DON’T BUY A KUBOTA TRACTOR UNTIL YOU WATCH | 1 YEAR LATER

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  • @dotnorton6569
    @dotnorton6569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Love watching Father and Son discussing tractors 🚜

    • @grandmaadlerfarms2165
      @grandmaadlerfarms2165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you!

    • @carleighburns9120
      @carleighburns9120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My brother is a big fan of the Kubota products too. He owns a couple of pieces for his property and loves working with them so much. He even volunteers to cut the church's grass, and a couple of the senior. But he is just a good hearted person too so that helps too. Enjoying your videos, your doing a great job. And I saw that 1 video of you and Chad with the boots, those must really be some great boots if you have had yours as long as you have and can still ware them to work in. That really great, I come from a family of construction workers and unless they were lucky enough to end up with some army boots they would have to buy a new pair about every 10 months or so. Anyway thanks for the content. 💜💜💜

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ty Pearl

  • @bettyrush3651
    @bettyrush3651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My son has one, the bigger one, he used it to clear land to build his house. He loves it.

  • @helencline5768
    @helencline5768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAD ONE IT STAYED IN SHOP MORE THAN OUT, HIS HAD INCLOSED CAB WITH ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES , took them nearly a year to fix IT, YOU CAN GET A LEMON IN ANYTHING 🤩

  • @tedcallaway9432
    @tedcallaway9432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I have the 2380, if you raise your 3point hitch to the top, move the grass cut height adjuster to the top and the deck should stay up when you drop you box blade.

  • @lrwoods13
    @lrwoods13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I don't even need a tractor but Grandpa Adler convinced me that the 1880 is the one I need 😜

    • @margimackowski-seif9305
      @margimackowski-seif9305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't need a tractor either but, Dadgumit! I want one soooo badly and that little Kubota 1880 would be absolutely perfect.

    • @michellebuendel5180
      @michellebuendel5180 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too‼️🙏🏼

  • @jimmyd7369
    @jimmyd7369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Gentlemen, First let me say this is a very informative video - well done. Just for those who may be uninitiated, I have the BX2380, the extra height of the taller tires allows me to leave my 60 inch deck installed regardless of what's on the three point. Ground clearance is of course reduced with the deck on board but when fully in the 'up' position, it has proven not to be a problem for me. However, at 64, I'll have to agree that mower deck removal and reinstallation for servicing is a bit of a pain, but, as you point out, she's a grass cuttin' fool.
    Really enjoy your channel - looking forward to future episodes.

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed & thank you

    • @williamshapcott2388
      @williamshapcott2388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just bought one 6weeks ago. It is a piece of shit . Stays in the shop all the time . Should have bought a push mower. 22,000 piece of shit. It's got 11 hrs. On it .. ...

    • @cassellracing
      @cassellracing ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree 100%, the 23/26 ride smoother & have more ground clearance than the 18. I have the BX23S and never remove the 60" mower, regardless of what attachments are on it, even the Backhoe.

  • @lavernekephartBrandy
    @lavernekephartBrandy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brook has been wanting a new Tractor for a long time... that Lady loves her Tractors. Brooks sub has a plastic hood not like Grandpa Adler's.

  • @donnalawson4235
    @donnalawson4235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I won’t ever need a tractor, but I found this interesting and informative. Great discussion.

  • @leannekenyoung
    @leannekenyoung 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m not ever going to buy a tractor but I loved watching the interaction between father and son and the logic that was applied to the reasons why you purchased it. I think you will save a lot of young people or heck even some old guys a good amount of $$ Congrats on your SMART purchase and you look absolutely adorable on it with Adler!🥰🙏🏻🇨🇦

  • @mrs.hiddenheightsfarm9119
    @mrs.hiddenheightsfarm9119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    We love our Kubota. I've knocked down numerous things, some on purpose & some by accident lol. It worked well either way haha. 👊💪💜

  • @pinetreehill586
    @pinetreehill586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great job on this video guys! It’s very important to consider how much you’ll use anything you pay good money for. We’ve got only two acres and this would be a great size for us. My dad (next door neighbor) has a larger one and my uncle a few houses down has an even larger one. We borrow one of theirs for helping to fell and move the thin tall pines we have left on our hill. There’s no sense in us buying something large for so little land. We just move dirt and rocks a lot. I really appreciate all the information that will help us to decide what tractor to buy.

