My new M7060 (pics)

[5030]

Took possession yesterday...and put the new tractor to good use right away. Logged about 4+ hours and very happy to have the grapple function!

Nice. I would have optioned for the cast rear centers though. Both my M9's have them. Other thing you'll grow to dislike is the fuel filler. Unless you use a nozzle and bulk fill, the placement of the filler neck is a royal PITA.

 

[5030]

Took possession yesterday...and put the new tractor to good use right away. Logged about 4+ hours and very happy to have the grapple function!

Nice. I would have optioned for the cast rear centers though. Both my M9's have them. Other thing you'll grow to dislike is the fuel filler. Unless you use a nozzle and bulk fill, the placement of the filler neck is a royal PITA.

Finally, all the Kubota open station seats flat suck. I guess if you like having a constantly sweating butt they are ok. I changed out the one on my OS M9 to a cordura covered seat. Cordura is weatherproof and no sweaty buns.

 

[oosik]

Look at the first & third pic - post#1. Those ARE Goodyear OEM radial tires. I got to agree - the fuel filler location is not ideal - but better than up on top of the hood. And finally - I think the seat on my M6040 is OK. It's flat - it's vinyl - I never have the need to use the tractor when it's so blooming hot outside.

 

[5030]

Look at the first & third pic - post#1. Those ARE Goodyear OEM radial tires. I got to agree - the fuel filler location is not ideal - but better than up on top of the hood. And finally - I think the seat on my M6040 is OK. It's flat - it's vinyl - I never have the need to use the tractor when it's so blooming hot outside.

Kubota seats blow in general. Even the cab seats blow. Replaced both of mine (cab and OS) Nothing better than paying 30 grand plus for a tractor and getting a vinyl seat that looks like it came of an MTD lawnmower that was on sale at Tractor Supply..... I spend long and hot hours in my seats (farm) so sweaty butt isn't an option. Don't ever try to buy a Kubota replacement seat either. Kubota is extremely proud of them, extremely. When I replaced the vinyl sweat seat on the OS, it went to the curb and the trash man took it. Gave the cab seat to the guy down the road for his riding lawnmower. Where it belonged. Both got K&M air suspensions. I don't do springs very well either. Vinyl seats might work at McDonalds, they don't work on a tractor that gets used, like mine do. After 8 in the seat, I don't want to feel like I peed my pants.

 

[5030]

Let me tell you all something about tires too. I run both bias and radials. Radials wear a bit better (I do quite a bit of pavement running) but radial or bias, when it comes time to replace them (and if you keep your steed long enough you will), it will cost you somewhere north of 5 grand for 4 shoes in bias and a bit more for radials. Tire dealers don't finance either. Save your pennies, they ain't cheap.

The best fuel filler placement is on the cab models with the filler right in front of the left hand door and step at waist height. Where it should be. Not on the hood or up on the back by the tool box.

Never understood the rationale for the hood filler especially but I guess if the fuel tank is up there, it makes sense. Mine are under the cab and under the floor on the open station.

 

[fruitcakesa]

Let me tell you all something about tires too. I run both bias and radials. Radials wear a bit better (I do quite a bit of pavement running) but radial or bias, when it comes time to replace them (and if you keep your steed long enough you will), it will cost you somewhere north of 5 grand for 4 shoes in bias and a bit more for radials. Tire dealers don't finance either. Save your pennies, they ain't cheap.

The best fuel filler placement is on the cab models with the filler right in front of the left hand door and step at waist height. Where it should be. Not on the hood or up on the back by the tool box.

Never understood the rationale for the hood filler especially but I guess if the fuel tank is up there, it makes sense. Mine are under the cab and under the floor on the open station.

Yes, that low placement make fueling easy and now that I have the HF battery pump it is much easier.

 

[5030]

Yes, that low placement make fueling easy and now that I have the HF battery pump it is much easier.

Which pump? The battery (2 D cell) powered one or the new Bauer 20 volt powered one? I'm curious. I use the 2 D cell one to fill my open station away from the bulk tank and was considering the Bauer pump instead. The 2 D cell pump eats expensive batteries pretty fast, much more expedient to use a rechargeable one.

My cabin tractor is never an issue, filler is down low (where it belongs) not up high on the back.

 

[TCP2020]

What size tires do you have? It looks like the standard radial option and that's an excellent choice.

Below are the standard factory sizes.



Agricultural Tires - Bias (R1)
FRONT - 9.5-24 R1 Titan Tru Grip Lug
REAR - 16.9-30 R1 DURA TORQ 17 mm holes (AMR8955C & AMR8932D)
FRONT - 9.5-24 R1 Goodyear Dura Torque
REAR - 16.9-30 R1 Goodyear Dura Torque Cast (AMR8955C & AMR8935D)
FRONT - 9.50-20 R1 Bridgestone Farm Service Lug M
REAR - 16.9-24 R1 Titan Hi Traction Lug TL 2.8"offset (MR8956 & MR8924B)

Agricultural Tires - Radial (R1)
FRONT - LSW320/70R24 GDYR OPTI R1W
REAR - LSW 420/75R34 GDYR OPTI R1W (AMR8605 & AMR8616)
FRONT - LSW320/70R24 GDYR OPTI R1W
REAR - LSW 420/75R34 GDYR OPTI R1W CST (AMR8605 & AMR8640)

I made it out to check today. The front tires are the LSW320/70R24 and the rear tires are the LSW 420/75R34.

 

[TCP2020]

HEY - You should have been given an OP manual for the FEL with your new tractor. This OP manual is just as critical as the one they gave you for your tractor.View attachment 666768

There is a footnote in my Tractor Op Manual stating that the bare weight of the tractor DOES NOT include - oils, greases, fluids & fuels.

So....I pulled out the paperwork to check on this. I absolutely did receive a FEL manual with my new tractor. Honestly, the cover of the owners manual for the tractor and the one for the FEL look exactly the same. I actually thought they gave me two copies of the owners manual. The specs list the FEL weight 1543 lbs. (same as yours).

 

[sixdogs]

I made it out to check today. The front tires are the LSW320/70R24 and the rear tires are the LSW 420/75R34.

That is a great tire combo and you will love the radials.