M9540 Kubota

[fruitcakesa]

Bought in 2019, my M6040 is a 2010 model, used by a local farmer for haying and hauling his sugaring gear around in the spring It had about 1100 hours on it.
With the cab and LA1153 loader, I got it used for $27k and thought it was a real deal. Hydro shuttle trans has the same hesitation that you describe but not a problem.
The bucket still had paint inside as he really never used the machine for any digging or ground engagement activities.

 

[Hay Dude]

BTW, I have owned 5 bigger M series kubotas. (M7040, M9540, M126X, M135X, M135X). Currently have 2 (M126X and M135X).
All have the delay.
The delay becomes routine after a while. I actually like it. Gives you 1-2 sec to pause and make sure all is clear before changing directions. If it were more abrupt, it could cause a sprayer tank to violently slosh or equipment to be jerked too much. I think it was designed to ease stress on the driveline.

 

[big bubba]

good price for that model. that series is in demand given the newer Mxx60 regen technology. have the same model as you're looking at, 12sp hd version. open station, 08 model
several yrs ago when i had it insured w/K, they estimated the value at 27k.
people pay more than that for far less substantial B, L, & MX cuts. well worth the price if it's been kept up. all i've had to replace is the hyd shuttle cable (sticking)
if you have that seal replaced, would suggest having them lube that cable if possible. btw there is a cable adjustment on the handle itself to fine tune cable stretch, etc. good luck, it's a beast

 

[AGHardin]

Bought in 2019, my M6040 is a 2010 model, used by a local farmer for haying and hauling his sugaring gear around in the spring It had about 1100 hours on it.
With the cab and LA1153 loader, I got it used for $27k and thought it was a real deal. Hydro shuttle trans has the same hesitation that you describe but not a problem.
The bucket still had paint inside as he really never used the machine for any digging or ground engagement activities.

Great info, thanks!

The bucket on this tractor is basically brand new as well. He bought a hay fork for it when he bought the tractor and took the bucket off. It comes with both hay fork and bucket, so i guess that's a couple hundred bucks.

 

[AGHardin]

BTW, I have owned 5 bigger M series kubotas. (M7040, M9540, M126X, M135X, M135X). Currently have 2 (M126X and M135X).
All have the delay.
The delay becomes routine after a while. I actually like it. Gives you 1-2 sec to pause and make sure all is clear before changing directions. If it were more abrupt, it could cause a sprayer tank to violently slosh or equipment to be jerked too much. I think it was designed to ease stress on the driveline.

Great info!!! This experience was what i was looking for. It doesn't seem to "slip" into motion, so i was assuming that slight hesitation wasn't a sign of excessive wear. You think the engine/trans would be good for 6500 hours or so if maintained? I dont mind the normal maintenance and repairs, i just dont want to have that $3500 repair within the next few years.

 

[AGHardin]

good price for that model. that series is in demand given the newer Mxx60 regen technology. have the same model as you're looking at, 12sp hd version. open station, 08 model
several yrs ago when i had it insured w/K, they estimated the value at 27k.
people pay more than that for far less substantial B, L, & MX cuts. well worth the price if it's been kept up. all i've had to replace is the hyd shuttle cable (sticking)
if you have that seal replaced, would suggest having them lube that cable if possible. btw there is a cable adjustment on the handle itself to fine tune cable stretch, etc. good luck, it's a beast

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely look into getting that cable lubed. Id like to get another 1500 hours or so before it needed any major repairs.

 

[KCPO]

What big bubba and Rustyiron said; have the same year/model and it sounds like normal operation. I'd buy it in a minute, I expect my grand kids will be running mine.

 

[Hay Dude]

Great info!!! This experience was what i was looking for. It doesn't seem to "slip" into motion, so i was assuming that slight hesitation wasn't a sign of excessive wear. You think the engine/trans would be good for 6500 hours or so if maintained? I dont mind the normal maintenance and repairs, i just dont want to have that $3500 repair within the next few years.

Sure it can with proper maintenance and responsible operator techniques. If you had a transmission repair done by a qualified technician, itll likely be more than 3500.
I wouldn’t worry about it. Another easy solution to shifting and forward/reverse issues can be that its too low or too full of Super UDT oil. Check the oil carefully and verify it’s in the normal range. Also, I wouldn’t suggest anything but KUBOTA oils. Previous owner may have used a substitute or it may be wrong fluid level.


But what would I know? Im just some guy who cuts lawns :laughing:

 

[AGHardin]

Sure it can with proper maintenance and responsible operator techniques. If you had a transmission repair done by a qualified technician, itll likely be more than 3500.
I wouldn稚 worry about it. Another easy solution to shifting and forward/reverse issues can be that its too low or too full of Super UDT oil. Check the oil carefully and verify it痴 in the normal range. Also, I wouldn稚 suggest anything but KUBOTA oils. Previous owner may have used a substitute or it may be wrong fluid level.


But what would I know? Im just some guy who cuts lawns :laughing:

Well i am hoping the transmission will stay together for several more years. I grew up running my old mans equipment and sometimes if you sat on it the wrong way, you were going to be working on it all day. Learned how to treat equipment gingerly.

I walked around the tractor again and noticed that all the filters are napa filters. I read a thread on here one time about someone having trouble on a kubota specifically with the hydraulics. I think i'll put all new kubota filters on it when i get it on the farm. Just for peace of mind.

 

[Hay Dude]

Well i am hoping the transmission will stay together for several more years. I grew up running my old mans equipment and sometimes if you sat on it the wrong way, you were going to be working on it all day. Learned how to treat equipment gingerly.

I walked around the tractor again and noticed that all the filters are napa filters. I read a thread on here one time about someone having trouble on a kubota specifically with the hydraulics. I think i'll put all new kubota filters on it when i get it on the farm. Just for peace of mind.

Id be way more concerned about the type of oil he used. Ask him what he used for hydraulic transmission oil. Tractors are no different than other mechanical equipment. They can experience failure even when properly maintained.
I think people who own tractors see them do amazing feats, like go through 2 foot deep mud or pull out a stuck vehicles and think they are indestructible. They are not. They need rigorous maintenance.