  • @kardyify
    @kardyify 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought an 1880 a year ago with the 54” deck (permanently mounted). No plans for a loader or other implements. In fact I removed the 3 point attachment. I mow an acre of semi-rough terrain. In addition I move trailers with a front mounted hitch with ease.
    I absolutely love it.

  • @stanleyjohnston5876
    @stanleyjohnston5876 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live in east Texas, I have a 28 hp Mahindra Max 28xl with loader and backhoe. I cleared 1 acre of heavily wooded area with vines and grapevines. I dug up 12 root balls of grapevines. I have a disc, landscape rake, 5 ft bush hog, and the best item I added was a pull behind 5ft King Kutter finish mower. I didn't want to deal with a under belly mower. I tried to rent a large tractor w/backhoe to no avail. I have struggled this year with health problems. Not able to get on my tractor for past 9 months.
    GOD BLESS YOU!

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so sorry you have health problems. I hope you get better. Wow I'm jealous of all your attachments. Mahindra is a nice tractor. God bless you!

  • @sunflowerfarmsedieandjames314
    @sunflowerfarmsedieandjames314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Texas girl here, Kubota rules! Great video One love

  • @ginamcmillen6553
    @ginamcmillen6553 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video was so informative and educational. More people need to see the thought process and logic in making large purchases like this. Good job!!!

  • @donnaharrell6794
    @donnaharrell6794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the interation between father and son. Ia so impressed with your family's interation.

  • @stevenketterer190
    @stevenketterer190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank You I watch several channels that use the Kubota subs but have never been quite ready to hit the stores & salesmen in person. This video answered 99% of my questions especially about the backhoe attachment which I have never seen on the smaller tractors. Thank You !

  • @saltwateranglin
    @saltwateranglin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid guys! My 1870 is my favorite tool on my 5 acres. Does everything I need and more. Looks like new, runs like new and never breaks. I’ve got at least 6 attachments and they all work great.

  • @lindahitt6825
    @lindahitt6825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really informative Grandpa. Thanks to you and Chad for doing this tractor review. 👌🚜

  • @bobhomestead7396
    @bobhomestead7396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You can use the box blade with the mower deck. If you look at the dial left side under the seat. There is a spot that says top. If this mower has been adjusted right, the adjustment screw is right next to the left fender toward the top looking at it from behind. When the mower deck is all the way up, you can turn the dial to top, this will lock the mower deck to the top, letting you still use the 3 point hitch. Hope that helps.

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ty Bob, I did not know that. I have read the manual but did not know could be locked. This is my first tractor and the dealer wasn't much for instruction

    • @bobhomestead7396
      @bobhomestead7396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@grandpadossfarms They never tell you about the good stuff the tractor can do.

    • @cody481
      @cody481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Considering how easy it is to hook up 3 point items with all the "quick" options I'm wondering why I would use a belly mower.
      You can't hang a belly mower over a creek edge or ditch. And doesn't a 3 point have a lot more float?
      I actually have a gravel ramp into the creek to wash out under the deck , you have no idea how easy that makes cleaning.

    • @mikebuehler6248
      @mikebuehler6248 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an BX1870, use it for 4 acres. The belly deck will lock up at the top and allow use of the 3 point and retain the deck.

  • @eituyn
    @eituyn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video guys. I really appreciate it. I'm planning on picking one up in a week or so and this has helped me feel a lot better about my decision. Going loader, mower, bagger, brush hog attachments. Thank you for taking the time.

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ty and congratulations! Sounds like you're gonna be busy

  • @tiggercares
    @tiggercares 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great advice Pop, on just under 1/3 acre I have no need for a Kubota. We bought a used Cub Cadet for our needs.

