Korean tractor dilemma

[jyoutz]

The L6060 specs for 3pt lift capacity are 2976 24" behind. MX6000 is 2410 at 24" behind.

The L6060 Machine weight is 3990 lbs and the MX is 3734 lbs.

The L6060 1055 loader lift at pins is 2361 lbs. The MX loader LA 1065 lift at pins is 2275 lbs.

The MX series is a nice tractor but when compared to the Grand L6060 it is not as heavy and strong machine. Niot huge differences but the Grand L is well built, solid and up to the same tasks as an MX. The L6060 is similiar footprint as the standard L series tractor with more weight, strength and creature comforts.

I looked real hard at the MX tractors but thought the Grand L was nicer and could do all the work an MX can without issue. A lot of people tend to overlook this fact when looking at Kubota. They tend to compare standard L series to MX and not the Grand L. Maybe this is due to the pricing factor.

The GL6060 is a different machine than the other L series, as you pointed out. I do prefer the larger front wheels on the MX. The GL has a lot of deluxe features that the MX doesn’t have, none of which I was willing to pay for.

 

[WVH1977]

The GL6060 is a different machine than the other L series, as you pointed out. I do prefer the larger front wheels on the MX. The GL has a lot of deluxe features that the MX doesn’t have, none of which I was willing to pay for.

I hear you and agree. The MX is a little bit bigger version of the L-series without the bells and whistles like you said for maintaining large acerage properties. The gear drive L4802 has enough HP and weight to do just about as much ground engagement work as the MX. It does lose out a little on the 3pt lift capacity and does not have CAT II links. So all I am stating is that a standard L-series tractor can perform plowing and tilling/ground engagement work.

We have an old gas 2wd FORD 3600 that pulls a 3 bottom plow with no issues. It is around a 40 HP tractor.

To get into real farming and heavy ground engagement work I would suggest stepping up the M60 series tractor.

 

[jyoutz]

I hear you and agree. The MX is a little bit bigger version of the L-series without the bells and whistles like you said for maintaining large acerage properties. The gear drive L4802 has enough HP and weight to do just about as much ground engagement work as the MX. It does lose out a little on the 3pt lift capacity and does not have CAT II links. So all I am stating is that a standard L-series tractor can perform plowing and tilling/ground engagement work.

We have an old gas 2wd FORD 3600 that pulls a 3 bottom plow with no issues. It is around a 40 HP tractor.

To get into real farming and heavy ground engagement work I would suggest stepping up the M60 series tractor.

The category 2 hitch is a big improvement in my perspective. I was able to buy and effectively use a 8’ 1025# rear blade. Nothing in that class is available as a category 1 implement.

 

[IndyIan]

The category 2 hitch is a big improvement in my perspective. I was able to buy and effectively use a 8’ 1025# rear blade. Nothing in that class is available as a category 1 implement.

I wonder what the rear attachment points on your tractor actually looks like? Or do they just put the 2 hole balls in the lower arms?
Our tractors are basically the same weight, and 3pth lift but mine is only cat 1, so I wonder if a cat 1/2 3pth tractor rear end has wider lower arm attachment points, or a higher top link attachment point? I guess no one cares as long as it doesn't break off the tractor.
My tractor is cat 1 3pth, but I'm using an old 1000+lb box blade which had wallowed out cat2 clevis lower arm attachments which initially I just made some bushings to use my Cat 1 pins without much slop, and later welded the bushings into the clevis's, and it seems to work great behind my tractor.

I assume all heavy duty 3pth attachments use clevis's anyways? Cat 1 lower pins are a bit of a weak spot I find, or maybe I need a bigger cheater bar when I tighten them... They seem to come loose or bend on my light duty stuff...

 

[Torvy]

The ls 225s is a sub compact. Like a tym t25 or a kubota bx23. If you look at a ls mt225e lift height is 92in at the pins and the mt 226e is 94.2in at the pins.

Its not internet rumor, its a known issue with the tyms.

Wrong again. Check LS website. Very clearly, the sub-compact is a MT 1 series. The 2 series is a compact tractor.

Even assuming 92", it is a foot less than the TYM.

I recommend you learn up on data and evidence.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Not familiar with the smaller LS, but the 3 series LS is the equivalent of my 4820 TYM. Those LS models do lift about a foot less.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Wrong again. Check LS website. Very clearly, the sub-compact is a MT 1 series. The 2 series is a compact tractor.

Even assuming 92", it is a foot less than the TYM.

I recommend you learn up on data and evidence.

Yeah the MT225S is a small compact, but not a subcompact. Similar in size to the Kioti CX2510, TYM T25, Massey 1526, Kubota B, etc.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Yeah the MT225S is a small compact, but not a subcompact. Similar in size to the Kioti CX2510, TYM T25, Massey 1526, Kubota B, etc.

Yeah, the MT225E weighs almost 30% more than a T25. Not the same class. The 225S is the same class as a T25

 

[caleb90]

Called dealer. 2 weeks and they havnt even looked at it. I bought the unit out of state, this dealer was the only one i could find to work on it. The other wouldnt touch it, there work shop is an old barn you can look through.

For giggles i called the largest ls dealer in the US and gave them the part # for the hst pump. Couldnt get me a price or availability. Said if the warehouse had it in stock it would take a month to get and if it had to come from korea would take 2 months.

I can see this turning into a s*** show quick

 

[paulsharvey]

Yeah the MT225S is a small compact, but not a subcompact. Similar in size to the Kioti CX2510, TYM T25, Massey 1526, Kubota B, etc.

I would call those large subcompacts; and that's were I started my search. I'm 100% they are the right choice for many people, but I wanted (and found I Need) more ground clearance, as well as a 3 range HST.