How to Select the Right Kubota Tractor: Part I - By Task

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Humphreys' Outdoor Power's row of new Kubota Tractors

Humphreys' Outdoor Power's row of new Kubota Tractors

When it comes to new Kubota tractors, there are a lot of options. If you’ve never purchased a tractor, or haven’t in a while, it can be overwhelming. Luckily all the sales people here at Humphreys’ can walk you through the process and make sure that you get the tractor and implements that you want and will ultimately make you the happiest. We’ve put together a list of the primary questions (and reasoning for those questions) that you need to ask yourself as you’re entering the buying process. These are the standard questions that our Humphreys’ salespeople will ask you, to make sure that you’re getting the correct new Kubota tractor to fit your needs. In short, answering these questions will help you decide which tractor and which options make the most sense for you!

What is your main task for the tractor?

If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a tractor, you usually have a reason for it. What you’re primary reason is can help you determine the size, horsepower, and tires for your new Kubota. Here are some primary uses we see, with our initial recommendations:

  • Mowing your yard/yard work: BX or B series Kubota with a mid mount Deck. It can also be handy to have a loader and bucket with these machines as that can often act as mechanized wheelbarrow. This can be great for picking up sticks and limbs, carrying firewood, or even moving flowers or vegetation.
  • Rotary Cutting/ bush hogging: L Series or M series Kubota tractors. When it comes to bush hogging you’re going to want more power out of the PTO. L series and M series Kubota tractors have this power combined with comfortable seats and cabs to make this type of work more enjoyable. The heavier the stuff you’re cutting the more horsepower out of the PTO you’ll want.
  • 10+ Acre maintenance: L Series Kubota Tractors. These versatile tractors come in the 30-50hp ranges and can be great for a multitude of activities. From tilling for a garden to running a seeder to build that perfect food plot, this series of tractor, combined with a myriad of Land Pride implements will be able to get any job finished quickly and painlessly. We also highly recommend a loader and bucket for this kind of work, as you never know what you might get into.
  • Hay: M Series tractors. These heavy-duty Kubota tractors have the rear and loader lift capabilities necessary to pick up round bails. This, coupled with the horsepower necessary to pull a bailer or any other hay tool makes this the perfect series of tractor for any hay operation.

These are just a few of the more common tasks we see here at Humphreys’. If you have a particular task in mind and want to know which tractor will be the best fit for you, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. For additional resources check out our “Selecting the Right Implement for your Tractor” and “Selecting the Right Tires for your Tractor” blogs. Keep checking for part II of the How to Select the Right Kubota Tractor, in which we’ll explore more questions you need to ask yourself when you’re in the market for a new Kubota Tractor.