Ok, now Kubota Joined the Short List

[dadiehl]

I think you guys are being too tough on the Kubota cup holders. Mine easily holds a 750 ML bottle of red wine and holds a bottle of Skrewball peanut butter whisky rather snuggly. Just saying.

 

[Industrial Toys]

The thing I don't like about a treddle is that it has a totally different feel depending on your footwear.

 

[Rustyiron]

And on my M9540 you have to dislocate your shoulder and elbow to reach it.....

I got this at a RV or boat place about 15-20 years ago. Called a "bar bouy" iirc. It's been on my last two tractors. No way that was going to be part of the trade in!:laughing:

 

[ovrszd]

Perfect solution Eric!!!!

 

[goeduck]

The thing I don't like about a treddle is that it has a totally different feel depending on your footwear.

Playing footsies with your treadle? Just kidding... :laughing:

 

[jyoutz]

I got this at a RV or boat place about 15-20 years ago. Called a "bar bouy" iirc. It's been on my last two tractors. No way that was going to be part of the trade in!
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Those are sold a marine shops because they are popular with boat owners. I also have one and they are great because they keep your drink from spilling.

 

[LD1]

I agree that kubota needs a massive redesign of the cup holder.

Having it on a fender and un-isolated....just running the tractor will make a beer loose all its carbonation in about 30 seconds flat.

Regarding the pedal setup....I cannot seem to get accustomed to the two pedal system. For me the kubota is natural. And agree that I think most are trying to use it wrong.

I spend alot of time on a LX4900 yanmar and always have to pause and think about what I am doing. Same with the neighbors 2305 deere that I drive on occasion.

But I think one could easily adapt to either and with a few days seat time (without switching back and forth on other equipment) that it would become second nature

 

[Frankenkubota]

there is a member from kansas i think who designed and built what i call the teater totter pedal. to me it looks perfect! one day i'm gonna build one.

i have the mx5800 with hst and........ arthritis in my right hip so bad after 10 minutes i must get up and walk it off. then i'm lucky to get 5 more minutes.

Now i go fwd by pressing my toe down on the front pedal and go in reverse by putting my toe under the front pedal and lifting up, like a motorcycle. I wear big steel toe boots and no arthritis pain that way.

my problem is, if jump in the rtv, i jam my toe under the gas pedal and pull up expecting the thing to go backwards!

 

[LD1]

my problem is, if jump in the rtv, i jam my toe under the gas pedal and pull up expecting the thing to go backwards!

That sounds funny to watch

 

[k0ua]

I agree that kubota needs a massive redesign of the cup holder.

Having it on a fender and un-isolated....just running the tractor will make a beer loose all its carbonation in about 30 seconds flat.

Regarding the pedal setup....I cannot seem to get accustomed to the two pedal system. For me the kubota is natural. And agree that I think most are trying to use it wrong.

I spend alot of time on a LX4900 yanmar and always have to pause and think about what I am doing. Same with the neighbors 2305 deere that I drive on occasion.

But I think one could easily adapt to either and with a few days seat time (without switching back and forth on other equipment) that it would become second nature

It takes about a day of usage to become comfortable with either system. My old L3400 of course had the long pedal, and my Kioti has the 2 pedal setup. Either is fine. They both work great, it is just a matter of becoming accustomed to the difference. It ain't no big thang.

 

[varmint]

Yeah, don't let the pedal factor too much into your choice. I had a Grand L, and didn't really appreciate the features until it was gone. They will grow on you, and become valuable, not just frills and fluff. Unless you wear size 16 boots, the single pedal works just fine, IMO. It's simple design, and as such, easy to service if needed- my tractor would sometimes shut off if I left the seat while the pedal was in "neutral"- a 5 minute adjustment of the sensor lever above the pedal fixed that, and the 5 minutes includes figuring out what was needed.

 

[sea2summit]

Wish old threads got locked.

 

[the old grind]

'Rocker' pedals on my CUTs aren't actual 'treadles' like my Terramite came with & I struggle with guys using 'treadle' to refer to them both as if the same. I've sat on a dual-pedal HST machine or three just to compare pedal access & my failing joints are more comfy with ~2" lift to actuate than the near 4" most duals seem to require. 'Heeling' to reverse when turned 1/2 way around in the seat seems IMO far more intuitive than stabbing a pedal with a long reach that's not in view then. (just me, lol, but far easier)
Again, rocker vs treadle operation:

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Before I tinkered with linkages I might mod just the pedal instead but have yet felt a need to do either. btw, something to look for with HST is where the brake pedals are. Mine are all on the right above the go pedal. So much for brake-steering a tight radius turn. What I get for having a 'manual' PTO clutch on the left side.

 

[riptides]

Except...the cup holder is still and issue on the Kubota's I have. LOL.

Wish old threads got locked.

 

[bdhsfz6]

The treddle on my MX5800 is similar to those on my previous four Kubota tractors so I had no issues with it. When I got my L6060, the treddle was different and I didn't like it at first. After putting 200 hours on the L, I now prefer it over the MX. As others have said, you get used to working with it and adjust your foot position accordingly.

 

[Jstpssng]

Wish old threads got locked.

Not necessarily locked as there often is good information brought back into the light. Perhaps though, a different background color or something on threads which have been inactive for a while.

As an aside; the OP of this thread is still shopping and earlier this month opened another thread; this time about a Kubota 4060L.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Wish old threads got locked.

It’s less than a year old.

 

[check]

Except...the cup holder is still and issue on the Kubota's I have. LOL.

Solution: drink wine!