#65 Why Chose KUBOTA over JOHN DEERE and MAHINDRA

[@markcole6475]

I agree with much of what you mentioned ! I’ve looked at other brands and kubota fit my needs best along with ergonomics!

[@jerryulman5713]

Great video, a couple of features that pushed me toward the John Deere, first the hydro twin touch pedals, I have tried the Kubota treadle pedal and it wears me out, much more difficult to operate than the Deere. I was looking at smaller HP units. The Deere loader came off much easier with no tools. Looks like the fuel fill is in a bad place to contact trees on the Kubota. Anyway Deere and Kubota are the top two compacts in market share. The dealer also makes a difference.

[@artk6177]

I like the JD twin touch pedals over the treadle pedal too. Much easier to leave your heel on the deck and pivot your foot. But wasn't enough for me to stay with JD. I bought an L4701.

[@derekness7900]

Thanks for the video very interesting- I have just got a Kubota L1-382 (I am in the UK) . It is 38hp and slightly stripped down compared to this grand L , but still a good tractor and also great value for money ( not sure if an equivalent is available in the US , the Kubota numbering system is unfathomable to me!)

[@turdferguson5300]

That's an easy question in east Tennessee. Ag Pro has purchased ALL the John Deere dealers from below Atlanta to the Great Lakes along I-75. Prices are high and service is bad at least from my experiences. You couldn't give me anything else green and I don't want a Mahindra. I won't go to a Mahindra doctor or buy gas from a Mahindra station so I sure don't want one on the farm. Two of my tractors are already orange and all future equipment will be.

[@MATTLEism]

200 acres!!?? That's my dream!! Hold on to that property man!!

[@offgridmangogrower]

I have had my 5030 for 15 yrs and just saw some acorns I did not know existed.....I should mention I use my loader and box to clear brush on steep slopes and my only nightmare is high centering on a hidden rock. It's the most useful tool on the farm...bar non.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Hill work is dangerous with a tractor for sure it always sketches me out.

[@offgridmangogrower]

@@backinthewoods2022 I can send pictures...but it would freak you out....I look back and ask myself...are you nuts..?

[@offgridmangogrower]

When pushing brush I use the loader as an outrigger so no endos.

[@nofyfb123]

1. Mahindra is apparently Indian Deal breaker. 2 deer... see 1 3. Kubota - Japanese. Should I say more? You did the right thing. I have a D2350, a workhorse.

[@donaldbeland7163]

Nice explanation, thanks

[@davelarman2151]

In the looking process. Must say that I think I prefer Mahindra’s cast iron rear end vs Kubota’s cast aluminum rear end. I have seen when there is internal damage to a old tractor and have concerns about cast aluminum. To each their own. That’s why they make more than one brand. Can anyone tell me anything about McCormick tractors? Do really like the throttle up on the loader as well as loader functions really smooth.

[@backinthewoods2022]

I do like the throttle up on the joystick It has helped while grabbing large rocks and logs. I don’t have any experience with McCormick tractors. Thanks for watching

[@DownsouthMan]

How do you like the auto throttle? What model is this one?

[@backinthewoods2022]

I actually only seem to use that function when moving dirt or rock back and forth but I really like the anti stall feature. Grand L 4060

[@mikemccrary9346]

Now that you have had time to use your new tractor my question is do you wish you had the cap instead of the open station?

[@backinthewoods2022]

Mike McCrary I would like a cab for the wintertime during snow removal but I have put a lot of though into it and doing the things I do and being in the woods there are places I would not be able to go sometimes and you are on and off a tractor so much it would be really inconvenient hopping in and out of a cab tractor. So for me I made the right call. If I had the money I would have one of each.

[@mikemccrary9346]

Back In The Woods are you happy with the size of your hp of your tractor

[@backinthewoods2022]

Mike McCrary I have never been wanting more hp yet that being said I would probably have bought the 47hp model because it is the same physical size as mine but more hp just in case I ever needed it because I can afford it. I would not want a physically larger tractor because I work in the woods a lot. Again in 200 hrs of use I have never felt I didn’t have enough hp but because I can afford the extra cost I would have got the 47hp just in case.

