Kubota M7060

mtwashingtonhunter · Jun 12, 2015

Anyone out there own an M7060 (or 6060 for that matter) tractor?
Considering the mPower 75 or the Kubota 7060...wanting about 60-75hp...4wd...thinking a 6' or 7' cutter that can handle up to 3" saplings...plan on being in the woods with it some so no cab...
I am not sold on the Mahindra brand yet, but after talking to a local dealer, he has convinced me they are much better getting parts now...warranty seems to be about the best in the market. I know research on the web tells me Mahindra and Kubota are about the best tractor out there now?
Tractor is VERY heavy...almost too heavy if that's possible? I will be hauling the tractor with FEL and cutter to and from my farm, which is about 65 miles for about 7 years until we move there permanently. That makes the nearly 1,000 lb. lighter Kubota a little more attractive.
I was quoted cash prices of about $33,000 for mPower 75 with Mahindra loader and tires loaded...$35,000 for Kubota with cast iron rear wheels and tires loaded with Kubota loader.
Research tells me Kubota is the creme de la creme of tractors right now...I have dealer support for either very close to my home and farm.

Any and all input greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Scott

mtwashingtonhunter · Jun 12, 2015

Actually I think the Mahindra is almost 2,000 lbs heavier after looking at brochure

buck boost · Jun 12, 2015

I don't have either, but have maybe some valuable input. I have a M7040HD-1 with loader. It is an excellent machine. The engineering on kubota stuff is outstanding. Just for reference, the max 3pt capacity at 24" is 1500 lbs on that model. I have a Woods 6ft rotatory cutter, which is a BB720X. That cutter weighs about 1200 lbs. The tractor pulls it well, and has plenty of HP for 5ft tall, super thick grass.

If I were to do it again though, I would have bought a cutter that is not quite so heavy duty. The cutter is a lot for the machine.

mtwashingtonhunter · Jun 12, 2015

Thanks for the reply

mkreitler · Jun 12, 2015

I also don't have either, but my input may be interesting. I have an M7040HD-1 that is the older version of the M7060. My M7040 in my opion is an excellent machine for it's size easy to run, excellent handling, and power. I just got done with a custom bush hogging job of 30 acres that was overgrown with sprout's up to 5" in size and grass that was 7' tall and thick as dog hair this ground had nothing done to it for over 5 years so it was quite the mess it also required the use of a respirator at all times while working. I have a BUSH HOG MODEL 296 that weighs app.1200 lbs. The tractor had no problem with what it encountered and yes it was a slow go but no problems with anything. I ran the tractor at full RPM'S (2,750) at all times and FUEL USEAGE was outstanding. So far me it proved that the M7040HD-1 is well made. As far as the M7060 I would buy one in a heartbeat over the MAHINDRA.

mtwashingtonhunter · Jun 12, 2015

Great reply... That's almost exactly my first task, 25-30 acres that hasn't been touched in 3 years...tall and THICK

big bubba · Jun 12, 2015

quik question. why are you considering both cast iron rear wheel and loaded rear tires on the kubota esp. if you are considering weight as transportation concern? imho don't need both options. also worth considering twin spindle hog options since you are on the drawing boards @ this point. a far smoother operating machine than single spindle 7' model.....just look @ pto hp requirements of each mower option (& of course weight, may be approaching max for the 7060).... much cheaper now to consider every option than to jump the gun in the buying frenzy. just go heavy duty mower (bush hog, rhino, land pride hd versions are great)if you have several yr growth.would steer clear of TSC Howse & other consumer versions, etc..... best regards
also...3" saplings is a tall task

Kub · Jun 12, 2015

I think buck boost got his lbs and kgs mixed up. The M7040 max 3 point capacity at 24" out is 3307 lbs or roughly 1500 kgs.

mtwashingtonhunter · Jun 12, 2015

Salesman recommended it that way...I was surprised for him to say both, was under the impression loaded regardless, but he ordered these 7060s with cast iron wheels...I'm tractor ignorant, this came from a tractor salesman at a huge dealer with over 30 yrs experience supposedly.
He priced me a Woods heavy duty 6' that would cut 3" comfortably.
I greatly appreciate the advice...
Mahindra dealer recommended a 7' heavy duty Mahindra cutter rated to cut 3" as well...Mahindra HD84.