  • @samschoonhoven9153
    @samschoonhoven9153 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice job. You covered all the things I thought of when I purchased mine . I got the 2380 so I had a little more power to run a tiller. Video really gave a lot of real life views to think about.

  • @KashfuzzCrochet76
    @KashfuzzCrochet76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Good to know. Yay Tool Time! Hooray for Chad helping! 👍🌻🌻

  • @mrbrown3462
    @mrbrown3462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have been through 2 1880s I love them I work ours everyday sometimes 10-16 hours a day on the farm. We clean our calf pens and our pig pens along with our feed yard and feed bunks. We use our's to push our commodities in our commodity shed plus we mow our lawn and do yard work with them. Our first 1880 left the farm with over 10,000 hrs and bald tires we worked that tractor to death our second 1880 only had 500 hrs and only reason we parted with it was because we traded for a bx25d with loader and backhoe and mower and snowblower and plow blade and a new never used tiller and bush hog. We love our little Kubotas around the farm they fit in the old tie stall barns, they do the jobs to big to do by hand but to small for the big tractors or our big skid steers. We had a few Deere 1025s and never again for the price of them they fall apart and breakdown way to much and parts are twice what kubota parts are, We have a 1025 sitting in the corner of our haybarn with no hood because they are plastic and disappeared the first year we had it the rear fenders are falling off it because Deere used cheapest paint they could and the brackets and floor pan all rotted off it and the tractor has less than a 1000 hours on it, it was pure junk and now only gets used to run a small corn roller mill and that is it. Only thing we have complained about with the kubota is the mower attachment but there is always a young kid not affraid to lay down to attach it.

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow Mr. Brown, you have no idea how good your comment makes me feel. Reinforces my decision. I will never work mine that hard so at age 62 my 1880 will probably outlast me lol. I hope others will read your post. Not only for the 1880 info but Kubota in general. No doubt you also take very good care of your equipment. I could learn a thing or two. I will share this with my son. Ty again!

    • @mrbrown3462
      @mrbrown3462 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@grandpadossfarms we are a dairy and beef farm with 200 milking cows and 360 beef cows. We are still old fashion with tie stall barns that were built in the 1800s with add ons low ceiling heights. We always had large payloaders and big loader tractors and the bigger diesel skid steers. Everything outside could be done with what we had but everything inside was hand labor. We had a skid steer we cut the cab off to go in the barn but it was still to big to do a lot in the barn on day our neighbor came over with his new kubota and drove it in the barn to show it to us and we had him drive it around the barn to see where it would and wouldn't fit needless to say we were at the dealer that day and then we decided a second one would be handy but the kubota dealer only had a decked out bx25 so that is when we got the junk deere 1025 with just the bucket and it didn't last a year being all plastic and cheapest scrap tin ever.

  • @brucep1934
    @brucep1934 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just bought a BX1880. Not delivered yet, but my use is summer mowing and light use of loader. Winter is a snow pusher. So this video helped me be even happier with my decision. For my property. Thanks gents.

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Awesome! Congratulations Bruce. Enjoy

  • @bobw9297
    @bobw9297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LOL I am a 62 year old and I bought the !880 in 2019 and we have 5 acers out side Milton on Canada , we feel the same about our 48 inch deck , we only put it on in the fall to run our lawn vacuum , other then that its a life saver ... snow , rocks , dirt , wood, lots and lots of gravel

  • @ronwilson3414
    @ronwilson3414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video. I also have the 1880 and use it for everything around the property. The easiest way I found to take deck off and on is use the bucket to left tractor front end off ground. Makes sliding a lot easier. Thanks for sharing

  • @kathyjo1353
    @kathyjo1353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You guys helped someone out there .. good job interviewer !! I just like seeing little boss man drive .... that’s the girl in me haha

  • @stuartkorte1642
    @stuartkorte1642 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was so valuable. I was wanting a mower that could do occasional tractor work. This opened my eyes. Thank you.

