Why I like my ‘bota best and don’t want a new JD
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Can't disagree with that.
Both of the John Deere tractors he's talking about are in the 200 HP class.
Your Kubota is in the 50 HP class +/- and predates Tier IV emissions and most electronics.
I've seen John Deere 4960's go for big $$ at auction. They precede a lot of the electronics and emissions issues.
JD has had considerable criticism about "right to repair" because of their proprietary software. Was an on-going lawsuit last I knew.
Newer Kubota's are not much different; there are aspects of the tractor's operation that can only be fixed by connecting to a dealer's computer at their facility.
Both of the John Deere tractors he's talking about are in the 200 HP class.
Your Kubota is in the 50 HP class +/- and predates Tier IV emissions and most electronics.
I've seen John Deere 4960's go for big $$ at auction. They precede a lot of the electronics and emissions issues.
JD has had considerable criticism about "right to repair" because of their proprietary software. Was an on-going lawsuit last I knew.
Newer Kubota's are not much different; there are aspects of the tractor's operation that can only be fixed by connecting to a dealer's computer at their facility.
Seems like JD must have created a solution to create a problem.
I think a lot of people / (this includes executives of companies) are so enamored with shiny objects they forget about reliability for the folks that depend on the products. and whether or not the shiny objects should be implemented just because it is possible. (Basically just because something is possible doesn’t make it a good idea) KISS.
I think a lot of people / (this includes executives of companies) are so enamored with shiny objects they forget about reliability for the folks that depend on the products. and whether or not the shiny objects should be implemented just because it is possible. (Basically just because something is possible doesn’t make it a good idea) KISS.
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