maybe upgrading from a M5040 to a M7060 cab

[shane77c]

Morning everyone
I haven't been on much but after last summer I thought about upgrading my tractor. Been looking around for a cab and I talked to my local Kubota dealer. He suggested that I go with a M6060. I couldn't justify sending that kind of cash for a new one. So he has been looking for a used one for me. He found a M7060 for a real good price. its a 2015 with 170 hours on it. I went and looked at it yesterday and wow that is a machine. Now I only had my 2007 M5040 2wd for three years and looking at this... again wow. its a lot more machine that I need but I will be able to do a lot more down the road. I am bush hogging 20 acres a month in different spots and I have a couple of customer that would like me to work at there hunting camp this fall. This is a HUGE step for me and in upgrades. Hoping to work out the final details Monday.

I will post a pic later on today.

Shane

 

[EddieWalker]

Sounds like a great move!!! What size mower are you using to mow that much land?

 

[oosik]

You will notice the difference in the 7060 having 4WD more than anything else. The M5040 and M7060 will have the same basic size frame but the 7060 will weigh more because of the 4WD and the cab.

With only 170 hours the tractor isn't even broken in yet. I hope you enjoy the new tractor. Post pictures when you get it.

 

[deserteagle71]

My M7060HDC12 had only 179 hours on it when I picked it up 6 weeks ago so I'm breaking it in also. Already have 211 hours on mine. Is the one you are looking at the 8 speed or the 12 speed? Front end loader mounted on it?
Feature I really like when mowing is the 540E PTO option. With the power that engine puts out, no need to run the engine @ 2200 rpm to get 540 rpm to the mower. 1800 engine rpm gets you 540 with the E PTO option.

 

[Deerherd]

If you are going to be using the tractor mainly for mowing, you will REALLY want the 12 speed.

 

[TripleR]

I think you will be glad you upgraded once you get use to the M7060, we have an M8540 and is extremely maneuverable. I agree 12/12 is the way to go if you can, but if the deal is good enough...

 

[shane77c]

Hey Eddie. I have a 7 ft bushing brand 297. That 20 acres is in four diffract locations.

It does have the front end loader with two rear remotes. Its an 8 speed transmission. The 12 would be great but have not seem any used ones down south.
Yeah I mostly bushing with the tractor and some dirt work. The rear tires are a lot taller than my poor little 5040. I showed my dad some pics and he was shocked how much larger it was.

 

[shane77c]

 

[Deerherd]

I would have the dealer keep looking for a 12 speed. For a machine you are using mowing, 8 speeds are not going to cut it. Even if you get the 12 speed, you will be wishing for more gears.

It looks like the bucket is hardly used and I bet the last owner used it a couple of years mowing and it drove him crazy, so he traded it in. Don’t make the same mistake.

There is no such thing as a great deal on the wrong tractor.

 

[big bubba]

had the m7040 8 sp for a while w/6' hog. you will be fine with the 8 sp machine & 7' hog. good match. keeping the cutters sharp to me is just as important as fretting over ground speed, just use the low range if needed....
don't fret over the 12 vs 8 sp... perhaps if you were drilling seed, etc you'd notice the difference. sounds like a good move on your part

 

[oosik]

You know - I've heard the old saw - time and time again. "More gears are better". So you have a 4 speed or 8 speed or 12 speed - what is so dam wrong about having to go a little bit slower to obtain a good cut? What is it that drives some folks head-long into oblivion and the faster the better???? Are we all in some kind of race to get our jobs done as fast as possible. I like to think - now that I'm retired I can slow down a bit and enjoy the flowers. You know - the end is coming sooner than you think..............

 

[Deerherd]

You know - I've heard the old saw - time and time again. "More gears are better". So you have a 4 speed or 8 speed or 12 speed - what is so dam wrong about having to go a little bit slower to obtain a good cut? What is it that drives some folks head-long into oblivion and the faster the better???? Are we all in some kind of race to get our jobs done as fast as possible. I like to think - now that I'm retired I can slow down a bit and enjoy the flowers. You know - the end is coming sooner than you think..............

Quite an ironic post from a guy with, ride hard or sit your butt on the porch as advice!

