Please share your M7060 challenges, frustrations, comments
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TexasBoy
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Will let you know in a few months, I have a HDC12 ordered. :thumbsup:
Herkypilot
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M7060 HDC12
First the dislikes (which are few)
- If you have a loader installed, the left side mount blocks your access to the dipstick. Dang near impossible to get to it.
- Tool box - again if you have a loader, it is relocated on the left side loader vertical mount base and the lid won't even open fully in this position. I haven't found a logical relocation spot yet.
- Hoses are too exposed underneath and fuel tank only has a thin piece of sheet metal as a guard. These can be fixed fairly easy with some added protection
Now the good -
- Love the cab and air conditioning while working / radio - tunes playing / noise is minimized
- Plenty of power for loader work, ground engagement and mowing with 12 foot batwing Bush Hog
- 4WD is a button push and works well
- Constant RPM control button while mowing - great for hills and keeps 540 PTO speed dang near steady
- I'm sure there are other things - just escapes me right now.
HP
First the dislikes (which are few)
- If you have a loader installed, the left side mount blocks your access to the dipstick. Dang near impossible to get to it.
- Tool box - again if you have a loader, it is relocated on the left side loader vertical mount base and the lid won't even open fully in this position. I haven't found a logical relocation spot yet.
- Hoses are too exposed underneath and fuel tank only has a thin piece of sheet metal as a guard. These can be fixed fairly easy with some added protection
Now the good -
- Love the cab and air conditioning while working / radio - tunes playing / noise is minimized
- Plenty of power for loader work, ground engagement and mowing with 12 foot batwing Bush Hog
- 4WD is a button push and works well
- Constant RPM control button while mowing - great for hills and keeps 540 PTO speed dang near steady
- I'm sure there are other things - just escapes me right now.
HP
mopardude318
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I have an M7060HD12 ROPS model.
Had it for 2 years, 250 hours. Its been an excellent machine, zero problems, does everything I ask of it or needed to do. I have R4 tires, they are filled. Sometimes I'd lose traction, so I added 2 sets of wheel weights (400 pounds) which helped, but I might add the 3rd set of wheel weights for a total of 600 lbs.
I have the factory 3rd function for the loader, its worth the money. Nice clean install with factory pre-bent hard lines that run down the loader arms. The button is on the joystick you operate with your thumb. Very comfortable.
I have 3 rear remotes, they are Self Cancelling Detent. I wish I got one of them as a Float Detent. I may replace it later on, but it's 700 bucks for that remote valve, I might be able to sell the other one to recoup some of my cost? I don't know. Undecided on the cost vs return of investment on that one.
Absolutely get Top N Tilt cylinders, I got mine from FitRite Hydraulics. I'd say he's the best.
If you go with R1 tires, absolutely go with cast centers and get them filled.
I don't really have any dislikes, other than I should have got that Float valve for the rear, would have been better I think, for my road grader.
I will address Herkypilot's Dislikes.
I have a ROPS model, so the oil dipstick issue isn't present with mine, I can see if you have to squeeze between the cab and loader mount arms it would be a pain. I also raise the loader to gain better access, I think you have to on any tractor anyway, lol.
The tool box on a ROPS model is behind the seat above the rear remote outputs. Easy to get to, it's just not big enough!!
I agree with the underside sheet metal guards. I think anything guard wise should be made out of 1/4" thick steel!
Overall, like I said, its a great tractor!
Had it for 2 years, 250 hours. Its been an excellent machine, zero problems, does everything I ask of it or needed to do. I have R4 tires, they are filled. Sometimes I'd lose traction, so I added 2 sets of wheel weights (400 pounds) which helped, but I might add the 3rd set of wheel weights for a total of 600 lbs.
I have the factory 3rd function for the loader, its worth the money. Nice clean install with factory pre-bent hard lines that run down the loader arms. The button is on the joystick you operate with your thumb. Very comfortable.
