Tractor manuals: Hardcopy or Download or CD

[Dave M7040]

The WSM on the M62 is over 650 pages. Digital without a doubt. I like the search capabilities, right from the iPad. I can always print sections if I am working on a particular job. I can also have a copy printed if I want. They are backed up in 3 places so if the garage burns down I still have the documents.

Plus it is much easier to share your "manual" with your friend(s) in digital form

Dave M7040

 

[elginfarm]

I have purchased both paper and digital (loaded on CD) manuals for my equipment. The advantages that I have found with the paper manuals is that it is easier to have the reference material in your hands when you are working on the equipment. Also, the wiring diagrams that come with the hard copy manuals are usually fold out and much larger than screen size and easier to follow. The CD's or digital copies allow you to print only the pages you may need and may allow you to search by a keyword.
If purchasing a hard copy, try to get the actual manufacturers version. Otherwise, you may just get a printed version that someone either scanned or printed from their own CD and punched holes in to be put in a binder.

 

[Richard]

When I bought my IH 1066, the guy already had two manuals for it. I would have been happy with a digital copy, I could print want I want....I could write notes on that and keep a smaller "working copy" rather than the two larger binders I received, most which will be useless to me. (I doubt I'll ever tear the engine apart)

 

[Richard]

Also, with a digital version, you can perhaps do a word search to find something faster than flipping through 400 pages.

Yeah, I know there is a table of contents but sometimes there is still a reference to something elsewhere (at least in this book)

 

[SoDark]

I should get the manuals for my B2650 as I like to service it. Big maintenance is something I might try if I had the manuals so it would pay off. Still a lot of money. I bought the CD for parts and service on my airplane? cost me $22.

I would recommend that you register a Manualslib account and install their app on your phone, tablet etc. You can save any manuals they have to your personal "library" for future reference. It's pretty handy. You can also download and save it locally, of course. Here's the B2650: KUBOTA WSM B25 WORKSHOP MANUAL Pdf Download.

Operator's Manual is also on there. Download it or use the app, (terrible web interface).

 

[JenniferKubotaM62]

The WSM on the M62 is over 650 pages. Digital without a doubt. I like the search capabilities, right from the iPad. I can always print sections if I am working on a particular job. I can also have a copy printed if I want. They are backed up in 3 places so if the garage burns down I still have the documents.

Do you mind sharing where you were able to get it, I'm looking for one as well.
Thanks
Jen