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Hello, I am not sure if this is the correct forum to post this in, but I just purchased a 2007 Kubota M9540 4wd with the 12 speed hydraulic reverser transmission and LA1353 loader.
I am wondering who else has this transmission/clutch and how do you like it? It has 2000 hours on it, and came from a farm in western Ohio.
I bought it at a JD dealership and the salesman told me it has a "hydraulically modulated" clutch. I have heard other people tell me they didn't like that type of clutch just because it "felt weird". I have to agree, it feels weird to dump the clutch and have it engage gradually. I just wanted to make sure it is doing what it is supposed to do, and that there is nothing that needs attention.
I have purchased all new filters for it, the hydraulic fluid looks absolutely clear and like new, so I figured I'd just change the filter. Obviously I'll change the engine oil and filter just so I know it has been done.
My last question is with hydraulic implements and the hydraulic fluid requirements.. Kubota requires their own special fluid, (I think it is called "super UTF" or something to that effect) Should I worry when I hook it up to other things like the round baler or my rollover plow, that have been run by John Deeres that probably have different hydro fluids? Or do I need to flush the lines etc? I would assume it is such a small amount of off-brand fluid that it won't matter, but I figured I had better check!
Thanks
Jonathan
I am wondering who else has this transmission/clutch and how do you like it? It has 2000 hours on it, and came from a farm in western Ohio.
I bought it at a JD dealership and the salesman told me it has a "hydraulically modulated" clutch. I have heard other people tell me they didn't like that type of clutch just because it "felt weird". I have to agree, it feels weird to dump the clutch and have it engage gradually. I just wanted to make sure it is doing what it is supposed to do, and that there is nothing that needs attention.
I have purchased all new filters for it, the hydraulic fluid looks absolutely clear and like new, so I figured I'd just change the filter. Obviously I'll change the engine oil and filter just so I know it has been done.
My last question is with hydraulic implements and the hydraulic fluid requirements.. Kubota requires their own special fluid, (I think it is called "super UTF" or something to that effect) Should I worry when I hook it up to other things like the round baler or my rollover plow, that have been run by John Deeres that probably have different hydro fluids? Or do I need to flush the lines etc? I would assume it is such a small amount of off-brand fluid that it won't matter, but I figured I had better check!
Thanks
Jonathan