The Blue and the Grey

[Kubota Christian]

Hello All. I'm confused by the blues and the greys involved on Kubota tractors. I've read a lot of posts and even the main article on colors (very helpful) but something still seems odd. Having looked at hundreds of Kubota images online, I've noticed that there is a distinctive blue used on older model drivetrains with an overall effect much like Denver Broncos' colors. But newer models seem to use a more-like-ROPS grey that doesn't even hint of blue to me. The modern color scheme seems to be bright orange II, grey, and black.

In thinking about what I'm calling a "low-level restoration" of my '94 B7100, I have two thoughts. One is "go all original," meaning use the midnight blue color and keep it 100% authentic. But I'm leaning toward trying to use the more monochromatic orange, black, and grey scheme that would give the appearance from afar of a newer machine. Am I wrong in thinking that there must have been one model year in which Kubota stopped using that deep blue and switched the drivetrains over to grey? My local parts dealer said, "The ROPS grey and the standard grey are close enough no one could tell them apart." Even more confusing! Thanks.

 

[Steve Neul]

I'm sure they still sell it. Kubota used to sell the dark blue paint in rattle cans. I've bought a few cans for touch up. Another option would be to take a small part off the tractor clean it up and put a clear coat on it to freshen the color. Then take it where ever you get paint and have them computer match it.

If you decide to go back with the old Kubota I paint and want to use a alkyd enamel Tractor Supply sells Rustoleum Farm & Implement paint in the Kubota II color. If you mix it 1 to 1 with John Deere Yellow it matches the Kubota 1.

 

[Kubota Christian]

Steve,

Thanks for the response. I will keep the one-to-one with JD yellow in mind. Would never have known that! Thanks!

 

[Kubota Christian]

After some first hand experience, I can say that Kubota Bright Orange II is a cinch to match. There is a Kubota Orange at Tractor Supply Co. that matches perfectly. It does not say "bright orange II" but it is. From another tractor forum I found that any 1989+ Kubota has this newer orange color. Even the dealer got it wrong with mine, so I believe it. My 1994 = Br. Orange II

Concerning Kubota Grey, nothing matches from the over-the-counter products. Tried almost ten places and everything is far too light. The dealer-provided Kubota Grey is VERY dark but still not black. I'm going back to get the real deal on that. It's a good looking color. The ROPS grey is different yet but I have not used it. I'm using the Kubota Grey on everything, as my dealer stated, "they're real close." Hope this helps. You can do a nice job even without auto body equipment if you tape stuff off.