Hi,
I have no experience with Kubota at all. A relative on my sister-in-law's side has one that he has been using for 24 years, seemingly with little problems along the way. I've read enough about the newer MTD-made Cubs to be fairly convinced that I don't want to buy a new Cub. The quality just doesn't seem to be there anymore. I had not considered Kubota until it was suggested on another part of the forum as a possible option to replace mine. For the vastly different price compared to many tractor brands, I would think this is a good machine? Not sure if I'd want a sub-compact or just one of their garden tractors. I see there are many different styles and models.
My needs are to mow approximately 1 acre on fairly level property, but I also mow hiking paths in a more wooded area with hilly terrain. I tow a utility cart to remove clippings, branches, etc. around my property, and also to plow (sometimes substantial amounts of) snow. My driveway gets high drifts that really get packed down from the heavy winds we get. So, any thoughts on particular models, etc. that might suit my needs would be appreciated. Right now my (1970s) 129 is in the repair shop but it has yet to be determined why there is an intermittent running condition - sometimes runs well, other times not. I won't go into any repair history on it since that has been covered in detail on the Cub side of the forum. It has given great service for 36 years but may well be in need of a new engine at this point, if I decide to keep it.
Thanks...
Update...just found out my relative has a B7100 that he got in '73. Says it has 150,000 miles on it and only ever had oil changes and replaced a few belts. Pretty impressive. Wonder if the new ones are as good?
I have no experience with Kubota at all. A relative on my sister-in-law's side has one that he has been using for 24 years, seemingly with little problems along the way. I've read enough about the newer MTD-made Cubs to be fairly convinced that I don't want to buy a new Cub. The quality just doesn't seem to be there anymore. I had not considered Kubota until it was suggested on another part of the forum as a possible option to replace mine. For the vastly different price compared to many tractor brands, I would think this is a good machine? Not sure if I'd want a sub-compact or just one of their garden tractors. I see there are many different styles and models.
My needs are to mow approximately 1 acre on fairly level property, but I also mow hiking paths in a more wooded area with hilly terrain. I tow a utility cart to remove clippings, branches, etc. around my property, and also to plow (sometimes substantial amounts of) snow. My driveway gets high drifts that really get packed down from the heavy winds we get. So, any thoughts on particular models, etc. that might suit my needs would be appreciated. Right now my (1970s) 129 is in the repair shop but it has yet to be determined why there is an intermittent running condition - sometimes runs well, other times not. I won't go into any repair history on it since that has been covered in detail on the Cub side of the forum. It has given great service for 36 years but may well be in need of a new engine at this point, if I decide to keep it.
Thanks...
Update...just found out my relative has a B7100 that he got in '73. Says it has 150,000 miles on it and only ever had oil changes and replaced a few belts. Pretty impressive. Wonder if the new ones are as good?