Kubota M6040 4.70 star(s) (19)

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Kubota M6040 Discussions (67)

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  1. G

    Loader LA1153 Loader on Kubota M6040

    I have a fairly new (65 hours) Kubota M6040 with a LA1153 loader that I bought new. While moving some snow yesterday, one of the 2 main pins that holds the loader assembly in place, fell out. I...
  2. nh3930

    Kubota M6040 vs. New Holland T4020? Which should I buy?

    Looking to purchase a new tractor and can't decide between a Kubota M6040 or a New Holland T4020. Gonna go with 4wd and manual shuttle shift with either brand. What do ya'll think? Blue or...
  3. S

    M5040 or M6040?

    If you have a choice between a used M5040 or an M6040 which would you choose? The smaller horse power is generally a little less expensive but is the extra horse power worth having in this...
  4. J

    Post hole digger for 60HP Kubota M6040

    Well, I've passed my first 50-hours with my new Kubota M6040--moved and stacked many logs, put in a driveway, and moved about 200-tons of dirt in landscaping. All with no weight on the back end...
  5. S

    Need help configuring a Kubota M6040/7040

    I really appreciate the knowledge and experience of the folks that post here, so I am asking for some help in configuring an M series. I have 42 acres used for breeding a few horses and keeping...
  6. V

    Buying Advice They are out of the M7040 HDC....Should I get the M6040 HDC instead?????

    Hi All, I was set to purchase an M7040 HDC to raise/harvest hay on 20 acres and to maintain pastures on another 55 acres. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get a new M7040 HDC unit at this point...
  7. hrcarver

    New to me m6040

    Picked up a m6040 toady. Good: Only 450 hrs, operates perfectly, no leaks, AC!, hydraulic shuttle, 4n1 bucket, two rear remotes. Also got a 7' bush hog out of it. I kind of like the custom...
  8. P

    HELP - Kubota M6040 - HELP

    :eek: I just bought a new M6040 and it is making an intermittent noise apparent at idle. Sort of a clunking sounding, with all types of variations; similar to the sound a water pump with a bad...
  9. OrangeToys

    Buying Advice m6040

    Been thinking about upgrading mg MX5100 and just turn out that i found a used 6040 hydro at the the dealer. R4, enclosed, loader, Under 80hrs. Right now asking price is $39,000. And tips or advice...
  10. S

    Help me pull the trigger... M6040

    Looking at a VERY gently used 2013 M6040. Looks new, <80 hours, very close to me. Planning on going to look at it in more detail tomorrow, and spend some time with it. I have been debating the...
  11. B

    Cant make up my mind...m6040 vs mx5100

    I cannot decide which to buy. I currently own a bx2360 hst, a New Holland tl80 mech shuttle, and an older MF 255. I want a good midsize tractor to brush hog with, run a box blade, do fel work...
  12. A

    Questions before my M6040 Purchase

    Hi All, I've been reading various threads on this forum for months and appreciate all the information so far. In the next month I will probably be moving forward on an M6040 purchase and I have...
  13. D

    Difference in m6040 and m7040?

    Looks like both are built on same chassis and have same engine. The 6040 has about 64hp and m7040 about 71hp. Anyone know the difference is that adds the extra few hp? Setting on injection pump...
  14. C

    Oil & Fuel m6040 stalls every 10 min

    I have a new to me Kubota M6040. it was hard to start a few times earlier this winter in my unheated barn, but it was never to far below freezing, a dose of power supply and 911 in the filters...
  15. A

    Backhoe Bradco 509 backhoe and M6040 cab tractor??

    Anyone have any comments on this combination? I have been looking at BushHog and Woods and neither company has a sub-frame available for the M series with a cab. I spoke with a rep from Bush-hog...
  16. M

    M5140 vs. M6040

    The only difference I see in these two tractors is the engine and about $1500. The 5140 has the V2403 (149 CI) and the 6040 has the V3307 (203 CI). At the dealer's lot, the V2403 engine seems...
  17. B

    Need trailer for new to me Kubota M6040

    I decided to pull the trigger on a 2008 M6040 with hydraulic shuttle shift. I'm very excited about it. :D:D:D Seems like a really nice tractor for the money. Thanks to everyone on this forum who...
  18. D

    Price Check Price check M5140 vs M6040

    Hey all, I've been lurking for a while trying to learn something. I thank all of you for your previous posts as they have helped me make a decision - sort of. I am pretty well sold on the...
  19. C

    Kubota M6040 fuel starving

    I have a Kubota M6040 with loader and cab. I bought it this spring (165 hrs on it). The thing worked well up until this weekend. I jumped in, started it up, let it warm up and then headed out of...
  20. hrcarver

    m5040, m6040, or m7040

    Looking for a tractor in the 20-22k range(used). It needs to weigh in very near 7k (4wd, loader, and loaded tires, I guesstimated a 4500-5000 lb tractor?) to fit on my 12k trailer with a 2500lb...
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User Reviews (19)

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5.00 star(s)
mrabb

M6040 Kubota
Very happy with Kubota
Model Year: 2007

I believe I have a great Kubota, to date, & see others, like in Farm Show magazine, rate them good most every time.

Pros: reliable i believe
Cons: Maybe heavier is best?