  • @handyandy2051
    @handyandy2051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I too have a BX1880 3 years now and over 300 Hrs. I use it mostly for mowing in the summer and snow removal in the winter.
    Last year I bought a BaumaLight IP24 stump grinder and took out 14 stumps from my property. Amazing what those little tractors are capable of.

  • @jimstenzel7649
    @jimstenzel7649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I also have a 60 in mid mower deck and although your highest clearance is with the deck off. You can raise the deck lock it in the top position and then raise and lower your 3 point hitch with out having your mower move. Once I found this It greatly improved my ability to keep the mower on and still do things with my 3 point hitch.

    • @wildbill23c
      @wildbill23c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Everyone has said the mid and rear lifts will operate simultaneously and I ran across someone that has one and they showed me that lock feature then it made more sense.

  • @delorisefrye6285
    @delorisefrye6285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good morning grandpa & Chad . This is great information for me. Thank you and have a great day.

  • @shirleyreynolds2090
    @shirleyreynolds2090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good advice...have a blessed day yall

  • @crrc4s
    @crrc4s ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good advice overall. I grew up on a farm with a lot of tractors and agree with their assessment. I just got a 23s.

  • @that.schamp
    @that.schamp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great description of the thought process of buying the right tractor!
    What many newbies do not realize is that a major limitation on what a tractor can do is it's weight. Without weight to provide traction and counter the load, more power gets you the same amount of wheelspin. The useful loader capacity is also limited by weight. A more powerful loader would let you lift the tractor farther off the ground, but it won't get a heavier load anywhere.
    Even stripped of the loader and backhoe, I find the BX is too large and awkward for mowing. It's big, the ROPS gives no end of trouble with trees, and it just does not maneuver well. I ended up keeping my beat up old riding mower, and hope to get a zero turn eventually. The BX mower deck does run beautifully, makes a great cut even in high gear, and is undeterred by tall grass that chokes my riding mower - so there are times I will go to the trouble of putting the deck on the BX... but most of the time I use the mower deck, I'd be as well or better off with a flail or shredder.
    FYI, with my BX23S, I have been able to do some loader, box blade, and backhoe work with the mower deck in the Top position. I don't do major jobs with the deck on, but it gives a fair bit of clearance, and I have not had the trouble you describe. For big jobs, I put a BXpanded belly plate in place of the mower, and it would also drag if the deck height was not set at the top position. I suspect you have a problem with the deck height controls.

  • @ziggy9979
    @ziggy9979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video ! Good lesson for anything in life, get only what you need . Thanks

  • @oldchevytrucklovers
    @oldchevytrucklovers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We bought a house with 5 acres recently that didn’t come with any land equipment. My husband is looking for a subcompact tractor so this definitely got his attention! He was glued to the screen the whole time. He really likes Kubota. Very useful information and a good review. Like the practical approach - not paying for what you don’t need - which needs to be considered before purchasing. Great advice!

    • @McScott76
      @McScott76 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was in the same situation about six months ago. Bought a 6 acre property and searched for months for a good used subcompact. Ultimately I bought a brand new BX 2380. You can't go wrong with the financing terms, and the Kubota insurance. You could use and abuse that tractor for 300 hours and turn around and sell it for about what you bought it for -- all with 0 percent interest for 84 months.

    • @cassellracing
      @cassellracing ปีที่แล้ว

      Please consider a BX2380, 2680 or BX23S, the 1880 isn't adequate for more than mowing a 1acre lot. Been there, done that. Get the bigger, more capable & smother riding 23/26 !

  • @chrissyd6423
    @chrissyd6423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very informational and an honest review

  • @jamesfournier6114
    @jamesfournier6114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought a Mahindra 25hp E-Max with Front Bucket, Backhoe, 60" Belly Mower, Post Hole Digger and 60" Snow Plow with full frame Mount from front to Back. I have 1 Acre Love the backhoe for digging out bushes and stumps. Don't use the Drive Over Belly Mower to much of a pain to hook up I ended up buying a Cub Cadet Riding mower.
    Saturday I picked up 4 yards of topsoil with my dump trailer and loaded up 2 raised garden beds I just made Love the tractor I always find thing to do with it. Wish I had more land though. I am in Northern NJ so had lots of snow this year where I took off the snow plow and put the bucket back on so I could move all the snow off the driveway and had 10 foots mounds of snow. :)

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent James, A 25 hp gets the job done then that is the perfect tractor for you. Ty for the info.

