John Deere VS Kubota Mini Excavator Smackdown!

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seeing which mini would pick up more

[@bae896]

super video! no screaming music, just straight to the facts and tipping points. ty gents

[@bryans5339]

That’s one beautiful pine log.

[@kb7722]

Who needs the superbowl when you've got this match up!

[@markbridle9329]

More exciting too

[@t26803]

No one took a knee!

[@johnwesley966]

That's right

[@isenberg7541]

Looks like John Deere acquired Tom Brady.

[@Squat5000]

I have personally enjoyed running Deere and Volvo. More often than not, any of the major brands are going to be fairly similar. At the end of the day, parts availability and distance to a local service center becomes a pressing factor.

[@pedrogunner9750]

I have a 60G with the counter weight and the longer stick. It is hands down by far the best mini I have ever had or ran. We’ve had John Deere 50s and some other brands but the 60 out lifts and out works all of them.

[@mscholte36]

The Kubota has a longer stick than the deere. This is like watching a short armed dude bench press against a long arm dude.

[@reverandhale863]

mike scholten doesn’t matter. If Kubota built it right it wouldn’t leak down like that

[@TheHonestPeanut]

Well if I'm looking for a guy to win bench press competitions I'm hiring the short armed dude.

[@chrisrogers8760]

How do you know the Deere isn’t a long arm machine

[@GusCowMiller]

@@chrisrogers8760 watch the video for more than 5 seconds and you'll note how much longer the kubota stick is, bucket pin to stick pin.

[@MrSpiritmonger]

@@reverandhale863 Ever heard of leverage? The longer the stick, the more leverage you have on the pivot. It has nothing to do with build quality, this was never a fair comparison to start with.

[@antoineroy5876]

damm 2 of my favorite brand i love it

[@arkansas1336]

Dealer support should be a MAJOR consideration considering other things being equal!

[@Tom-fz6pe]

We only have a Kubota and CAT dealer near us, so this is the major consideration which one to buy.

[@dcook395]

The shorter stick on the Deere is why it could lift more.

[@jrod264winmag]

Same stick, what are you smoking?

[@chrisgarland9381]

I’ve always been a Kubota mini fan. We just bought our first brand new Takeuchi. And I love it. Whatever he decides will be a good choice.

[@jimineutron259]

I have a JD 60g, I do believe it is a larger machine than that Kubota. The JD maintenance is a pain in the ass, you can't get a quart of oil in it with out rigging up a funnel and a hose. The JD has a wimpy thumb, a smaller bobcat has a better thumb. The JD has a Yanmar engine and is made in Mexico. I like the JD but not a 100%, it does kick ass all over the cat 305.5.

[@jamesrichardson4984]

Yes I've got the same escavator is the Kubota and you're correct in the Kubota to pressure setting even for the boom holding that I wrote mine originally wouldn't hold anyting and now I've got the pressure set up to halfway and it would hold log out like that cuz I do a little bit of clearing that like you do but yeah it's pressure setting in the guide great video man

[@JamesWhite-tg4kw]

I take it you like your Kubota

[@RealJohnWayne]

Obviously the Deere was the hands down winner! "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" 🦌👍🇺🇸

[@mischef18]

Turned out to be a great video in the end anyway.

[@junkworks1]

Komatsu builds a top tier large excavator, I'd be interested in seeing how their mini would stack up.

[@donnyrandolph9614]

Stay far away from the mini komatsu excavators I've worked at a local rental store in Marion Nc we've had them all komatsu gave the most trouble constantly had breakdowns hyd pump failure on pc50mr-2 4 times in 3 yrs! 27mr-2 couldn't keep the nuts on the cylinder rods we finally welded the nuts! Bobcat minis are the best in my opinion have done maintenance on all equipment for 25 yrs!

[@thomasmeeks7304]

what about a yanmar

[@tedohio3038]

Does anyone know if these 3 brands compare as close thru there whole lineups. I would chose based on which brand has the best local dealer.

[@1whitetailnut1]

Great video. It looks like the stick is shorter on the John Deere. ?? Bobcat comparison would be good too.

