Comparison MF 4608 vs. Kubota M7060

[JBMFARMER]

I am looking at replacing my 2002 NH TN75D loader tractor with a new one and have it narrowed down to the MF 4608 and the Kubota M7060. I am leaning more to the Massey due to the fact that it does not have a DPF. However I was told I cannot put larger front tires on it. The massy comes with 9.5/24 and I would like to step up to 11.2/24 or radials which are an option on the Kubota. Has anyone put these tires on the 4608 and if so how are they working out, also any other opinions on these two tractors would be appreciated as I am buying within the next 2 weeks

Thanks

 

[Farmer495]

Consider the Kubota M7040SU if you do not want pollution junk and you are happy with 8-speed only and no cab. I am guessing you want cab if you are going from a "D".

Most 7040 or 7060 I've seen have the 11.2's rubber anyways. I looked at the 4608/09/10 when they came out, basically look more like a Kubota than a Kubota does.

The main thing I didn't like on the MF, aside from the spindly looking front rubber, is the 6-speed shift pattern is "backwards", and that is really a non issue

Central had a REAL nice M7040 (non SU) on the lot a few weeks ago with no hours, think it sold real quick.

My opinion only is the Kubota will have better long term value.

I travel the 14 once in a while. Nice drive through there.

 

[JBMFARMER]

I thought about going cab less, however I plow over a kilometer of road to my house and a few other driveways around as well as the farm yard. We have a Landini 6860 without a cab and it doesnt move much in the winter because it is more comfortable to use the TN. I was talking to Central the other day and they did sell the 7040 I also called Fundy about a M100 and it too was sold.

 

[timberjackrob]

the 4609 is not much more $$$ and has bigger tires on the front

 

[Farmer495]

Any decent used iron priced right doesn't seem to stay on the lot long around here.

Not going NH again?

 

[Dewbie]

I've also been looking at the m7060hd12 and the 4608. Both with the 12x12 trans 4wd with FEL. Went and test drove them both and got both dealers down to 40k out the door (not farm exempt so I'm paging taxes).

I liked the way Kubota operated and the lay out better than Massey but Massey had a few added options. It had extra rear remote and both 540/1000pto and weighed about 1500 lbs more and hydraulic gpm where a few gallons more.

Taking a few days to decide. It's a hard pick. A good friend of mine is friends with the owner of Massey and he's been very nice and straight forward and he's helped my friend anyway he could the few times hes had problems. I don't know the owners of the Kubota but went to school with the parts manager and we where good friends. I feel like I'll get great service from both.

 

[TSO]

I played on a 4610 last week at my sod providers farm... Nice machine. Felt just like a bigger version of my 1652 (which it essentially is, built by Iseki in Japan). Really nice, it was the power shuttle. Very smooth and quiet. They told me it was easy on fuel as well. I haven't played on the Kubota 7040/60, but they look nice. One thing, not sure if you can add a buddy seat on the 7040/60, or if that even matters to you... But I don't think you can add one on the Massey.

 

[TSO]

 

[Dewbie]

I played on a 4610 last week at my sod providers farm... Nice machine. Felt just like a bigger version of my 1652 (which it essentially is, built by Iseki in Japan). Really nice, it was the power shuttle. Very smooth and quiet. They told me it was easy on fuel as well. I haven't played on the Kubota 7040/60, but they look nice. One thing, not sure if you can add a buddy seat on the 7040/60, or if that even matters to you... But I don't think you can add one on the Massey.

I think it's an option on the Kubota cab version but I'm looking at the open platform. I plant food plots and some spots are hard to get into. I'm scared I'll tear up more in a cab.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

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I think that's the first time I've ever seen a tractor with duals that were turf tires. Never seen anything in duals except ag tires.