[@mikemccrary9346]

Back In The Woods I plan to retire to my place near Trego in a few years. I have plans to heat my place with wood. I don’t have a tractor but I am looking, just not sure of the size or hp that I need. Going to use it manly for getting wood. Looking to cut the wood and put it in a 6’x8’ small trailer, need to get up a hill so not sure how big I need . Looking to cut up trees that have died or fell down

[@ViveleQuebeclibre524]

Good video

[@craigmartin6826]

Kabota has a short stroke engine and the hydraulic lifting is crap a have run Kabota and John Deere the John Deere has more power an lifts 50 percent more in its class the only thing people argue over is it’s a political stunt an it’s an opinion I would never own a Kabota thy do cause mechanical ⚙️ problems see a lot of Kabotas go in the scrap yards

[@backinthewoods2022]

Interesting take not sure what specs your looking at Then I have seen put the Kubota ahead of the John Deere in lifting capability that being said it isn’t much and I don’t think would make a significant difference. I have had the Kubota for three years now and no problems so far.

[@craigmartin6826]

@@backinthewoods2022 My family was in the agriculture since the 1920s we own Kabota skid steers and the John Deere an Cats the John Deere lifted the most I hate the Kabota because it doesn’t lift much it’s a 2020 model and the engine torque is crap it bogs the engine down an it’s hard to tare up tree roots the Yankar has better torque than the Kabota even I like the yanmar better over the Kabota any day the John Deere 260 an 280 series skid loaders have a 7500 to 12000 pound lifting capacity the the Kabota don’t come near I have a friend that bragged about his Kabota tractor being the best an few years later he was working on it in the middle of a hay field multiple times an now I don’t even so his Kabota anymore don’t know what happened to the Kabota but he got some one to custom farm for him cutting an bailing his hay 🤣😂 it’s just an other one those people you know Kabota an Toyota go together the communist people want because they can’t afford something better the engine torque number is lower than the horse power number and that is a bad engine good engine torque number is always above engine horsepower but not Toyota an Kabota 😂🤣‼️

[@kaseycasece1340]

YOUNG MAN , IN THE FUTURE U WILL " HATE > H S T " FROM ALL THAT " WHINE OR WHINING MORE U OPERATOR MORE U GOING TO HATE / THE NOISE WILL GET LOUDER IN THE LONG RUN / OVER ALL H S T HAS WORST POWER / DIRECT DRIVE HAVE 8 SPEED TRANMISSON BETTER IN THE LONG RUN LESS MANITANCE AND LESS COST ! . ALSO , U NEED TAKE THE FRONT HOOKS OFF , BECAUSE IF YOUR CHAIN BROKE LOOSE YOUR CHAIN WILL KNOT U OUT , IF HIT YOUR HARDHEAD / IF U HAVE HARD HEAD ?. O R YOUR WELD MIGHT BROKE ON YOUR HOOK THEN THAT WILL HURT U IN THAT WAY O R MIGHT BEND YOUR HOOK DOWN TOO ! . I HAVE 2001 KUBOTA B 7500 AND 2020 KUBOTA L 2501 TRACTOR LOADER 4 X 4 , R 4 TIRES , GEAR TRANMISSION ! .

[@craigmartin6826]

The research done comparing on the hydraulic lift is not true the John Deere lift more than the Kabota an I would never want my hydraulic lines going through the boom because if you blow a hydraulic line it hard to change that is why thy put the hydraulic lines on the outside to service the Kabota engine is a short stroke engine the engine horsepower is higher the the engine torque which is not a good engine I never like the Kabota because It can’t lift what the John Deere can I seen the Kabota cuz a lot of problems to other people that thy traded in for a John Deere I never liked the Kabota because it doesn’t have the engine torque what the John Deere has .

[@juanmanuellopez617]

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[@FromSteelToWood]

I like to see that kind of review, from a guy that does use it in the woods for logging, plowing snow, etc. Not a view from a dealership salesman on pavement!!! That is interesting to see all the features the newer tractors can have. Thanks for sharing Kirk!

[@billypirtle1443]

All tractors you have to look at the wheel thy all can be widen by just moving the wheel from on side to the other wider or narrower you have to do front also.

