Author Topic: Kubota MX6000 (Read 2362 times)

Flyin6 · « **on:** October 01, 2021, 10:37:11 PM »

Well, I seem to be buying and trading tractors with the same frequency I change out my socks!

I will be selling the Kioti RX7320 and purchasing a medium 63HP tractor from Kubota.

With the tracked SVL-97 doing all the heavy lifting, I have no use for a big tractor. I purchased the full sized tractor to pull that 10 foot bush hog, but that cutter has failed miserable. Both times I used it under normal conditions, the cutter has broken apart. After a second warranty repair in only 4 hours of use, I will not attach it to a tractor again, but will sell it in its repaired condition. That cutter can only run on flat ground. Any tilting at all causes one of the heads to auger in and that destroys the drivetrain.

Either the clutch does not slip or the drive shafting is just too weak, but the bottom line is the cutter is unusable. Couple that with the fact that the tracked machine with its severe duty front cutter does a great job of cutting grass, the big tractor was ot used this year. I only have 7 hours on it!

Therefore, I am canning it and purchasing a medium frame hydrostat tractor, a Kubota MX 6000

Flyin6 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:41:10 PM »

This is the actual tractor I am buying, but they have to remove the Ag tires and replace with R4 industrial tread tires.

I like this model because it has everything you need, and nothing you don't

It's just a simple machine and is also cost effective. With the market being as crazy as it is, I am able to sell my almost new Kioti tractor for what I paid for it. It has undergone three price increases so I can ask retail and break even while saving the buyer nearly $4,000!

This new Kubota is priced up, but the dealer is letting me have it at a great price.

Nothing fancy, but the loader still comes off easily

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:42:08 PM »

Those are good units. Simple and easy for many things

Sun shader option?

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:42:34 PM »

Simple seat, rubber flat floor, no top.

This one will live in the barn so hopefully fading will not be an issue

Flyin6 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:43:41 PM »

Filters are all easy to get to

Flyin6 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:44:47 PM »

Simple everything

Flyin6 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:46:04 PM »

Simple dash. It doesn't have a 4WD engaged light which I wish it did have, and no bucket level indicator, but i can add one for a C note

Flyin6 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2021, 10:47:59 PM »

Not purchasing any implements, so that cultivator will go away and get replaced with a quick-tatch 3 point. It is set up for both category 1 and 2. I'll just use cat 1

Farmer Jon · « **Reply #8 on:** October 02, 2021, 08:03:05 AM »

Pretty sweet. Even got a tiller.

stlaser · « **Reply #9 on:** October 02, 2021, 09:39:09 AM »

What purpose does this tractor serve? It would appear you could just buy more attachments for the skid loader and be money and maintenance costs over time ahead.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2021, 10:57:33 AM »

I’d keep the tiller. My buddy has that tractor. Mysteriously the emissions fell off and it runs better and sounds like a tractor now

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Mrwoody · « **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2021, 11:18:39 AM »

Big D, why change out the ag tires to R4? does it have any rear hydraulic outlets? How about 3rd function valve for the loader?

KensAuto · « **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2021, 12:46:10 PM »

Boss goes through equipment like Shawn goes through Mary Jane!

stlaser · « **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2021, 06:08:36 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on October 02, 2021, 12:46:10 PM

Boss goes through equipment like Shawn goes through Mary Jane!

I’m a connoisseur of most fine things, unfortunately I just think you have awful taste mainly in your choice of H as a gf…..

JR · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2021, 11:11:52 AM »

Nice choice and I understand why. Everyone has covered my thoughts on fluid change parts.

Get a nice LED bar light for the ROPES and keep the tires.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2021, 11:14:16 AM »

Quote from: JR on October 04, 2021, 11:11:52 AM

Nice choice and I understand why. Everyone has covered my thoughts on fluid change parts.

Get a nice LED bar light for the ROPES and keep the tires.

Can't keep the tires my friend. I plan to dual purpose the machine. 90% farm use/10% carrying and spreading decorative stone and mulch on my expensive lawn at the castle. Ag tires N' turn: No bueno!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2021, 11:16:00 AM »

Quote from: Mrwoody on October 02, 2021, 11:18:39 AM

Big D, why change out the ag tires to R4? does it have any rear hydraulic outlets? How about 3rd function valve for the loader?

Steve,
Getting a third function ($750) for a front grapple.
See below for explanation for changing to R4's

rpar86 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2021, 03:34:03 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on October 01, 2021, 10:43:41 PM

Filters are all easy to get to

The placement of the filter in the first pic looks like an invitation to “do your worst”.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2021, 05:40:41 PM »

Quote from: rpar86 on October 04, 2021, 03:34:03 PM

Quote from: Flyin6 on October 01, 2021, 10:43:41 PM
Filters are all easy to get to

The placement of the filter in the first pic looks like an invitation to “do your worst”.

I noticed that

...and cringed!!!!!

