John Deere Is Better Than Kubota: 5 Reasons Why

[@googleuser6875]

As long as Deere prevents owners form working on their own equipment, by claiming copyright infringement, hiding behind the DMCA act, they can put their Yanmars where the sun don't shine

[@PaulChristenson]

That only applies to the Ag tractors...and they do NOT have yanmar engines

[@farnorth7314]

@@PaulChristenson I've had Yanmar marine engines for years...I would consider them a plus in my choice of tractor.

[@PaulChristenson]

@@roflstomps324 John Deere engines are produced in different factories worldwide: Saran (France), Waterloo (USA), Torreon (Mexico), Pune (India), and Rosario (Argentina). John Deere was one of the first engine manufacturers to certify 75-to-174-hp diesel engines as compliant with EPA Interim Tier 4, EU Stage III B, and CARB emissions regulations. These are the AG tractor engines that people are complaining about NOT being able to work on because of DMCA...NOT the yanmar engines you find on the CUTs

[@PaulChristenson]

@@roflstomps324 You are describing tractors SMALLER than SERIES 5...which are not really used in large AG ops...the DMCA that the OP was complaining about are only found on JOHN DEERE Tier 4 engines chip sets...none of which are yanmar engines...:(

[@PaulChristenson]

Heck I've even got one of these yanmar powered JD's 3028r that I use as the farm's lawnmower...and there are no DMCA chip sets in it

[@LooxJJ]

After hearing what farmers has to go through to get some service when John Deere breaks down, I think Kubota may be the better option.

[@Bigsoot7393]

All manufacturers are like that now I don't get why John Deere cops all the flack

[@bigjohn860]

At 69 year old i can remember when tractors were made to last a couple of lifetimes, now it is a search to find the best junk made today.

[@tammyjohnson8896]

kubota

[@rorymclean7545]

People are living longer now. 😂

[@bwanadave76]

Allis-Chalmers

[@realmoronosity5956]

Point #1. The tractors can have more hours and have had a different life so it’s not very accurate.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Real Moronosity Very true. All I can say is I take a pass on two to three times the amount of Kubota tractors than John Deere specifically because they are cosmetically rough. I'm sure that's because Kubota owners use their tractors while John Deere owners leave them in the barn, haha! ;)

[@orangepeel796]

When we were kidding guys about their truck, invariably one would say "my brand will run twice as many miles as yours. And the answer was always "that's because your truck would only run half the time."

[@kennethbrown109]

The reason the deers look better is because they are sitting at dealerships being worked on while Kubotas are being worked with.

[@michaelbutler1557]

Good one.

[@TSemasFl]

Well I had a Kabota for 20 years, and used it a few times a month each month for 20 years. Only problem I ever had with it was a dead battery. It did fade in color and started to rust. So I pulled off the hood and fenders sanded it down and repainted them along with the rims. Looked brand new all over again. I'd still have that tractor if my dad didn't take it from me and tell me to go but my own tractor. lol Dick! Still in the family since 1978. Still runs great.

[@scottbishop2532]

The problem with John Deere is not the quality of their tractors but the price they charge for them.

[@tg_ny]

I agree, but their parts availability is really good, even for their old tractors. That comes at a cost.

[@RgW00D]

This video has made me want to buy a Kubota.

[@goatchoker8]

Yeah me too. Id rather buy a tractor that doesn't demand its own proprietary parts and attachments.

[@darrenherring7788]

How were they used where were they stored

[@GoodWorksTractors]

How do you know that wasn't my plan all along?!? 😂😉👨‍🌾🚜👩‍🌾

[@cutterc2399]

I bought a Kubota.

[@shawnbarker6463]

2 years ago I bought a brand new John Deere 3025e. I own a tree service so we use it daily for hauling logs and tree debris to the dump trailer. We have used and ABUSED this machine, maxing out the lifting capacity countless times per day EVERY day. Now with 500 hours on the dash and 1 oil change since new I've never had one single problem other than a new battery and a busted hydraulic line which was my own fault. I'm not going to tell you my little green tractor is better than your little orange tractor but I can tell you that this green machine was worth every single penny I paid for it. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

That is a great real world testament!

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

Not lucky, my old Fords were the same, kubota just pure dependable! I am president of an Hvac company, do not have time for equipment failure. Mine stay undercover and serviced regular. They just start everytime. In any weather.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Awesome, glad to hear you've had such a great experience!

[@hooeydog]

John Deere or Kubota, both great machines, not much price difference in the medium compact utility tractors. Came down to dealership, location and the salesman. I bought a JD 2038r, love it!

[@dominic1953]

I would rather have metal than poly any day.

[@bigd9260]

Plus one. Poly is better in the short term, but tractors are not like cars and they should last 30 plus years. In 30 years you will not be able to get either one of these hoods........ But the metal one will dent and you can fix and paint it. The plastic one..... you break it...... you are screwed. Its called planned obsolescence, and like most auto manufacturers this seems to be the way john Deere is going. I kind of have to question just how many years this guy has been around tractors. The plastic one he shows was probably never used in the woods or given to the hired hand to use day in and out. These look mostly like suburanite tractors, maybe used to till a lawn at the worst.... not fill a manure spreader. Under real work, scratches and fading happen. The plastic cracks.... and the whole piece needs to be replaced. Yes, the metal dents... but just slam that dent out the best you can and keep going.... John deere= Ford Kubota= Toyota If I had to pick a vehicle to get me through a desert where if something broke I would be dead............. I would take a Toyota every time and tell my friends I took the Ford. Hey I'm patriotic. o- I drive a Dodge.... and yes... its a POS.

[@ranchlife8128]

Those plastics panels have saved me a ton of money. They flex when hit and debris just bounces off. I would have spend hundreds if not thousands replacing metal panels. The plastic panels and where they use them are FAR superior to metal.

[@charlietatman3066]

Same even if the paint is striped off

[@Wildboy789789]

@@bigd9260 you can repair plastic... if you can pull out a welder and peice togeather a metal hood, then you can mix up a resin and fix the poly hood... dont hate plastic it's a magic material, they have polymer resins that you mix into putty then drys and becomes metal or wood... I'm a plastics guy all day... that being said I drive a toyota lol

[@billyraub8197]

Paul Stringer I guess you have not had a none caring Spanish speaking person use your equipment they do not care all they are therefore is the money and when something happens to it they will just say I don’t know what happened it was like that when I got on it Even thought they were the only one running it And you have to eat it because they are from a different country but if I pulled that with you You would climb down my ass and back out because the real Americans get treated that way. I should know I worked on a dairy farm with 90 percent of the workers were Spanish oriented and watched them get away with murder so to speak. And got punished because I didn’t kiss there ass

[@jnichols3]