[@ShrimpOutdoors]

Thank you for taking the time to give an in debth comparison of the 3 brands. One of the main reasons I would not buy a John Deere, is because you have to buy all (or most) parts from them. I want to be able to shop around for parts not be forced to buy from JD.

[@pnwoutdoors8873]

You got a nice tractor homie, I’m picking up a 3902 in a couple days

[@lowellmiller6663]

I had a Kubota and switched to Mahindra. Very happy and no regrets.

[@backinthewoods2022]

I believe they will all get done most any job you put them to. The size tractor I was looking at the seat just wasn’t going to work for me.

[@livelife4471]

Thank you for the review. It was very thorough.

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

A lot of good points, I am glad you made this video because I would have never thought about looking for a lot of these differences. I am hoping to buy a tractor in a couple years. I still love that ford though, That Ford is sweet looking.

[@davidestrich7055]

The recording had very little volume, turn it up next time please.

[@MrDoyle07]

Nice job, great review. You approached this much like I did when I chose the John Deere. I looked at four different products and it quickly came down to the Deere or the Kubota. I had a Kubota before and I loved that thing. It did everything I needed it to do. Then I went to drive them and operate them. The driving and operating comparison quickly settled me on the John Deere. That 3039R was ready to work. I haven't looked back, but, I have to say that the Kubota is a very sharp contender in every way and I would probably still get one if I needed and could afford two of them. I don't regret settling in on the Deere, but the Kubota is a viable choice too. By the way, I love the old Ford. I saw one of those for sale the other day and for 3200 bucks I could have two tractors ... ☺️

[@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863]

I myself from northern Wisconsin how cool is that... What part of Northern Wisconsin? You just picked up yourself another subscriber

[@backinthewoods2022]

Between Ladysmith and Hayward

[@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863]

@@backinthewoods2022 no kidding that's cool.. I'm from Hurley

[@backinthewoods2022]

@@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863 thanks for watching👍

[@drobb4207]

You did a good job and I appreciate the info. Try not to worry about nay-sayers and spiteful people. If John Deere is smart they will listen. I have 7 pieces of JD equipment and I'm going to leave them because of many of the things you mention! I hate it too.

[@tomanderson8635]

you can buy John Deere Tractors with skid steer quick attach couplers on loaders

[@davelarman2151]

Nice Video but took quite awhile to figure out what you bought. Actually Kubota is my third choice after Mahindra and then Kioti. One reason I have avoided Kubota was mostly because of the cast aluminum rear end that Kubota uses (last I knew). With better specs Mahindra seems to be a better buy for me. I will say I was not impressed with the 2638 either. That is why I am seriously looking at a Mahindra 3640. Based on current incentives it will come in about $6000 under the L4060 and is better than 2638 you had on here. That said top to bottom from a quality craftsmanship standpoint Kubota is a excellent compact tractor. I think from a dealer support aspect Kubota is a excellent choice. All these small tractors need a strong support structure for long term service. Question: Are you more inclined to buy implements directly from Kubota or look for after market attachments?

[@backinthewoods2022]

I have bought two from Kubota A brush hog and back blade and I’m happy with the quality I also look at everything attachments for stuff too they make some nice implements

[@jameswatson4110]

I bought a brush hog and a disc from the Kabota dealer I bought my tractor from and they are really good pieces of equipment. Enjoyed your video!

[@r.p.4683]

Lets see what you think about your choice when you have to fix the DPF, it is freeky expensive and repetitive. I understand the Mahindra is a hard choice if you dont have a dealer nearby. In my case I got the 45 hp Mahindra, put to shame my neighbour by lifting a concrete slab that my neighbour couldn't do with his bigger JD. From then on he is calling my tractor "the tank". I dont baby my equipment it is made to work and pay for itself. I am still amazed how powerful it is for its size. I honestly wish I could compare it to Kubota but no chance yet. Cheers and great video

[@backinthewoods2022]

I guess I wasn’t factoring in repair cost into my purchase. If that were the case I would have went with a 40+ year old bombproof tractor when they didn’t skimp on everything to save a buck. I know hp is not as important in a tractor as the physical weight of it. My tractor is usually limited not by the lifting capacity but by it wanting to tip over because of being too light. I know on mahindra model that is a beast of a tractor only comes in gear driven but was physically too large for my trails and wooded land so I went with my smaller dimensioned Kubota in a similar hp and just use large implements on the back for counter balance.

