A tractor is an essential machine for both agricultural businesses and general field maintenance. When a tractor becomes inoperable, work ceases and valuable time is wasted. The time you spend fixing up a tractor is time lost elsewhere. If you’re in the market for a tractor, it helps to have an idea of how long your tractor should last before committing to a purchase.

How Long Should a Tractor Last? 

As with all machinery, the lifetime of a tractor is largely determined by how well it is maintained. That said, with proper care and attention, a quality tractor should last at least 4000 hours. However, many landscapers and ranchers report running tractors with gauges exceeding 10,000 hours! If you know your way around a toolbox and purchase a reliable machine, you can expect great value from one.  

How Many Hours Do Kubota Tractors Last?

The historic Kubota orange finish is a symbol of reliability to work around the world. A well maintained Kubota tractor should last between 4500-5500 gauged hours. As many tractor owners report using their tractor for only 100-200 hours a year, this can translate into years of use. If you have the time and skill to optimally tend to and care for a Kubota tractor, you have a chance to exceed 10,000 hours. 

Many Kubota tractors come with an off-the-lot 24-month or 2000-hour warranty. This is vital for extending the life of your tractor, as it can show severe signs of wear after only several hundred hours of use without proper care. If you’re considering buying used, Kubota has one of the best replacement part programs in the country, with parts readily available and easy to find. And, finding a shop manual for a Kubota product is usually a breeze, making it easy to keep your tractor running.

What Is Considered High Hours on a Kubota Tractor?

Many tractor novices are quick to wonder what constitutes high hours on a tractor. While the question may appear easy to answer on the surface, providing an accurate answer is nearly impossible. Every tractor is worked and maintained differently. Some tractor owners are willing to invest more time and money into maintenance than others. Some tractors are operated and stored in extreme weather conditions, while others are not.

If you are unwilling to care for your tractor optimally, then expect it to stop feeling brand new at 500 hours. By around 2,500 hours, hydraulic pumps, clutches, and injectors usually require some work. At 5,000 hours, engines tend to need some attention. Remember, all of these gauge based estimates are just estimates, and the way you treat your tractor will determine what constitutes high hours for it.

Consider Powersports Company in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin for Your Next New or Previously Owned Tractor

Given how much time you’ll probably spend on your tractor, carefully considering your purchase is wise. One consideration in the minds of most tractor buyers is whether to buy new or used. A simple rule of thumb: people that are unwilling or unable to tend to a tractor carefully should purchase new, but those that are happy to take a wrench to their machine can find incredible value by buying used.

Whichever way works best for you, Powersports Company has the Kubota tractor inventory and expertise you're looking for. Contact us today and schedule a time to come in for a test drive.