I love my L3901. This is my first tractor. I operated a Deere, Kubota, New Holland, and Mahindra before buying. Comparing tractors is like whole "apples and oranges" problem, but here are my observations. The Deere is iconic, but when I operated a 30xx model, I had the same feeling as sitting on a riding mower outside of Home Depot. The lack of weight was not helped by the plastic body. This new Deere's storage door on the fender would not even close because of the flex in the plastic. It just felt "cheap". I am sure that it is a fine tractor, but considering I was about to spend more than 20K it did not leave me with a good impression. The Mahindra was the cheapest of the tractors and it felt like it. The Mahindra's body is all metal, and because of or the roughness of the engine it rattled badly (remember I am talking new tractor here). The lower dash panel had already detached was being held in place by one screw. The Kubota was all metal and felt solid. It was heavier than the Deere, but was no bigger. It was the more expensive tractor. The NH was actually my favorite by just a hair. Although in the same class, it was the heaviest and biggest (outside dimensions). The NH was almost a foot wider than the Kubota and was slightly cheaper. The downsize to this is that because of the width you might have to buy larger attachments than you might need (72" as opposed to 60"), but the cost difference would cover a couple larger implements. The New Holland was the most comfortable to operate for me. Being my first tractor I relied on what information I could find on the internet, from experienced friends, and by my own observations of what professionals were using. Everybody liked the Kubotas, and this is what I saw most private companies using at job sites along with New Hollands. I see very few Deeres being used by private bussineses, but mainly by private individuals. The few Deeres I see being used as a fleet tractor is usually always government public works departments. I assume that is because of cost and some public departsments have requirements to use "American Made" products where possible. Mahindras are pratically not used by anyone other than for private use (in my part of the country at least). My final decision between the Kubota and the NH was based upon the dealership locations. There was a Kubota dealer less than 10 miles away, but the closest NH was 60 miles. I bought the Kubota at another dealer that was also 60 miles away, but I know I can get maintenance parts within a few minutes of my home. Now here are some things I do not like about the Kubota. The heel-toe pedal. That pedal is a pain when you have to turn to look back over your right shoulder while trying to operate the lift on the three-point hitch and move back or forward. Also, Kubota in another video brags about the location of their ignition switch. Cant tell you how many times I have jabbed my right knee into the key. On the other side is the position of the head light/turn signal/hazard flasher switch. I hit it at least once per day with my left knee and turn my hazard lights on. Lastly is the fuel tank. It is located on top of the rear of the engine, so you have to climb up on the tractor to fill the tank. Between the location and those stupid valves on fuel cans now. If you buy a Kubota, make your first accessory a big funnel. YOU WILL BE TAKING THE NOSSLE OFF THE FUEL CAN AND PORING THE DIESEL IN DIRECTLY FROM THE CAN. Nothing here is a deal breaker, but is somethings they could fix next time they have a redesign.

[@orangepeel796]

Nice review. I like the pedal ...mine is L4701...You are sooo right about the light switch. I'm always turning it off. A SHORT suggestion (you probably know). Get a diesel (yellow) VIP Racing can - you can find them in many tractor stores or on Amazon. They are vented, 5 gallon and have a VERY big top cap with a screw in tube. I changed the hose on mine, added a ball valve and a right angle. I use one of those cheap hoists $150 or so to put it up there. There is probably no good place to fill a tractor if using a 5 gallon can that is not vent and takes two hands to hold the valve open.. It becomes difficult in any location. Best Wishes, Larry

[@almccallie4314]

Great info, thank you

[@dand33911]

Reasons JD is better? Plastic panels? Push forward to go backwards? Loader removal? ( still need to leave the tractor to disconnect the hydraulics) John Deere proprietary Quick Connect? That matches 0 Universal attachments. Orange sticks out more then green, especially in a field. Kubota holds its value just as well and cost less to begin with. Every point you made, is a reason why Kubota is better than John Deere.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I see you have a lot of questions :) I sell both, I like both, I'm not a bleed green guy or bleed orange guy. I have experience selling them, using dozens and dozens of models of each brand, having a wide range of hours on them, from 2000-2018 model years. This is based on my experience. I wouldn't expect everyone to agree. Especially someone biased towards Kubota. I'm not biased either way. I have another video coming out giving 5 reasons why Kubota is better than John Deere. I give love to each.

[@dand33911]

Good Works Tractors I'll admit I'm biased. John Deere dealer was a jerkoff, I now have 3 kubota's.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I hear you. Outside of the tractors themselves, I think local dealer availability and level of service has the biggest impact on choosing a tractor brand.

[@terraviewfarmsstables3311]

Then how come Kubota has hydraulic problems

[@jrod264winmag]

Farmman2004 yes..... I have 2 kabota's with hydro issues. An 855 jd with 1900hrs and no problems.

[@barbfoxdvm1189]

I have noticed the same thing looking at some used Kubotas. They show what I would call signs of some pretty severe usage. I have watched on some of the you tube tractor videos where some people are what I would call abusing their equipment. Wear and tear accrues fast enough without expediting the process. I like to take care of my equipment and see how long that I can get it to last. I have a 1949 Case SC and a 1953 John Deere model 50 with the #45 mechanical loader. Both tractors have the original rear tires on them. Each with a fair amount of rubber left. Both tractors are in reasonably good shape with only a couple of small dings in each. They spend most of their time parked inside of a shed ready to go to work whenever they are called to do so. One other thing that I have noticed about the Kubotas, is that the paint seems to fade pretty quickly. Mine is always shedded when not in use and spends very little time in direct sunlight. I also wax my tractors frequently. I'd like to think that they have a good home. Don't get me wrong, they have to work to earn their keep. I just don't beat them. I treat them as if it would cost a fortune to fix stuff that I break, mainly because it does. Gary from Iowa

[@Ethan-ck6iz]

And before people say that John Deere is forcing everybody into buying their loader attachments, there are plenty of 3rd party companies that make stuff with the John Deere quick attach

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yes, great point. I sell lots of aftermarket attachments that fit JD. Visit goodworkstractors.com.

[@moestrei]

Kubotas are super reliable and capable even the little ones. There are cheaper tractors but I would buy a 2nd hand Kubota above a new cheaper one any time.

[@837skione]

I have worked 26 yrs with dealership that sold both Kubota and John Deere. When John Deere cheapened everything up with plastic everything, and nitriled hydraulic rod cylinders saying way better....lol save money. Kubota is all Kubota. John Deere a mixture of Yanmar and other companies making a tractor for them to market. Kubota is all Kubota... chrome cylinder rods...heavy duty everything. John Deere cheap everything...small front axle, aluminum rear end, small axles, bull gear drive train...all cheap. Educate before buying either brand.

[@chadjustice8560]

After 26 years at the dealership I figured you would have figured out Deere is the controlling partner in yanmar so it's a Deere company building stuff for Deere.

