How good are kubota tractors?

[john432]

My impression of the smaller models is that they are designed for the municipal market , grounds keeping etc . Be interesting to compare what is the max trailer tow weight for these models? Long term ownership? Is there much aftermarket parts available?

 

[daveydiesel1]

If u want a heavy duty 1 buy the m7 series, nothin light duty about them, no1 buys a 95 hp tractor expectin it to pull a 4 furrow rev plough lets be sensible about the thing. As for parts bein expensive all tractor parts are extortion the cheapesr i know of is zetor but thier even to expensive

 

[Dave W]

I've had a lot of parts for mowers and compact from @Partstech and been very pleasantly surprised on the whole. Excellent backup

 

[ollandroverman]

The smaller models are indeed a smaller and lighter built machine, and should be viewed as such.
My dad was after a 60ish hp 4wd loader tractor when I found a 9540 kubota for him. It is the frame size and weight ( sub 3 tons) of a typical 60hp tractor, but has 95hp under the bonnet, so is a peppy little thing, but it is definitely not built for HD abuse or dragging big machinery around. They are what they are, I don't understand people confusing the smaller ranges with HD tractors

 

[Smith31]

If u want a heavy duty 1 buy the m7 series, nothin light duty about them, no1 buys a 95 hp tractor expectin it to pull a 4 furrow rev plough lets be sensible about the thing. As for parts bein expensive all tractor parts are extortion the cheapesr i know of is zetor but thier even to expensive

In my experience anything Kubota is well built. I am surprised at how many are saying they are not up to much on here when anything JCB breaks down here, the parts are sourced from China and cost a fortune surely Kubota are not any more expensive?

 

[john432]

Light duty indeed, I recall my first look around a 95hp loader tractor at the dealer the op is talking about. What stood out to me I was the top link pin on the tractor end was cat 1, not the sort of tractor to put a 4f reversible on the back of..

If u want a heavy duty 1 buy the m7 series, nothin light duty about them, no1 buys a 95 hp tractor expectin it to pull a 4 furrow rev plough lets be sensible about the thing. As for parts bein expensive all tractor parts are extortion the cheapesr i know of is zetor but thier even to expensive

Plenty of 90 to 100 hp tractors use to manage a 4 furrow reversible plough.

 

[Dave W]

In my experience anything Kubota is well built. I am surprised at how many are saying they are not up to much on here when anything JCB breaks down here, the parts are sourced from China and cost a fortune surely Kubota are not any more expensive?

Have these "experts" actually owned one though? Or just walked past one at a dealers and done some bar room research?

 

[mixed breed]

If u want a heavy duty 1 buy the m7 series, nothin light duty about them, no1 buys a 95 hp tractor expectin it to pull a 4 furrow rev plough lets be sensible about the thing. As for parts bein expensive all tractor parts are extortion the cheapesr i know of is zetor but thier even to expensive

I thought I was being sensible, The one it would have replaced is 90hp, and that pulls a 4furrow rev,

has done since new, and id say it's a light duty model of the brand.

But anyway...

 

[john432]

Have these "experts" actually owned one though? Or just walked past one at a dealers and done some bar room research?

I find Konedata.net a good source of info for comparing the specs, power ,hydraulic flow,performance etc of different makes and models.

Kubota M6060-M9960 (2012-19) – Konedata

konedata.net

Compare the kubota above around the 100hp to say a New Holland listed below

New Holland T5.95-T5.120 – Konedata

konedata.net

The kubota revs much higher ,torque figure is low, rear lift capacity lower, hydraulic flow lower ,and weighs about a tonne less.

 

[tinsheet]

Bought an 06 105s, 3000hrs on the clock with a loader,
Was a bit dubious to begin with, but very happy now,
Definitely a stockmans tractor, very little electrics nearly all mechanical.
Only had it 6 months but it's done lots of loader road work in regards to stock work on a hill farm.
you wouldn't want to live in it as it it basic,
simple and does the job! ( bit like myself)
Also got economy 540 pto so don't need to rev hard on most jobs.

 

[daveydiesel1]

Plenty of 90 to 100 hp tractors use to manage a 4 furrow reversible plough.

Yes but thats when 100 hp was a big tractor. The 100 hp tractor built today is alot lighter

 

[john432]

Yes but thats when 100 hp was a big tractor. The 100 hp tractor built today is alot lighter

That 956xl weighed 4670kg, looked a big tractor in its day...a 90ish hp JD6095mc today weighs 5500kg.. there are examples, both ways, but in general I would say newer models are getting heavier , bit like their drivers!?

 

[ollandroverman]

That 956xl weighed 4670kg, looked a big tractor in its day...a 90ish hp JD6095mc today weighs 5500kg.. there are examples, both ways, but in general I would say newer models are getting heavier , bit like their drivers!?

Yes. But your comparing a 95 hp Case weighing 4.6 tons to Kubota with 95 hp weighing 3.3 tons. That is one heck of a difference!
The John Deere is a massive 2.1 tons heavier!
They were never built to do the same jobs

 

[daveydiesel1]

Yes. But your comparing a 95 hp Case weighing 4.6 tons to Kubota with 95 hp weighing 3.3 tons. That is one heck of a difference!
The John Deere is 2.1 tons heavier!
They were never built to do the same jobs

Exactly ther a light duty machine. Thers no point sayin 1s betr than the other whan comparin apples to oranges. Lets be sensible now ?

 

[Moors Lad]

It`s certainly well worth checking the weight of a tractor when shopping - there are some big differences and a ton difference is not unusual at all. That and rear lift capacity will be a good guide as to the type of job a machine is designed for.
Certainly an IH 956 and a Kubota M9540 are two VERY different beasts but both have their uses...

 

[Lazy Sod]

Like @le bon paysan, I too have a M7040 and overall, think that it's a very good tractor. @daveydiesel1, the weird front axle you refer to incorporates bevel drive hubs, which provide more ground clearance, a very good turning circle and don't have the bother of conventional universal joints.

 

[daveydiesel1]

Like @le bon paysan, I too have a M7040 and overall, think that it's a very good tractor. @daveydiesel1, the weird front axle you refer to incorporates bevel drive hubs, which provide more ground clearance, a very good turning circle and don't have the bother of conventional universal joints.

I wasnt findin fault with the axle. On the contrary i was praisin it for not clunkin once ye let the brakes of and 4wd disengages. Was only askin if it gives trouble. I found on the mgx 135 the cut wasnt overly brilliant and i had adjusted the stop bolts but the ram wasnt fit to move anymore

 

[Dave W]

Like @le bon paysan, I too have a M7040 and overall, think that it's a very good tractor. @daveydiesel1, the weird front axle you refer to incorporates bevel drive hubs, which provide more ground clearance, a very good turning circle and don't have the bother of conventional universal joints.

See. Belarus were pioneers with the same axle all those years ago

 

[nick...]

I’m pretty certain roadless useda similar system aswell
Nick...

 

[Lowland1]

I worked for Vitacress in the early 90's and they had a fleet of 20-30hp on the watercress and we had a 45 hp and 2 x 55 hp on the salads if i remember correctly they had 5 cylinder engines we could n't break them and we really tried so we could get proper tractors. They even made a spinach harvester from one if the new ones are anything like the one's we had they will be pretty good although I have never thought of buying one.