  • @charlesreohr6236
    @charlesreohr6236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was a very informative video, It reminded me of when I was six and my Father bought an old ford tractor that he had to fix before he could use it. It had no attachments but it did have the capacity for a three point hitch. I don't know all what my dad paid for it I think it was less than $100.00 and my dad made all the attachments for it using parts out of a junk yard. He painted it caution orange and used it to mow down the overgrown fields throughout the township where we lived in his spear time. Thanks for bringing back memories I haven't thought about for decades.

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great Charles, very glad you shared that story.

    • @staceepayne8787
      @staceepayne8787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow that's cool ! Can't beleive he made all his attachments! What a cool Dad! I'm lovin that under 100 bucks part!

  • @tonygough8713
    @tonygough8713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very honest review,thank you.

  • @k.p.1139
    @k.p.1139 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You Grandpa and Chad! I have been researching for a year on these compacts. THIS was what I needed to hear. What settled it for me, was the 2 or three years down the road.. Good video!

  • @orsonwells7997
    @orsonwells7997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We went with the BX2380 with the bucket and 60 inch deck primarily to mow and to push snow. So far I am very impressed with the pulling power. Pulled many trees out with it and pushed a ton of brush.
    I wanted the 23 over the 18 for ride comfort mowing 3 to 6 acres per week. Felt the smaller tires would have a tendency to give a more bumpy ride on some of the rough spots.
    I am right there with ya on the age department but I like how easy this deck is to get on and off compared to my old 48 inch John Deere deck. Don't even get me started on what a pain the old Deere's snow blade was to put on. These Kubota's are a whole different breed compared to the chain store throw away mowers that they make now.
    I even find myself looking for more things to do with the new tractor... That never happened on the old tractor. I don't feel all beat to death after a couple hours seat time like I did before.

  • @grega-kendalheightsdecorwo9511
    @grega-kendalheightsdecorwo9511 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 23S, and I can tell you it's been excellent! Between yardwork, pushing snow or even cutting the grass... really glad I bought it (yes I wanted the backhoe, hence the 23S) The 54" mower is good, is it the best deck, no... but works. I adjust the dial and set it to the highest position for dirt work. Heavy dirt work yes I take it off. If I'm cutting grass and leaving my rake on, I use those 2 holes at the base of the ROPS and it is plenty high for mowing.
    Good video guys!

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ty Greg for that info. I have a spare 54" mower deck I'll sell ya lol. Those tractors are workhorses for sure! Sounds like you get a lot done with it

  • @letsdothisshelliesway1611
    @letsdothisshelliesway1611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely loved this video. I've been doing a little research but this was sooo informational. THANKS!

  • @barrybaldwin5535
    @barrybaldwin5535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey, thanks for the in-depth discussion on horsepower versus cost. At 71, I have been a big fan of "there's no replacement for displacement"!!! I appreciate you for the time you took to rationalize the options & possibilities before you purchased. This video may be boring or even irrelevant to some, but your decision makes perfect sense for your ( maybe not wants ) but needs regarding your personal requirements & situation. More people should spend some time going through this process before they commit their hard earned savings & find down the road that they wasted money that they could have directed to more important or needed categories. Good job for sharing your interesting, informative & entertaining thought process with the viewers.

  • @547Rick
    @547Rick 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I owned a B7100 Kubota tractor which I purchased new in 1978. It had a front end loader, rear blade, and a 5 foot Woods rear mount mower. It was a great tractor and did everything I asked it to do. The 5-foot rear mount Woods finish mower was great! I would not have never replaced it with a belly mower. It was easy on and easy off.

