New M59!

Charlesaf3 · Jun 10, 2008

Finally did it, and pulled the trigger on a new M59 with top-n-tilt and hydraulic thumb. I am so excited to move dirt I can't sit still. Bought it from Neil Messicks on here.

Won't see it for three weeks though

yekrut · Jun 10, 2008

Congrats! That's going to be a super set up. I looked at one last weekend. Noticed a few improvements over the L39's set up. I took a few pics. I'm sure you have plenty but I'll post a few just in case. I have an L39 and some pictures are where I noticed differences. (BTW - date stamp on the camera is a little off)

Also - Here's a little video of the L39 at work with some sandstone. Imagine what the M59 will be able to handle.

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Ductape · Jun 11, 2008

Me thinks its gonna be a looooong three weeks !

Charlesaf3 · Jun 11, 2008

No kidding! At least I got a few hours of seat time on the b today to keep me distracted!

Nice video yekrut - that a millonzi 48" grapple? And how much sandstone was on that truck - considering the chunk you were lifting I'm guessing the suspension was at its limit?

IslandTractor · Jun 11, 2008

Nice new tractor Charles. Two questions: does your girlfriend know yet and when did you stop your meds? Just kidding. It does look like a whole lot of power compared to the B3030. Probably even a bigger jump than what I took with my CK20 to DK40se switch last year.

What are you going to do about the grapple? 4000lb lift will be the strongest loader I've heard of anyone using if you do use the LD48. You and I have the older style which doesn't have quite as much reinforcement as the newer LD48 too.

Are you planning to keep the M59 just to finish construction/clearing and then revert to the B3030?

hazmat · Jun 11, 2008

Well Done Charles - enjoy the new machine.

yekrut · Jun 11, 2008

Charlesaf3 said:
Nice video yekrut - that a millonzi 48" grapple? And how much sandstone was on that truck - considering the chunk you were lifting I'm guessing the suspension was at its limit?

Yep - Millonzi LD48.

We had it packed pretty full. I'd say 4 to 5 tons. Actually pulled a 7 tons trailer with 3 pallets on it too. Ford 450 Dump is pretty stout. Had about 60 tons total. Short trips - about 10 miles - a little curvy but no hills.

Charlesaf3 · Jun 11, 2008

IslandTractor said:
Nice new tractor Charles. Two questions: does your girlfriend know yet and when did you stop your meds? Just kidding. It does look like a whole lot of power compared to the B3030. Probably even a bigger jump than what I took with my CK20 to DK40se switch last year.

What are you going to do about the grapple? 4000lb lift will be the strongest loader I've heard of anyone using if you do use the LD48. You and I have the older style which doesn't have quite as much reinforcement as the newer LD48 too.

Are you planning to keep the M59 just to finish construction/clearing and then revert to the B3030?

Funny you should ask that! Yes, my gf does know. I left the quote in her car by accident, and received quote "I saw your tractor price in the car. You know I'm not supposed to see things like that". I had to reassure her that the new tractor was highly necessary.

Probably keep the b and the m, but we'll see. The b is a really nice tractor, I hate to give it up. And plus, when I posted the question on here all the nice, helpful, objective people here assured me that having 2 tractors was a good thing!

Meds? I thought the tractors were meds. That's why there are so many doctors on here

Charlesaf3 · Jun 11, 2008

oh, on the millonzi I guess I'll push it to its limit and see what happens - yekruts video makes me feel pretty good about that.

IslandTractor · Jun 11, 2008

Charlesaf3 said:
oh, on the millonzi I guess I'll push it to its limit and see what happens - yekruts video makes me feel pretty good about that.

I'd just be careful about centering loads and not twisting the grapple. You should be able to uproot just about any 5 inch and under tree with that combo.

Charlesaf3 · Jun 11, 2008

Centering the loads is always a good idea I've learned here - glad I didn't learn that the hard way, some of the things I've done I've deserved to.

"Should be able" is the key - I still don't have your skills with the grapple in that area!

yekrut · Jun 11, 2008

IslandTractor said:
I'd just be careful about centering loads and not twisting the grapple. You should be able to uproot just about any 5 inch and under tree with that combo.

And make sure the grapple doesn't pop off one side.

That's a real bummer.

Kytractor · Jun 13, 2008

Congratulations, My M59 is now in at the dealer but they can't deliver it until Tuesday. Bought a 84 hb woods box blade today. I am thinking of borrowing a trailer I sold and going and getting it tommorrow. It is a two and a half hr drive though and they are suppose to deliver it for free.

botayota · Jun 14, 2008

Are there specific Milonzi grapples that are Quick attach?
I was thinking of getting one for my L3240 which has a QA FEL, and forward
3rd remote. Which Milonzi model should I consider.

BY

yekrut · Jun 14, 2008

botayota said:
Are there specific Milonzi grapples that are Quick attach?
I was thinking of getting one for my L3240 which has a QA FEL, and forward
3rd remote. Which Milonzi model should I consider.

BY

My LD48" Millonzi uses a standard QA on my L39. Just told Millonzi this and they had it set up correctly. I think this is pretty standard.

Charlesaf3 · Jun 14, 2008

botayota said:
Are there specific Milonzi grapples that are Quick attach?
I was thinking of getting one for my L3240 which has a QA FEL, and forward
3rd remote. Which Milonzi model should I consider.

BY

You want the 48 that yekrut and I have. Just tell them QA - that's the standard. Where people have had problems is getting the custom pin-on models to match up.

Kytractor - that's got to hurt! Its like christmas when I was a kid. At least I have the b to distract myself.

Top-n-tilt for the m59 won't be available for a few months sadly.

IslandTractor · Jun 14, 2008

Charlesaf3 said:
You want the 48 that yekrut and I have. Just tell them QA - that's the standard. Where people have had problems is getting the custom pin-on models to match up...

Top-n-tilt for the m59 won't be available for a few months sadly.

Agree on the the Millonzi QA. That is their standard model and they have not had any complaints that I am aware of for that. The pin specific mounts they still seem to be doing on an one off custom basis and they sometimes miss the mark.

Regarding top and tilt....these are not exactly brand specific attachments. Why can't you just get the appropriate size cylinder/stroke length from a hydraulic shop?

Kytractor · Jun 15, 2008

Charlesaf3 said:
You want the 48 that yekrut and I have. Just tell them QA - that's the standard. Where people have had problems is getting the custom pin-on models to match up.

Kytractor - that's got to hurt! Its like christmas when I was a kid. At least I have the b to distract myself.

Top-n-tilt for the m59 won't be available for a few months sadly.

I made the mistake of selling my bx 24 and L3830 first. So I have no distractions. They told me I would have to bring it back for the top n tilt and thumb. How doe top n tilt exactly work? I didnt have it on the other trctors

IslandTractor · Jun 15, 2008

Kytractor said:
How doe top n tilt exactly work? I didnt have it on the other trctors

Basically it is just two independently operated hydraulic cylinders with appropriate end fittings to replace the current toplink and tilt arm on you 3pt hitch. You hook the hydraulic lines up to rear remotes and control them from your seat.

Charlesaf3 · Jun 15, 2008

I don't see why you'd have to bring it back for top-n-tilt - such an easy install it doesn't count as one. Thumb I can see, though even that doesn't seem that bad as the mount is there.

On waiting for the top and tilt - Kubota seems to consistently do its 3 point a little funky, requiring annoying modifications to cylinders. Easier to get something sized and designed for the tractor.