What model M is this?

[RayCo]

Can anyone identify this tractor? I didn't think to look at the model number yesterday when I was looking at what makes my BX look like a toddler. I took this picture at Erb and Henry in New Bechtelsville, PA.



Thanks

 

[KennyV]

Thats the M59, it replaces the L48 That is a nice, but pricy LBH, for its size Looks to have the same tires on it that I put on my L4200. KennyV.

 

[RayCo]

Thanks for the info. It got me wondering about what I would get if I had a bottomless pit of money sitting around, something like that or fulltime loader backhoe, like a Case 580. This M59 wasn't that much smaller and while I haven't compared the specs, probably isn't that much less capable. I think something like a Case 580 would have a good number of advantages over this, but at the same time, the fact that you have an actual tractor where the backhoe can easily come off and be replaced with a 3pt hitch makes for such a more versatile machine. I guess it all comes down to what your needs are. Of course, if I had a bottomless pit of cash, I'd just get both.

 

[RayCo]

If that's an M59, now I don't feel bad that I wasn't able to identify it on Kubota's site. I don't see the M59 here. Kubota Tractor Corporation - M Series - Utility/Ag Tractors and Specialty/Ag Tractors

 

[RayCo]

Ignore that. I found it under construction equipment, not tractors.

 

[KennyV]

A big LBH like a case will have a lot more weight in a machine that size but it dose look nice. Hey its only money..

 

[art]

Actually there is no comparable size TLB in anyones line-up. The TLB's by deere,case,jcb, are all more horsepower and heavier chassis units.