Anyone Own A L6060?

[TripleR]

I have neither pump nor tank so cannot R & R liquid ballast.

SDT

That sure makes a difference. I said "we"; shoulda said "my brother" as he does all the mechanical stuff. Over time we have acceumulated everything needed as we could only afford well used tractors and equipment, so we have tanks, pumps etc. and if needed, he uses another tractor to remove and transport to a shop. If a person doesn't already have this, it's really not worth buying it.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I have both an L6060 and an MX5800. They are both in the 60HP range but the L6060 is lighter with a smaller footprint. I have R4's on both and don't notice any significant difference in pulling power. A bigger difference might show up using R1's though.

The L6060 is an open station model. I've had it for almost 2 years (450 hours) and have had no problems at all.

I have only two minor complaints.

1 - The small ROPS mounted toolbox (Missing if you have a cabbed model) There is no convenient place to mount a larger one without interfering with work operations. As a partial fix, I added a pair of these home made tool trays made from PVC pipe fittings:



A second set can be placed in either side of the FEL cross tube if desired.

2 - There is no fender handle on the right side since it conflicts with the fender mounted console for the FEL joystick. (Not an issue with a cabbed model) For me, this was awkward since I use the handle when mounting the tractor and to steady myself when mowing a slope. The fix was to buy a right side handle from a MX5800 and mount it slightly out of alignment on the right fender:



Aside from these minor issues, I have no real complaints about the L6060 and would buy it again.

 

[TheMadOne]

I have both an L6060 and an MX5800. They are both in the 60HP range but the L6060 is lighter with a smaller footprint. I have R4's on both and don't notice any significant difference in pulling power. A bigger difference might show up using R1's though.

The L6060 is an open station model. I've had it for almost 2 years (450 hours) and have had no problems at all.

The L6060 ROPS model weighs 3990lbs. The MX5800 weighs 3734lbs. I wonder why it feels lighter? It's also slightly larger in every dimension except width.

 

[SDT]

I have both an L6060 and an MX5800. They are both in the 60HP range but the L6060 is lighter with a smaller footprint. I have R4's on both and don't notice any significant difference in pulling power. A bigger difference might show up using R1's though.

The L6060 is an open station model. I've had it for almost 2 years (450 hours) and have had no problems at all.

I have only two minor complaints.

1 - The small ROPS mounted toolbox (Missing if you have a cabbed model) There is no convenient place to mount a larger one without interfering with work operations. As a partial fix, I added a pair of these home made tool trays made from PVC pipe fittings:

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A second set can be placed in either side of the FEL cross tube if desired.

2 - There is no fender handle on the right side since it conflicts with the fender mounted console for the FEL joystick. (Not an issue with a cabbed model) For me, this was awkward since I use the handle when mounting the tractor and to steady myself when mowing a slope. The fix was to buy a right side handle from a MX5800 and mount it slightly out of alignment on the right fender:

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Aside from these minor issues, I have no real complaints about the L6060 and would buy it again.

I bought a right side handle from a smaller tractor of the same series for my L6060 ROPS. I was able to mount it in the pre-punched holes in proper alignment after a bit of trimming of the handle with a hack saw and file.

Handy, but it still needs a step on the right side.

SDT

 

[TripleR]

I bought a right side handle from a smaller tractor of the same series for my L6060 ROPS. I was able to mount it in the pre-punched holes in proper alignment after a bit of trimming of the handle with a hack saw and file.

Handy, but it still needs a step on the right side.

SDT

When they mounted the third function on my L5740 they had to remove the right side step. My brother added an extension off the deck and mounted the old one on. You might be able to buy an OEM L40 Series with a little fab work. Paul made some right side steps, but I think it might have been a limited run and they are expensive.

 

[dennis103]

I got my Grand L6060 w/cab and back hoe about a year ago. I was replacing my JD 4310 w/ hoe. I went with the larger HP because I was getting a 79" hydraulic snow blower (Erskine). I do a lot of mowing, bush hogging, box blade or rock rake yard smoothing. The rear tires are loaded. Most every thing I do with this tractor doesn't work it at all. Except the snow blower that will exercise the turbo. It has about 160 hours on it and I like it more every time I use it. I took it to my business a week ago and moved the snow banks back, using a combo of snowblower and loader. There is a small (I call it a trash) can tool box beside the seat in the cab. I made tool box inside the loader frame tube to hold the tools it takes to remove the 3 point hitch arms and install the back hoe. So far no regrets going from JD to Kubota.

 

[dennis103]

One more thing I forgot to mention. I would't pay for the factory over head lights AGAIN. I replaced the fronts with LED's already. They are way brighter and cheeper than factory halogen.

 

[RjCorazza]

One more thing I forgot to mention. I would't pay for the factory over head lights AGAIN. I replaced the fronts with LED's already. They are way brighter and cheeper than factory halogen.

I need to revisit using the loader tubes for chain storage. I like your solution... what type of pipe is that, and does the expanding plug snug up inside a of the added pipe?
I looked for a plug last year, but couldn’t find a size that would work directly in the metal tube.

 

[Utopia Texas]

Here is the plug that fits 4” PVC.....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H5T1P...olid=1SPSGEUVHET02&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[Oldoak]

Lowes and Home Depot carry that same plug, $5 and change.