[@r.p.4683]

​@@backinthewoods2022 I also believe that you made a great choice, other than the dpf I seriously considered the Kubota since I have a dealer nearby. I only hope mine won't break down the dealer is 200 miles away (scary). Good luck and all the best to you friend.

[@backinthewoods2022]

@@r.p.4683 thanks you as well

[@hphillips7425]

Damn I like the way you done your research. My wife would say that is exactly the way I would do it. The 3rd function hose routing and cover was all I seen also. Good luck on the deer season👍

[@backinthewoods2022]

Good luck to you too

[@farmtruck9414]

Thank you for the video. I'm off to the Kubota Dealer !

[@backinthewoods2022]

Good luck!

[@thirdhandearthworks]

I love my L3560! Basicly the same setup as yours and you're right, more bang for your buck! Thanks for all the perspectives on the Deere and Mahindras!

[@backinthewoods2022]

unfurl thanks for watching. How long have you had yours?

[@thirdhandearthworks]

@@backinthewoods2022 a little over a month now, it's the big sister to our little BX25D that we've had for the last 4 years :-)

[@barrymcfeat5141]

Gosh, thorough descriptions, which I was looking for, but…… such a boring presentation! Agh! I moved on! Sorry.

[@dougdinsmore9751]

I have agg tires on my old Kubota and R-4's Industrial tires on my new Kubota and I know for a fact I get better traction in mud and snow with the agg tires. No two ways about it.

[@backinthewoods2022]

I always wondered if I made the right choice between the two👍 thanks

[@sizemorec1]

Think about this (RESALE )kubota great.Off brands not so great for example tym,Branson,mahindra,ls,period facts are facts

[@martindesrosiers3880]

Just one small comment, At the beginning when you are taking, you always stand at the same place and hide the front of the Kubota. You should move a bit while talking so we can see more of the tractor. The rest if fine good comparison. Thank you.

[@Jeremy_Roloff]

this was a fantastic review. thank you

[@backinthewoods2022]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dr.thunder4845]

Everybody talks about how Mahindra is cheaper than Kubota, however, when I shopped all the brand names, this was not true. --I ended up with a Kubota L2501.

[@musicgroopie1]

That is one clean Ford. I grew up on a Ford 8 n. Don't ever sell that tractor. Hand it down to your children.

[@jonnyhumphreys9133]

Love the detail! I have the LX2610SU HSD. Not as fancy as your model, but she takes a beating! One thing I'm about to add is welding in some expanded metal over the front grill. I clear a lot of post oak and have already had branches go through my plastic grill. Keep an eye on that and keep the vids coming!

[@backinthewoods2022]

I have wanted to do the same thing but have to have it done for me so haven’t got to it quite yet. Thanks for watching

[@michaelmactavish4445]

i find all kubotas are fancy because they make a real nice fancy and neat tidyer tractor plus my dealer sells bunch of attachments goes with there kubota equipment wich kubota has a best package deals plus great discounts plus kubotas has alot more verilty of defferent sizes to choose,small,medium,large,mid size and extra large sizes wich is nice

[@aronsuren4781]

I got lemon L2501 HST .. Big Remorse.. avoid Kubota, all implements are garbage, dealer is even very crook..

[@blessed7fold]

Great review. Your videos of the other tractors was genius and very helpful in understanding your points.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Thank you appreciate that

[@Mark-Marine]

Despite you sounding like Richard Dreyfus and a propensity to be a Brewers fan, I actually enjoy your videos. I have the same tractor and grapple (would love to have the Farmi Winch (despite retiring from firewood 3 years ago due to repeated shoulder injuries).

[@backinthewoods2022]

Mark Marine thanks I think. As long as your not a Yankee fan I got no problem with you. Thanks for watching appreciate the comments.

