[unclebilly]

I've posted on this before.

Bottom line is this: your brand is only as good as the local dealer.

John Deere of that size is made by Deere in India.
Kubota is made by Kubota in Japan.
Massey is made by Iseki in Japan.
New Holland and Case are made by LS in Korea.
LS tractors are identical to the above for a significant cost savings.
Kioti are made in Korea and a decent, inexpensive machine.

I have a Kubota M series and have had a nightmare with the local dealer. I am currently deciding if I am going to trade it in on green paint or deal with an out of territory Kubota dealer.