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ty Rick for the comment. I think the rear mount is the way to go for ease of operation

  • @roostermac2277
    @roostermac2277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grandpaw thanks for babysitting the new pup that your son was soo good to go get for Hidden Heights farm

  • @JackieGreen71
    @JackieGreen71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a farmer that has more than one tractor, this video is stellar. Why? Because there are so many smart questions to give people about the how and why when it comes to Homesteads/Farmsteads/Subsistence agriculture figuring out the size of the tractor(or even if you need one at all, as some riding mowers do the job for some) one needs for what they have is the most pinnacle of wrapping ones head around your personal needs. We have a Kubota B2100 with the LA301 bucket and PTO in the rear(as well as the 3 point), the Kubota M9000DTC (M series with the cab), and a Kubota side by side/UTV (RTV500) The UTV is a perfect example of doing your homework on what works for the land you use, as it is smaller width as the old Colorado farm was on a tree-covered slope and it had to fit between trees. Since we still have woods, we decided not to upgrade. However.. because we have 40 solid acres of woods? An ATV is in the future as that can handle the spaces between, as well as be more nimble on slopes and rocks. We would be perfectly set with one of the L series tractors to do those in-between jobs where we need to get between/under trees and still have the needed power. It is exciting to just go and buy all the things when starting up. But really. Do the research find the right fit for you, if it means a smaller tractor? Don't let that make you feel like you're not good enough in others' eyes. It just has to do the job YOU need it to do. Everything Grandpa is saying is spot on. And I do have the majority of Kubota equipment. I love them, a...lot. But I have a Troybilt Mower(riding and push), and grew up with Ford(now New Holand), and would cry like a babygirl if I could have a Case because that's my dream tractor. I am a tractor lover, no matter the brand. All i can say is don't get caught up in brands, find what you want/need. Whew.. sorry folks.. that was loooong winded of me lol

  • @susanpeters4608
    @susanpeters4608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Morning! Thanks for the talk about the tractor. I found it informative!

  • @catchingupwiththewalkers
    @catchingupwiththewalkers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great Kubota review. Seems like the right tool for the job minus the mower deck 👍🏼

  • @bethnichols2875
    @bethnichols2875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lol very nice Tim "the tool man" Taylor impression. And very nice video, very informative, not just on the Kubota, yet also as a good life lesson about doing your research and asking yourself what the long term use would be vs cost and efficiency.

  • @dferguson1173
    @dferguson1173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job! Bought the same tractor a year ago. Same thoughts as Mr. Adler, only 2 acres, but also use it to pull firewood wagon, hoping it will run a post hole digger. Only issue so far was a small hydraulic leak but quickly fixed by the dealer. Thanks for the video!

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dferguson, it does everything I want it to do. We have a good dealer here also. Ty for watching!

  • @MTHomestead
    @MTHomestead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great, honest review! Thank you! 😊

  • @pamelamartin9386
    @pamelamartin9386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lol typical son😁😁😁😁 Mr. Chad you are a good son I am sure Grandpa Adler would agree with that even though you jump his dirt and rock piles😁😁😁😁😁 have several friends that have kubota tractors they love theirs👍👍👍👍👍

  • @DelawareDevil
    @DelawareDevil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drive up on a 4 by 4 with the rear wheels, and use the loader to raise the front end. Turn the wheels on the deck sideways and it'll go right under the tractor and you have loads of clearance to hook up the mid PTO shaft. You can lock the mower in the up position with the height adjustment. That way you won't be letting it down when you use the rear 3 point hitch.. I have a BX2360, And I work the devil out of it I have a lawn maintenance business.

  • @kaywalbright8436
    @kaywalbright8436 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the great advice. God bless

  • @mackdenn
    @mackdenn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The auto-connect mower deck is why I bought a John Deere 1025R sub-compact tractor. I have the 60" deck with load and go that allows me to use my front end loader, less the bucket, to move the deck around since they are pretty heavy. I love my Deere and Kubota's drive over mower deck is a difficult to use.