I have 3 rear remotes, they are Self Cancelling Detent. I wish I got one of them as a Float Detent. I may replace it later on, but it's 700 bucks for that remote valve, I might be able to sell the other one to recoup some of my cost? I don't know. Undecided on the cost vs return of investment on that one.
Absolutely get Top N Tilt cylinders, I got mine from FitRite Hydraulics. I'd say he's the best.
If you go with R1 tires, absolutely go with cast centers and get them filled.
I don't really have any dislikes, other than I should have got that Float valve for the rear, would have been better I think, for my road grader.
I will address Herkypilot's Dislikes.
I have a ROPS model, so the oil dipstick issue isn't present with mine, I can see if you have to squeeze between the cab and loader mount arms it would be a pain. I also raise the loader to gain better access, I think you have to on any tractor anyway, lol.
The tool box on a ROPS model is behind the seat above the rear remote outputs. Easy to get to, it's just not big enough!!
I agree with the underside sheet metal guards. I think anything guard wise should be made out of 1/4" thick steel!
Overall, like I said, its a great tractor!
Thanks for the feedback.
Took delivery of mine today. Cab model, 12 speed. Moved from 3 to 20 acres and recognized immediately the BX was not going to be enough tractor.
Some early observations:
1. Need to figure out most efficient way to get in and out. Feels like there should be a grab handle on fender for exit. The tractor police would probably tell me I should be climbing out facing the cab and that's the real problem.
2. Coming from an open station BX, a climate controlled cab is a welcome upgrade. I wrestled with whether or not to spend the extra bucks for a cab. I'm glad I did.
3. The tool box placement on the cab model. Seriously? I knew about it before purchase so not like it was a surprise. It just really stands out as a poor design among all the great features on the rest of the tractor. Friday afternoon about 5:45P, holiday weekend, final mock up is due to the design team leadership by 6:00P. Bob notices they forgot something, "Oh crap, we forgot the tool box. Where do we put it? Here's a piece of scrap L-bracket on the floor. Maybe we could just ...." And the rest is history.
4. Love the loader.
5. The SGC-1072 grapple is pretty intense. My BX grapple has smoother operation; in large part due to lesser hydro flow rates. This one is just angry. Engage third function valves and it shakes the tractor. Hulk grapple. OPEN CLAW!!!!! CLOSE CLAW!!!!!
6. Two cup holders. Whaaaaaatttt??????? Yes sir. Two. That was not in the literature. Nobody mentioned it in any forums. So this was a cool surprise. I'm a little sarcastic but it is nice to have a place for extra tasty beverages.
7. I had rear tires spaced to widest position and filled. I have a lot of elevation in my pastures. Anxious to assess stability on those grades.
8. I did not have an immediate need for a top and tilt kit and extra remotes so I did not add those at purchase. Definitely on the to-do list for a future upgrade.
9. I agree with others that the soft underbelly could be a bit beefier.
10. It still has that new tractor smell.
11. The horn is sad. Maybe so you don't scare the livestock? Was hoping for something along the lines of a big rig horn.
12. Hydro steering was messing with my head. Treated myself to a Kubota branded steering knob. Mounted it at 6 o'clock. Through the afternoon it seemed to relocate itself. I'm dating myself but it started to feel like Igor's (pronounced EYE-GORE) hump ala Marty Feldman, Young Frankenstein. I recalled later in the evening reading that the hydro steering has no mechanical stop so the steering wheel travel continues even when tires are turned at full lock. No point in trying to mount the ball in a specific location.
More meaningful commentary after I get some seat time and really start to put it to work.
Took delivery of mine today. Cab model, 12 speed. Moved from 3 to 20 acres and recognized immediately the BX was not going to be enough tractor.
Some early observations:
1. Need to figure out most efficient way to get in and out. Feels like there should be a grab handle on fender for exit. The tractor police would probably tell me I should be climbing out facing the cab and that's the real problem.
2. Coming from an open station BX, a climate controlled cab is a welcome upgrade. I wrestled with whether or not to spend the extra bucks for a cab. I'm glad I did.
