Kubota BX-B-L-MX-M | What series is right for you?

[GPOutdoors]

Thanks Neal. Really good overview of the differences between each level of tractor. Super helpful for new buyers, I think. Cheers!

[ATR-]

"BX is the gateway drug" LOL love it!!!

[davehoward]

My brother loaned me his B2650 for a few weeks for cleanup and tree removal after a recent hurricane came thru lower Alabama. I took care of it, but I seriously put that thing thru hell for three weeks felling and skidding 50-75' pine trees, pulling up stumps, and digging drainage ditches on my property and for two of my neighbors, and I'll tell ya that's one tough machine. Very fuel efficient too, which is critical when local gas stations are closed and the nearest fuel is a 90 min drive and a 45 min wait away. I now own an LS MT225E, which is comparable to the B2650, but that orange beast will always hold a special place in my heart. Nothing but respect for Kubota. 👍

[phila]

You mentioned how new owners of BX series tractors are impressed by their capabilities. I have a B2620 that I use for a lawn mower and also use to maintain some other land I have. I find as a lawn mower it is just average but when I get it out into a field it never fails but to amaze me with its capabilities acts like a much larger tractor.

[georgebeck]

Best explanation I've ever heard for the Kubota line of tractors! Great job!

[chefmatthammerschmidt]

Neil, you are on point, I walked into my local tractor dealer and there was a lot that you will absolutely learn a lot about tractors from a dealership. I absolutely can vouch that very few tractor dealers that are anything like a car/light truck dealership. I absolutely am thankful and appreciative of your advice. Amazingly, the three salesmen and myself kept coming back to the one that I originally was thinking about getting from the start. It was an eye opening experience. There was so much that I, a farm kid, had many misconceptions and caught a few errors on the website. There are a lot of things to keep in mind. Especially, the sales basis and which types of machines they specialize in as well as location of the dealership. The one on one abilities and knowing limitations.

[CharlieArehart]

Outstanding overview. Thanks so much, Neil. I could have benefited SO much from an overview like this, when I was first getting into equipment myself 5 years ago, upon buying a farm for the first time.

I'll throw out one more tip, which you alluded to in passing. So many discussions for new tractor owners focus on "how many acres ya got?", but the question should be "how many acres will this equipment be used for?" But someone even with 50 acres "of land", and even "most of it cropland" still does not need to factor in those acres, if someone else is farming that for them. And yep, that may seem obvious to many readers.

But even if you get that point right, the next question will be say "so whatcha gonna use it for?" And the first-time land- and tractor-owner may not really know.

They may think they want it to maintain the brush on the perimeter of the fields (which might equate to a few acres), and they may want to use it to maintain where the perimeter of their home lawn meets some woods. Maybe they'll realize they also want to maintain their gravel road (and may want to plow snow). They may or may not realize they could want to later create/tend some trails in their woods, and so on. All these could likely be done (indeed might better be done) with a much smaller tractor than a dealer might direct you to if you left it at merely saying, "well, I just bought a 50 acre farm", as Neil noted in passing.


And I must say that the Kubota dealers near me were not very helpful on this, expecting me to know what I needed. I'd never even started a tractor, so I had know idea at all. I get it: they make their money on volume, competing on low prices, and maybe they don't get a lot of "newcomers" in. But the dealer of another brand was very helpful and patient with me and my questions, and got my business.

And even with the help I got, I know now that I could have made still better choices. A video like Neil's here could REALLY be valuable to someone in that situation. That's my main point.

And I might even now lean toward a Kubota if I decide to replace my current tractor. Of course, now the focus will be on how well instead the dealers do support (versus sales to a newcomer). That will be a leading factor in any switch. If I lived in south central PA instead, there would be no question where I'd take my business!

You guys are awesome (as the overview video on the company confirms even more). Thanks again for all you do, especially helping of who are NOT blessed to live nearby! :-)

[concernedpatriot]

Dude you do a great job of informing people and I’m saying these as someone who’s owned over a few backhoes. 30 years ago I owned Case 580 case 480 Bolens 26 hp then Finally my first B21. But then I needed more and more so I bought a new Grand L with cab, air ect with a woods backhoe. Well after running the B21 for 1, 400 hours I thought the bigger Grand L would do more but I only broke everything on it. Needless to say I sold it and got another B21. So thanks for these videos because back in the day it was mostly trial and error ! Seriously tell your boss that you sir are doing a good thing for your customers.

[HomesteadEngineering]

Really good overview. I got the B2601 and I love it!

[johnnywishbone]

Thinking my first tractor will be Kubota. Still enjoying this YouTube channel from the past few years to today

[markloomis]

I have an MX5800 and am very impressed with it. It handles a 7' brush hog, a 15' batwing mower and with a grapple on the front and a log skidder winch on the back it does a great job dragging and lifting logs! Because I do so much logging I'm looking at upgrading to an M6060 or M7060. I love Kubota diesels because they are bulletproof and they start easier in the winter than most gas engines.

[MrTks]

My first tractor was (is) a used M9540D ROPS, with an LA1353 loader. I have to admit that I was spoiled starting out with all that power and weight.... I even managed to break a few things learning how to properly use it. But now I've just purchased a new B2650 with a cab; loader; snow plow and snow blower, to do the things that I can't do with my larger tractor.... like working around my landscape and clearing snow from smaller spaces.

[MattyDardani]

I just ordered a b2650 with cab for the sole purpose of plowing snow. can't wait!!!!

[JackOSUrulz]

My first Kubota experience was with the B7100 back in the late 90s, my dad bought one for his 5 acres. He then bought an L3010. I have had that L3010 for the last 4 years after he passed away. Great little tractor, but I have 22 acres and wanted a cab, so I got the L4760. LOVE IT. Having that heat and AC, a radio, and all that power is awesome. Still have the L3010...that L3010 actually has a lot of nice little features, some that cost extra on the new Kubota line. It also seems a bit beefier than comparable models today....I’ll never sell it, its an 8 speed and only has 345 hours lol....purchased in 2000...

[benjamincuevas]

I just ordered my 1st tractor. The B 2301, I only have 1 acre so I think it’s all I’m going to need. Thank you for your videos as they have really helped me throughout my tractor hunting process.

[socas_nic]

We use a B1820 on roughly 14 acres of vineyards 🙂 For us it's important that the tractor can fit and turn between 6*8 ft planted vineyards. The tractor is about 9 years old now and it's still running perfectly. We use a rototiller twice every year once in March/April and once in May/June. Though the rough soil in our vineyards here in the island of Cyprus is not easy on our rototiller. Splitting a chain or even have the gearbox axle split in half twice in between 4 years is not surprising 😅
Would love some more content on rototillers! 😉

[MattN]

I'm using my B3200 on 16 acres. I'm going to use this video to justify that new MX or Grand L since Neil said the B series is recommended for 10 acres or less. Thanks Neil! :)

[ThePlowGuys]

Hey Bud, time to fix the front roof. It looks like you are in need of some shingles. Nice break down on the tractor series too.

[dehavenfamilyfarm]

Great overview, Neil. Love that Kubota orange!

[larrymoore]

There is a lot to digest in the Kubota lines of tractors but you did a nice job of breaking up each series. Thanks.