[@legendaryexplorer8119]

AWESOME!!!!

[@camarocruser69]

You should compare the Deere versus a Hitachi lol. 🤣

[@TheWallsocket]

It looks to me like the thumb of the Deere can open a bit further, that combined with the bucket it looks to me like the Deere is holding the log 6-8” closer to the cab at full extension, which may be effecting the test results. A bit hard to tell from video but that’s what it looked like to me anyway. Thanks for taking the time to make this video, always nice to see real world tests and not marketing bs.

[@GigMyRig]

I 100% agree with your assessment. I watched again... Good eye!

[@brianjohnson2174]

👍🏼 bingo

[@AnthonyAgostino]

Well Done!!!!!!!

[@James-er6qt]

Good hitachi product the johndeere 👍

[@camhergott9840]

Always surprising how many people don’t realize that!

[@RockCreekEnterprisesNM]

I know the Deere costs more, but it has larger pins and bushings and will last longer that the Kubota. Plus you have to turn on the aux hydraulics every time you get in the Kubota, gets old when you are in and out all day.

[@garretlux4850]

Can confirm deeres will last longer

[@RockCreekEnterprisesNM]

@@garretlux4850 Yes, my friend used to have a Kubota KX121, strong motor, but lots of problems. Bucket bushings wore out, twice. Problems with drive motors, valve block, swing bearing loose. My Deere has just as many hours and none of those problems.

[@garretlux4850]

@@RockCreekEnterprisesNM i will always reccomend deere and komatsus over anything else.

[@garretlux4850]

More so komatsus that are 200 series and bigger. Not a fan of the mini komatsus

[@RockCreekEnterprisesNM]

@@garretlux4850 The only Komatsu mini I have ever run was a PC78. I thought it was a good machine, but I only spent one day on it.

[@Sm-gy1jn]

Kubota is best

[@Mrsnichols1965]

Not sure if Kubota still does this, but back when I worked at a dealer (12 years) we had a front loader that drifted down over night if left up off the ground. Bucket also tilted forward if left for 12-15 hours. Check the parts list, and find that the cylinders had no O-ring under the piston on the rod. Pulled the cylinders apart, and sure enough, the parts list is accurate. Put in a proper sized O-ring, reassembled cylinder, and problem fixed. I have an 8 year old BX that the back hoe and the outriggers drift down if left for a couple of days. I'd bet a good chunk of change that is why the log pulled that boom down so easily. It would also be interesting to know the weight rating on the boom.

[@mikemcelrath7721]

Koi

[@scotabot7826]

Time to bring the new Yanmar to the party!

[@colonialroofingofnorthcaro441]

I like the way the John deere tracks. Looks lower and beefier toward the lower areas, I like the way it looks sitting, and the blade looks heavier duty as well, I haven't driven them so I'm just going on what I see

[@azwrenchmaster5334]

Come on guys, show Volvo some love. Of course, i may be biased.

[@tuffram2165]

Looks like the stick is longer on the Kubota? If so that explains hydraulics not holding on kubota get Deer with same length stick and compare.

[@maxsmith4479]

Deere is better don’t even try to defend kubota

[@ranchertrapperdieselbuilds3632]

Nah bud johndeere just makes alot better quality equipment

[@jimgreen1043]

it doesn't matter in this case. At the 2:16 mark the Kubota is failing way before being fully extended.

[@camhergott9840]

Of course the “John Deere 60G” is just a Hitachi ZX60 painted yellow. 😀

[@Mowers11]

This was a nice video a different type of video than you normally do but so much fun to watch.

[@johnmartin-sg7cv]

My impression was the Kubota had a longer boom and dipper. Therefore was further away from the machine so more leverage when extended. Maybe wrong but that is what it looked like. Both nice machines.

[@Ty_Conway]

I rented that Kubota for a week to do some cleaning up on my property. I actually got a brand new unit that had never been rented out before. It actually seemed under powered to me. From digging to pulling brush up. I cleaned up a small ditch and just cleared small hedge bushes.