 

[MHarryE]

My L6060 is in its third with niter, about 500 hours. I feel major improvement over the L5740 I traded, especially in engine and transmission performance. I have 3 remotes and none have a detent. I would like to rune the motor on my sprayer off the hydraulics but I use a PTO pump under the suspicion the Kubota system doesn’t cool enough for constant flow to a motor. With R4s and air seat the ride is still rough but you will likely opt for R-1 or the new R14 which will likely give a smoother ride. The thing that triggered the trade was my L5740 failed the output shaft seal from the transmission to the front wheel drive, not uncommon reading this site. I asked my dealer to make me a deal I couldn’t refuse and he did. I don’t know if that seal has been improved.

 

[SDT]

My L6060 is in its third with niter, about 500 hours. I feel major improvement over the L5740 I traded, especially in engine and transmission performance. I have 3 remotes and none have a detent. I would like to rune the motor on my sprayer off the hydraulics but I use a PTO pump under the suspicion the Kubota system doesn’t cool enough for constant flow to a motor. With R4s and air seat the ride is still rough but you will likely opt for R-1 or the new R14 which will likely give a smoother ride. The thing that triggered the trade was my L5740 failed the output shaft seal from the transmission to the front wheel drive, not uncommon reading this site. I asked my dealer to make me a deal I couldn’t refuse and he did. I don’t know if that seal has been improved.

It is my understanding that the seal failure issue has not been rectified.

SDT

 

[dennis103]

I need to revisit using the loader tubes for chain storage. I like your solution... what type of pipe is that, and does the expanding plug snug up inside a of the added pipe?
I looked for a plug last year, but couldn稚 find a size that would work directly in the metal tube.

I used green sewer pipe. It fit inside the tube and I used the same Oatley plugs on both ends. I used urethane to glue it into the loader frame. It is water tight. I chose not to use the front tube that goes from left loader arm to right because it will hold a lot of stuff. I thought it would take away from what the loader will lift.

 

[FatTire]

The L6060 ROPS model weighs 3990lbs. The MX5800 weighs 3734lbs. I wonder why it feels lighter? It's also slightly larger in every dimension except width.

To me sometimes the L series feels lighter because of the smaller front tires. Here are the L5740 and MX5100 for comparison.

 

[Herkypilot]

No. Neither can my very experienced dealer or the regional Kubota rep.

SDT

Check to see if your 3 pt is in the full up position when your loader is moving slow. If so, lower the 3pt slightly and re-check your loader. If the loader works normally then the feed-back rod needs to be adjusted. On my old MX5100 open station, it was right under the seat.

HP

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Check to see if your 3 pt is in the full up position when your loader is moving slow. If so, lower the 3pt slightly and re-check your loader. If the loader works normally then the feed-back rod needs to be adjusted. On my old MX5100 open station, it was right under the seat.

HP

I used my tractor to load something today, and I did exactly as you suggest here and it seemed to solve the issue. I'll research more to see where the rod is on my tractor.

Thanks for the info, even though I tried this before I read your post. Someone else mentioned something about this in an earlier post and that gave me the idea to try this.

Thanks!

 

[mopardude318]

Do any of you grand L60 owners have the hydraulic quick attach option on the loader?

 

[Fallon]

Do any of you grand L60 owners have the hydraulic quick attach option on the loader?

No, but I've looked at them a bit. I made one with a linear actuator on my L3200. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/321704-linear-actuator-power-ssqa.html

At $1500-2,000 or so there is no way I could justify it for my L4060. I do have $200 worth of parts to made my own hydraulic one this go around. Use the OEM 3rd function. Have manual valves next to the SSQA. Leave the manual valves set to SSQA. If you need the 3rd function, hitch up the impliment before getting off, flipping the valves & plugging in hoses. Unhook the hoses & flip the valves before getting back in the cab & hitching the impliment.

The OEM cylinder for power SSQA alone is $800. I got a generic one for $50. Have to make some brackets, but I've done it before & it's not $750 of brackets.

 

[bdhsfz6]

Do any of you grand L60 owners have the hydraulic quick attach option on the loader?

I looked at one when I bought my L6060. It was a pricey option and the dealer didn't think much of it so I passed. He pointed out that most of the time you have to dismount the tractor to attach implement hydraulic hoses anyway so why not just throw the SSQA lock levers manually at the same time.

I suppose the hydraulic option would be a time saver if you frequently switch non hydraulic implements like forks or a bucket.

 

[mopardude318]

No, but I've looked at them a bit. I made one with a linear actuator on my L3200. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/321704-linear-actuator-power-ssqa.html

At $1500-2,000 or so there is no way I could justify it for my L4060. I do have $200 worth of parts to made my own hydraulic one this go around. Use the OEM 3rd function. Have manual valves next to the SSQA. Leave the manual valves set to SSQA. If you need the 3rd function, hitch up the impliment before getting off, flipping the valves & plugging in hoses. Unhook the hoses & flip the valves before getting back in the cab & hitching the impliment.

The OEM cylinder for power SSQA alone is $800. I got a generic one for $50. Have to make some brackets, but I've done it before & it's not $750 of brackets.

Yea... I know. I’ve read what you said here before. I keep comin back to the Kubota option. If I could actually see that one in person it’d help me out. The dealer hasn’t had one of those in for a little while.

I looked at one when I bought my L6060. It was a pricey option and the dealer didn't think much of it so I passed. He pointed out that most of the time you have to dismount the tractor to attach implement hydraulic hoses anyway so why not just throw the SSQA lock levers manually at the same time.

I suppose the hydraulic option would be a time saver if you frequently switch non hydraulic implements like forks or a bucket.

Yea I change from bucket to pallet forks often. It would really help. Same for the grapple and my auger. I think it makes more sense on the bigger tractors like my 7060 or the TLB’s.