Why are Kubotas so popular? (genuine question...no brand warfare)

No, I was reciting it from memory from a Farm Shop article I read a few months back.

 

Sometimes my friend, it is better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission. Go out and buy the tractor because you did mention it, then appease her with a subscription to a "Shoe of the Month club". Yes there is such a thing, and yes Katie belongs to two!

Trust me on this, this worked on all my wives...(tongue in cheek humor)

 

I think she didn't immediately say no, because turns out she likes driving the quad and might be thinking that something a bit bigger might also be fun. I do want to keep her happy, because replacing wives is a pain in the rear.

I'm also thinking that I'm over 40 years old and don't want to wait until I'm 50 to start getting the stuff I've always wanted. I loved working on the farm, raking hay, etc. when I was a teenager.

In any case, I'm going to have to sit on one of these. I'm 6'6", 230lbs (my scale says 240, but I think it's broken) so the Kubota might not be as comfortable, based on what I'm reading from you guys.

I also need to consider used...but pricing I've seen hasn't been great. And if I go really older, I'll be honest, I'm not much of a tinkerer/repair guy.

 

I enjoy the BX I have, purchased for loader work, mid mower for mowing trails around the fields and power angle front plow for winter. The BX is the subcompact line. There is more than enough power in the tractor in low gear. Moved a fair amount of dirt with loader, not the largest bucket or strongest assembly but no issues and better than a shovel and wheelbarrow. Used loader a lot to get fresh cut Sugar Maple rounds from neighbor that was a hernia in the waiting. The mid mount mower cuts really nice, used to mow my two acres with it, not I just mow paths around the fields. Not a brush cutter but will take down tall grass no problem. Snow plowing wise the little thing is a like a tank, easily pushed snow drifts with blade that was rolling over the blade. Turf tires and no chains, 4 wheel drive and low gear.

Price wise it was several thousand cheaper than comparable models from other manufactures. Operator station isnt bad on BX, large platform. Doing a lot mowing it has a tendency to get clippings hung up on radiator. A lot of stories of people burning up the engine because of this. I find if cutting in thicker grass in high range the temp will bump a notch, but in low even with a little clipping on radiator it stay in the same temp range. No real issues at all though, 70 hours on it.

 

Always the dilemma whether to go sub-compact, compact or go big. I have 1 acre surrounded by 37 acres of bush with trail thru out. The Case DX25E I have had for the last 11 years is sub-compact and has done everything I need out of a tractor. When I went shopping I found the features of the new BX, price and service factor sold me on it. I'm 6'2" and a sweet and lean 290. I sat on several models at the dealer and found that I was really quite comfortable on the BX, especially since I was going to a front mounted blower. I let you know in about 6 months if I have it right...................

 

rottiman a blower on front and a sander on back is awesome.. and new pup is gorgeous had that mix as a kid great dog!

I am a Lil over 6 foot 225 and runt of mom family.. my Lil cousin is 6 foot 8 and 260 he drives my kubota all time is a Lil tight but I'm not in it for 12 hours a day but lack of foot room is an issue.. I say same about toyota, Honda etc etc

 

I think their popularity comes from many things. Their outstanding advertisements. The quality of the machine (they aren't selling junk). Their payment options. And the package deal with tractor, two implements and trailer. Creates a useable product from the get go.

 

don't know if the jury is still out on the software issue but there was another suit involving Gm along the same lines awhile back- never heard or read anything regarding a decision in that either. I have heard in no uncertain terms about JD and the computers- I can't write what has mostly been said here.
Personally if I am shelling out cold cash - then any and everything on a unit is mine period. Being hamstrung by OEM only is very poor policy- sooner or later it will bite them in the backside.

 

Never thought of using one fer that...

 

It's mostly marketing.
You could sell the best performing cheapest longest lasting product, but it won't sell or gain notoriety without marketing.

Marketing includes most of what has been talked about.

Marketing drives brand perception.

Marketing includes things like financing, warranty, customer service.

Good marketing makes people emotional.

Marketing today is more Important now than ever with social media. Happy customers talk about how happy they are with their purchase, or how unhappy they are on sites like this, not just at the dinner table.


What I've noticed is when people are emotional it's hard to use any logic or facts with them. They already feel a certain way and usually look for ways to support their feelings.

When spending hard earned money it can be even more emotional.

I like to buy used stuff that's been out, lots of reviews and known issues.
I also like new products that are carry over from years past. There can be some changes, or quality control issues, but it's not a completely new untested design.
This "usually helps" drive resale value along with brand perception.
There are alot of unknown awesome products that people don't know about..... because of marketing......

 

I know my wife is a keeper- since we are moving to a farm, completely unprompted she said "you know you need to go tractor shopping."

 

A bit off topic here; but, 15-18 years ago; I used to work for the Kubota family. They were in the Chitcago area, and their daughter was an aspiring equestrienne. Anyhow; got to meet them, and they are/were very "old school" Japanese. Upon introductions, they would bow before offering a handshake. Nice, nice people.

 

Hmmm. I’m getting credit for the post you responded to, but didn’t write that question. A cut and paste job gone awry?
{no big deal, just surprising to see}