Hozzie
Silver Member
So I am down to final decision making on a 75HP utility tractor. Going with Kubota and am really trying make the correct decision for me. I really dislike paying for items that I don't need. E.g, a training seat. It is just me and my dad running the tractor and we are not in it for hours on end every day doing actual farming, so even the extra size of the M4 cab vs. the 7060 is not a major factor. This is a general use tractor around my house and used for bush hogging and some grapple work.
At the end of the day, I have built them with the exact same features. On some, the items are standard (2nd rear remote for example), and on others they are options, but at the end of the day, you can assume they are outfitted the same. Third function, 2nd rear remote, rear wiper, E pto, etc.
Not worrying about discount as my dealer will apply the same to all, the build prices are:
M4D - $63,131
M4 - $61,940
M7060 - $58,930
I was really leaning towards the M4, but then realized it only has the Mechanical 4WD, vs Electro-Hydraulic on the other two. In the M4D I would remove the instructor seat as it will just annoy me getting in and out, so a waste of money.
Outside of that, where I am really struggling is what physical differences there actually are between the 7060 frame and transmission vs the M4(D). I have heard it is a new transmission, but I am not sure what I am really gaining. I lose 4 PTO HP going to the M4, but at what gain? Yes, I get the electronic shift button on the shifter, but to be honest, I don't see that being that important.
The idea of the buying the new model makes sense since I am buying new, but I am struggling to flip the switch in my mind that I am actually gaining anything based on the information I have found.
I am also discussing with the dealer, but they don't always seem to know the details in depth either. Does anyone have any better information on the M4 for areas that aren't so obvious such as frame improvements or transmissions. At this point, I am leaning M7060 and adding the creeper gear as my final choice.
Thanks.
At the end of the day, I have built them with the exact same features. On some, the items are standard (2nd rear remote for example), and on others they are options, but at the end of the day, you can assume they are outfitted the same. Third function, 2nd rear remote, rear wiper, E pto, etc.
Not worrying about discount as my dealer will apply the same to all, the build prices are:
M4D - $63,131
M4 - $61,940
M7060 - $58,930
I was really leaning towards the M4, but then realized it only has the Mechanical 4WD, vs Electro-Hydraulic on the other two. In the M4D I would remove the instructor seat as it will just annoy me getting in and out, so a waste of money.
Outside of that, where I am really struggling is what physical differences there actually are between the 7060 frame and transmission vs the M4(D). I have heard it is a new transmission, but I am not sure what I am really gaining. I lose 4 PTO HP going to the M4, but at what gain? Yes, I get the electronic shift button on the shifter, but to be honest, I don't see that being that important.
The idea of the buying the new model makes sense since I am buying new, but I am struggling to flip the switch in my mind that I am actually gaining anything based on the information I have found.
I am also discussing with the dealer, but they don't always seem to know the details in depth either. Does anyone have any better information on the M4 for areas that aren't so obvious such as frame improvements or transmissions. At this point, I am leaning M7060 and adding the creeper gear as my final choice.
Thanks.