M7060 8 speed versus 12 speed

[Farmer495]

Looking at M7060s.

12 speed has park position, 62 PTO HP, electric 4wd shift, 24 MPH top speed

8 speed with foot pedal brake lock, 64 PTO HP, manual 4wd lever, 18 MPH top speed.

Any other differences?

Other than less $$$, any advantage to the 8-speed?

 

[Agvg]

Do you have front brakes on the 12 speed? That can be a very handy thing to have.

 

[big bubba]

i can't speak for your M7060, but on my M8540 the 12sp option also includes higher 3ph capacity, as well as hyd shuttle. more of a heavy duty option. sure glad i went w 12 speed option over the 8sp. to me it's a no brainer

in addition, you mentioned the "park" position on the`12 sp. one of the reasons i upgraded from 7040 to 8540 was the transmission lock. far safer & more secure than the traditional ratchet type. glad to see it in your intended model as well

 

[LHF2019]

There are never advantages to having less gears

 

[Farmer495]

Do you have front brakes on the 12 speed? That can be a very handy thing to have.

Not that I can see, I believe the front axle electrically engages when you push the brake pedals to give 4 wheel braking.

 

[Farmer495]

i can't speak for your M7060, but on my M8540 the 12sp option also includes higher 3ph capacity, as well as hyd shuttle. more of a heavy duty option. sure glad i went w 12 speed option over the 8sp. to me it's a no brainer

in addition, you mentioned the "park" position on the`12 sp. one of the reasons i upgraded from 7040 to 8540 was the transmission lock. far safet & more secure than the traditional type. glad to see it in your intended model as well

Both are hyd shuttle, seems 3pt and hy capacity are the same.

 

[big bubba]

interesting, on the 40 series, was a hd option. purchased mine (35k) in '08 unaware that def was about to be introduced. was a good luck of the draw.
all the best in the purchase. post images once it has mud on it

 

[Rustyiron]

You'll appreciate having 6 gears before a range change. (Complete stop required)

 

[Agvg]

Not that I can see, I believe the front axle electrically engages when you push the brake pedals to give 4 wheel braking.

That is the front brakes on low speed tractors, and is an important safety system.

 

[Farmer495]

You'll appreciate having 6 gears before a range change. (Complete stop required)

Looking at speed chart the two travel speeds I'd use the most mowing hay I'd shift between are L6 to H1 so two lever throws, unless I run 540E then the shift is H1 to H2 . My current 8 speed tractor is H1 to H2, as is the 7060 8 speed.

I'm still leaning to the 12.