T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,507 #1 Posted October 30 Apples (Wheel Horse red) to Kubota orange. I might buy this Kubota L245. I wanted a compact tractor, and really wanted a Ford compact, but price have been too high, same with John Deere's. So I might settle for the next best thing, an orange thing. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davem1111 2,030 #2 Posted October 30 You *could* buy it and paint it red.... Personally, I've owned gray, blue, green, and red tractors. All better than having no tractor, or one that can't handle the job you need it to do. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,507 #3 Posted October 30 I have also own a few brands, Wheel Horses, John Deeres, Cub Cadets, Farmalls, and Fords. I haven't own the other orange thing yet (Allis Chalmers) nor a Case, nor the other green thing (Oliver), but I like them all..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,773 #4 Posted October 30 1 hour ago, T-Mo said: nor the other green thing (Oliver), but I like them all..... Oliver's are a great way to avoid the other Green thing. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,609 #5 Posted October 30 I like Red... But, looks like a nice unit... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,717 #6 Posted October 31 I've had a few brands over the years. For the foreseeable future they'll be Wheelhorse. Around here the Kubota is definitely a well liked brand. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,258 #7 Posted November 1 On 10/30/2024 at 8:15 PM, ebinmaine said: Around here the Kubota is definitely a well liked brand. Agreed, if only the orange paint didn’t cost as much as the green stuff! I looked at a very tired, 70’s K with 3-cylinder diesel and a bunch things that needed work. With no attachments, over $3k and firm! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,372 #8 Posted November 1 The hydroponic green house operation I managed back in the '80s had a mix of brands of compact tractors when I got there. The Kubotas were very dependable and user friendly but the body and paint jobs were terrible. I had an air conditioning shop make up new fenders and hoods from 14 gauge. Over the next few years whenever I came across a good deal on a used Kubota I would buy it to replace the others. Each summer we would rebuild the engine and transmission on one so the fleet would remain dependable. The center cylinder was always egg shaped, poor cooling circulation is my thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OoPEZoO 525 #9 Posted November 5 I've been chewing over the addition of a subcompact for quite some time now. I almost pulled the trigger on a new Kioti last week, as they are running a "free" FEL with the purchase of a new tractor right now. I was quoted out the door pricing of $13-16K depending on which base model tractor was chosen. I can't even touch a decent used Kubota around here for that price. I still may do it, but that means I need to get rid of the 522xi I purchased with the intent of building it a FEL. The more I think about it, the more I like the idea of more weight, 4wd, factory ROPS, and a proper 3-pt / rear PTO. I don't care what color it is......when you have work that needs to be done, you get the tool that is best suited for the job. Thats what bums me out about the 5xi series. It was such a great starting point for an awesome platform, then nothing was done with it. Such a shame, as I love using it around the property. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,507 #10 Posted November 6 Interesting youtube video of Kubota suing Kioti: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,647 #11 Posted November 6 @T-Mo good opportunity , to have a heavier unit for the tough stuff , also detail built , for that purpose , allowing , ( if you wanted to , reduce the wear and tear on the much older horses ,) think a thorough basic service , verifying what you have , is what to do . looks very capable to me , ,might even give that a much needed , paint lubrication job , would just spray it down , let it soak for days / weeks , penetrating oil , mineral oil , kerosene, then a clean cloth , rub down with same lube , probably bring out a period correct patina , also stop rust . everything I see is just , neglect and could care less , like an oil sheen , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites