M59 Discussion Thread

[Chato]

I've always ponied up the couple of extra bucks for OEM oil, hydraulic, air and fuel filters. I figure it isn't worth it for the small extra cost.

As far as lubricants you're right to research it. I've found the new classifcations are confusing. Of course, I'm old enough to remember when "oil was just oil" and I try to keep things simple. I have used Rotella for a long time and it has been a very trustworthy lubricant.

Since my 6.7 uses ultra (15 ppm) diesel fuel exclusively, I use it in the Kubota too.

 

[rScotty]

Hey,

I thought I'd try to start one thread where those of us who own an M59 can discuss what we like and don't like about the tractor, how we use it, how we've modified it, etc.

Just thought I'd add one thing that I really like about this M59, and that's those two big flat straps Kubota welded to the top of the bucket that are exactly parallel to the cutting edge.

They are just the right size and placement to be always visible and because of them, I finally feel confident that I know what bucket angle I'm trying to work with. It's been a huge help. Such a simple idea and excellently done, too. A thank you plus a Tip of the Hat to Kubota for that one.
rScotty.

 

[cms323]

I am a GC and am contimplating the purchase of a new M59, and would like some advice on the intended uses. I have a few small home foundations to dig, some trenching work to do, and misc. other small site work tasks to complete. I would like some opinions as to if this machine is capable of the foundations in NE Pennsylvania, where we have some shale and inevidably run into hard bed rock from time to time. I would hate to make this purchase and find out that the machine is not large enough. I also intend on hauling it with a 2004 Chevy 2500. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[ManAtArms]

Does anyone know where the backup beeper speaker is located?

Thanks,

-Mark

 

[Charlesaf3]

I am a GC and am contimplating the purchase of a new M59, and would like some advice on the intended uses. I have a few small home foundations to dig, some trenching work to do, and misc. other small site work tasks to complete. I would like some opinions as to if this machine is capable of the foundations in NE Pennsylvania, where we have some shale and inevidably run into hard bed rock from time to time. I would hate to make this purchase and find out that the machine is not large enough. I also intend on hauling it with a 2004 Chevy 2500. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I've been happy with how much work the m59 does, but we don't have much rock here - best off asking people in your area if your dealer would give you names I'd guess. Or talk to Neil Messick.

It is a light backhoe, so bedrock will stop it I'd bet. I'd bet it would stop a full excavator for that matter.

Foundations - how big? Crawlspace, or full basement? I'd have no hesitation about crawlspace. A big basement I'd want an excavator. I plan to dig a swimming pool with mine, and have no hesitation.

Chevy 2500 would be at its limits I guess when you throw in the trailer, but I don't know enough to say.

 

[cms323]

I've been happy with how much work the m59 does, but we don't have much rock here - best off asking people in your area if your dealer would give you names I'd guess. Or talk to Neil Messick.

It is a light backhoe, so bedrock will stop it I'd bet. I'd bet it would stop a full excavator for that matter.

Foundations - how big? Crawlspace, or full basement? I'd have no hesitation about crawlspace. A big basement I'd want an excavator. I plan to dig a swimming pool with mine, and have no hesitation.

Chevy 2500 would be at its limits I guess when you throw in the trailer, but I don't know enough to say.

I would be digging some full basements for small (1200 sqft) homes. I would prefer to get an excavator in there, but would also like to save the money and dig with the M59, even if it takes a little longer.

Who is Neil Messick? How would I get in touch with him? The dealers in NE PA have only sold one..... the guy was actually from Texas..... Thanks for the info. Any other would be appreciated.

 

[gwdixon]

Just thought I'd add one thing that I really like about this M59, and that's those two big flat straps Kubota welded to the top of the bucket that are exactly parallel to the cutting edge.

They are just the right size and placement to be always visible and because of them, I finally feel confident that I know what bucket angle I'm trying to work with. It's been a huge help. Such a simple idea and excellently done, too. A thank you plus a Tip of the Hat to Kubota for that one.
rScotty.

My old 1991 L3650 had those level indicators, with a sticker on them that says "Level", so they have been around for a while. The problem with larger tractors has been being able to see the top of the bucket over the hood. The new sloped hood makes it a bit easier.

The new M7040 has the level straps along with the rod to indicate level. Both are quite useful.

 

[goneandbrokeit]

Who is Neil Messick? How would I get in touch with him? The dealers in NE PA have only sold one..... the guy was actually from Texas..... Thanks for the info. Any other would be appreciated.

Messick's | Dealer for New Holland, Case IH, Kubota, Cub Cadet and More | Online Parts, Sales & Service.

 

[mike69440]

I would be digging some full basements for small (1200 sqft) homes. I would prefer to get an excavator in there, but would also like to save the money and dig with the M59, even if it takes a little longer.

I have a utility sized excavator a Komastsu PC75 (17,500 Lbs) and have about 35 hours into digging a pond where I figure now I have excavated the amount of material of a small home basement.

Let me know if yow can do a full basement in less than 2 weeks with an M59. That is a lot of material!

My excavator is 2-3 times faster than an M59. I'd bring a +20 ton excavator in for a day or two to do the rough basement and do the rest of the site work with the M59.

 

[Charlesaf3]

This sand is easy to dig, but I had a full basement done in a day and a half here - 10 ft deep, 36x20. Big bobcat mini ex, not a full size. I'd say the m59 would have taken not quite twice as long

I bought my m59 from Messicks in Elizabethtown PA