Kubota

My 2015 Kubota stays in the shop. I have nothing but problems with temperature valve and DPF filter plugging up. Do not buy Kubota. They do not stand beyond their work. If you buy a Kubota make it is a 2014 and under.

I came to this site to review Kubota's 'internal air filter', which Kubota strongly recommend, part# K7561-82361, but which Kubota did not include when they delivered my new BX23S to me several weeks ago. I drove for 1 hour to one of my closest Kubota dealers to pick up one of these filter, as a precaution to better protect my new tractor's engine. The parts expert was not aware that such a filter was available, and not until I provided him with the Kubota part number was he able to find two (2) in his inventory. I was a little surprised when he handed me a plain white box, instead of a Kubota orange box, and the only labeling was 'ELEMENT and the part number' which I had provided him with.

The worst tractor ever owned. I honestly spend more time fixing it than using it, bolts just keep coming lose, I bought it brand new. My seat fell off at 30 hours, spindle shearing bolt because under size broke belt at 15 hours. Gear changes are shocking and nearly impossible to adjust deck height, never mind trying to take decking off and is unstable on hills, should I go on???

Product was delivered on time and customer service is good from the local dealer but corporate has been asked 3-4 times for the certificate of origin and they have not been able to deliver. The unit was delivered 4 months ago.

I have loved my 2011 ZG327 we bought new for $13000. We have mowed 3 acres with virtually no problems. In October the wiring harness completely burned up. We carried it to our dealer in Shreveport, LA immediately. The estimate was $800-$900. One month later we’re told they could not get a wiring harness for it. I immediately ordered one from MD Tractor online. Seems the one they showed in inventory was out in the shop being installed on another mower. Now I am being told there is not one K3281-62125 wiring harness in any warehouse or dealership in the United States. Now what do I do?

I got my BX2380 Sept 2017. I put 140 hours on it. At 130 hours it developed a slightly lower idle, vibration, different sound, different exhaust smell. I thought perhaps it was a fouled injector so I tried running cetane boost, diesel cleaner, tried running it hard in case it was carbon to no avail. Dealer is trying their best testing injectors, compression, everything Kubota has told them to try and states they basically can't find anything wrong with the engine. I can understand it's a dog and they really don't know what else to do but I also don't want to get stuck with an unsolvable problem that will haunt me from here on.

I've had 8 Kubota tractors. One ran me over due to a malfunctioning safety switch. Two others were duds right from the factory, they picked them up (I had to pay), took them back and wrote down all the problems and returned it UNTOUCHED, as in...not fixed. I could go on and on. I was lied to by everyone in the entire Kubota corporation.

I purchased this machine new six months ago. It has been back to the dealer eight times, they have been to my residence five times, they have been on my job sites three times. Hydraulic hoses splitting, spilling fluids, hydraulic fittings leaking, quick connect fittings leaking, stabilizer hoses being pulled apart because of the angle of the fittings, the main boom and picker cylinder share the same root pinning. This pin sheared off and the upper cylinder came close to removing my face, caused serious enough damage to the backhoe.

Updated on 03/23/2019: After fighting with Kubota over an engineering flaw The b3350 should be removed from the market. It has a DPF filter on the exhaust. After almost 6 months new engine, new CPU, 3 new D.P.F. filters Kubota is thinking maybe they should refund my money but this could take forever. If they had told me this model has problems and won't run above 5000 ft elevation due to not enough air for filter to work I would of said, "No I don't want that machine." Almost 6 months and I still can't use my new tractor.

I bought a brand new Kubota Bx2680 series with multiple attachments in May of 2017. I’ve had nothing but issues with this tractor. It’s been in and out of the shop. May of 2018 with 92 hours the engine overheated. Temp gauge never moved. No warning lights just the smell of smoke. Now my head is warped. Apparently even though the equipment failed none of this is covered by the warranty. However, damage is not covered by insurance because it’s a mechanical issue. I’ve spoke to customer service several times as well as my dealer (where I am constantly directed) with no resolution.