[@junkworks1]

They turn rental machines down for safety reasons, related to homeowners inexperience and for longevity of the machine.

[@Ty_Conway]

@@junkworks1 Thats what I figured was done. I've worked at big rental place back in 2014 and we never did that to any of the equipment.

[@junkworks1]

@@Ty_Conway Wow! really? Sometimes they set them at the factory, if requested. With that being said sometimes the excavator is just a sled load of mule shit.

[@MarkSmith-Uzor]

Lovely video guys!!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

That was impressive the Deere held it up but my vote is still Takeuchi Zack! Lol

[@mellyanoorjannahjannah7160]

Elite Earthworks LLC h

[@danielhansen9626]

A little different, but I demoed a Deere 50g vs Kubota U-55 and went with the U55. More power, out dug the Deere.. lifting was about the same.

[@Floridamane305]

Daniel Hansen I disagree Deere smokes the kubota all day, I mean what’s kubota make up to about an 18k machine that’s their biggest? Deere makes real earth moving equipment

[@Floridamane305]

Service and price sucks

[@TristanH7290]

@@Floridamane305 Deere doesn’t make their own hoes

[@davekorn6516]

Personally id take the kubota or even Yan market for reliability plain and simple they just last

[@gpubenchmarks7905]

Kubota king

[@janvandenbos7085]

JD vs Kubota, nice again Chris.....

[@fundybillsampson]

I like the cab more on the Kubota. Leg room is important when you are on it all day

[@OstiworksExcavator]

Kubato u55 very good excavator

[@tjf1531]

I'll take both

[@masonruss6320]

Pretty good for that machine

[@lucilledog8832]

Nothing to see on drink ID today. However this tractor matchup far exceeds anything that aired during the 4 hr train wreck that was SB LIII!Thanks for saving my Sunday evening. #cupholdersquad

[@mustafakhtab6910]

I need this in Egypt

[@chrisuscilla2606]

I still want to see it compare to the yanmar and cat machine

[@williamuskoski1385]

Cat is spendy but worth it

[@Bigdaddyluv68]

Yanmar wins

[@BAD4U22]

Nice video

[@stanleybroadhead8978]

I bought a John Deere subcompact tractor 2 years ago, went into the process open minded. Compared to the same Kabota there was really no comparison. JD is good equipment. Also the dealer made a lot of difference. Good video Chris y'all stay safe out there.

[@chevyon37s]

Stanley Broadhead I’m a Deere guy and we run all Deere hay equipment on our farm, but if I were buying a Subcompact tractor it would be a Kubota long before a Deere for me.

[@bradcoddington1679]

@@chevyon37s No comparison between a kubota compact tractor and a deere. Deere beats kubota hands down on quality, ease of use and higher resale value.

[@gordonbehr1589]

@@bradcoddington1679 ... lol...... use are too funny.

[@rontopping2048]

I know you like the deere name but this 60g is 100% Hitachi built in factory in Japan. Hitachi is simple and very reliable

[@rickgordon873]

I believe the Kubota has a 6 way blade as well

[@mattywho8485]

They only put the 6 way on the 040, I've got one and it is the BEST option you can have on an excavator!!!!!!

[@yt650]

How much for the Deere vs Kubota.

[@stevenwescott1422]

I just bought the Deere with a valby grapple bucket. I use mine for logging. Came down to kubota salesman really had take it or leave it attitude. Deere sales wanted to sell it. 0% 60 months also helped.

[@mattywho8485]

You must have found a "one in a million" salesman @ Deere, I had the exact opposite experience when I bought my 080 Kubota, Deere couldn't even GET me one for 6 months! the salesman was lame and Kubota also had 0 DOWN, 0%for 60

[@mattywho8485]

Well I should hope the Deere out performs the Kubota, It outweighs it by 1,000 Pounds !!

[@ericculver115]

THAT KUBOTA stuff is over priced over rated garbage that parts are ridiculously overpriced for I wouldn't give tou 50$ for another one. I have had a KUBOTA John deere, Cat and Bobcat. The kubota was the only one that I thought was an absolute piece of trash. It was always broke it always took forever to get parts and tgey were 3 times the price for the same part as everyone else. They should have stuck to their overpriced junk tractors.

