New Kubota M7060!

[Maconaco]

Pulled the following from the August 17, 2016 Wholegoods price list in the event it helps the OP. The "add" is over the standard tire/wheels.

AG - RADIAL REAR
AMR8586 F-TIRE 320/85R20 R1W ALCE FRMPRO 150 lbs Add $ 436.00
AMR8588 R-TIRE 420/85R30 R1W ALCE FRMPRO 341 lbs

AMR8586 F-TIRE 320/85R20 R1W ALCE FRMPRO 150 lbs Add $ 1,736.00
AMR8587 R-TIRE 420/85R30 R1W ALCE FRMPRO CAST 618 lbs


They can be purchased outright (ex: as a second set). Price is for each tire/wheel assembly:
AMR8586 F-TIRE 320/85R20 R1W ALCE FRMPRO 150 lbs $ 595.00
AMR8588 R-TIRE 420/85R30 R1W ALCE FRMPRO 341 lbs $ 1,200.00
AMR8587 R-TIRE 420/85R30 R1W ALCE FRMPRO CAST 618 lbs $ 1,850.00

So to gain 544 lbs of weight using cast wheels on the rears will cost $1,300 to do so.

I hope the OP can get the desired radial tires for just the price adder over stock.

Good Luck!

Thanks moship this helps a lot. Appreciate the advice from everyone!

Still talking with our dealer about it, seems that the general consensus on TBN is the radials are well worth it.

 

[PSDStu]

If your dealer has to order them be careful of the shipping costs..... they can be brutal.

 

[moship]

If your dealer has to order them be careful of the shipping costs..... they can be brutal.

Sometimes shipping can be reduced significantly if they ship via Stock Order. It will take a bit longer to get, but can reduce shipping cost if one can waits.

 

[sixdogs]

If your dealer has to order them be careful of the shipping costs..... they can be brutal.

Very true. Once, I ordered a special PTO shaft and said I didn't care when I got it. They overnighted it to me and you can only imagine what that cost.

Sometimes shipping can be reduced significantly if they ship via Stock Order. It will take a bit longer to get, but can reduce shipping cost if one can waits.

This is the only way to order parts. I often say twice that I don't want to pay shipping, don't care when it gets here and to order on a "stock" and usually free shipping order. Most parts guys are good but I say multiple times to make sure.

 

[sixdogs]

Does anyone know if we can order the front 20" wheel-- only--from Kubota? A couple years ago you couldn't but things change.

 

[SDT]

I agree, and I order all of my parts, except "emergency" items on stock orders.

That said. you cannot avoid shipping costs on whole goods items (or at least my 2 dealers have both so said).

SDT

 

[sixdogs]

I agree, and I order all of my parts, except "emergency" items on stock orders.

That said. you cannot avoid shipping costs on whole goods items (or at least my 2 dealers have both so said).

SDT

That's right, I forgot. That's how the PTO shaft thing happened.

 

[moship]

Does anyone know if we can order the front 20" wheel-- only--from Kubota? A couple years ago you couldn't but things change.

In an effort to find the wheel part number, referenced Kubota's Illustrated Parts and couldn't find any listing for the 20" optional tires/wheels. Also checked Messick's and they are documented there either.

It's strange they aren't listed under this tractor or even the M7040.

 

[sixdogs]

I just checked on Kubota's Illustrated Parts and couldn't find any listing for the 20" optional tires/wheels. Also checked Messick's and they are documented there either.

It's strange they aren't listed under this tractor or even the M7040.

Anyone know a Kubota dealer?

 

[sixdogs]

Well, I emailed the best Kubota parts guy I know to see if he could find the wheels separate. This guy knows parts and is intuitive at finding things. If they can be found, this guy will find them and let me know.

 

[Farmer495]

Fat metric radials standard north of the border

360 70 R 20 fronts on every M7060 sitting on a lot up here that I've seen.

Don't worry too much on axle ratios unless you go crazy with tire sizes.

