As a guy who owns 2 tractors and an excavator, and as a software guy who has faced the same problem, you have my sympathy. I think the answer is quality. All

As a guy who owns 2 tractors and an excavator, and as a software guy who has faced the same problem, you have my sympathy. I think the answer is quality. All my equipment is Kubota, they make good stuff, if you keep on the filters and fluids they will outlive your kids. I never seriously considered chinese tractors. I looked at them, they are cheaper for sure, but you are pretty much on your own if they break, there isn't the dealer network like there is for Kubota or Deere. I'd much rather have a used Kubota than a brand new whatever with yanmar engine in it. My mechanic, who has 40 years of fixing tractors in the San Joaquin valley under his built, claims he has never had to full rebuild on a Kubota. He loves that chinese stuff though, keeps him busy :)