Kubota Tractor Weights

[Buzzard7]

I am a city slicker who just moved to the country and am about to buy my first tractor (ever). I am thinking of buying a Kubota M7040 for my 80 acres (mowing, moving hay, some light clearing and dirt work.) Does this seem like about the right size tractor for me? Also, I have looked at other brands and their salesmen have pointed out that the Kubota tractors are much lighter than their competitors. Is this a big deal?

 

[slowzuki]

Hello, that machine is about the perfect size for what you want to do. The smaller M series are lighter than many of the others but not by that much. The 7040 is really a 62 or so hp tractor not 70 so when you compare it make sure you aren't comparing engine to pto hp.

The weight matters more when you need to haul heavy loads and plow. The rest of the time you haul it around burning fuel. It is certainly heavy enough to do your tasks and more.

 

[radman1]

Depending on the task, weight does matter. Especially important for FEL work and drawbar/3pt tillage work. Are you moving big round bales with loader? If so will the bales be stacked? With larger tractors, it is rare to hear someone say they wish the tractor weighed less. It really depends on your tasks.

 

[slowzuki]

I can move rounds with my L5030HSTC with only loaded tires. The 7040 is longer wider and a fair bit heavier. Shouldn't be a problem.

Depending on the task, weight does matter. Especially important for FEL work and drawbar/3pt tillage work. Are you moving big round bales with loader? If so will the bales be stacked? With larger tractors, it is rare to hear someone say they wish the tractor weighed less. It really depends on your tasks.

 

[Buzzard7]

Depending on the task, weight does matter. Especially important for FEL work and drawbar/3pt tillage work. Are you moving big round bales with loader? If so will the bales be stacked? With larger tractors, it is rare to hear someone say they wish the tractor weighed less. It really depends on your tasks.

I think the bales will weigh between 1200-1500 pounds. I plan to stack them two high.

 

[radman1]

If stacking round bales, definitely load the rear tires. You will be ok if on flat ground. Could even attach rear blade or something else on 3 pt in addition to loaded tires.

 

[texasjohn]

I move and can stack 6 foot round balles with my 5030 HSTC.... but ONLY with loaded tires AND extra weight on the rear. I use a front bale spike and a rear bale fork and can carry 2 bales at once.

I have a number of removable, stackable weights, each about 100 lbs. I find this a perfect solution... add weight to front or rear or rear implement as needed, or leave it off. I have 8 such weights.... makes the difference between being able to do a task safely and with great danger and wheels off the ground.

Net... that tractor will do all you need to do..I have 200 acres and about 50 horse power tractor. Weight balance is critical... regardless of how much your tractor weighs... don't be afraid of that tractor because of weight discussions... just consider removable weights as part of the implements you purchase.

 

[mike69440]

I sometimes think Kubota is trying to build airplanes, not tractors, as they are light for their size.

They are well engineered, but weight is what makes ground engagement work and loader work possible.

I added over 1100 lbs to my L39. Iwould rather it had that weight to start with.

 

[texasjohn]

1100 lbs is about the weight added to my tractor by fluid filling the rear tires.

 

[EastTnFarmboy]

I think loaded tires and a decent 6' or 7' box blade will provide sufficient ballast on that tractor.