  • @blujen1642
    @blujen1642 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was hugely informative for me. I have watched quite a few UB2B reviews but Grandpa raised excellent points to consider. Thank you for this! Exceeding Abundant Blessings

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Blu Jen. That was a very early video. I still use it for everything and very happy

  • @CynthiasCraftsandmore
    @CynthiasCraftsandmore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great information guys! Thank you for sharing! Hugs and love to you and your family. ❤️✝🤗 Have a beautiful and blessed week. God Bless ❤️✝🤗

  • @rossf7167
    @rossf7167 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The TOP position on the mower height adjuster locks the mower in the raised position.

  • @debbeasher-k4764
    @debbeasher-k4764 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good job!
    Clear& valuable info.❤🎉😊

  • @sandrathomson1084
    @sandrathomson1084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great advice and appreciate y'all. God Bless y'all and the farm 🙏✌❤😊

  • @idamartin7023
    @idamartin7023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My son wants to get a kabota . And I cant wait. I want to till up a garden and do alot of stuff to "clean "up my yard . Thanks for going over yours. Great to know video. Keep up the cool videos.
    I shared this with my son Adam.

  • @dob48198
    @dob48198 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I guess I'm going to rethink what I REALLY need. Maybe smaller is the way to go. Lord knows my wallet keeps telling me that. Great vid fellas.

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha, I hear ya Dob. Most videos you find tend to not show the 1880. Most gravitate toward 2380 and up but this little rascal is a workhorse for me. Just look at it from all angles

  • @rosealee1225
    @rosealee1225 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just subscribed to your son & familys channel. saw you on hidden heights, good luck with your channel. We used to homestead but are now in our mid 80s and just can't do it anymore! Wish we could do it all over again!

  • @kwmiked
    @kwmiked 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just the seat on the 2380 over the 1880 has me sold on the 2380, and the bigger tires. Thats worth the cost difference and all im mainly doing is mowing 1.5 achers

  • @dc0145a
    @dc0145a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks grandpa and Chad for sharing the Kubota info 👍

  • @barbaraholtschmidt4693
    @barbaraholtschmidt4693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good morning from Zihuatanejo, Guerrero México.....

  • @mpedmar9701
    @mpedmar9701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great informative video.
    Thanks for sharing your insights on the Kubota.
    Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe.
    Tim the Toolman Taylor's - more power !! I don't know how to spell the noise he makes...LOL
    May God continue to bless you and your family.

  • @lisapocalypse
    @lisapocalypse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video. I'm deciding right now between the 1880 and the 2380, so this was perfect to watch!

  • @chriswinger7881
    @chriswinger7881 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great information 👍on everything even on what to rent, I can't wait for more videos from you 😀

  • @MiserableOldFart
    @MiserableOldFart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rear finish mower much preferable to the belly mower overall. Not for everything, but easier to put on and off by a lot. Nice little machine, though.
    One of the reasons one might want a bigger tractor is for stability on hills. The difference between my old 26 hp, one up from a sub compact and the 40 hp I have now in stability is huge. Having a third range is a big convenience as well.
    Box blade is very handy for anyone who lives off the pavement.

  • @LadyJ5569
    @LadyJ5569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are the best product reviews. Owned and used for a year. It does what you need and you don't need to spend money for what you don't need. If it's a bigger job, you rent a bigger machine. Great job guys. @Adler Farms

  • @chrisryan5339
    @chrisryan5339 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff thanks guys. Chris from England.

  • @sharonholt3118
    @sharonholt3118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching from Tennessee. Thx for the information. Boys and their toys! Good job guys!

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Sharon. Hope all is well. Have a good evening

  • @bobbyprescott5496
    @bobbyprescott5496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I worked for john Deere for almost 20 years and have nothing bad to say about the equipment they sell. I also worked for Kubota for 7 years and can say they have very good equipment and if I was in the market for a tractor, I would most likely buy a Kubota

  • @joannkoontz4927
    @joannkoontz4927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adler farms are the best.Both the father and son Chad and Ralph. Love watching their video’s.