[@dennishinckley6326]

Rather have metal, plastic cracks, breaks. Easy to repair metal. Went to John deer to buy tractor. I asked questions and the dealer seemed like he did not have time for me. Went to kubota and the dealer answered all my questions. I paid cash for my new Kubota.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

A good dealer makes all the difference

[@larrypatterson3957]

Dennis Hinckley Same here. JD dealership here in town. They didn’t answer my questions. Drove 15 miles down the hill and bought an L-3200. Was going to pay cash but they offered 5 year, zero interest financing. Kept my money working for me and paid it off just before I retired. The only issue I have had was a need to adjust the neutral switch under the dash. A 15 minute repair thanks to University of KZbin.

[@redmondray8066]

An old used car salesman told me “there’s an ass for every seat”

[@donnlowe9129]

I've operated both and I find a Kubota to be a far better tractor.

[@johndeno562]

On my way to the JD dealer I stopped by the Kubota dealership looked at and test drove a 3030 with a cab. Salesman didn't seem too interested in my needs.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

That's a very important factor regardless of what brand you end up with. Having good dealer support nearby will prove invaluable during the course of long-term tractor ownership. Take the time to talk to the service department while at the dealer. I have many dealers around me. I look forward to going into some while others give a chill down my spine.

[@tacratt6091]

I’ve got a Kubota, an old Ford, and just bought a new 3035d John Deere today! The Kubota has been a tough one. But my local shop is a John Deere dealer. Convenient for me. I’m sure it a great tractor also!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Awesome, hope you enjoy it!

[@LordBLB]

My 2 cents worth. Old JDs are better. Newer Kubotas are better. Overall though... they both make awesome machines, and it's going to be your local dealer / service center that will make or break your experience with these beasts.

[@joshblack1406]

both are very good tractors in my opinion. both have there pros and cons. I have a john deere dealer 10 miles away and a kubota dealer 70 miles away. I went with orange simply because the green dealership guys were A holes

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I would go into that JD dealer with my Kubota and make sure to let them know too. Driving an extra 120 miles round trip just to avoid the guy nearby means they must have been terrible.

[@lancede6]

I had the same issue. The JD dealership salesman was arrogant and thought I'd buy based on the name. Drove an extra 10 miles to Kubota and was treated with respect. I let the JD dealer owner know too. A year and half later JD dealership closed down but the Kubota dealership is still thriving. You can have the best product in the world but if you don't treat customers with respect you'll never make it.

[@robertmccall8666]

Yeah both good names I totally agree it's down to the dealer ...I bought a kioti the dealer is 2 miles away and the service guys are awesome ...went to John deere and the sales guy said we don't need to sell tractors they sell themselves ...bad mentality ....

[@michaelhurley5676]

Must be a green thing. I walked into a JD dealership years ago looking to by a bar for my Stihl no one would give me the time of day. I assume because I was young at that time and didn’t have much moneys. Well things have changed over the past 15 years and guess what....... I never forgot how I was treated. I have not even considered a JD mainly because of that dealer but also BC of the plastic panels.

[@orangepeel796]

@@michaelhurley5676 Boy, isn't that the truth. When we bought our last tractor (2017), we visited several dealers. The green dealer was terrible. The sales person was just gazing out the window and never even said hello or asked what we were looking for. After the receptionist ask what we wanted, I ask to speak with the sales person. She pointed to him. We went over and told him what tractor we wanted to look at. He said "I don't think we have anything like that", and did not even turn around. We left and walked past the NEW tractor we were interested in. He show no interest in selling a tractor. After that, I wouldn't buy green if the offered a 50% discount (which nobody will do) because I really think NONE of these tractors is any better than the dealer you choose. I think a tractor dealer might do well to say Hello and show an interest when someone wants to buy a product for 50K or more. They should remember if you make a person comfortable with the dealer, they will tell another person. If you offend them they will tell 14 people. I talked with my friends and was told Horrendous stories about green dealers not supporting products sold. But that is just in my location.. I will say that if owned a farm with several thousand acres to farm, it makes a lot of sense to go green because of all the implement offered and onsite service, (especially since most equipment software is still owned by Deere and not the equipment owner, thereby requiring dealer service.). Seems if you have a good dealer, you probably have a good tractor, if you have a dealer that is not very good, you may have a not very good tractor.

[@stephenrhodesianridgeback7418]

Every brand of tractor I have owned and operated has had a problem or issue . They all get the job done . They all have some things better than others . Buy what suits you best . Find a good dealer ship . Find a comfortable tractor that suits your needs . Go around and test them all . Most important thing . And don’t get caught up in all this crapp . Loyalty is for suckers . It’s your hard earned money . Enjoy it the way you want .

[@vincemonk2715]

True. Find what fits you, In pickup trucks too. Loyalty only benefits the manufacturer. Buy what will give you the most bang for your buck. I own a few brands, I haven't really found BAD tractors (in name brands) But I prefer the controls and the feel of some over others. Most of us have a favorite color for whatever reason. But it's best to keep an open mind.

[@Harry-zz2oh]

@@vincemonk2715 We can always change the paint color. My neighbor collects old tractors and all of them have different colors so he just repaints them to how he thinks they should look. His newest mower is a Sears built in the mid 1960's; the oldest is a Brimley built in the 1930's (I think) which uses two levers to control the steering.

[@nicholaslacovara2381]

The break placement on the Kubota prevents the use of breaks as an aid in steering. That is the biggest issue I have with Kubota. We have a lot of tight spaces in our facility and that is a big need for us.

[@jamesmullis6827]

Love John Deere equipment, Hate John Deere the proprietary company. Everything they design is made with the idea"how can we force the customer to buy parts , attachments, batteries etc. From a dealer ? ". Their sorry quick attach bucket breaks pins regularly, as well as the long rod that runs from one side of the lower pivet but it's bastard like they want it. We have 3 kubotas and love them .

[@siriustraveler7083]

Had both ( I was not impressed with Deere) I would stick with Orange every time Kubota builds a better machine

[@GoodWorksTractors]

What model of each did you have?

[@StahlFirearmsNo2]

Sirius Traveler my dad hit a large ass piece of metal with out Kubota and the metal hocked around the blade and stopped the engine he raised the deck up and i pulled the metal off and nothing was broken and he kept mowing.

[@horseblinderson4747]

Kubotas are built, designed, owned, by Kubota themselves. Nothing labeled Deere under 200 hp is made by them and I'm pretty sure they got scooped up and are a subsidiary of a multinational conglomerate now.

[@marilynmiller9674]

A tractor is a tool, not a status symbol. We buy tools to do the work and not break down in the process. If you want to sell or trade it later, resale value is very important unless you have more money than good sense. JD's always hold their resale value better than others for good reasons. No argument necessary-- It's as simple as that.

[@acdii]

In todays market, both are holding their values much higher than they should. My 2001 B2410 is selling for what I paid for it 20 years ago. When I bought it came down to price and the Bota beat the Deere by $2000. In 20 years I replaced the hood latch, fuel cap, and the hood rod( I bent it being stupid). The only maintenance it needed were new seals on the front axle where they split for steering, all told not including oil and filters, I spent maybe $200 in parts and did the work myself. The battery itself lasted 16 years. More reliable than the 3 Toyotas I once owned.

