Hi Team, I'm a Kubota fan, no doubt, I own an L series and love it. I recently decided to add an M7060HDC 12 to the fleet. The machine suits my needs perfectly, fit and finish are what we expect from Kubota. The issue is that I have demoed 3 NEW machines, as well as an 8560, and it appears they all have the same issue. When applying the brakes initially, and during operation the pedal will bottom out on the floor board. It feels just like when you were a kid, in your first new, old, chevy, you remember, the one that needed the master cylinder replaced. You can pump them right back up, but the initial activation of the pedal, sporadically, drops to the floor. One dealer said they needed to be bled, did so but the problem persisted, 2 other dealers are actively seeking answers. The machines have all been sitting idle all winter, that is apparent, the first one was dead as a doornail the first time I went to see it. The issue has been documented, and I am awaiting a definitive answer about what could be causing this issue, I am ready to pull the trigger but am leery of an impending problem. I was wondering if anyone could add some insight. I feed round bales on a feed row that requires operating on hills near my barn, the issue was unnerving when backing down a slope with a bale in the hugger and having the brake pedal drop to the floor. I was able to pump them back up, but it's just not right. What's going on?? For the record, I test drove a New Holland T4.75 today, (I know Blasphemy), and have to say it's a solid #2, the lower output hydraulic pump is apparent in loader operation, but not a deal breaker! I don't need a sunroof, but it is cool, as is the kid seat.
