Comparison Kubota 5740 or Mahindra or Kioti

[grobinson2]

The M59 only comes in HST I believe. I will have to have the weld shop cut off the ROPS/roof though as they did not come without the roof or a cab.

 

[TSO]

Doesn't the m59 use the same engine and trans as the L5740?

I do believe the hydraulics are better, and it's a heavier and stronger machine too. Great loader specs.

 

[94BULLITT]

The M59 may have the same seal in it.

 

[TSO]

The M59 may have the same seal in it.

Though, I would assume by now they've stopped using the defective seal ...? If so, I wonder WHEN so that one might know which tractors out there may be immune

 

[94BULLITT]

If so, I wonder WHEN so that one might know which tractors out there may be immune

I was wondering the same thing today.

 

[grm61]

The M59 may have the same seal in it.

That would be a good thing to find out, check part numbers through kubota parts:confused3:

 

[grm61]

Well, if I could chime in. I have. 3540 and also had the seal go. Mine was at 170 hours (off the top of my head). Talking with the mechanic, he said the new seal is triple ribbed instead of double. I may actually have a photo of it somewhere. He said Kubota knows about this but won't call it a "recall" so they call it an "upgrade" I could only shake my head in disgust but that's it.

As far as the 5740 not handling the gas output, I don't think that's the case as my engine is obviously smaller. There are a Few threads on here discussing this as well. (The seal issue)

Now, not that this is acceptable, but can anyone provide me how many of these various tractors were produced. I assume there is more than 100 5740s as well as others manufactured. Now I know now not everyone that has an issue reports it to TBN, but still, how many have problems versus the production.

As far as the fit and finish, I have sat in the Kioti both previous and NX series. I found the cab to have a much cheaper feel. Maybe it's just me. I honestly considered selling mine and getting a 6010 but disliked it that much. So even for a 10k difference I wouldn't buy the kioti. Not saying it's not reliable, it plain felt cheap.

The fact that this gentleman had the seal fail on a smaller tractor makes one wonder,,,,the specs on the M59 do look nice.
I'd dig deeper before jumping though.
Your repaired machine with the updated part is probably fine.
It is a gamble, but if it fufills your needs I would probaly keep it.

 

[Piston]

I believe (but don't know for a fact) that the front end is built a lot more stout on the M59 than the GL series.

The M59 is certainly expensive, but there really is nothing in the same class that compares to it. I believe it even has more loader lift capacity than the M7060.

I would think you could remove the ROPS/FOPS on the M59 with wrenches vs torches.

 

[GManBart]

The M59 is certainly expensive, but there really is nothing in the same class that compares to it. I believe it even has more loader lift capacity than the M7060.

It does....about 1,500lbs more lift, but to 6" lower max height, so the difference is a bit closer than that. Still, an extra 1000+ pounds is huge.

 

[Piston]

It does....about 1,500lbs more lift, but to 6" lower max height, so the difference is a bit closer than that. Still, an extra 1000+ pounds is huge.

I believe the M59 is meant to have enough lift height to load full size dump trucks so it must be sufficient for most tasks.
As everyone always says, it would be perfect if they had a cab option, however for the OP, since he doesn't want a cab, it might just be perfect for his situation.