Posted by Matt_In on February 27, 2013 at 15:16:44 from (24.12.39.224):
In Reply to: Kubota offerings posted by ShadetreeRet on February 27, 2013 at 10:15:36:
I run a parks dept. We have 6 Kubota items. 3 zero turns (2001,2005,2007, the 2001 has almost 2000 hours). A Front mount mower(I would pass on another)
A 1994 L3300 Tractor with 3800 hours and a brand new 7040 tractor. With proper maintenance we have had little issues.
The early decks, (the pro decks are much nicer) we had some issues. Keep in mind high school-college aged employees are running them over some very unforgiving ground. They hold up well. The newest zero turn uses 0.8 gallons a fuel an hour. The tractor uses 2.5 gallons pulling a 12 foot mower (with the air on). I wouldn't mind looking at a Ferris. But my shop is already stocked with all kubota filters and such and I don't want to throw in other brands when it comes to maintaining a fleet.
I did catch grief last year when we bought the newest tractor. The elected officials wanted me to buy a Deere. We do have Deere equipment. The old 2355 that the Kubota "replaced' (we still use it) isn't a big maintenance issue. But the gator and 325 skid loader have had a lot of big ticket issues. That were not our fault just poor engineering (warmed timing gear covers etc). The Deere dealer spec'ed out the wrong tractor so the bid was thrown out.
This post was edited by Matt_In at 15:20:22 02/27/13.
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