[@Mark-Marine]

Back In The Woods you’re welcome 😉. I like Richard Dreyfus - so it’s all good. I’m curious about a couple of things, though: why do you leave the stumps as high as you do when you drop your trees; and why not put fluid in your tires in combination with the weights? Oh, one more thing, judging from your ink, were you a medic? Thanks young man and do know I respect your work ethic 👍🏻👍🏻

[@backinthewoods2022]

Mark Marine I cut them at a comfortable height because they are just for firewood or cut for deer habitat reasons. I will cut the stump and throw it in the trailer if it’s close to the trail otherwise just leave them high and sprouts can grow off and help thicken my woods. I have just wheel weights because I had no experience with tractors when I bought mine so I didn’t know about the benefits of a heavy rear end not sure I would change it though I think I may get stuck more on muddy trails with a heavier tractor not sure though. I’m not a medic have never been in the military my tattoos are a cross and a German coat of arms. I’m an electrician by trade. Thanks for watching I appreciate it.

[@wdbldr67]

Nice 8n. At 11 in 1978 was the first tractor I ever drove.

[@backinthewoods2022]

The first tractor I ever drove too, I had to buy it. Very useful around our land👍

[@profdave2861]

Have you considered adding the BH92 backhoe? With 200 acres it would see that you could put it to good use! Like the tractor itself, the BH92 backhoe exceeds the performance specs of the Deere 3 series hoes.

[@bank80]

Nice video. I think the Grand L series has way too many electronics on it. It's just more things that will eventually need to be fixed. A simple and reliable tractor is best in the long run.

[@backinthewoods2022]

bank80 I agree simple is better but like new cars that’s just not how they build them anymore

[@bank80]

@@backinthewoods2022 I'm tractor shopping now. Did you consider the L4701? Seems like it would have been a good fit for you.

[@backinthewoods2022]

bank80 I looked at those models also but the operating platform and controls seemed cheap to me. I didn’t like the tredal pedal design on them and the loader joystick position. After I drive mine it was much more comfortable and user friendly for me. I have around 130 hours on it now and have started using and understanding all the functions and modes and it honestly makes doing work with the tractor faster and easier but you can also use it like an older tractor too like I did in the beginning. I will see how it holds up but I have honestly no complaints yet.

[@kevinhardin2941]

I think we can all agree, John deer SUCKS !

[@bperry07920]

You did not mention the front PTO that is available on the Kubota for front implements like a front snowplow or broom

[@backinthewoods2022]

I’m not sure how that works I don’t have either implement. Do those come of the mid PTO though?

[@CountryLivingWithTheHarnishs]

Great video i think you cover every thing there are a lot of differences for sure i went thought the same thing

[@connoroutdoors5371]

Very good video! I like how you didn’t just read off spec sheets, you applied the factors you considered to the applications you’d use the tractor for. Although one point I’d like to bring up is that the big downside to the DPF is not really about how it effects the tractor when working, but more of the maintenance side. When the time comes that it needs to be replaced, it’s going to cost over $1000. I can’t remember off the top of my head at which service interval you need to replace it, but you can find out in your manual. That’s why no DPF is good, because you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars in replacements. I believe mahindra spent millions of dollars into the technology and research to not have DPFs but still meet the Tier 4 emissions standards. Kubota is a great machine as well. I’ve operated many.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Good points. I hope the tractor gives me good service down the road, simpler is usually better and with all the bells and whistles I don’t want to be fixing it all the time as it gets older. We will have to see. Thanks for watching

[@deerrudy]

Very good review and comparison 👍

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

This is one of the best reviews I have seen yet.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Thanks appreciate that

[@hotrodmack269]

It looks like your comparing to a John Deere 3 series tractor. A kubota Grand L is more comparable to a 4R series.

[@backinthewoods2022]

hotrod Mack I was comparing to the R series Deere that was the pictures I was showing. I have not used the Deere so take it for what it’s worth just the differences I saw on the lot.

[@hotrodmack269]

No matter the comparison. Keep the vids coming. I enjoy your videos

[@backinthewoods2022]

hotrod Mack thanks man appreciate that

[@michaelkraeh4697]

If it has 6 gears it's not a hydo it's a shuttle shift. Also if you run a quick hitch the telescoping 3 point and stablelisers is a wast of mony

[@backinthewoods2022]

I misspoke I meant ranges High Medium and Low and a High and Low in each one of those for a total of 6 ranges. The telescoping lower links are not an extra charge just a Kubota feature.