[@kxtimber]

"I'll never put my name on a product that doesn't have the best in it that is in me" said no one at Kubota.

[@dwaynegolden624]

Well, since the John Deere subcompacts are Yanmar, I think one may want a Kubota. At least it's honestly a Kubota, not something else.

[@MrDoyle07]

This was a useful video. Thank You, Courtney!

[@Markinthemiddle]

I see the pros and cons of both, decent tractors. the service after the sale is a big deciding factor though. I've noticed the rental stores in my area almost all carry the Kuboto. When I asked my friend who owns one of those stores he said that when pricing equal performance level models the JD is always substantially more expensive. He also says the Kubota is easier to work on and parts are also more accessible and priced better but maybe that is due to the Kubota dealers locally. I know im ready to trade in my 2016 Mahindra that constantly loses prime for some reason.

[@aspincelaframboise5300]

Kubota or JD/Yanmar, the're both exellent Japanese tractors eh... Ü

[@Holden-McGroin]

Kubota is just rock-solid. John Deere cannot touch Kubota. They just hands-down build the most durable, most solid, most robust tractors out there. I have an '83 B5100 4x4 that my father-in-law gave me 2 years ago with the original fluid in all the cases. Starts and runs like a top from 90* to -10* with no issues. It's a 12hp beast! The only tractor I would ever buy would be Kubota!

[@sanmcnellis94]

Kioti is 300 lbs of steel heavier than Kubota.

[@Positrack]

On the plastic hoods - you may be right cosmetically, but steel bends, and can be bent back. Plastic breaks and stays broken. The floorboard dent on that Kubota would probably have been a floorboard fracture if it had been made of plastic. Now you have a functional problem instead of a cosmetic one. In my opinion, steel beats plastic for just about any purpose (with the exception of fuel tanks). You're right on though about the hydro pedals. As someone who's run both, Deere's setup is VASTLY superior to Kubota's in every way. It's quicker and easier to shuttle between forward and reverse, it keeps the floorboard open, and you can actually use the brakes. Kubota's "treadle pedal" absolutely sucks. Some of them have the brakes on the left side (like the Deere), and that's much better, but the treadle is still a pain, and I find myself fighting the damned thing every time I use a tractor with it (which is just about every day). You have to lift up with your toe to run it effectively (using your heel is just slow, awkward, and imprecise), but even at that, you can't use the brakes, and lifting up is still awkward and very tiring on your leg muscles. You're also right about the loader removal process, no question.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

No, the dent wouldn't have been a break in plastic. I've sold hundreds and hundreds of each tractor. I see dented panels constantly, as in almost every Kubota that I take in. I've had a small handful of cracked panels on JD. In fact, I can count them on one hand. It's incredible the resiliency of the polymer panels. Watch this video of them dropping a bowling ball on each hood. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5iZnHiYaN-goNU

[@Positrack]

Well, it's hard to say, just looking at a dent - maybe the JD floorboards are stronger than I think, but we have three Kubota tractors and one Deere at work, and the only one with any broken body panels is the Deere. It has a shattered panel which covers the fuel tank (not the hood), and it makes unscrewing the fuel cap dangerous to the knuckles. One of our Kubotas is a '91 L2550, and has taken a real beating over the years. It's covered with dents and scratches and doesn't look good, but nothing's broken and it's functionally perfect because damaged steel can be fixed with anything from bare hands to a welder, depending. Sure, it might dent more easily than plastic will break, but steel can be FIXED which is my main point. All that said, I love the Deere overall, and have been pretty disappointed with the newer Kubotas (not the L2550; it's a great little tractor), so I'm not bagging on JD. I just wish they had easily fixed steel body panels. ;)

[@RRaucina]

Who in hell ever bends metal dents back on a tractor? Maybe that moron on green acres?

[@richardkoehler9917]

If you are working the winter with a salt the newer John Deere won't rust .I buy John Deere hands down.

[@outdoorswithlarryrobin]

You may sell them, i have worked both, Kubota Rules! L3710 flawless, L5740 flawless, m7040 flawless, m5100 flawless, M5-091 flawless. They all work hard and do not break! Only one John Deere, that has been replaced on my farm, a GT235 flawless

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Wow, everything you own is flawless. One lucky guy I guess :) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@frnknstien]

I just can’t make up my mind between Kubota and the Deere,certain things I like and dislike on both

[@paulgrimm7842]

That second Kubota was worked hard! It’s a Tractor,not a BMW .

[@WackadoodleMalarkey]

What if it's a Ferrari tractor?

[@lancede6]

The last thing I worry about is cosmetic beauty in a tractor. I need it work hard, not break down, and do what I want it to do. I don't need it to work a fashion show. JD was too undependable for me and that outweighed all it's benefits.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

You're on the right track. That isn't what most buyers are concerned with unfortunately.

[@jerryjbloodworth6010]

My broinlaw says the SUN has eaten up his polymer hood even though it's parked under a shed and gets indirect light. And he doesn't own a bowling ball so dropping one on the hood is pretty much a moot point....

[@solorsix]

Kubota is both better value and product. If JD could cost reduce putting a kubota engine in those tractors instead of a yanmar they probably would! Not saying its junk, just overpriced. Kubota quick attach is skid steer style which is a huge deal. just my opinion.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hmm, is there something that shows Yanmar is more expensive than Kubota engines? I know Yanmar tractors are cheaper than JD or Kubota so what's that about?

[@solorsix]

Sounds like it is all about how much markup can we make on this yanmar engine in our green chassis. You said it, Yanmar tractors are cheaper and they are nice. Why is JD more expensive for the same size tractor?

[@AndyGarcia-ch1ci]

Good Works Tractors yanmar is the top producer of diesels in the world.

[@AndyGarcia-ch1ci]

solorsix JD also offers skidsteer quick attach. Also an option like on Kubota

[@GoodWorksTractors]

So, the engine is the only component in a tractor? No other engineering required? The engine is an important piece, but ONLY a piece of the puzzle.

[@jefflee4663]

Can you get a skidloader quick attach on a John deer?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Sure can

[@johnnyalpha8447]

I totally agree with the plastic panels being the better option. I was moving a pool deck with my 3320 last fall I miss judged the center of gravity and the deck landed on my hood the weight of the decks smashed the plastic down pretty good. Soon as I got to back off and went right back to its original shape with nothing more than a scuff that can be buffed out. If that was a steel hood it would’ve been replacement time. And if you were to crack the plastic can easily be repaired with a harbor freight plastic welder and xenoy rods.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

That's an excellent example. Thanks for sharing. I pass on purchasing numerous Kubota's because of hood damage. So many have dents, dings, and rust all over. John Deere's simply don't do that. They also don't fade like Kubota's (I know they finally have a new paint formula). Rarely does a John Deere tractor hood or fender crack or break. I have seen it happen, but on far fewer occasions than I've seen messed up panels on Kubota.

