Help choosing correct 45-50hp Kubota

[mfrankm]

So...what did you end up going with? did you buy the m5660?

Yes, I did buy the M5560SUHD and it was the best decision I ever made. Over a year now and about 100 hours on the machine and everything about it is great. Don't know how I did without it.

Thank you all so much here on this forum for your help during my decision making process. You advice was invaluable.

I ended up with a 6' Land Pride rotary cutter (2072), 7' Dirt Dog rear angle blade, 6' bucket, and a 6' Dirt Dog Agricultural Grapple. Dirt Dog is a pretty local manufacturer I learned (less than an hour away from me) and is outstanding about warranty and replacement. I do wish the grapple opened a little wider for grabbing brush piles. Otherwise it is great, and the tooth spacing works well as a root rake.

At this point a canopy would be the only thing I may add. I am especially happy with the little extra power over the MX I was considering and the extra weight capacity of the loader has already been useful lifting some large green logs. Highly recommend the 5660 to anyone considering it.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[k0ua]

Yes, I did buy the M5560SUHD and it was the best decision I ever made. Over a year now and about 100 hours on the machine and everything about it is great. Don't know how I did without it.

Thank you all so much here on this forum for your help during my decision making process. You advice was invaluable.

I ended up with a 6' Land Pride rotary cutter (2072), 7' Dirt Dog rear angle blade, 6' bucket, and a 6' Dirt Dog Agricultural Grapple. Dirt Dog is a pretty local manufacturer I learned (less than an hour away from me) and is outstanding about warranty and replacement. I do wish the grapple opened a little wider for grabbing brush piles. Otherwise it is great, and the tooth spacing works well as a root rake.

At this point a canopy would be the only thing I may add. I am especially happy with the little extra power over the MX I was considering and the extra weight capacity of the loader has already been useful lifting some large green logs. Highly recommend the 5660 to anyone considering it.

Thanks again everyone.

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I can highly recommend a canopy. It really helps to keep the sun off of your head and shoulders. I find I can work in very sunny hot days much easier as long as I keep the water coming. The canopy even helps in light straight down rain. Sure your boots might get a little wet, but most of your body will stay dry. Not as good as an air conditioned cab, but sure better than nothing.

 

[mopardude318]

Yes, I did buy the M5560SUHD and it was the best decision I ever made. Over a year now and about 100 hours on the machine and everything about it is great. Don't know how I did without it.

Thank you all so much here on this forum for your help during my decision making process. You advice was invaluable.

I ended up with a 6' Land Pride rotary cutter (2072), 7' Dirt Dog rear angle blade, 6' bucket, and a 6' Dirt Dog Agricultural Grapple. Dirt Dog is a pretty local manufacturer I learned (less than an hour away from me) and is outstanding about warranty and replacement. I do wish the grapple opened a little wider for grabbing brush piles. Otherwise it is great, and the tooth spacing works well as a root rake.

At this point a canopy would be the only thing I may add. I am especially happy with the little extra power over the MX I was considering and the extra weight capacity of the loader has already been useful lifting some large green logs. Highly recommend the 5660 to anyone considering it.

Thanks again everyone.

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Excellent! I am so glad to hear that you are happy with your M5560! With the Kubota's, I am trying to decide between the M5660 or the M6070. LOL...

How is the loader operation with that hydraulic shuttle? I may go with a smaller tractor because I know everyone praises the hydrostat for loader work.

How do you feel about the visibility from your seat to the front edge of loader bucket? and also hooking up other front implements?

I quoted this gentleman who had issues, who might have a valid point...?

Bought M5660 SUHD with 3rd valve to use with 10 different skid steer attachments - big mistake - cannot see any thing related to these attachments. The big fat hood blocks view for hooking up and operating all attachments. Try before you by.