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I think it will come down to what you get use to.....both manufacturers make good machines. I owned a 4300 about 2 years ago with a FEL and BH. I was very impressed with what the machine could do and had no problems with it. I am also in the process of building and will be buying another tractor. You may want to do what I just did. I was thinking of going kubota this time, and rented one for the weekend to do work around the property. After spending two days with it, I will be staying green....I think the Deere's are much more well thought out. The hydro pedal system is more comforable, and the turning brakes are where they should be. The loader lever is also more comfortable than the kubota. The kubota did not seem to be as rugged as my deere was IMO. It all may just be what I am use to......bottomline, try them out and see which one you like. either way you go, it will get the job done. (BTW - the machine I rented was a L3710 w/hydro and FEL) I will be going back to the Deere dealer :-)

John Deere vs Kubota Compact Tractor for New House
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by pkwiatkowski

I have a JD 4300 HST with 420 loader and 47 BH, about 4 months ago the BH and loader started slowing leaking down over a period of time, usually a couple of days. I brought it into the dealer before warrantee was up and they advised that JD allows for some leakage and there was nothing they could do. When I say leakage I don't mean visable fluid anywhere, the boom/ loader lower to the ground. I have not noticed any fluid leaking anywhere. Of course, warantee is up now and it has gotten worse. BH and loader do not seem to have the same amount of power it use to. any ideas what might be wrong. I disagree with JD that this is acceptable. BH may have 100 hours on it. Is it time to start writting letters to JD directly since the dealer isn't willing to help.

47 BH Leaking down
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 9 Post by PKwiatkowski