[@Morpheen999]

Once the plastic gets sun weathered its not repairable.. a metal hood will last a lifetime regardless or how its treated or left in the sun..

[@serasgaming]

im not going to purly dis agree with u but yea im gonna put my 2cents and personal experience in reason one john deere uses plastic that gets weak after 9months of being in a not full inclosed shed and first thing u do next season it cracks and or just flat out breaks apart leaving giant holes in the hood and or fenders because again plastic NOT METAL so that right out the gate being a reason y its better is kinda bullcrap the 4610 looked like it was a garage kept tractor barely used to do anywork while the kubota looked like it was used as a honest work tractor so the point of "john deere looks better" is pretty much void because it looks like it was barely used reason 2 the hydro pedals is honestly what u get use to and what u like better its not a reason y one is better its really personal choice me i like my standard gear trans so i can put it in 2nd and go i dont really care for hydro unless im doing loader work and then i dont like one over the other its what ever i have at the time i prefer the kubota over john deere but i own a john deere as well as my kubota reason3 the loaders uh yea they both suck tbh john deere is decent the newer kubota one is pretty good but they both still suck to me reason4 the buckets john deere has its own conectors its own style of stuff for their tractors kubota uses a skid steer style yes its an upgrade but least if u get the upgrade u can use 99% of attachments reason 5 is not really a good reason i bought my john deere brand new and my kubota brand new both at the same time one was about 23k the other was closer to 30k reason i bought one of each instead of just 2 of one is simply because i needed 2 tractors that could do the same jobs day in day out one for me to use one for my brother to use the kubota was 23k has been in the shop twice for actual repairs the john deere spends about 90% of its time in the shop waiting on new parts idk if i just got a steaming heap of crap or what but for 30k i exspect a tractor to do work and pay for itself had both of them for about 3years now one has 700 hrs the other has 400 ill let u guess which has what the list of things ive had to replace on the kubota is real simple tires which was a pain in the ass btw all the oils and the air/oil filters which they took me about 3hrs to do everything other then the tires which took 2days for new tires to get here the list of stuff to be replaced on the john deer is alot longer ive had to have the entire trans changed out twice had the hydro sytem to completely fail and i can make a list a mile long for me myself and i my kubota has been better then the john deere ever dreamed of being rather i just got factory new turds or john deere is honestly just garbage idk but my experience wth the 2 brands just makes me not want another john deere i just cant say much good about john deere when they have shown me they let crap parts pass

[@AndyGarcia-ch1ci]

seras gaming dude. My tractor stays outside in the elements because I don’t have anywhere to store it. Even if I could put it under a roof it would be my lean to, which is also exposed to the elements minus the sun. My 3025E never had an issue and my 4044m has no issues and as said outside in this brutal Florida sun and humidity.

[@jamesedmond3351]

Don't forget the plastic radiator and plastic timing cover.

[@ericpowell335]

JD may be the best, but your statement about finding other tractor dealers is just not true. Off the top of my head, I can think of a MF, Mahindra, Yanmar and Kubota dealerships all within an hour of where I live in Northern Ohio.

[@alexveldhuis6004]

Christ, that's more than 2 pence worth !!

[@gregs3393]

I own a 2016 3033R and love it regardless of if it is plastic or not, stop ramming your machine into things. I always liked the treadle pedal though.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Lol, yeah running into stuff is bad no matter what it's made of :)

[@billmcneil1308]

I'm turned off on John Deere, I bought a new riding mower and used it twice. And put it away for the winter it worked well the first 2 times, and the following year I used it and it streaked the yard I messed with the deck and tried it again still streaked the yard. I called the service center and they picked it up and kept it a month. They call and said they thought they had it fixed and they said they were unable to get it to adjust and had to put a new mower deck on it. They brought it back and I mowed the yard and it still streaked the yard I called them back and they returned and tried to adjust the deck and it is still not level. I guess I will have to do it myself, why should I buy a service contract when I have to do the repair work myself.

[@PaulChristenson]

You do like to put the stick in the hornets nest don't you...:) This should generate lots of views and lots of responses...:)

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Haha, yeah it was a bit polarizing :)

[@_P0tat07_]

Treadle pedals like on the Kubota are THE WORST. granted, I’ve never been on a Kubota, but I have used other turf equipment with treadle pedals, and they suck. I much prefer the separate design John Deere offers.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I'm with ya!

[@SR-sg7qk]

Yes but if the plastic gets hit and bust up. You have to replace and spend more on the green. But like every person we will all have our favorites.

[@geraldswain3259]

Forgot to say ,if I want a J D tractor under 100 hp, I go straight to source , "YANMAR"they are a better tractor !...like the Kubota, better build quality.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Glad you've got it figured out :) Have a great weekend!

[@AndyGarcia-ch1ci]

Kubota better build quality? 😂 you’re kidding right 😂

[@danbasta3677]

I believe John Deere are in business with Yanmar.

[@Sparkeee1978]

they should go with a Kioti

[@gumelini1]

Andy Garcia no,he is right.Its you that is joking,right?

[@jamesedmond3351]

That green paint is EXPENSIVE. If under warranty, fine, but dealer will still find a way into your bank account. If out of warranty, look out, you are about to get reamed in the bank account HARD. If you are able to do repairs yourself, okay until technical information is needed, then you are seriously SOL. John Deere feels technical work is proprietary, and will not assist in any way, shape, or form. Buy older models without computer systems. You'll save money in the long run.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I would say that dealer assistance is predicated more on your individual dealer than the manufacturer as a whole. There's good and back John Deere, Kubota, New Holland, etc dealers all over. Some are very helpful and some make you change brand loyalty because they're so awful.

[@stephenmathewes5159]

Local Kubota dealers are helpful and professional. Local Deere dealers don't want to be bothered with small operators. So...I traded in my 1971 JD301a for an L2501 Kubota. Now I get parts without attitude.

[@moultonditcher6187]

Both tractors are very good.KUBOTA in my opinion,built in japan,thats why every manufacturer is chasing Kubota and yanmar for there tier 4 engines.Even before tier 4,yanmar and Kubota are the 2 top diesel engine makers.The Japanese are absolute masters of refinement and fit and finish.I looked at john deere,case,kubota,kioti,before I bought my L2501,All good tractors,i guess,But the Kubota prevailed due to dealership locale,and dealer service.ALSO,why would you buy a Mahindra,Jinma,LS,Branson and all the obscure brands,when for a few more dollars,in the long run,you get a better tractor with the Big name guys?Look at the wiring,hoses,gauges,switches,on some of the no name tractors,very cheaply built.I've purchased and run several pieces of equipment,Excavators,skidsteers,zero turns,Compact tractors.Due yourself a favour people,buy name brand,and preferably with a YANMAR or KUBOTA diesel,both top notch engines,period.Thats my experience.Im half a century old.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

:)

[@waltergroover5501]

I have a Kubota L6060. The hydrostat pedal is different from any of the ones that you showed and I like it very well plus the brakes are on the left side (no clutch pedal on the hydrostat) so it is all very easy to use. I love the computer control between the go pedal and the transmission with the cruise control feature that automatically adjusts speed for the load so that I don't stall the engine but keep it keep it working at full power. My tractor has a category 2 hitch while the comparable Deere has a category 1 and most of the time I need the bigger hitch. I bought mine very lightly used and got a huge discount so if there is faster depreciation it worked to my advantage. I really like being able to share implements with my friend that owns some skid steers. My only complaints on the tractor are the faster paint fade plus the rear tires don't spread as far as they did on my old Ford 3000 and I don't feel as secure when sideways on hills.

