I would go with Kubota. I have a B7610 hydo with loader and before that I had a B2400 w/out loader and couldn't be happier. I'm pretty easy on it but it does what I want it do and will work like a mule. What made my decision was 1st-cheaper than a deere and 2nd-I checked the classifieds and you couldn't find a Kubota but you could get Deeres all day long. I guess they were selling the JD so they could buy a Kubota. Also the JD has too much plastic on it.