[@brucesawyer3707]

I think you would of been happy with the Mahindra 4550. I know I am with mine.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Yes I believe they all will get the job done in the end

[@axelec]

Nothing like have a second low profile tractor so many time a smaller tractor fits the bill and large tractor for the heavy work.

[@backinthewoods2022]

It’s nice to have two so I don’t have to swap implements as often and both are better ant different tasks

[@rebelyell9814]

Great video!! Thank you!!

[@bkb5668]

I will tell you for a fact if you could have at all gotten away with the larger mahindra tractor you would have been much happier. You would be surprised where you can get a tractor, even a larger one until you are on it and driving you can't tell. I have a 70hp cab tractor and it is way more nimble than I thought it would be. If I were to buy a new 70hp-75hp tractor today it would be the 6075 Mahindra. Dollar for dollar this is the best machine in its class (mabey on the market). The older 5555 open station was a beast and very easy to work on. Thanks for the videos!!!

[@tallmanDavid]

Thanks for the in depth information

[@seather863]

I'm looking at Kubota and Kioti tractors, in the 60hp range, tough choice, both great tractors. Both have their plus and minuses.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Seather hard choice good luck

[@offgridmangogrower]

I'd go talk to service staff....my 5030 in 15 yrs had only one hydraulic coupler fail

[@seather863]

@@offgridmangogrower Ended up purchasing a Kubota MX6000, been great so far.

[@offgridmangogrower]

@@seather863 heres my 2 cents I pressed the dealer to include a complete set of factory manuals You never know if you will need them...so far they are safely stored as reference.

[@offgridmangogrower]

@@seather863 that's alot of tractor Not sure how it would handle side slopes....mine is completely widened for side traverse...but it soils my pants...! I've tried track skid steers...and prefer wheels.

[@garyvoigt5090]

Hey, good review... another reason I like kuboya over john deere... its a KUBOTA...LOL

[@17buckrogers]

wouldn't that be 9 gears regular 3 high 3 and low 3?

[@backinthewoods2022]

It has a high medium and low range with a high and low in each of those for a total of six different “ranges” because it’s hydrostatic

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Nice unit 👍

[@rmlestes]

Thanks

[@ranchitosantos5165]

Great review!

[@camburton2349]

You made some good points

[@FLOUNDERMILKSHAKE]

I've seen enough Indian engineering in my time to never want to think about owning a Mahindra.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

New subscriber here... from Iowa. We own a Ford 9N and a Kubota L2501.

[@backinthewoods2022]

That’s funny we have close to the same type of tractors. Got to have two tractors right 👍

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

@@backinthewoods2022 , I told my wife once that I simply cannot have too many tractors. I can, however, run out of shed space.

[@backinthewoods2022]

We think alike

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

Nice video

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

Nice video

[@BradMyers]

I jumped on the Kubota bandwagon with my purchase of Grand L3560. I have had it for a little over two weeks and have been very pleased with it. Looked at the Mahindra, but liked the Kubota better. Thanks for the review of the equipment.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Brad Myers good luck with your purchase. What kinds of things are you going to use your tractor for?

[@BradMyers]

@@backinthewoods2022 my family has an 80 acre farm, about 60 acres tillable and the rest woods and house/barns. My grandparents had the farm and they passed, my dad officially got the farm about three weeks ago. The farm has been shared cropped out, but the 20 acres of woods and around the house has had minimal maintenance over the last several years (long story, short version, my mom had a stroke, grandma suffered dementia, so dad had his hands full). Now that they have all passed, dad has the time and wants the help. So we were able to get one of the old MF running and I purchased the Kubota since I'm an old softy. We have been working on getting the grass/brushed cutback, we have lots trees to get cut up and cleaned. So, my tractor is going to be used for cleaning and whipping the property back into shape. Once it is in shape then it will be mostly rotary mowing and taking care of the occasional downed tree.

[@backinthewoods2022]

Brad Myers have fun I don’t think you will regret the purchase👍

[@joesteen9742]

Kubota hand down for me to!