[@danbasta3677]

Rather own a Kubota.

[@ZR1Terror]

There is nothing better than a John Deere

[@nickg2366]

@@ZR1Terror I agree, except for a Kubota.

[@alphaone101]

How are you supposed to use the brake pedals individually for braking/turning when the brake pedals are right about the directional control and speed control for the hydrostatic? Are you supposed to bring your left leg across to work the direction control?

[@alphaone101]

Yes, that's what I'm talking about. Seems you have to be some kind of contortionist to use the individual brakes for sharper turning. Thanks for your response.

[@hosiercraft9675]

So far all the bad you say about kabota are the things I like about them.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Well then I hope you didn't buy a John Deere

[@Wheeler590]

When I was looking for a 40hp it was between Green and Orange. Next to no for used Orange at the lot, Went to JD and had a pile of trade ins! Low hour Golf Coarse tractor with the big turf tires and remotes! Added the front end loader and a blade and snowblower and was still half the price. That was a 4320 and now looking for the same with a cab. Hydro would be ok but shuttle shift is nice too. Now looking at price points for Koiti also. Another thing, I cut 3 acres of grass and the Kabota does not have a beer holder in the fender like JD lol

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Haha, well you can't own a tractor without a beer holder :) I really like the handful of Kioti's I've taken on trade. However, I have heard from several different folks that their corporate support is horrible. Dealers try to service as best they can, but getting parts and trouble shooting can be a nightmare. This is all second hand information, but it's been from different individuals over the last year or two, so have to assume there's a bit of truth somewhere.

[@Wheeler590]

@@GoodWorksTractors Thanks for the super fast reply! On a side note, I use it for firewood in the winter and at -20 in the bush the poly will flex and not break.

[@Wheeler590]

Probably staying Green

[@mrsparex]

One word: "propietary" That's ALL I needed to hear. Currently shopping for a Kubota!

[@randy7879]

EXACTLY, F THAT! I dont need proprietary filters...

[@szki272]

On the Kubota you might hit the forward petal when hitting the brakes. JD solved this by getting rid of the brakes. Maybe you are supposed to be able to hit both the forward petal and the brake like for turning sharper?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

JD didn't get rid of the brakes. Their brake is on the left side.

[@prezzle208]

They are both reliable good tractors. This video points out minor differences that this guy sees as being advantages and disadvantages. In today's day and age both are going to be solid tractor that will last a long time.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Exactly. Both are good, reliable machines. Just a things I've noticed along the way. I would expect anyone who's been around them to have their own opinions too. Thanks for the feedback :)

[@markstengel7680]

Watched the kobota is better 1st then this. As a older male with home & land owning a JD is similar to owning a Rolex Submariner watch. I'm a classic tractor fan and yes JD's are highly prized with most collectors except MM UDLX. Where i live lawns are very uncommon in Nevada. Either it's 117 or 35 degrees. Found your site searching JD X758 tractors. #1 for me would be the pedal setup on JD's #2 resale value #3 appearance longevity & #4 it's a John Deer. Great Presentation !

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thank you Mark. Insightful response. Happy New Year!

[@Ethan-ck6iz]

Heavy engineering vs smart engineering

[@benvasilinda9729]

I own a John Deere and my buddy has a Kubota. I’ve enjoyed my Deere but my buddy has now bought another Kubota and let me know he is thinking of selling his other Kubota and I’m considering it. Deere parts are crazy expensive and it I can’t seem to find cheaper parts online. It’s like Deere has a lock down on their parts where u have to buy them from a dealer with jacked up prices. I do really like my Deer but it’s not cheap to maintain.

[@paulgrimm7842]

My Kubota is 10 years old with no leeks . John Deer is made in Japan too!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Nice, glad you've had good luck :)

[@treylem3]

I like both brands alot. Years ago I had a used B7100, it ran great. Now I have a used(345hrs) JD2305 that I've put about 12 hrs on. So far, great, I'll repost when I have more seat time on it...seems like it's going to be the perfect for me, size, weight, hp, configuration. I'll let you know. P.s., I briefly owned a Kioti CK 25, it want as strong, or solid, as the B7100., just saying. Maybe it was an exception to the rule, but if it's not Kubota, J.D., or New Holland, I wouldn't buy it. Just my opinion.

[@waynes.2983]

I admit that I have caught my toe under the pedal on my bosses kubota. It could have caused a serious accident because the gear selector popped out of gear on a hill, the tractor started to roll and because my toe got stuck it took a moment before I was able to get my foot on the brake. Scared the crap out of myself.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah, that would be a scary moment for sure! Glad it turned out safely.

[@hank1556]

Ive never even driven a tractor why am I here

[@GoodWorksTractors]

thatallredheadude 1 maybe there's something missing in your life ;)

[@jerrysadler6100]

Hello! Looking for a three point counter weight box?? To help with my front loader

[@garthewbank2679]

grandpa always said "john deere paint is stronger than case steel

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Grandpa's always know best :)

[@RJ1999x]

garth ewbank Your grandpa wasn't to bright than

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Don't be mean to grandpa ;)

[@RJ1999x]

Good Works Tractors not being mean to grandpa, but just because he drank the koolaide doesn't mean you have to

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Ha! :)

[@flyingbob297]

I do agree with the side by side pedals, they are much better than the heal toe pedal, but that don’t make the tractor better, both have the good and the bad points.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Agreed which is why I also have a video about the areas I think Kubota beats John Deere.

[@Bigsoot7393]

Did you even listen to the video?

[@squish15]

When you showed the difference between metal and plastic holding up you forgot to mention how many hours are on the machines. I have a 2009 Kubota and the paint is in perfect shape and the metal has no dents. It also has less then 150 hours on it and has lived in doors all of its life.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Here you go...year, make, model, and hours of each tractor from left to right. 2002 John Deere 4610, 760 hours 2016 John Deere 3039r, 30 hours 2004 John Deere 790 (metal hood, fenders), 460 hours 2004 Kubota b7800, 780 hours 2015 Kubota B2650HSDC, 80 hours 2012 Kubota L3700SU, 400 hours

[@jamesedmond3351]

To poke fun at you Josh, do you tuck into bed and read it nighttime stories too.