[@Jordan-ut8wx]

@@ericculver115 lol aside from the fact John Deere literally has sold the jankiest machines ever I’ve owned 3 zero turns, 2 1435’s and just recently traded my 3033R in for a Kubota that offers rear discharge as belly mower option vs jd offering only side discharge for the compact series

[@ericculver115]

@Jordan yea I have never owned a Mini. I have 2 120's, and a 160 now. And I have had 2 590's, 490 and a 690. All were purchased new and have been great machines. Maybe you aren't servicing them properly. Maybe you bought a used machine someone else had beat to death. Or possibly there mini excavators are junk I don't know. But I do know this the Kubota dealer in our area is as crooked as the day is long. So me finding out if a Kubota is a better machine will never happen.

[@MidwestOutlaw86]

We knew that was gonna be the outcome.

[@iandeleeuw8074]

@letsdig18 you need a sky trak prefer the 10054 with outriggers

[@davebrittain9216]

Last fall I rented a JD 35 and was very impressed. I used it to tear a house down. It was light for the job but slugged through it and got the job done quite quickly. The only complaint that I had was I thought it could use window protection. At one point I had a 2x4 bounce off the windshield but lucky did not hurt it.

[@ericculver115]

That's operator error not the machine.

[@davebrittain9216]

@@ericculver115 Why?

[@ericculver115]

@Dave Brittain I guess if you need to ask why. Me explaining it won't do much. I mean, shy of someone else throwing a 2×4 at the window, it was operator error. Must be you have never run a machine with a forestry package to see how much they cut down on your vision. And if you go from that to something structural, it covers the windows on a timco. That restricts the vision even more and costs a fortune.

[@davebrittain9216]

@@ericculver115 When I rented it I told them I needed a machine for doing some demo work. Most demo excavators have mesh on the windows that I have seen. I was using what was provided to me when I asked for a machine to do the job. Not sure how you think it is operators error. I have over 2k hours on an excavator. Probably now close to 3k hours at this point.

[@junkworks1]

I have a Kubota kx121-3 it has a little over 13,000 hrs. replaced final drives & it's loose as a goose, but still runs strong.

[@benjybaldwin773]

Ran them both Kubota hands down

[@travistharp4215]

That’s insane the Deere can extend all the way and hold that log. Wow I thought for sure it would let it down

[@speromma]

he had the blade down on the JD and up on the Kubota. TRICKERY!!!

[@Average_southernerPace-gd8el]

@@sperommawatch the rest of it he drives both whilst the booms are out

[@caddyronward1339]

John deere hands down 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@eddieburns8004]

I wouldn't have either one for that job both machines will wear out premature due to not being big enough for the job to start with

[@ianstuart7395]

That really depends on what it is being used for day in and day out. The biggest thing to stay around the 12,000 lb weight is for moving it... when you get into anything bigger then it changes everything for hauling.

[@dozingnsloping6814]

I am not a fan of the track power on the deeres. I've ran a 35 50 60 and 80 in MY opinion the track power is lacking. The bigger deeres i have no problem with. I even like thier dozers a lot but due to a back injury and personal preference and experience i prefer a Cat high drive.

[@mrdeereford]

Dozing 'N Sloping what generation? We had a 27C and it was lacking in drive motor power, but our new 35G is incredibly powerful. Can turn 360 degrees at idle in high range.

[@dozingnsloping6814]

@@mrdeereford They were all Actually G machines

[@jerlittle4889]

Its nice to see someone who is not a rep for either brand who operates the equipment equally for both instead of making one look Jerry and completely inadequate compared to their employer.

[@bogdankudyrko1849]

Possibly the safety bypass valve is set at lower psi on Kubota for less wear vs the Deere putting all that stress on cylinders/ pumps/ hydraulics.

[@mariolanmontejo8527]

Requiero la formación d l excavadora milni

[@scottmcfarland5830]

well there you have it. I’d like to know the hours the kabota has had on it already, could have been a factor.