  • @laurietrefethen643
    @laurietrefethen643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Grandpa and Chad,
    Very nice video, thank you and God bless

  • @marythornsberry6486
    @marythornsberry6486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use the orange crayon when I get my coloring book out~~~~~~one of my favorite colors!!! LOL

  • @Yvonneb_
    @Yvonneb_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me and you are the same age Grandpa xx Great video. My Uncle who would have been 84 this year but recently passed away was addicted to lawn mowers he had so money in his garage there was no room for his car lol, his excuse why he kept buying them even after getting a ride on, he lost the key to the ride on lol xx

  • @garymonsarratt6048
    @garymonsarratt6048 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just ordered a 23s 2 to 6 weeks wait time thanks for the info

  • @multi-transportationsystem11
    @multi-transportationsystem11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information on buying and rentals 👍🏼

  • @dmorgan28
    @dmorgan28 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Ralph. Y’all did a good job on discussing your tractor. 👍👍👍❤️

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate that Don, this was an early video. Chad made it easy

  • @Thg1034
    @Thg1034 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Coming on over from Hidden Heights Farm. Looking forward to learning about your journey.

  • @dahDUDE9090
    @dahDUDE9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good morning Chad and Grandpa Adler, I love tractors and even though I don’t have my homestead yet that will be top of the list! 👍 watching faithfully from Washington State across the street from Idaho (literally lol)

  • @lisa_mcdow
    @lisa_mcdow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good morning! Chad an Grandpa Adler

  • @seabeesdaughter9894
    @seabeesdaughter9894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great informative video!

  • @larrypatterson6016
    @larrypatterson6016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the BX2380 with the 60 inch belly mower and like you I use the box blade a lot. As long as you set the mower to 0 it is locked at the top and rarely gets in the way. I am also adding a front Reese hitch for a 4500 winch that I hope to lift the front of the tractor so I can roll the mower in and out much easier

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! The box blade after the loader is my favorite implement. That's a nice size mower too. If I didn't have so many darn big rocks to move I'd leave it on. We'll see, enjoy and ty so much for the input!

  • @chuckschweitzer491
    @chuckschweitzer491 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an 8 year old 1870 on just an acre of land as my wife says its the best money she has ever spend for me!! I only have 145 hours but and mostly bucket work mulch snow etc but nothing stops this little beast it reminds me of my older Mercedes diesels for the 70s and 80s. In fact I love it so much I am looking at a Lowboy II Kubota generator as a back up unit for my home, the engine in the 11KW is the same as the 1870/1880 and these engines just run and run if you maintain them!!

  • @andysukosd8177
    @andysukosd8177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video guys, love watching.

  • @Sventy11
    @Sventy11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like hearing your reasons. I ended up going with the bx23s when I got one last year. I need a back hoe from time to time and renting machinery is a pain in the rear. I am definitely glad I ended up going the route I went

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Perfect choice Steven, that's the first one in line for the backhoe. You'll like it no doubt! Congratulations!

  • @pattyprice2644
    @pattyprice2644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview

  • @michellebuendel5180
    @michellebuendel5180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for explaining these things because we’ve been waiting to find out the particulars from your grandpa because I’m a grandma a little older than you but still I want your two cents‼️‼️🥰

    • @grandpadossfarms
      @grandpadossfarms  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol I may give you my 3 cents occasionally

  • @freedomacreshomestead3723
    @freedomacreshomestead3723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can run my tiller with the deck on I just adjust the cutting height knob to top and the deck does not lower

  • @kathyhagan1323
    @kathyhagan1323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes ,I don’t know much about this tractor 🚜 very interested ThankYou.

  • @elizabethcouts7004
    @elizabethcouts7004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video, a lot of info. 🥰🙏🏻

  • @JSomerled
    @JSomerled 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good advice on renting heavy equipment for just the project that requires that machine..I also agree on the mower..

  • @littleredhen
    @littleredhen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    🎶🎵 Oh,Give me a home,
    Where the Buffalo roam, 🎵
    🎵And the deer and the antelope play, 🎵
    🎶Where seldom is heard,
    A discouraging word, 🎶
    🎶And the skies are not cloudy all day! 🎶 🎵
    ☁️ 🌞 😎