[@surfearth1]

I have a JD 2016 1025r. Over I like it. I HATE the fact that they don’t use stainless steel washers and bolts to hold the floor mats Down. They rust all to hell from the salt from my spreader. It’s a small thing but you see it every time you get on the tractor.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yes, JD, Kubota, New Holland, any other...you will find rust if you are using a salter. Same thing with trucks. Salters are the problem. Equipment isn't designed to withstand that level of corrosive exposure.

[@geraldswain3259]

Is that the best you can do !...I'll stick with my Kubota thanks .

[@GoodWorksTractors]

No sweat, they are also good machines. Thanks for taking the time!

[@lukebriggs501]

Our 1996 kubota looks better than any of those Deere’s you got

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Even the JD 3039r in the middle with 27 hours that looks better than some brand new one sitting on the lot? Share some pictures because that's incredible :)

[@lancede6]

Gerald Swain agreed.

[@dougthornton6087]

Gerald Swain mainstay is best not trade for either one of them

[@craigcontofalsky4387]

I have a 2005 John Deere 1023 and it looks like new! One thing I like is the separate forward and reverse pedals! The one piece rocker pedals suck! Very uncomfortable and was a no sale on all the mfgs I looked at!

[@arvbergstedt3303]

I agree. I had a difficult time with Kubota foot pedals-on turns reversing etc. Darn tough to get leg that far back when working with a heavy soul conditioner. Also need both feet on one side of Kubota for many turns, etc. Stupid set up. Deere is much easier to operate and love the cab on Deere.

[@iwantosavemoney]

Ok plastic vs metal treddle peddle quick attached john deer quick attach or Universal attach good video. Am in the market still looking tho you made some good points

[@darrengarlough5121]

will the poly resin hold up in the cold? because my old newholland with plastic fenders cracked up pretty quickly.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I've never had an issue. Watch the John Deere video in my description. They drop something on a frozen hood with no issues.

[@caseih-pz9vp]

The number 1! reason john deere is better is PARTS AVALBILTY. All tractors have belts, filters and maintenance parts. But when you have a breakdown or you tear something up most 1st time tractor owners do. If john deere dose not have it in stock they can get it in 2DAYS OR NEXTDAY if you want to pay for nextday delivery charges. The other guys good luck sometimes just finding the parts.

[@AnimationCPU-y2k24]

Must be a new JD, because finding parts for an older JD is nearly impossible and expensive.

[@spyder000069]

@@AnimationCPU-y2k24 Personally I have never had a problem finding parts for my 790 deere or my lx178 or even my old gx85. I order through greenpartstore dot com and you can pull up exploded views on the entire tractor or deck. Something to check out.

[@zainicaliboso7148]

How much like this tractor mini 2015 or 2016 sir

[@diamondd8840]

Dom't buy a RK55 been waiting over 5 MONTHS on parts RURAL KING

[@CaptainPetrolburner]

LOL Kubota pedal is way more intuitive, especially if you have friends, family or employees jumping on the tractor to help out.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

No it isn't

[@ralphsnellen8703]

I have both, never get mixed up on treadle, have hit wrong pedal many times on double pedal. I am not a young person ,but have driven tractors for many years

[@j0mp4m4n]

Tractors are like watermelons. You keep the red. And throw away the green

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Now that's funny! 😂

[@sideskraft]

Other than Deere compact tractors having lower lift capacities, lighter weight, and less standard features than most other brands (at similar price), there's nothing wrong with them. As the old saying goes, it may not be the best, but it's green and it's mine.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Probably be tough to prove all that if comparing apples to apples. Partially true on some models, but then again, that makes it partially false as well, haha!

[@sideskraft]

If you do the research you'll see that it's quite factual, especially with the E-Series models. Again, great tractors if features, capacity and weight are not important, and to some people they aren't. Some people insist on owning a green tractor, or orange, red, or blue, and there's nothing wrong with that. If everyone bought the heaviest, most feature laden, and highest capacity machines, there would not be nearly as many tractor brands and models to choose from. Everyone has different needs and wants, and each person decides what's most important to them in making a purchase. Variety is the spice of life!

The condition of a used tractor is directly related to how the owner used, maintained and stored it. Plastic is still crap! If something heavy is dropped on a plastic hood/fender it will most likely break (time for a new one). If same object is dropped on a metal hood/fender it will dent (pound it out or leave it alone because it's still functional). John Deere has rubber floor mats (GOOD) & Kubota metal (BAD). Whoops @ 5:12 this Kubota has rubber mats.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Hi Tom, Thanks for your feedback! I know what you mean with how an owner used it reflects condition. However, if this is entirely true, then almost all JD owners treat their equipment like royalty while all Kubota owners treat there's like trash. I know that isn't true. John Deere's and Kubota's both have owners all across the spectrum. What I have found is that, at least cosmetically, John Deere's will clean up and look in at least 8 out of 10 condition, if not 9 out of 10 condition. Kubota's don't. Their paint fades, scratches, panels dent, rust, etc. You can't fix these with rubbing compound. Believe me, I've tried. I've personally dropped a 5" diameter tree on my "plastic" hood of the 3046r with hardy a scratch to be found. Seriously, look up my The First 50 review and you'll see pictures I posted with the tree still on the tractor! They aren't brittle and they don't simply break. Look up the side by side video of a guy dropping a bowling ball on a JD and Kubota hood. The Kubota has a permanent dent while the JD hood is just fine. Proof is in the pudding. Thanks for watching!

[@henrycarlson7514]

As a point of trivia ,I saw a test by Polaris that took 2 Sportsman 6x6s one with a steel box and one with a polimer box , they did 1000 miles , the steel box was trash

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Plastic compounds are constantly evolving. It'll just take awhile for the general perception to change.

[@mickey17y]

Last fall I sold my Kubota B2620 and purchased a JD 2038R. I wanted a bigger tractor and went to my local Kubota dealer where I purchased my tractor. The sales guy wouldn't even walk outside to tell me what my tractor was worth. Coupled with the lousy service I had received from them in the past I drove away. The next week I checked out a few other brands and decided to buy the JD. I can honestly say there is not one thing about my Kubota that I think was better than my new JD.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Sometimes a dealer can have a bad day. Had you been to that local Kubota dealer on many occasions? Just curious if that was the norm or perhaps a bad apple? Glad to hear your 2038r is working out great. I've heard some great things about them and had briefly considered one for myself. Thanks for watching!

[@geraldswain3259]

What are you ,a JD advertising executive!!!.

[@mickey17y]

No. I own precision sheet metal fab shop.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

He was certainly talking to me. It upsets some folks when there's an opinion different than their own :) Stay tuned Kubota lovers. My video is coming out very soon on all the reasons that Kubota Beats John Deere. As I've repeated many times, I like and enjoy both manufacturers. Both have great qualities and not so hot qualities, but you're on the right track selecting either one.

