devildog1
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Congrats, super nice tractor, best of luck.
DevilDog
DevilDog
Pulled the trigger! M7060
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jkornbread
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Thanks guys! Yes this is a huge jump from my B3200 but I am kinda of the thinking buy it right and buy it once. Last thing I wanted to do was save 5k or so on a 40K tractor and out grow it in 4 years. Plus, I'm trying to get more contract work locally, discing and mowing for local hobby farms and property owners so I wanted to have enough power and capability to use some decent sized implements without going crazy. Trying to fill that gap between the guys that have little B series size tractors and full blown AG tractors dragging a 16ft disc.............
And be clean and comfortable while doing it!
Yeah less than thrilled about the EGR and DPF systems. Once its out of warranty I'll check into ways around it. Its easy to do on pickup trucks so I'm sure its possible on this thing. Honestly its the EGR I'm most interested in bypassing. Nothing good comes from a diesel engine having EGR. All bad. I'd be willing to leave the DPF if I eliminated the EGR.......at least it doesn't have DEF.
And be clean and comfortable while doing it!
Yeah less than thrilled about the EGR and DPF systems. Once its out of warranty I'll check into ways around it. Its easy to do on pickup trucks so I'm sure its possible on this thing. Honestly its the EGR I'm most interested in bypassing. Nothing good comes from a diesel engine having EGR. All bad. I'd be willing to leave the DPF if I eliminated the EGR.......at least it doesn't have DEF.
farmer2009
Elite Member
Congrats. Super nice tractor. Let us no how the loader ride and self leveling systems work.
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jkornbread
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So far they are great. Ride control really smooths out the bucking when traveling on rough surfaces. The Auto Level is great for lifting stuff in the bucket. When I get the pallet fork attachment I'm sure it will really shine!
My only gripe would be that I would have much preferred these options be controlled on the switch panel. The Ride control has a valve with a knob on the right side of the tractor right by the FEL mount. To activate or deactivate the ride control you have to physically dismount the tractor. The auto leveling has 3 modes, inactive, active up and down, and active down (I think). Its controlled by a lever at the base of the joystick mount. Again I would have much preferred these be controlled by a rocker switch on panel like the bigger equipment.
As for the ride control dealer said most guys turn it on and leave it on. I dunno. Time will tell. I can say with it on I can't lift the front tires off the ground. I plan to turn it off and see it that makes the difference. With my B3200 that's how I loaded it on my little trailer, lifted the front end and slid the bucket on the deck till the tires were on the trailer then climbed on. Lucky my big tex has some nice ramps so that wont be necessary, but if your spreading rock or dirt you might need that down pressure.......
My only gripe would be that I would have much preferred these options be controlled on the switch panel. The Ride control has a valve with a knob on the right side of the tractor right by the FEL mount. To activate or deactivate the ride control you have to physically dismount the tractor. The auto leveling has 3 modes, inactive, active up and down, and active down (I think). Its controlled by a lever at the base of the joystick mount. Again I would have much preferred these be controlled by a rocker switch on panel like the bigger equipment.
As for the ride control dealer said most guys turn it on and leave it on. I dunno. Time will tell. I can say with it on I can't lift the front tires off the ground. I plan to turn it off and see it that makes the difference. With my B3200 that's how I loaded it on my little trailer, lifted the front end and slid the bucket on the deck till the tires were on the trailer then climbed on. Lucky my big tex has some nice ramps so that wont be necessary, but if your spreading rock or dirt you might need that down pressure.......
wmonroe
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Congrats, nice looking machine.
Green Power
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Looks like a nice tractor.
Brok
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I looked at a M7060 a couple days ago and am seriously thinking about getting it. I was quoted price for 8 speed but was shown a 12 speed. Looks like the 12 speed upgrade is worth it. I have a 9540 with 700 hours that has been flawless. I cut my own hay, so this new tractor would help with that plus spread out the hours on two machines for all other work.
bigbull338
Elite Member
if you dont like the tier 4 motor you shouldve bought a used 7040.i traded for a new 7040 to avoid the teir 4 stuff.if i get another tractor itll mostly be a teir 4 unless i can get a good deal on a used 40.
Catchad81
Silver Member
I had a M7060 for a year now. Good good machine. The regens happen more often then I would like, but its because of the way I use it. If you didn't get the air seat, I suggest you go ahead and change to it. I didn't at first as the salesman actually talked me out of it, but with the wheel vibration of a 3 point bush hog, the air seat really helps to minimize it.