[@Blazer02LS]

Looks like a toss up. The Deere needs the extra weight. The bigger question is, what's the price difference?

[@jd350af]

The extra weight didnt help the hydraulics hold.

[@Blazer02LS]

No, but it would keep it from tipping so easily.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

kubota are less price and deeres are more here in canada plus kubota is bit bigger then deere 60

[@pags5zonda623]

The deere is more, the price of parts and shop repair is higher. Techlink (deeres help line) is not great. But you get the best service out there when you need it

[@mattywho8485]

I went to buy an 080 last year, Deere was out 6 months to get one, in MAY ! So what? wait till November to get your machine, then make payments for 6 months before you can even use it? (I live in New England) PLUS Deere was more money, the financing was 3.9% and Kubota was 0 %. So buy a Deere and pay $18,000 more in interest? Fuck that ! I bought a Kubota and love it ! Sorry JD

[@grandpapete417]

You could give me either one.

[@douglasconradmusic17]

What bothers me is how the Kubota lifts then bypasses. Most equipment limits the pressure side, and the bypass should be x percent higher. That Kubota could get someone killed bypassing like it does in this video. Just imagine lowering a concrete pipe into a manned ditch when it bypasses. ( Understanding that laborers should not be under the load, but......)

[@TheWallsocket]

It only bypasses because he’s extending the stick forward, when lowering a concrete pipe you would be lowering it straight down so it wouldn’t bypass in that situation. Workers should never be under anything held up solely by hydraulics anyway, because a seal could burst at any time. Same reason you never go under a car held up by a hydraulic jack, you have to lower it onto solid jack stands first.

[@snh1021831]

Hey Chris, how about a bobcat excavator. Iu would like to hear your thoughts between kubota and bobcat. I recently just purchased an E42 bobcat Over a Kubota Kx040-4. I thought the bobcat was more refined inside. But he machines seem equal in performance imo.

[@buffalostate1]

what was the price difference ?

[@snh1021831]

@@buffalostate1 the bobcat was roughly 4500 more. I bet the dealer down to 1500 less than the kubota. They also through in a secondary hydraulic hook up so I do not have to disconnect the thumb when I hook up my hammer

[@dozingnsloping6814]

@@snh1021831 The strongest mini i ever operated was a Bobcat. I cant recall the series but i want to say it was equal to a 55. Absolutely amazed me with the power it had. From the breakout force,slew,track speed,and track power. I promise I moved a rock and placed it for a retaining wall that a Komatsu 80 couldn't place. It could pick it up somewhat but couldn't swing,extend or place it.

[@mikethorntonr1]

We tested kubota vs bobcat and hands down kubota mini way better machine but for skid steers bobcat only way

[@snh1021831]

@@dozingnsloping6814 I feel that the bobcat is more responsive than the kubota. The kubota I demoed seem to have a lag for a second every time you asked it to do something then the power would roll on.

[@erkatwerk]

I’d take either please. Thx.

[@maickel1988]

Lets see Deere against Volvo

[@wefdjbl]

I’ve rent a 35 a bunch and they do good

[@neutralmind6047]

It’s too late for the last 2 but if you could measure how far away from the cab before it tilts it just seemed like there was some advantage over the others and how about a drag race speed is essential for getting around a job site

[@trevmint5615]

I'm pretty sure that relief valve is adjustable. Tighten it a little and kubota will be all around better.

[@williambutcher153]

Yea if you like doing bushing jobs every 1500 hrs! Kubota does not use impregnated bushings

[@markhouston7768]

the john deere

[@TheHwnleatherguy]

chris?? could you run both videos in a 2-window/box @ similar playback speed? not sure uif your editing software can do a 2 compressed "box" full-view to see 2 full/both (framed screens) at the same?? just a wondering... either way, fun watch push me-pull you comparison....

[@HughzieTube]

It might have been the camera angle but the Kubota looked like it could lift off the side slightly further before the machine tipped. Looking at the angle between the boom and stick, the Deere couldn't get past 90 degrees before it tipped, the Kubota seemed to just pass the 90 before it went over. Would be good to see your new Yanmar against the Kubota.