2500 dollar repair for clutch that warranty does not cover. In Nov. 2017 I bought a new Kubota MX5200 with manual transmission equipped with a front-end loader. At 110 hours the clutch went out. Dealer and Kubota customer service said that this is not under warranty. Rep said the failure was due to excessive use of clutch. Have a 15 year of MX 5000 manual and never had an issue. Very disappointed in the assistance that I did not get from Kubota. Service tech indicated that with the emission system, you have to shift with the engine wide open and indicated that is probably why the clutch failed. I am going to get rid of the unit at a loss and buy a hydro state transmission. After this being my 3rd Kubota product, I may got to another brand. Trade value is about a 3rd off the purchase price. Would definitely not buy a manual shift Kubota with front end loader. Very disappointed with the customer service from Kubota.

3 months ago I bought a Kubota Kommander Z421 60” zero turn mower. I wanted to give Kobota another try after buying a Kommander z122 42” about 3.5 years prior. The z122 was constantly in Kubota's shop. Multiple issues with one of the belts coming off at least 6 times and the left transmission controls went out which took 3 months to repair. Never got mower back in a week or two. Always took longer regardless of how minor the repair. The Kawasaki Motor on both of these mowers perform well so I give Motor and drivetrain high marks.

Gears grind when changing (thought unsynchronized transmission would change with less grinding). Power good. Fuel use good. Hard to fill with fuel using fuel cans, 25 miles from source. Hood not easy to access engine area. 350 hrs in 5 1/2 yrs moving hay rolls, mostly bush hogging. Started overheating last spring appeared to be loose hose, no such luck! Radiator was separating between plastic top tank and coils. 545 dollars for me to replace. I can buy a dozer radiator for that. I thought M-F parts were high. No more Kubotas for me. Burn me once your fault, burn me twice my fault.

I have a Grasshopper ZTR mower powered by a Kubota Engine. I believe both to be of good quality and very sturdy. My complaint is that Kubota parts are ridiculously expensive. A 2" bolt at the bottom of the drive shaft... $9.00. An owner's pamphlet (~20 pages of 4"x6") $35.00. An oil filter... $18.50. I would not buy another Kubota product on this basis alone.

Before I tell you all that this BX2370 Kubota tractor has done for me I'll mention the negatives. Negatives: Smallish front tire. 3 tires later (but wait till you hear what I put the tractor through!). And now for the real negative (as the problem front tires might just be my fault as I'll state later down the review). The real negative for me is that this tractor wants to tip over. In fact, if it were not for the under-the-belly mower I'm certain that I would be telling a different story. So in short, wheelbase is too narrow.

Very, very durable mower. Worth every penny. Nice ride and good cut. Heavy duty and reliable. I do have regular maintenance done, and this mower, although 12 years old, rides like new. Would recommend.

This mower is a 26hp 3cyc diesel that gets better mileage than 8 got on my old 18 hp gas. It has almost unlimited power, mows fast, smooth with power steering, brakes, hydraulic drive. It never bogs down in heavy grass, blades are indestructible and mowers a beautiful smooth flat lawn and is just fun to drive. Would never buy anything else’s.

I have a zero turn mower. Not all manufacturers put a ROPS SYSTEM on their mowers. This in my mind is a requirement. Kubota makes a quality machine. The Kawasaki engine is also great.

Kubota should have put sidearms on the seat of the model I have. Can be bumpy going over rough surfaces. Otherwise I love the mower. It is a diesel engine. Deep deck and have no trouble with it since I bought it in 2006.

My Kubota is a great mower with the only exceptions being the pulley covers are not good at keeping debris out of the system and the deck wheels are extremely prone to corrosion making it impossible to adjust.

My tractor has been in the shop one month and now I am told it will be two more months before it is fixed. The problem is they send parts from Japan. Look elsewhere for equipment. Who can afford three months without equipment and a company that could care less about customers! I’ll give more details to anyone that asks.

We mow 9 acres and use a model 2160 that we bought new in 2004. This mower now has 700+ hours on it and just recently professionally serviced for the 1st time - new belts. Still runs like a dream and dealer told us to never get rid of it.