There is nothing wrong with going a little slow if you have to because you bought the wrong tractor. Enjoy the birds. If you want to spend that kind of money and make do, more power to you. It’s the wrong tractor for what he wants to do.

 

[big bubba]

Quite an ironic post from a guy with, ride hard or sit your butt on the porch as advice!

There is nothing wrong with going a little slow if you have to because you bought the wrong tractor. Enjoy the birds. If you want to spend that kind of money and make do, more power to you. It痴 the wrong tractor for what he wants to do.

respectfully disagree. the op is considering a perfectly adequate upgrade that will do just fine for his described use. again,. sharp cutters are the key... sure a 12 heavy duty version would be nice but an overkill just to have it.

if your advice of having to have the 12 sp merely for bush hogging, then why don't most people have the option?
but do agree w/you that whatever the choice, taking one's time at a given task is safer and probably healthier in the long run for the operator. best regards

 

[oosik]

Well - Deerherd - everybody has their own opinion. There sure are a lot of folks with the "wrong tractor" and just "making do" - aren't there - - IN YOUR OPINION.

 

[Deerherd]

Well - Deerherd - everybody has their own opinion. There sure are a lot of folks with the "wrong tractor" and just "making do" - aren't there - - IN YOUR OPINION.

Yes, IMHO there are a lot of people with the wrong tractor. That’s why people come on here to ask for advice. Heck, some of us have even bought the wrong tractor! Don’t ask me how I know.

That’s the perfect tractor if you are mainly doing FEL work and moving big bales/rounds of hay on the FEL or 3 pt, running a manure spreader etc. That would make a great general purpose equestrian/cattle operations tractor. Heck, I could make that tractor work fine with my grapple and logging winch. There’s plenty that tractor could do well.

But if anyone on here recommends this as being a good tractor for a person who’s main objective is mowing 20 acres either hasn’t really mowed 20 acres on a regular basis or is trying to unload their 8 speed version so THEY can upgrade or make a sale.

The reality of the situation is I don’t give a rats behind if he buys the tractor or not. It won’t impact me in the slightest. But I do maintain 45 acres, 25-35 is mowed on a regular basis and would never recommend the 8 speed for his needs. God help him if he decides to get into haying. There is a reason you can find the 8 speed and not the 12 speed used.

Everyone have a great day and hopefully Spring will come to the northeast. It was 24 degrees this morning.

 

[ovrszd]

My Ford is an 8spd. I mow with it. Wish it was 16.

My Kubota is 12spd. I mow with it. Wish it was 24.

I'm in no hurry to get anywhere. More speeds are more about less stress, not racing thru life. :confused3:

 

[Grumpa Wally]

My Ford is an 8spd. I mow with it. Wish it was 16.

My Kubota is 12spd. I mow with it. Wish it was 24.

I'm in no hurry to get anywhere. More speeds are more about less stress, not racing thru life. :confused3:

Well said. It's human nature to want more. IMO, the M7060 the OP is looking at will serve him well. The M7060 will look a lot larger with the cab and AG tires, but the footprint and weight are almost equal to earlier 50hp AG tractors. I say, go for it. I purchased the M7060HD12 for use with a grain drill and slow grunting grapple and FEL work. I think he will love the new tractor, it really is well made. The new tractors with DPF need to operate higher RPM's anyway. I have been working mine mowtly around 1500rpm.

 

[shane77c]

Well dang. Didn't expect this much of a response. I want to thank you all for your input. This past Sunday. I washed and wax my old tractor and got it ready for the dealer to looked at it. He liked it and we was able to get the deal done today. I am going to pick up the new tractor Thursday afternoon and I am Planning on cutting 17 acres Friday with it. Its in two different location. The 8 speed is fine with me. 12 would have been nice but for the price. I can live with it. i am not planing to bail hay anytime soon. Here is a pic on my old beast.

thanks
shane

 

[big bubba]

excellent choice glad it worked out for you

 

[Gator6x4]

had the m7040 8 sp for a while w/6' hog. you will be fine with the 8 sp machine & 7' hog. good match. keeping the cutters sharp to me is just as important as fretting over ground speed, just use the low range if needed....
don't fret over the 12 vs 8 sp... perhaps if you were drilling seed, etc you'd notice the difference. sounds like a good move on your part

Agree.