In the tractor world I have compared and studied every specification imaginable and hands down, Kubota owns the sub compact and compact tractor market.
That's good stuff guys! The jingle egg is awesome! Congratulations on the new equipment Tim. Enjoy it and can't wait to see all the projects you will get into!
This is awesome af! I don't say much, I lurk, but believe me, your videos are not wasted on me :) I've used Tractor Time with Tim to get ideas for my Kubota in addition to Messick's, just wish I lived closer :)
It great to see this in action on tim's channel, i did wonder why he went for the smaller excavator, but it makes sense with the load rules in his state. this will get a great workout on the pond project, tractors have there place, but a excavator is better suited to this project
That is indeed a beautiful machine! On another note can't see where you guys have made a video about the KX040-4, I know it's been out forever but the six-way blade is an amazingly versatile tool that's quite unique among all excavators. Might be worth a video!
I agree with Tim about dealerships making a person feel uncomfortable. I went to a john deere dealership in Oakland Tennessee asking for advice and give a description of my property. The salesman responded when I know what I want come back. I have been a kubota guy since
Before I bought my first Kubota in 2006 I went to a John Deere dealer. The “salesman” for compact tractors was with another customer but the owner said he would tell him I was waiting. I went on the lot to look around, went back in the building 15 minutes later to find the “ salesman “ had went to lunch. I drove to the Kubota dealer and sat down with the owner of the dealership (third generation family ownership at that location). Had a good conversation and I purchased a Grand L 3830HST. Later 2 diesel zero turn mowers and a RTV1120D. Pretty expensive lunch for them
Hey Neil, why you guys? Either there is a very poor Kubota dealer network in his part of the woods, or he has the utmost respect for Messicks as a dealer. I'm assuming the latter, having been a Messicks customer prior to selling my business. I always felt i was getting honest guidance, fair pricing, and your brother Bryan was a pretty decent guy! Just a long distance for Tim to travel and curious to the reason.
I think I would buy a Kubota excavator, many different versions to suit your needs! But it would have to handle the rocks I need to remove from our fields!
Neil I was hoping you was going to have a video clip of Tim getting in the first time and listening to your messicks tune when he turned the key on Lol ?
Great little easter egg idea, awesome info about the model number and weight estimate.... Neil, does the same / similar apply to the Volvo and John Deere equipment? i.e. model number correlating to weight class and tail swing?
Doesn’t Indiana also have rule if your just a farmer or a not for hire it can be over 26k I watched I believe it was an IDOT video wile ago this topic came up.
Yes, but as you know, everything is a ‘gray area’ it seems. If we publish a RU-vid video while on a project, and make a few pennies, is that business use?
Why not put a mulch head on an excavator??? I've never heard that Neil. - - I didn't understand that comment at the end ( @16:31 ) and would like to know what you meant. Thx! (I don't own an excavator, but would love one, and thought I'd want a mulch head too...)
Power. It takes a lot to run them on an excavator, just trying to stay ahead of a potential disappointment. Flails are a lot better choice for most people.