Yikes!

dave945 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2021, 07:11:37 PM »

That’s a filter? I thought it was a step. ;)

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 05, 2021, 10:28:43 AM »

Quote from: dave945 on October 04, 2021, 07:11:37 PM

That’s a filter? I thought it was a step. ;)

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Go back to your corner, Air Force!
;-)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 05, 2021, 02:02:53 PM »

Tractor purchase process is moving forward.

Wheels set to next-to-widest position and stripped of tires. Awaiting arrival of R4's

Third function valve on order, not yet arrived

We wait...

Flyin6 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2021, 06:11:28 PM »

So, went over to check on the progress on the new MX6000

Its only missing a bucket leveling indicator and I'll have it

The new R4 tires just look right on this machine

Flyin6 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2021, 06:14:06 PM »

Since I want to do a lot of fork lift type work, that stable front end with the big tires will make that chore much easier

This is a "Chores" tractor and will not spend a great percentage of its hours doing any one particular task, but be changing it up carrying this or that, spreading gravel, tilling a garden or lifting timbers up to the second floor

Flyin6 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2021, 06:16:23 PM »

Oh, and I just sold the Kioti for more than a thousand above what I paid for it!

I expect to lose a grand on the ten foot cutter so at the end of the day, that wasted experiment will be a wash

Wheels set to one setting below full wide

Flyin6 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 21, 2021, 06:18:13 PM »

Third function add on looks, well, functional.

Black button turns it on and the two red buttons open and close the grapple, for example

Front attachment point looks sturdy

Flyin6 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 21, 2021, 06:19:57 PM »

And the added hydraulics actually added some protection to the right side and that Hyd filter.

I think I may build a skid plate/guard for it, because as sure as I am sitting here, I will try to rip that thing off!

JR · « **Reply #27 on:** October 21, 2021, 07:11:58 PM »

Surprised the level indicator isn't stock, much less waiting on it, just a rod and loop/tube.

Those tires don't look much better then the others, still have huge lugs. Thought you were going to a turf style?

Does it us DEFF like the 95? Pretty thing otherwise.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 21, 2021, 11:41:35 PM »

Isn’t the level indicator the top of that bucket sitting parallel with the ground?

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stlaser · « **Reply #29 on:** October 21, 2021, 11:56:37 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on October 21, 2021, 11:41:35 PM

Isn’t the level indicator the top of that bucket sitting parallel with the ground?

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How I was trained…..

Flyin6 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 22, 2021, 10:07:17 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on October 21, 2021, 11:41:35 PM

Isn’t the level indicator the top of that bucket sitting parallel with the ground?

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For a lot of people it is, but a rod running through a loop with a bend right at level is my preferred method.
It's like $75, so no big add

Flyin6 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 22, 2021, 10:09:09 AM »

Quote from: JR on October 21, 2021, 07:11:58 PM

Surprised the level indicator isn't stock, much less waiting on it, just a rod and loop/tube.

Those tires don't look much better then the others, still have huge lugs. Thought you were going to a turf style?

Does it us DEFF like the 95? Pretty thing otherwise.

Unfortunately, yes it has DEF

In the not too distant future, a fortune teller told me DEF systems were going to simply fall off...Due to low quality bolts from China.

A pity really, but should it happen to me, I'll gather the strength to accept the things which I cannot change and move on
;-)

JR · « **Reply #32 on:** October 22, 2021, 12:34:32 PM »

I like the level rod too, you really can't see the bottom of the bucket.

I've been hearing DEFF is killing bee's. Another reason, good for the environment. Didn't the DEFF tank leak kill the 95 some time back?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 22, 2021, 01:23:03 PM »

Quote from: JR on October 22, 2021, 12:34:32 PM

I like the level rod too, you really can't see the bottom of the bucket.

I've been hearing DEFF is killing bee's. Another reason, good for the environment. Didn't the DEFF tank leak kill the 95 some time back?

Yes it did

The only warranty claim it ever had

Defective DEF tank and leak!

Nate · « **Reply #34 on:** November 19, 2022, 09:29:57 AM »

don, is this kubota still around or did it get sold off?

Flyin6 · « **Reply #35 on:** November 20, 2022, 08:38:08 AM »

Quote from: Nate on November 19, 2022, 09:29:57 AM

don, is this kubota still around or did it get sold off?

It's under my deck at my home. I find that although being a tad large for the tasks around the homestead, it often comes in handy...

Nate · « **Reply #36 on:** November 20, 2022, 08:51:07 AM »

I hear yah there, my little swiss army knife helps on all kinds of projects even if just doing wheelbarrow duty.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #37 on:** November 20, 2022, 10:30:22 AM »

Quote from: Nate on November 20, 2022, 08:51:07 AM

I hear yah there, my little swiss army knife helps on all kinds of projects even if just doing wheelbarrow duty.

Exactly!
Want to download that water heater from the truck? Just pull the loader up to the tailgate, slide the heater into the padded bucket and you're off to the races.
This time of year, I use it to shuttle firewood, clear snow off the driveway and lift heavy things. In the spring it is a mulch shuttle and I think I am getting into a no-notice gravel apron for my concrete driveway as people run muddy ruts into my lawn starting about now. A single-family visit like thanksgiving will rut the lawn for months until late spring.