New Kubota MX 6000 pros and cons

[HEC]

I now have 30 hrs. on the new cab tractor, and this is what I think so far.

Pros:
1. no more bugs etc.
2. cool in summer warm in winter
3. Very surprised about the fuel economy with so few hrs. on tractor. I recently filled to the very top and mowed exactly 1 hr. by my watch, filled it up again to the top with 1 1/3 gal. of diesel. I was using a 6 ft. rotary mower mowing knee high grass at 1900 rpms. I realize this isn't much of a load with a 60 HP tractor, but I wanted to break it in slowly. I thought the fuel gauge was stuck on the full mark.
4.I never thought I would say this, but I love the HST. It does make different sounds that I am used too but that is ok.
5. The one big reason I got this tractor was for the cab as my allergies are a little worse at my age.
6. Not exactly a pro I guess but I have yet to have a regen.

Cons
1. The seat for me at least is not great. I have an air ride on order.
2. Not a fan of the R14 tires due to the vibration. As others have mentioned I lowered the air pressure some and it helped a little. I have owned and operated many tractors over the years and never experienced this much vibration before. Past tractors had either R1 or R4 tires. I only get the vibration when on a hard surface but I have to travel on a gravel road at times. I will have to live with it but don't like it for sure.
3. Of course this regen stuff


I am happy with my purchase thus far and hope things continue to go well. I have had very good luck with Kubota tractors as this is number 5 and never any major problems.

 

[scootr]

Nice, I'm a little jealous. MX5200 owner here. Open station. 100º dry, dirt, chafe and bugs galore. Mowing with a mask on so not too much tractoring going on. Congratulations on a good pick. I'll bet it set you set you back a pretty penny.
Regen on mine happens about every 50 hrs. Nearing 400 hrs now. If mowing just crank her up to 2200 rpms and let her regen while you work.

 

[HEC]

Nice, I'm a little jealous. MX5200 owner here. Open station. 100º dry, dirt, chafe and bugs galore. Mowing with a mask on so not too much tractoring going on. Congratulations on a good pick. I'll bet it set you set you back a pretty penny.
Regen on mine happens about every 50 hrs. Nearing 400 hrs now. If mowing just crank her up to 2200 rpms and let her regen while you work.

Thanks for the info on regens. I traded in my B2650 as it wasn't big enough for what I do on the 100 plus acres we have. I loved the 2650 as it could do many things well.

 

[BackRoad]

Just turned 1000 hrs on my MX6000 open station. Can't think of anything realistic that I would want to change on it.

'Cept maybe take away 950 hours from the hour meter!

Great, dependable, capable tractor...

 

[mikester]

One good thing about K diesels is they are fuel efficient. Their mechanical suspension seats are dreadful. I got the K air ride seat made by grammar and it's a drop in replacement. If you have back and neck issues the cost of the air seat is cheaper than paying continuously for chiro and message therapy.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I wish the cab version was available when I bought the MX5800 open station. Instead, I bought an L6060 cab model as a second tractor. No comparison when working in bad weather. Still need the open station for woods work though.

I learned a long time ago to pay the extra $$ for an air ride seat. those standard Kubota seats are real back breakers.

I hardly notice the regen cycles on either tractor. They usually occur when I mow or plow snow, and I don't even realize its happening.

I'm sure there are other good tractors out there, but I'm on my 7th Kubota and have had zero issues with any over the last 45 years.

 

[jyoutz]

I now have 30 hrs. on the new cab tractor, and this is what I think so far.

Pros:
1. no more bugs etc.
2. cool in summer warm in winter
3. Very surprised about the fuel economy with so few hrs. on tractor. I recently filled to the very top and mowed exactly 1 hr. by my watch, filled it up again to the top with 1 1/3 gal. of diesel. I was using a 6 ft. rotary mower mowing knee high grass at 1900 rpms. I realize this isn't much of a load with a 60 HP tractor, but I wanted to break it in slowly. I thought the fuel gauge was stuck on the full mark.
4.I never thought I would say this, but I love the HST. It does make different sounds that I am used too but that is ok.
5. The one big reason I got this tractor was for the cab as my allergies are a little worse at my age.
6. Not exactly a pro I guess but I have yet to have a regen.

Cons
1. The seat for me at least is not great. I have an air ride on order.
2. Not a fan of the R14 tires due to the vibration. As others have mentioned I lowered the air pressure some and it helped a little. I have owned and operated many tractors over the years and never experienced this much vibration before. Past tractors had either R1 or R4 tires. I only get the vibration when on a hard surface but I have to travel on a gravel road at times. I will have to live with it but don't like it for sure.
3. Of course this regen stuff


I am happy with my purchase thus far and hope things continue to go well. I have had very good luck with Kubota tractors as this is number 5 and never any major problems.

The first regeneration on my MX6000 was at 75 hours, and subsequently from 50-80 hours. I have R4 tires and don’t notice vibration. I’m running 15 pounds of pressure in the rear filled tires. Mine is open station. I have zero complaints about my machine after 3 years of ownership. The factory seat feels comfortable for me and I have back problems. The seat springs are adjustable.

 

[RjCorazza]

I find the Kubota spring seats to be comfortable. I suspect lighter guys can keep the springs adjusted lighter than heavier operators, and the air seat is basically the best of both worlds... Handles the small bumps (better than springs) and gradually increases air resistance on big bumps.
Bottoming out on springs is no fun.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I find the Kubota spring seats to be comfortable. I suspect lighter guys can keep the springs adjusted lighter than heavier operators, and the air seat is basically the best of both worlds... Handles the small bumps (better than springs) and gradually increases air resistance on big bumps.
Bottoming out on springs is no fun.

I also found them comfortable in my younger years. As my age & weight increased, the comfort level decreased.

I suppose it's a matter of personal preference.

 

[BackRoad]

Which Grammar seat did you go with?