Kubota M7060

[ovrszd]

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I didn't know about the hydraulic vs. mechanical shuttle to be honest.
So if I understand correctly, hydraulic shuttle doesn't need the clutch to change directions, mechanical needs clutch pressed to change directions?

Correct.

On my Hydraulic shuttle tractor I can change direction by simply moving the lever from "forward" to "reverse" with no pedal action. Other than if my speed is such that I choose to use the brake pedal to stop tractor movement.

On my mechanical shuttle tractor I must engage the clutch, then move the lever to change direction, again brakes applied as needed.

Sounds like such a simple thing, how hard can it be. Trust me on this, after a couple dozen direction changes it becomes HUGE.

As I said earlier, I'm a bit hard on my mechanical shuttle tractor when I first get on it, I grind a LOT of gears the first few changes!!!!

 

[MtnViewRanch]

To be honest, I haven't measured any of the growth... I'm probably exaggerating a tad... Lots of briar, grasses approaching 4'-5' tall maybe, I've got briar up to 7-8' tall probably... Some saplings, not like my fields are full of young trees, but there are some that I could use a saw, chainsaw, or machete on instead.
I didn't know about the hydraulic vs. mechanical shuttle to be honest.
So if I understand correctly, hydraulic shuttle doesn't need the clutch to change directions, mechanical needs clutch pressed to change directions?

Correct. As I mentioned before, it is a HUGE deal for some.

I'm like Richard as far as I have both, but I don't feel that there is that big of a difference in use, but apparently that only applies to me and how I operate my machines.

 

[ovrszd]

Correct. As I mentioned before, it is a HUGE deal for some.

I'm like Richard as far as I have both, but I don't feel that there is that big of a difference in use, but apparently that only applies to me and how I operate my machines.

Brian, I am just much more lazy than you!!!!

 

[big bubba]

yes, you're correct. hyd shuttle, no clutch depression. a big difference vs mechanical shuttle requiring clutch depression. also....get a transmission that is fully synchronized in all gears, namely, that you can shift moving in any gear... to me height in growth is not as important as girth or diameter. there's a lot of difference between 1.5" diameter (about my max by choice) than 3".
this is just imho...don't base your final decision on just my opinion. btw you are wise to weigh all options before making the plunge! :thumbsup:

 

[ovrszd]

yes, you're correct. hyd shuttle, no clutch depression. a big difference vs mechanical shuttle requiring clutch depression. also....get a transmission that is fully synchronized in all gears, namely, that you can shift moving in any gear... to me height in growth is not as important as girth or diameter. there's a lot of difference between 1.5" diameter (about my max by choice) than 3".
this is just imho...don't base your final decision on just my opinion. btw you are wise to weigh all options before making the plunge! :thumbsup:

I agree. Non-synchronized transmission is not an option to me.

Also agree about sapling diameter. Huge difference with every half inch added. I too hesitate to cut anything over 2" and that's with a heavy duty M1008 JD cutter on my M9540.

Not to sound offensive, just making a joke. Men tend to scale sapling size like they scale ***** length, only in reverse. An inch isn't always an inch.

 

[TripleR]

In my opinion, the only thing that the Kubota has over the Mahindra is the hydraulic shuttle, and that can be a HUGE factor for some people. As far as Mahindra , both my 7520 and 3215 have given me zero dependability problems over the last 10 years. In fact the only other than std maintenance issues have been some loose power steering connections on the 7520 that were relatively easy to fix. (tighten the fitting)

Yep, that's why I said, "often depends on what you're doing and your priorities", big difference for me me won't be for me. We have several ponds as well as low spot and our Case would occasionally wind up getting stuck and was a bear to get out, with the limited slip front differential, we've never been to the point we couldn't get out with the FEL if needed even with the belly dragging.

I try to stay away from brand A vs brand B as far as quality as I honestly don't know.

 

[ovrszd]

I try to stay away from brand A vs brand B as far as quality as I honestly don't know.

Wise words my friend, wise words. I try to do the same.

I think where we come up short is we use brand names as a reference to what specific tractor we are talking about, when in fact we should be using "feature" names, such as limit slip front axle, or hydraulic shuttle, or synchro trans to make our point.

I certainly don't want to ever sound like I'm touting a certain brand name. Heck, I have 3 colors.

 

[mtwashingtonhunter]

Curious what other tractors with 65-75 hp have hydraulic shuttle like the Kubota? Maybe I should be comparing apples to apples if I'm wanting to stay away from mechanical shuttles?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Probably a good idea. :thumbsup: LS and Kioti

All nice machines.

Good luck

 

[mtwashingtonhunter]

Another example of my ignorance, I've never heard of LS tractors, and it looks like there's a dealer 18 miles from me.