[@ZachsTreeService]

It did cause its has a bigger counter weight. The deere has a 650 pound weight you can add which would get it on par with the Kubota in that department.

[@johnoler357]

This looks like a pretty even Hillbilly match.

[@mrk8220]

One thing to note, the 60G weighs about 1,000 pounds more, it's a little bigger machine.

[@mrandrewdennis1]

Our 35 JD the thumb doesn't touch either. It has a stop when we have the grading bucket on.

[@Will7981]

These logs were nothing for the Deere, but the Kubota probably blew a huge hemorrhoid competing in this contest. LOL

[@jw8848]

Seems like the counterweight is an important consideration when doing a comparison. Why doesn't Kubota offer it, or do they and it's just not mentioned? Looks like something that would be an important thing to consider when deciding which to buy. I've never operated any but as a leyman that's the way I see it. jmo

[@jacobmckinney5434]

Do a cat 305.5

[@tooez90]

did the cameraman fart at 1:53??...lol

[@TheVichnou]

Yes 😂😂😂

[@robertanderson5931]

Yes he did sir...🤣

[@BannerTrucking2]

I know the price would prob be more than a mini. But for what he does he could look at a wheeled excavator. Plus with all the attachments for logging may suit him better. Just a thought.

[@cwhitaker2010]

Try kubota vs bobcat or cat

[@mrandrewdennis1]

For sure

[@ycs1466]

That deere aka hitachi use yanmar engine..@.@

[@OldBoldGuy]

On my 3rd Deere/Hitachi, by experience, been very durable machines!!!

[@along4710]

So Chris, what do you say about this guy who runs Bbstar who did a video talking about what does Letsdig18 make off KZbin?

[@michaelhaag4912]

They’re both nice machines, but I still prefer a Cat 307CR.

[@VIQAN]

There's a machine you don't see much of these days. Here in the Pacific Northwest they were common 15 years ago. Not today.

[@inmotion81]

Want to see the kubota vs your new mini

[@Overspin]

Yea!

[@mrandrewdennis1]

in motion let's yes bobcat,CAT, and Volvo.

[@als8518]

its a vio 45 right? actually a very fair comparison, they are like 10.5 k lbs

[@mrandrewdennis1]

Al S the new excavator is a 55 so it is a little smaller but I think it would be cool to watch.

[@toddreynolds8875]

That was the first comparison. Wasnt it a yanmar same size ?

[@ulisesgearofwar]

Video should be titled hitachi vs Kubota

[@leestewart3690]

Both machines very good, I choose the John Deere as where I live the dealership is very helpful on every single aspect of owning a John Deere, the kubota dealer I’m sure is very good as well I just roll with what works for me don’t have the money to travel down the unknown path

[@sashagowell1255]

In my opinion John Deere has always had stronger hydraulics then Kubota. I’m a Deere man myself.

[@billsmith5166]

For the same money as the Deere you can get a Yanmar VIO-80-1A. You'd need a Deere 75G to compare with it's specs. I think if you compared the 60G to the 80-1a it would be a pretty easy decision

[@rontopping7811]

Totally different class lol

[@billsmith5166]

@@rontopping7811 LOL. It sure is - and less money. No comparison if you've operated both. If you want something that compares to the Deere, buy an even smaller Yanmar and save more money. Deere is WAY overpriced.

[@c.r.hoodheritagefarms8825]

I’d rather have the Kubota, hands down

[@AllisMan-go7kd]

Do you prefer the Kubota KX057-4 or the Yanmar vio55.

[@jimwang4897]

Both are good machines. As far as straight up lift the machines are not comparable. Deere specs almost 1,000lbs more operating weight than the kubota. That would be the first clue which one is gonna lift more before an override kicks in. Kubota is an odd duck all their machines are typically spec. in between everyone else size class.

[@TheHonestPeanut]

Do all JD minis have that play in the swing gear? Mine and just about every one I see operate has that little back and forth when they stop travel.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Both good machines but I believe it is unreasonable expecting that size to handle that weight any better.