4.00 star(s)
coachwhip

M6040 Kubota
Awesome piece of equipment
Model Year: 2007

Needing a versatile tractor w/ a front end loader in the 60 hp range, I found it in the Kubota M6040 DT. Well balanced, short turning radius, good engine response, and still "heavy duty" construction vs. other "weekender" type constructed brands, made this unit a very good addition. I'd rather be on it than any other piece of equipment. Handles mud well, tight hard ground with ease, and very fuel efficient. The front end loader is the most stable that I've seen on this size tractor. Joystick control is very comfortable as running a track hoe all day.

Pros: See above.
Cons: Controls could be mounted better for a taller person

5.00 star(s)
bearkatljl

M6040 Kubota
Kubota Wins the Contest
Model Year: 2010

Let me start with I am a Deere man. I was convinced that I was going to purchase the 5065E MFWD w/loader, however I made the mistake of test driving the Kubota M6040 MFWD w/loader the platform is wider the controls are easier to reach and the machine did not run poorly when I started it. I seriously thought that the JD was going to die when I started it and the temp was only about 45 or so made me think about what would happen if the temp was 20. I may be wrong and regret my purchase later but I am going to purchase the Kubota. Since the JD is Indian made anyway.

Pros: Everything is made by Kubota.
Cons: Price is about 2 grand more than JD.

5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

M6040 Kubota
Brand New Upgrade from GL 5030
Model Year: 2011

Just took delivery on this one. First let me tell you, I have stars in my eyes so everything is perfect. Check back in 300 hours!! I am amazed at the power of this unit over the 5030. That one was set up more for a construction environment tires, real basic hydraulics etc. The problem is I have a real job to go to and can't get enough time in the cab....yet. My only beef is the sketchiness of the instructions.

Pros: Power is good. Much Stronger than GL.
Cons: Would like a better owner's manual and guide.

5.00 star(s)
bearkatljl

M6040 Kubota
Update to Kubota Wins the Contest
Model Year: 2010

I posted back in Nov 2010 that I was going to purchase the Kubota over the Deere. I did so and absolutely love the Kubota! I have used it to mow, load logs, push tree tops, blade the driveway, dig post holes. It starts easy even with 2 inches of snow on the hood.

Pros: The power & versatility.
Cons: The out of reach hi/low shifter.

5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

M6040 Kubota
My Upgrade
Model Year: 2011

Had a GL 5030 which was okay and did the job for me, but after spending 6 hours blading snow and no cab I got a call from my local dealer with a deal I couldn't refuse. My 5030 and 28,000.HI had a cab, heat and air and a FEL that handled about 50% more than my G. Ag tires and 2 remotes on the back. I thought a sweet deal for a 46000 list machine. I had open heart surgery 4 days after delivery so the beast has been sitting in the barn for most of the last 10 weeks, but what I have done with it has been great. Still getting accustomed to it.

Pros: Cab, hydraulic remotes, FEL pay load.
Cons: Ag tires a bit rough on the yard. Can't use it enough.

5.00 star(s)
Stopher

M6040 Kubota
Kubota 6040HD
Model Year: 2011

I recently purchased this tractor with a FEL and 4x4. Still have to get a couple of implements, but the tractor is awesome!

Pros: Everything.
Cons: Nothing that I have noticed.

5.00 star(s)
bearkatljl

M6040 Kubota
Love My Kubota
Model Year: 2010

I am a guy that believes in buying American. However I own a Kubota and yes it was made in Japan. I researched the brands available for purchase in my town. Those are Kubota, NH, Mahindra, and JD. I would have bet on the JD but after driving the Kubota and the Deere and sitting on but not driving the NH it was no contest. I thought the JD ran very rough on a "chili" day (45-50 degrees). The Deere is actually an Indian made machine which to me made it not American. I ended up with the Kubota because it was simply the better machine.

Pros: Power, Quality, Ergonomics.
Cons: The placement of the throttle. I keep bumping it with my leg and lowering the RPM.

5.00 star(s)
howie51

M6040 Kubota
6040 Kubota
Model Year: 2011

Just purchased this tractor. So far it does everything I wanted it to do. Have not had time to really use it yet.

Pros: Loader which has two settings only pins one for lift and one for weight.
Cons: Foot throttle location, 3 pt lift lever is too short.

4.00 star(s)
rallsgrovefarms

M6040 Kubota
Kubota M6040 Hyd Shuttle w/loader
Model Year: 2007

The tractor so far has been reliable without any breakage. I find that it has ponies and not horses as it gets scared as it sees a slight grade change. Loader is weak. To get warranty work Kubota's website says owner is to take machine to dealer for work! What kind of support is that! At the time I purchased this unit I paid @$400 less than a Kioti and @$6600 less than a Deere comparing apples to apples. Dealer and Kubota told me better off saving the @$1500 over the M7040 and just "turn" mine up after warranty is over as both tractors are the same. Now as I try to bump mh HP to M7040 HP I find they made ones with turbo and it isn't a matter of just upping the RPM to get more HP. The pumps are different. Now knowing that I would have gladly paid the extra to have gotten the HP and locking front axle and if I remember correctly cast iron rear wheels. Dealer says loader is fine. I have yet to place the pins in the power setting to see if it is better. Tractor won't pick the rear of the machine off the ground with fluid filled tires. Also gear shifter is not easy to use along with the range selector. I guess that is why the Deere is @$6600 more. will pay the $6600 more next machine, at least they will come pick it up for warranty work!

Pros: Engine is smooth and quiet, Hyd. shuttle works well.
Cons: No torque, seat is squeaky, hydraulics are slow, steers jerky unless machine is well above idle, loader is weak, rides rough as it is short wheelbase.

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