Normally front axle has "lead" anyways. Have an old CaseIH op manual and it says not to use 4x4 in the top gears due to this.

The metric "Canada" package isn't listed in the manual at all, so have nothing in writing that I have "an approved" tire combination.

 

[Maconaco]

Well the family has decided to go with the standard bias tires. I think it’s a mistake, with our terrain we are really going to want the thick radials in the long run, but time will tell.

Also our delivery date has been pushed back a week because of logistics problems between Kubota and our dealer AND our new woods brush hog wont be in until September... Not too happy about all that, but man I cant wait to start working that new tractor!

 

[sixdogs]

Fat metric radials standard north of the border

360 70 R 20 fronts on every M7060 sitting on a lot up here that I've seen.

Don't worry too much on axle ratios unless you go crazy with tire sizes.

Normally front axle has "lead" anyways. Have an old CaseIH op manual and it says not to use 4x4 in the top gears due to this.

The metric "Canada" package isn't listed in the manual at all, so have nothing in writing that I have "an approved" tire combination.

It's been a while but I once compared the ratio of your tire combo and it was within spec and fine. If anyone needs it I think I still have the "ratio" of the front axle and math formula to run your own tire circumference numbers and compute your front to rear percentage lead.

By the way Farmer495, what tire pressure is suggested--or do you use-- for the rears and does Kubota give any suggestions? I've researched it but found zero info.

 

[Farmer495]

It's been a while but I once compared the ratio of your tire combo and it was within spec and fine. If anyone needs it I think I still have the "ratio" of the front axle and math formula to run your own tire circumference numbers and compute your front to rear percentage lead.

By the way Farmer495, what tire pressure is suggested--or do you use-- for the rears and does Kubota give any suggestions? I've researched it but found zero info.

I had no suggestions given on tire PSI from Kubota or the dealer, but I never asked. My rears are loaded with CACL. I think(?) I have about 18 PSI in the rears and 25 PSI in the front. I do a lot of road travel and loader work, low PSI in the fronts squat bad loading manure or hay. I had aired them up from delivery for that reason.

 

[sixdogs]

I had no suggestions given on tire PSI from Kubota or the dealer, but I never asked. My rears are loaded with CACL. I think(?) I have about 18 PSI in the rears and 25 PSI in the front. I do a lot of road travel and loader work, low PSI in the fronts squat bad loading manure or hay. I had aired them up from delivery for that reason.

My 90HP Deere with 18.4x30's I leave at 7-9 PSI. The tire book calls for 6 to 7 but I'm afraid that low might slip on the wheel. They are not loaded but I have cast centers and two weights on each side.

I'm not sure but think I'll go with the 7 to 8 range on the Kubota because I'm never on pavement and often pulling something where I need traction. Hope this is right but it's what the tire maker's book calls for and it's also where three bars are on the ground. I do some loader work but rarely even have the loader on. I keep the fronts at 30 to 35PSI but they are OEM 9.5x24 bias. Hope that's right.

 

[jkornbread]

Reviving this thread, anyone locate a source for the wider tires and wheels? Or is it a dealer only item? I really want to swap out my fronts.

Anyone with the new wider wheels wanna trade?

 

[ovrszd]

Check out this thread.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/411837-m7060-tire-choices.html

 

[sixdogs]

Reviving this thread, anyone locate a source for the wider tires and wheels? Or is it a dealer only item? I really want to swap out my fronts.

Anyone with the new wider wheels wanna trade?

Unless something has changed in the last few months, the only choice is custom made wheels. Miller Tire in Ohio can get them and Unverferth Wheel in Ohio can make them. Both are $325 +/-. Kubota doesn't sell them. If it matters, I think the Kubota wheels are made by Titan Wheel.


When I do get the wheels, I'm going with the radials I have on the rear and putting bias on the front with the new wheels. It's OK to mix on a tractor and I've seen many John Deeres like this. It will work fine for my dryland uses. If they never happen, the 9.25x24's are OK for most uses. Not great, but OK.