Tractor News New Kubota M7 Series

[jayman30]

Just saw this on my instagram feed:



Looks like they were just announced, I couldn't find anything about them at Kubota.com yet.
Anyone have any details other than the power ratings?

Just curious..

 

[Paystar]

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Thanks to Canadian Farmer on Viewing a thread - New High HP Kubota


Kubota M7 series (up to 170 hp), Kubota 4 cyl. 6.1 engine, available with CVT or semi-powershift, front axle suspension, autosteer, etc. Bar axle too eventually.

My dealer said Kubota is releasing 30 new products in October at dealer meeting.

 

[motownbrowne]

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They sure look nice!

That almost looks like a 3pt hitch up front. Is that common on newer big tractors? I can see that being way more convenient than adding a bunch of suitcase weights.

 

[MHarryE]

The news release from their introduction states the 171 is 170 hp with a power boost to 190 hp. Standard, premium, and premium-CVT models. Built in Bierne near Dunkerque in Northern France. The CVT transmission is supplied by ZF which supplies CVTs for other manufacturers. The front 3 point is very common in Europe. I didn't see anything in the articles I found on line how they meet emissions but I did notice there is a DEF filler cap on the fuel tank near the diesel filler. I assume they will have the Deere approach of DEF plus DPF but being near the Massey-Ferguson plant in Beauvais (about 1 hour away) they may end up with something similar. 90,000 - 130,000 euro price range.

 

[Baby Grand]

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I was wondering when they would offer a tractor to match their Kvernland line of tillage & hay equipment. Can't wait to hear more about the new models.

 

[bushhog28]

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Looks like a beast. I'll take one.

 

[big bubba]

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will be interesting to see how kubota's attempt to break into the ag big tractor market does. kind of like Toyota's enormously successful attempt years ago to break into the american taste for big trucks with the v8 tundra, etc. my take is that kubota really hasn't been able to enter the large ag industry yet, but obviously rides high on the consumer market and certainly the construction market. every time i return to the salinas valley out west i'm amazed at the lack of orange...(mostly green)... not sure how that plays out in the corn & wheat belt..... but the m7 looks like a formidable beast! anyone get some prices on these?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

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gotta remember, its a big market. Kubota's eyes maybe on other parts of the world (like Europe) where the incumbent companies are not as entrenched and Kvereland\Vicon are more household names. I'm sure we'll do just fine with them here, but the USA corn belt may not be their sole focus.

 

[big bubba]

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good pt messicks, wasn't sure of the foreign side of things...deutz seems to be a household name there as well

 

[wmonroe]

Looks nice. It will be interesting to see how it specs out compared to other manufacturers.

 

[Muhammad]

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I'm headed to the Kubota dealer meeting next week and will post whatever info Kubota lets us share. :thumbsup:

 

[MHarryE]

I'm headed to the Kubota dealer meeting next week and will post whatever info Kubota lets us share. :thumbsup:

It will be interesting to hear what you find out. From everything I read in British online publications they really seem focused on pairing with their Kverneland & Vicon equipment lines with British availability about May so makes one wonder about North America before 2016. Also building up to 3,000 units per year for these 3 models which doesn't sound like a very large number.

 

[Baby Grand]

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I'm headed to the Kubota dealer meeting next week and will post whatever info Kubota lets us share. :thumbsup:

Besides representing TBN, will you be shopping?

 

[Scooby074]

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A video was in my feed this afternoon. Its in French, but shows the tractors off well, including the cab. Theyre supposed to be being made in a new, dedicated plant in France. Wonder if they share any DNA with the Euro manufacturers? Kubota was on record (IIRC) as wanting to buy an established Euro Ag brand of tractor. Of course there is the big Massey plant in France, but I dont think Agco would help out Kubota. Renault/Claas maybe?

 

[sixdogs]

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Wow. Pulling a six bottom rollover plow isn't for woosies.

Nimble, powerful, intuitive and trouble free. Kubota is going to be the elephant in the room soon. Actually, it already is.

We need dealer reports on these and all the other new stuff coming out. What a remarkable company that has scratched and clawed and earned every inch of the way with dignity.

 

[Paystar]

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I'm headed to the Kubota dealer meeting next week and will post whatever info Kubota lets us share. :thumbsup:

Have a good trip Muhammad. My dealer told me there is supposed to be 30 new product announcements at that dealer meeting. Be interesting to see what all they release. I hoping for more models with no dpf mufflers.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

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I'm headed to the Kubota dealer meeting next week and will post whatever info Kubota lets us share. :thumbsup:

May see you there? I'm in Wave 2.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

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A video was in my feed this afternoon. Its in French, but shows the tractors off well, including the cab. Theyre supposed to be being made in a new, dedicated plant in France. Wonder if they share any DNA with the Euro manufacturers? Kubota was on record (IIRC) as wanting to buy an established Euro Ag brand of tractor. Of course there is the big Massey plant in France, but I dont think Agco would help out Kubota. Renault/Claas maybe?

There are many parts manufacturers in France, that's probably why they chose to put it there. As I understand they are using a ZF transmission which is also used by Agco. It is a fully Kubota owned factory.

 

[Scooby074]

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There are many parts manufacturers in France, that's probably why they chose to put it there. As I understand they are using a ZF transmission which is also used by Agco. It is a fully Kubota owned factory.

Yes. ZF is confirmed I think. But ZF is in A LOT of machines. I didnt see what engine they were using yet. That may or may not be some indication of help from somebody.
As I said, Kubota mentioned a couple years ago about buying their way into this space. I dont recall seeing any tractor company purchases by Kubota, but I wouldnt be surprised if they somehow managed to get some engineering help along the way. Agco or Deere likely wouldnt offer anything but an anchor to sink them lol. That leaves Claas who are small and independent enough. CNH would be doubtful too.

 

[MHarryE]

Kubota has said in the past they were looking to partner with another company in their jump to larger ag tractors, but the Brits who have seen the M7s at the Paris show say they use the same "cheesy" they call it 6.1 liter 4 they now use. Same thing in the Kubota press releases in France although Kubota doesn't call it "cheesy".