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Which Is Better: Kubota or Yanmar Tractors?
The trick about talking to any tractor user on which brand is better as a used tractor in Japan is that everyone has his or her own favorites. The fact is there is no used tractor in Japan or anywhere else that does not have any quirks. They all do. It’s knowing what they are and agreeing that the quirks don’t really matter.
In addition, it pays to look into the history of the tractor, regardless of the brand. Ask questions about how often and what kind of terrain the tractor was used on, and other similar questions. For example, if you are going to using the tractor on rocky soil, you might want to be less specific on the condition of the tiller, but still be able to negotiate for a lower price. You should also try to find out what parts have been replaced and why.
In terms of price, the Kubota is generally a little higher but then again, this would depend on usage and wear and tear. The Yanmar on the other hand has electronic features that should they conk out will be a big headache for you in the future like the Syncrometriverser.
Appearance-wise, most buyers seem to prefer the Kubota look because it appears to have more power and is bigger. Of course, this is all the cosmetic side but it does matter to a certain extent.
Regarding resale value, the Kubota will be easier to resell at a price you will be happy with. Both are excellent tractors built by strong, solid Japanese companies. Kubota Tractor Company has been around since 1890 and has received global recognition for its tractor performance and company’s contribution to saving the environment. Yanmar began with small diesel engines in 1912 but only began to introduce tractors in 1961. It teamed up with John Deere which explains its wide popularity in North America.
Choosing between these two brands of used tractor in Japan is easier if you buy it straight from Japan or a dealer who brings them in. The quality and condition might be better because Japanese rarely sell something without providing a complete picture of the item, both negative and positive.
Which Country Manufactures Tractors?
There are many countries that manufacture their own tractors and export them to other countries. However, not all of them are popular or can be depended to be reliable whether they are new or used. The fact is, not even an internet search will show you the top tractor companies in the first few pages. You will need to talk to a real, living breathing person who has experience in tractors to get the real deal, or a website that is known for being reliable and trustworthy with their information dissemination.
For now the leading countries that manufacture tractors are Japan, the United States, and Germany. Other countries that manufacture tractors are England, Denmark, Italy, France, Austria, Australia, Canada, Greece, and China.
Knowing this, it should give you a fairly good idea where to look for new and used tractors. In the United States, the top tractor companies are John Deere, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Case IH, and Ford.
In Japan, the top companies that make tractors are Kubota, Yanmar, Mitsubishi, and Iseki. They are all brands exported to many other countries with excellent feedback and performance.
Originally, China would just resell Japanese tractors until they began to manufacture their own. There are over 700 companies in China who deal with locally made, Japan used and new tractors. It can get complicated trying to deal with the Chinese because very few speak in English. However, some of the locally manufactured Chinese tractors are Jinma and Foton/Lovol. According to the Chinese government, they have more than 50 tractor manufacturers in the country. However, many of these have either closed shop or are copycats of other imported brands like John Deere. The reputation for Chinese-made tractors as a whole is not very encouraging.
You might be better off with tractors made in Japan, Italy which has the reputable Fiat brand name, or Germany with the Daimler-Mercedes high end tractors.