cheaper.
Don't have to think too hard about that.
Thanks for the comparison video
At 19:19 Kubota L6060 Engine specs: fuel tank capacity 113.5 U.S. gal. Wow That's a bunch of gallons!😉
I went with the newholland workmaster 75 cab tractor loader .When i was looking at the kubota 6060/7060. and the comparable jd .The newholland had more features. over the 6060 kubota locking front diff was a big one ,and it was alot cheaper .I use the newholland in a commercial operation it has been flawless we have had it for over a year .
4 months ago I bought a new 5065E with cab and loader for 43,000. I am sorry but the price of the 4 series is terrible that's why I went with a 5 series. Glad I did it's a much more capable tractor.
Kubota also 0 percent financing for 60 months, side windows that open and I know mine will lift way more than 1700#. I believe it is around 2700#
Show him a 2860M Massey Ferguson. A lot better weight to HP ratio. Some features that are optional on John Deere and Kubota are standard on Massey Ferguson. I researched all of them and bought the Massey. Also you can get either shuttle shift or hydro on the Massey.
I got my 4044M with all attachments using 84 mo interest free with John Deere but they don't offer that anymore or have not offered it for some time now. When it comes back we will prob look at upgrading
I still say the R4 tires are witchin' and hitch'n...
you realize how much R4's suck when you have R14's.
Check out the Massey Ferguson 2860m; it's about $10k less than the Kubota, still an excellent tractor.
10 grand is a big difference. I have operated them both and both are very nice operating tractors
sorry, being a mechanic for years and looking at both machines....the Kubota's always look a bit heavier duty in more ways than the John Deere.
One other nice feature you can get on most Grand L is the hydraulic power SSQA. We had it installed and really like the convenience of it.
With having 3 Deeres and a Kubota over the years my preference by far is the Kubota. Keep in mind that Deere always used to use priority attachments whereas the Kubota has the standard skidsteer setup on its loaders and makes attachments less expensive. My $.02
Kubota needs to offer a twin touch and a treadle pedal. See what over sells. They always make fun of deeres proprietary loaders but then they don't run the "industry standard" twin touch petals.
You should have asked him which would you chose if money was no object? When trying to determine which is a better tractor. you could have stayed home and found out which one was cheaper
In fairness to Deere and Kubota, it would be really helpful to get a more accurate price comparison between these two machines. The video says that the pricing for the two machines was NOT an apple to apple comparison. A number of things would need to be added to the Kubota to make the two machines truly comparable. Is the Deere really $10,000 more when the Kubota is comparably equipped? I think, but do not know, that the price difference is attributable to two factors: First, as mentioned, the Deere includes items that were not included in the Kubota's price. Second, I think the Kubota dealer was more aggressive in his 'on camera pricing'. He gave a price that was pretty close to what the final sales price would be. The Deere dealer, instead, gave his 'opening price'. After some dickering, I suspect the final sales price would be much lower than his opening bid.
We are planning to follow up with a better pricing video. I agree with many of your points.
really enjoyed this and the ending was FUNNY! " You suppose to give good advice Tim " lol ha ha made me chuckle
Enjoyed seeing this video! Lots to think about . I live about 14 minutes from kubota plants in northeast Georgia . I have had deere tractors most of my life but the deere dealers near me are not good and one is 15 miles from me the other 2 are about 30 minutes away I drove a hour and half away to a kubota dealer that deere dropped because they was to small and bought a kubota the dealer was half of the reason for it
But I like both brands when I me and my wife talk about it and prayed about we went with kubota I don't know if they are a good and bad in it
Both brands have things I like just come down to where you feel like fits your family better
Hope everyone has a blessed weekend
Sounds like you might be talking about AgPro on Browns Bridge Rd.
For a new owner that isn't use to one pedal design or another, the dual Deere pedals are not worth a $10k price increase. I have the treadle pedals on my New Hollands and I never give it thought even while also owning a Deere too. The throttle bump on the Kubota loader controller is sweet too.
One of your best 2-series videos.
Excellent video Tim. When I was shopping I compared the JD 4066M to the Kubota MX6000. Used a lot of Pete's logic. Couple things that swayed me was I was not at all thrilled with the Kubota pedal arrangement. Second was my local Kubota dealership is not very good and I have two excellent JD dealerships. Green did cost a bit more but well worth it as far as I am concerned.
$70,000?? Suddenly my New Holland Workmaster 40 looks like it'll be staying around forever. I mean, how many hours do you have to put on a tractor to get $70k in worth out of it??