BackRoad
Veteran Member
With no use requirements other than HP...only summary info is provided:
60 hp at the PTO is a transition area for Kubota.
Kubota L series:
Max out at about 60hp...smaller frame, smaller utility tractor, loader work, mowing, limited agricultural, not targeted for heavy ground engagement tasks.
Kubota M60, M5, M6 series:
50hp and up, typically larger frame, heavier, targeted as agricultural use tractor
Kubota MX series
50 to 60 hp, targeted as utility tractor and bridge between L and M series.
If you're serious, search YouTube for "Messicks" for some short, informative videos on the Kubota tractor product line.
Good Luck!
60 hp at the PTO is a transition area for Kubota.
Kubota L series:
Max out at about 60hp...smaller frame, smaller utility tractor, loader work, mowing, limited agricultural, not targeted for heavy ground engagement tasks.
Kubota M60, M5, M6 series:
50hp and up, typically larger frame, heavier, targeted as agricultural use tractor
Kubota MX series
50 to 60 hp, targeted as utility tractor and bridge between L and M series.
If you're serious, search YouTube for "Messicks" for some short, informative videos on the Kubota tractor product line.
Good Luck!
sixdogs
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- Joined
- Dec 8, 2007
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- Ohio
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- Kubota M7040, Kubota MX5100, Deere 790 TLB, Farmall Super C
M7040. Horsepower, compact, bulletproof, pre-emission and lots around. One of the best Kubotas ever made. 70HP.
Tractors are like barns. You always need bigger.
Tractors are like barns. You always need bigger.
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bdhsfz6
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- Kubota MX5800 HST & L6060 HSTC Formerly L6060 HST B7100 HST, L2550, L3010 HST, L3430 HST
Both the Grand L and MX series Kubota tractors in the 60HP range, have been around for quite a few years. I have an L6060 HSTC and an MX5800 HST. Both have been bullet proof.
The M series Kubotas offer more power $ weight but if you want an HST transmission, the choices are limited.
The M series Kubotas offer more power $ weight but if you want an HST transmission, the choices are limited.
BackRoad
Veteran Member
Agree with both Mr. BDHSFZ6 and Mr. Sixdogs!
I've put 1000 hours on my 60 hp MX6000 and love the power for it's size, along with the HST transmission...though a right priced M7040 might get me considering a swap, even though it is likely overkill for my 35 acres.
I've put 1000 hours on my 60 hp MX6000 and love the power for it's size, along with the HST transmission...though a right priced M7040 might get me considering a swap, even though it is likely overkill for my 35 acres.
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walker450
Platinum Member
What are the main duties for the tractor? I have a M5040... it is great, but if I was searching again I would go with a larger engine, like the M7040 mentioned earlier, and a six speed transmission. (Which makes it a 12 with the high low, mine is only 8 total). For brush hogging I often need a 3 and a half gear that I can never locate lol
This issue alone highlights the functionality of a HST. I've never operated a MX, but if you want a HST then a MX with the biggest motor you can find and or afford is probably the way to go.