SUDT2 Price Surprise

[Bee-Positive]

As a retired Energy Engineer of over 30 years I have developed a permanent case of “Analysis Paralysis”. So in gathering all the appropriate filters and fluids to maintain the BX I searched high and low (with spreadsheet of course) for the best deals – mostly for the least expensive source for SUDT2 or equivalent.

I figured I’d just bite the bullet on the Kubota filters and the get “right ones” all at once direct from the local dealer. But I was POSITIVE they would be over priced for the SUDT2. Here’s a couple examples of what I found (pre-tax). Wally Mart – Kubota SUDT2 for about $52 / gallon – in stock. Amazon – Kubota SUDT2 for about $50 / gallon – free shipping. Most other places were north of that. Some WAY NORTH.

I walked into the dealer to pick up the filters and engine oil and thought I would just ask how much the SUDT2 was. $30 / gallon – in stock!!! I was flabbergasted! If that’s a word that still gets used these days. Wasn't even on sale, just the regular price. Good thing I hadn’t ordered it on-line yet.

Kudos to my local dealer!

 

[Hugo Habicht]

I bought the Kubota SUDT as well from a local dealer (in Ireland). Cheaper than any of the Kubota approved oils I could find on the internet or locally; wasted a lot of time on the internet search too.

Also with some other spare parts, like seal rings or water hoses, I was positively surprised by the genuine Kubota part price. Particularly keeping in mind that the tractor in question is over 30 years old.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

SUDT is called PUDT here in Canada an $40(5 litre jug...) at dealer, $60 from Amazon.

gee do I order online or go see the pretty girl 7 minutes away at the dealer ?
hmmm ?
whadda a think !!!!

 

[NorthwoodsLife]

SUDT is called PUDT here in Canada an $40(5 litre jug...) at dealer, $60 from Amazon.

gee do I order online or go see the pretty girl 7 minutes away at the dealer ?
hmmm ?
whadda a think !!!!

Pretty girl... if it includes 'with benefits'... if you're not married.

I buy a LOT from Amazon here in the USA but I don't buy brand name (Kubota, Ford, etc), on Amazon because it might be counterfeit.

 

[mdhughes]

The reason it is so much more then for a Kubota dealer, is because Kubota doesn't sell it whole-sale. Store are buying it for the same price as you do when you go into a Kubota dealer. I was supprised when I bought a gallon and the parts guy told me this

 

[Bee-Positive]

SUDT is called PUDT here in Canada an $40(5 litre jug...) at dealer, $60 from Amazon.

gee do I order online or go see the pretty girl 7 minutes away at the dealer ?
hmmm ?
whadda a think !!!!

7 minutes - no brainer if you ask me.