How to restore a neglected M6800 Kubota back to "WOW".

[ArtMech]

Smart move and clear thinking.

Thank you. I still had some $$ saved from the '90ths, and was looking for the decent possibility to spend them properly.

 

[ArtMech]

I now remember reading that Kubota had focused on the European market several years ago.

Would it be so logical that the "E" in those numbers designated European models that might have different equipment or accessories??

As of what I remember from those times, Kubota EU had the models equipped with the wider tires on a front axle with the fenders on them, most of tractors were with the cabs (what I didn't especially need!), some were too much sophisticated (AC, music...). I needed most simple one, what I could find in the USA at that time. But, most important, these tractors in Europe were much more expensive, than in the USA even within crisis. They are more expensive right now. But transportation price across Atlantic nowadays increased drastically.

 

[sixdogs]

I now remember reading that Kubota had focused on the European market several years ago.

Would it be so logical that the "E" in those numbers designated European models that might have different equipment or accessories??

Seems I recall that a lot of the snowflake type safety stuff was missing for Europe. They must have greater horse sense.

 

[sixdogs]

As of what I remember from those times, Kubota EU had the models equipped with the wider tires on a front axle with the fenders on them, most of tractors were with the cabs (what I didn't especially need!), some were too much sophisticated (AC, music...). I needed most simple one, what I could find in the USA at that time. But, most important, these tractors in Europe were much more expensive, than in the USA even within crisis. They are more expensive right now. But transportation price across Atlantic nowadays increased drastically.

How much was transportation then and now and how are tractor prices now? Any pictures of tractor or landscape?

 

[ArtMech]

How much was transportation then and now and how are tractor prices now? Any pictures of tractor or landscape?

Both should be at least doubled now. Price I've payed for M9000 then was $7500 (no FEL), for transportation - $1500, all taxes included.

I'll post you a link to my very recent YouTube channel video trailer with me in a DeLuxe seat (btw also restored by me), because right now I can't find a correct photo quickly. Hope the shape of a tractor is enough visible even if it's not washed up. This is filmed this year:

3 point hitch dump bucket of new generation - YouTube

 

[sixdogs]

Both should be at least doubled now. Price I've payed for M9000 then was $7500 (no FEL), for transportation - $1500, all taxes included.

I'll post you a link to my YouTube channel trailer with me in a DeLuxe seat (btw also restored by me), because right now I can't find a correct photo quickly. Hope the shape of a tractor is enough visible even if it's not washed up. This is filmed this year:

3 point hitch dump bucket of new generation - YouTube

That is a neat dump bucket. Is the bucket commercial made and you just have a hydraulic top link?

 

[ArtMech]

That is a neat dump bucket. Is the bucket commercial made and you just have a hydraulic top link?

Thank you. Yes it is a commercial product for local market(s). Hope soon it'll be hydraulically operated, but never ever with a hydraulic top link.

 

[hutchman]

That is a neat dump bucket. Is the bucket commercial made and you just have a hydraulic top link?

That is a cool bucket! Probably lifts more than the FEL would!

saracenas is a smart cookie. I've talked with him several times on various subjects over on FriendlyPolitics. He's OK!

 

[ArtMech]

That is a cool bucket! Probably lifts more than the FEL would!

saracenas is a smart cookie. I've talked with him several times on various subjects over on FriendlyPolitics. He's OK!

Hey hutchman, thank you, I indeed remember you too. You and all the TBN'ers are OK alike.

 

[sixdogs]

Thank you. Yes it is a commercial product for local market(s). Hope soon it'll be hydraulically operated, but never ever with a hydraulic top link.

So, it looks like it trips some way? How?