Comparison It's time! M5660 or the M6060. Guys' Any sig. diffs to scoot us up the $2K?

[countryguy1225]

Finally going to take on a new Kubota! Between the M5660 or the M6060- It'll compliment our 91 L2550GST4WD w/ turfs. but I'm confused on any differences beyond HP from the M5660 to the M6060? Putting the R4's on her. FEL w/HD bucket, and a set of forks.

Anyone know if there are some diff's in the two that will sway us up the 2K?

Thanks in advance!

 

[mddorange]

The two big differences are M6060 - 2WD Wheelbase: 84.4 inches [214 cm] & 4WD Wheelbase: 83.1 inches [211 cm],
and Weight: 5005 to 5358 pounds, 3pt Control: position control and top-link draft sensing and available Cab.
vs
M5660 - 2WD Wheelbase: 82 inches [208 cm] & 4WD Wheelbase: 83.1 inches [211 cm] and Weight: 4189 to 4387 pounds, 3pt Control: position control

 

[countryguy1225]

I see the 6060 has the deluxe seat w/ arm rests also. Thanks! I noticed some little diff's in the Operators station. I need to check the remotes. 5660 has 1 rear standard. Wonder if there was something more. Going to see a couple soon. Just wondered if there was some wow item I missed.

 

[Jchonline]

Messicks has a few videos to check out.

Kubota M5660 Walk Around/ Driving Demo - YouTube

Kubota MX Series VS. Kubota M Series - YouTube

Kubota M7060 Walk Around and Driving Demo - YouTube

The M5660SU is supposed to have some creature comforts removed. Also, they only offer it in a F8/R8 shuttle, the M6060/7060 has a 12F/12R option that has some added benefits for some folks. The videos should help.

 

[SDT]

Finally going to take on a new Kubota! Between the M5660 or the M6060- It'll compliment our 91 L2550GST4WD w/ turfs. but I'm confused on any differences beyond HP from the M5660 to the M6060? Putting the R4's on her. FEL w/HD bucket, and a set of forks.

Anyone know if there are some diff's in the two that will sway us up the 2K?

Thanks in advance!

Assuming that you are speaking of the M5660SU.

FWIW, SU stands for Special Utility, which translates into stripper. Correspondingly, it is a cost reduced model.

Aside from convenience/comfort features and a bit over 600 lbs., the most significant difference is the engine.

The 5660 uses the 148.5 CI engine used in the L6060, derated a couple of HP to 50 PTO HP. The 6060 uses the 203 CI engine used in the 7060 derated about 8 HP to 56 PTO HP.

It would certainly pay considerably more than $2,000 more for the 6060 as compared to the 5660.

SDT

 

[Jchonline]

Keep in mind the M6060 is cheaper than the L6060. At least when I priced them last year. They are proud of the HST+ transmission!

 

[standup616]

think the 12 speed only availabe in 7060. that option get you 16gpm hydraulics and epto

 

[inode]

think the 12 speed only available in 7060. that option get you 16gpm hydraulics and epto

That is correct. I just went through this criteria when selecting my 7060 and I did buy the 12 spd.

 

[beemerphile]

That is correct. I just went through this criteria when selecting my 7060 and I did buy the 12 spd.

I did this wrong. 8-speed seemed like enough until I got it home. Now I have the rest of my life to regret my choice because, for my uses and cheap nature, I am not going to take a Mulligan on it.

 

[DieselnHooters]

The two big differences are M6060 - 2WD Wheelbase: 84.4 inches [214 cm] & 4WD Wheelbase: 83.1 inches [211 cm],
and Weight: 5005 to 5358 pounds, 3pt Control: position control and top-link draft sensing and available Cab .
vs
M5660 - 2WD Wheelbase: 82 inches [208 cm] & 4WD Wheelbase: 83.1 inches [211 cm] and Weight: 4189 to 4387 pounds, 3pt Control: position control

Unless it has changed from the previous 40 series you have to step up to the M7060 for a factory cab