3. The tool box placement on the cab model. Seriously? I knew about it before purchase so not like it was a surprise. It just really stands out as a poor design among all the great features on the rest of the tractor. Friday afternoon about 5:45P, holiday weekend, final mock up is due to the design team leadership by 6:00P. Bob notices they forgot something, "Oh crap, we forgot the tool box. Where do we put it? Here's a piece of scrap L-bracket on the floor. Maybe we could just ...." And the rest is history.
4. Love the loader.
5. The SGC-1072 grapple is pretty intense. My BX grapple has smoother operation; in large part due to lesser hydro flow rates. This one is just angry. Engage third function valves and it shakes the tractor. Hulk grapple. OPEN CLAW!!!!! CLOSE CLAW!!!!!
6. Two cup holders. Whaaaaaatttt??????? Yes sir. Two. That was not in the literature. Nobody mentioned it in any forums. So this was a cool surprise. I'm a little sarcastic but it is nice to have a place for extra tasty beverages.
7. I had rear tires spaced to widest position and filled. I have a lot of elevation in my pastures. Anxious to assess stability on those grades.
8. I did not have an immediate need for a top and tilt kit and extra remotes so I did not add those at purchase. Definitely on the to-do list for a future upgrade.
9. I agree with others that the soft underbelly could be a bit beefier.
10. It still has that new tractor smell.
11. The horn is sad. Maybe so you don't scare the livestock? Was hoping for something along the lines of a big rig horn.
12. Hydro steering was messing with my head. Treated myself to a Kubota branded steering knob. Mounted it at 6 o'clock. Through the afternoon it seemed to relocate itself. I'm dating myself but it started to feel like Igor's (pronounced EYE-GORE) hump ala Marty Feldman, Young Frankenstein. I recalled later in the evening reading that the hydro steering has no mechanical stop so the steering wheel travel continues even when tires are turned at full lock. No point in trying to mount the ball in a specific location.
More meaningful commentary after I get some seat time and really start to put it to work.
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RoyKing
Platinum Member
Wrong tool box bracket see dealer
sometimes hard to change range gear, move tractor releases tension
I added a Grammer air seat nice
sometimes hard to change range gear, move tractor releases tension
I added a Grammer air seat nice
diesel85
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m7060
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2014 M7060 HDC12 with 475 hrs. LIKES - Ample power and fuel economy, Cab is reasonably quite, AC performs well considering all the glass / heat radiation it has to overcome, FEL performance is good if you are running at 'rated' engine RPM, seat comfort / adjust ability good, cab ingress / egress is good,
FRUSTRATION - Remote 3ph option not available in USA market which makes it a PIA hooking up implements, FEL has no built in safety prop for the hyd. cylinders when fully raise for maintenance, oil dipstick location w/FEL, toolbox too small, cab storage compartments are nonexistent, horn is wimpy, cup holder diameter and depth could be better, buddy seat option not avail at time of purchase. The regen has been no problem, average is about every 11 hours. Make no mistake, the very instant that a delete kit is available, that crap will be out of here. The down the road maintenance cost is outrageous.
FRUSTRATION - Remote 3ph option not available in USA market which makes it a PIA hooking up implements, FEL has no built in safety prop for the hyd. cylinders when fully raise for maintenance, oil dipstick location w/FEL, toolbox too small, cab storage compartments are nonexistent, horn is wimpy, cup holder diameter and depth could be better, buddy seat option not avail at time of purchase. The regen has been no problem, average is about every 11 hours. Make no mistake, the very instant that a delete kit is available, that crap will be out of here. The down the road maintenance cost is outrageous.
+1 on the lack of three point hitch remote. Dealt with that today. Like you said, cab ingress / egress is good. But half a dozen times or more in conjunction with three point hitch related tasks gets old fast. Worse still if you follow operating procedure and shut everything down before you dismount.
oosik
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WoW!! My M6040 looks like MoparDude's smaller brother. Land Pride SGC 1560 grapple and Rhino 950 rear blade. R1's with 1550# of Rim Guard.View attachment 611056View attachment 611057