Can't mow...the ENTIRE month of JUNE! I own a Z100 series Kommander Zero Turn that developed an oil leak, and rather than take it to the nearest small engine repair, against better judgment brought it to the dealer where I purchased the mower. There has been no diagnosis, no phone call, and phone calls to them are not returned. I have purchased supplies there before, which they claim a "discount" was given because I purchased two tractors at once. I was even given rebate slips as well. Get home, check prices online, and I was ROBBED. Check the rebate slips, and they were all EXPIRED! Once I get my tractor back, I will never set foot in this dealership again.

In the past I have owned three Kubota diesel products and have been deeply satisfied. Recently, I had some minor tech problems with my X1120D RTV, and it appears that Kubota Corp. now sells products to consumers and then abandons their customers if there are any problems. Kubota Corp. has no “Technical Services Division” at their Customer Service Office. Without going into a long description of my problems, I will simply say that any problem, under warranty or out of warranty, Kubota refers all problems to the dealer where the product was purchased. In other words, buy a Kubota, and if the problem cannot be fixed by the independent dealer, the product belongs to the purchaser.

Bought the Z100 Series Kommander four years ago. It has never started correctly and the dealership has been great about helping us. However, last summer the engine blew. The dealership said they had several of those engines blow and they worked to get us a free replacement. Less than 40 hours added to the mower since the replacement and the new motor blew. I will never buy another Kubota. Of course, the mower is out of warranty and Kubota would not warranty the new motor. Very, very frustrated!

There's been a lot of negative posts on here about Kubota and I feel sorry for those of you who have had bad experiences. I, on the other hand, am very happy with my 2 Kubota's. I bought both used, so I don't have as much money invested as a lot of you, but both of my tractors are beasts. My 30 acres is all hilly. I use my used Kubota L245DT to brush hog my fields and end loader work. I use my BX2660 to do mostly yard mowing, but some higher grass use as well. Both tractors have not given me any trouble. My only complaint about the BX2660 is that it run hot. It doesn't go over the red line, but gets pretty close. Both of these tractors climb my hills effortlessly. I'm not sure how much of difference it makes buying my tractors used (I have less than $15,000 in both), but I wouldn't trade either one for anything else.

This very expensive tractor (Kubota BX 1880) is grossly over-rated, to say the least. It is extremely hard to start in any kind of weather. It is grossly under-powered and the snowblower is about the equivalent of a 5HP walk-behind unit. The mower attachment is also under-powered and both attachments are VERY hard to attach and remove. The 50 hour service requirements are impossible for a person who does not own their own repair garage to perform. In sum, this Kubota tractor is one of the worst purchases (rip-offs) I have ever made. I will be fortunate to sell it for 50% of the purchase price and then turn around and buy a REAL John Deere tractor. AVOID Kubota products; if you do not, you will be as sorry (and defrauded of $$) as I am.

I have never taken time to rate a purchase until now. When purchasing a 20,000.00 tractor I never expected to have such continuous problems. After the 5th time I had to have dealer address right front tire going flat, and after they attempted repairs several times, they had me buy a tube - that failed within hours, Now they say I must buy new rim and tire. Combine this with all the loose hydraulic fitting leaks addressed by dealer several times, I am very unhappy. The dealer does not seem interested in resolving this from Kubota. No repeat business from me at this point.

I read a whole page of negative Kubota reviews and wanted to give an honest positive review. I have had my tractor for about a year and put 68.3 HARD hours on it. How hard? I am clearing 3 acres of 30+ foot Melaleuca and Australian Pine trees here in FL by pushing them over (small) or digging them up (large) and loading them on a trailer for removal. I'm beating it up pretty good. Often I wonder, "Can the tractor take this?" So far, so good. I keep repeating some good words of advice, "It's a tractor stupid, not a bulldozer." But sometimes I use it like a bulldozer. I have had some issues. Minor issues. Probably because I am rough with it, but here is a list:

I bought a $20,000 tractor last Monday. 2 days later had a service tech out here fixing it. Had several issues with it. Even the tech said he was going to report the issues with it. Wonder someone hasn't got killed on it yet. Then a few days later went to the dealer I bought it from and got nowhere. Then I called Kubota customer service and was suppose to get a callback. @ weeks now and still no call no email nothing. I will never deal or recommend no one. And found out today that I'm not the only one with the issues and poor dealership here local.