Replacement tractor
I have had a gray market tractor, a couple of Kubotas, and my current 60 horse Case 585. One factor to think about it where to get parts. Just about every town in the US has a Kubota dealer. Even the older models will be something the dealers can get parts for - just might not be in stock. Sometimes it is helpful to get the dealer to cross reference part numbers and identify things.
The gray market stuff is hard to get parts for - but not impossible. They are usually copies of older Ford units.
My 30+ year old Case IH has some parts that are harder to get, but not impossible. I did have to completely rewire it though. All tractors and machinery have their drawbacks and advantages. Buy the best you can afford. The other thing that is a struggle for some is that a "do-all" machine is a compromise at a lot of stuff. I now have multiple machines.
I have had a gray market tractor, a couple of Kubotas, and my current 60 horse Case 585. One factor to think about it where to get parts. Just about every town in the US has a Kubota dealer. Even the older models will be something the dealers can get parts for - just might not be in stock. Sometimes it is helpful to get the dealer to cross reference part numbers and identify things.
The gray market stuff is hard to get parts for - but not impossible. They are usually copies of older Ford units.
My 30+ year old Case IH has some parts that are harder to get, but not impossible. I did have to completely rewire it though. All tractors and machinery have their drawbacks and advantages. Buy the best you can afford. The other thing that is a struggle for some is that a "do-all" machine is a compromise at a lot of stuff. I now have multiple machines.