[@Abhishek-df5tf]

Power reversar tractor best or non power reversar

[@jbcowherder6210]

there's a few problems with the vid (and i've worked on both brands so i've seen the difference). fair points: on those particular models: 1) that's a nice display of tractors you have there; i wonder: how many are actually made by JD? most of the smaller JD stuff i've seen is actually a re-badged Yanmar. now don't get me wrong, Yanmar makes a decent tractor, but as my neighbor found out the hard way, finding parts for a tractor that is 20+ years old is difficult, where Kubota still makes replacement parts for even the oldest of it's tractors. there's only been a few models that they don't carry parts for anymore. 2) i've seen JD's with cracked bodywork, whereas a bent fender is still functional, a broken fender sometimes isn't due to where it cracks. unfortunately, they are all going to plastic bodywork, so for the brand new tractors it doesn't matter anyways. 3) the john deere pedal setup is better on the HST models, for the Kubota models, yes they suck, but that's not typical of all the models. the ones i own have HST on the right, brake on the left. 4) the quick release loader stands; i've never known anyone to remove their loader more than once in the tractors whole life, and that was to necessitate replacement of a clutch, so the 1 minute or so more that it takes to remove a Kubota loader is kinda irrelevant. 99% of the time you want the extra weight to increase traction and counterbalance a heavy implement on the back (try towing a heavy implement without some sort of ballast and see how well you pull wheelies). 5) JD'S "quick release" bucket shown is a proprietary design, so try finding off the shelf attachments that work with it, while it is optional (which agreed is dumb), the Kubota quick attach is the industry standard "skid steer" quick attach system that you can find on most all of the attachments available out there. 6) resale value? try finding any Kubota in those sizes with a loader for under $10-15K. it plain doesn't happen, unless it's completely clapped out or otherwise broken 7) take a close look at the size of the hydraulic cylinders on the JD vs. the same size Kubota. the Kubota cylinders are larger and have a higher capacity than the JD. also, take a look at the size of the loader frame of the JD, the Kubota is larger. in the end, it's just plain stronger. isn't that what you want in a tractor

[@GoodWorksTractors]

1 -- Scroll through the comments and you find someone saying the exact opposite. Funny how opinions vary. 2 -- Sure, I've seen cracked fenders too. The point about poly is that overall it is much more resilient than metal. Make a stupid little mistake like dropping a chain on your hood and the damage is there forever with metal. You'll never know it happened on poly. There's a case for each. 3 -- I find it very typical and the Kubota's in the video of different years, frame sizes, and models were used to show the widespread usage of this design. 4 -- Folks remove loaders all the time. If they didn't, then why would JD and Kubota offer it? It's much more expensive than rigid mounted loaders. 5 -- Aftermarket attachments are available for JDQA. I am a dealer for several aftermarket manufacturers and the prices are much cheaper than from JD. 6 -- The 30HP Kubota (closest to the middle) has a loader and is $13,499+tax. So, I guess I found one :) 7 -- Hmm, I would respectfully have to disagree. I have found this to the be the opposite in my experience. Thanks for taking the time to write such detailed feedback. I appreciate you sharing!

[@laurenbrodecki674]

We have a Massey Ferguson 1710 we love it. Just make sure you have a good dealership what ever you buy.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yep, that's very important. Thanks for watching!

[@jeffhorn8288]

I have ran and owned both , kubota is better

[@reload280]

How does one use the turning brakes on a Kubota if the brakes and the hydro pedals are the same side?

[@JustAnotherGuyInTheComments]

I raise you: allis chalmers

[@jadynjuntunen6214]

i dont know why in every tractor video they are talking about 40 horsepower lawn tractors and not actually real ag tractors that are 200 to 620 horsepower

[@johntoothman4888]

I own the John Deere 3025e!! We had both tractors at our house at the same time. Like I said I own a Deere!!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Maybe I missed it, but what's your other tractor?

[@johntoothman4888]

Good Works Tractors Kubota. L2501

[@bglinke]

Good.video. I have both John Deere (2016) and a Kubota (1997). I would have bought a Kubota in 2016, but parts availability for my 3650 was horrible, so I bought a Deere. The tube that houses the shaft for FWD failed at one end, no parts support from Kubota, had to get one fabricated. Lost an engine compartment side panel, yes my fault wasn’t fully latched, and ran over it. Again, parts discontinued. Took 18 months to finally find one in a junkyard. During that time, I couldn’t use it for its main purpose, brush hogging. Numerous calls, emails and other inquiries to Kubota totally radio silence. Tells me they are not an top tier supplier. So far, love my JD 4066R

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I have heard of that a few times with older Kubota's with parts being impossible to get. I've heard of the same issue with John Deere as well.

[@poppafixit]

I'm curious, how long have you had your 4066R & how do you like it? What do you like most & what do you hate most? What options if any does it have & would you buy it again. My next tractor in the fall will most likely be a 4066R. The local dealer has a 4066M he's trying to talk me into but the R has all the things I want on my next tractor. Plus I'll be a bit healthier financially next fall. My current Tractor is a Kubota L3240 HST w/ FEL, bucket w/ bolt on grapple w/ 3rd function valve. It's a decent rig but lacks power @ times & the hydraulics are really herky jerky.

[@bglinke]

Had the 4066 for 2 years. It’s has been a great tractor. I bought the HD bucket, forks and the backhoe originally. The backhoe is good, but not quite as simple to put on and off as the video suggests. Love the assist for attaching 3 point implements. Everyone I show that to agrees an amazing and simplifying feature. I bought a grapple afterwards and made the mistake of not getting a set of front remotes originally. I snaked hoses from the rear remotes to the front for the grapple. Lesson learned, plan ahead for future expansion. Really my biggest complaint is if you have a large cup in the cup holder it interferes with the loader joystick operation. But all in all really good purchase.

[@poppafixit]

Thanks, for the info. Your response was exactly what I was expecting for what appears to be a premium tractor.

[@vermontjeff2535]

Looks like the Kubota was used as a working tractor. The Deere looks like it was parked more than it was used what’s the engine hours on both ?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

The highest hour JD and highest hour Kubota in the video each have around 770 hours.

[@kenhofman6123]

I was looking at a John Deere things I like things I don't as with other brands. Problem I had here was went to 2 opposing deere dealers in my area. Neither seemed intersested in wanting to sell me one very bad.

[@beautifulfouse]

I own several tractors, John Deere is by far my favorite due to job completion time. The Deere is much quicker to get done with jobs due to the pedal configuration and response time. By far more easier for my employees to use, very user friendly. I get paid by the job, but I pay my workers by the hour, the John Deere wins every time. Sometimes it wins in Surprisingly less time that my clients get upset at the price they paid for such little time spent on the contracted job. That is why the slogan sticks and is true,,,"Nothing Runs Like a Deere".

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@davelarochelle8206]

Sorry, I have a Kubota B-21 Loader/Backhoe and it is much faster and more rugged than the comparable JD. An example is the rocker arm Hydro control. When on the backhoe, I can go forward and back without leaving the tractor seat. You cannot do that with a JD, The loader backhoe frame is much more rugged and will not break like the 3 point hitch style of the JD.