Advice on the 2024 LX4020 w/MMM needed

Hemlock

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Hello everyone,
I know this message is going to be somewhat long but I wanted to explain as much as possible in order to get the information out and attempt to explain the reasoning behind my decisions as well as my questions.
My wife and I would appreciate any and all advice, information, suggestions, questions and criticisms from any of you that may be willing to assist.
I’m new to the Kubota tractor lineup, not tractors as a whole but the 2024 Kubota LX series lineup has very little accessible literature as far as the LX4020 and its acceptable attachments.
I recently traded in my 2021 John Deere 1025R with 136 hours on it. Excellent condition.
As most everyone who’s used the 1025R knows, it has very limited ground clearance, especially with the MMM in place, we wanted something a bit more versatile and with more clearance.
I have basically ordered the 2024 LX4020HSDC with the 545 loader w/quick attach, MSL and medium duty front bucket, BH77 w/mech thumb, 60” MMM, 42” pallet forks, land pride 3pt quick hitch, R14 radial tires w/loaded rears and other options and “creature comforts” our budget would allow. Once we complete this process we want it to be our last. LOL, at least for the foreseeable future anyway.
I am to receive it sometime this week but I am still unsure about the MMM.
I would like to know if the 60” deck comes in different models and/or configurations and if so what model numbers I should be looking for. Based on everyone’s experiences, which MMM models (if more than one) should we avoid, which are the good ones and why. What should we be looking for and, should I consider the 72” drive over deck?
Despite ordering, I still have time to switch out the deck.
We currently mow approximately 4.5 to 5 acres out of our 9 acre field, our house sits basically in the center.
We’re very rural, cannot see the house from the main road, the driveway is gravel and approximately 750 to 800 feet. First 250’ to 300’ is uphill.
The property used to be a corn field and is by no means level, we’ve done quite a bit of work but still have a ways to go yet. A 60” deck mows surprisingly well without gouging, even at the outer edges.
If we don’t keep it mowed as far out away from the house as we do we end up with a surprising amount of critters trying to take up residence. Mostly mice.
We live on 50 acres and burn firewood for heat and cut and split it ourselves. No purchasing it here.
 

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Hemlock

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We have an additional question, if the tractor “VIN” or serial number if you will, on the “2024” LX4020HSDC indicates that the tractor was manufactured in October of 2023, is it still sold as a 2024? If so, are there any tractors out there that have the “VIN” indicating that it was actually manufactured in 2024, not 2023?
if this is the case, are there any differences between the 2023 and 2024 model years, and are the differences significant or more for creature comforts/looks?
The “VIN” of the actual tractor that we are to receive, it currently sits in the dealership assembly shop.
The screenshot of the VIN decoder that has recently been released by the manufacturer as well as a shot of the actual label on the tractor of our most recent purchase is attached.

***DISCLOSURE*** I obtained the Kubota VIN decoding information sheet from a YouTube video recently posted by Messick’s Farm Equipment out of Mount Joy, PA.
 

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rc51stierhoff

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Good day.

Sounds like a nice place you have.

I know this isn’t what you asked, but I wonder you are set on a MMM (vs a rear cutter or finish mower)? I have both and hands down a finish mower is a lot let hassle unless you have some maneuverability issues where running the machine. Just my opinion though.

For playing in and out of the woods I think rear mower would be a lot easier to take on and off as needed.

I am not sure this helps based on your post. 🥃
 

Hemlock

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Good day.

Sounds like a nice place you have.

I know this isn’t what you asked, but I wonder you are set on a MMM (vs a rear cutter or finish mower)? I have both and hands down a finish mower is a lot let hassle unless you have some maneuverability issues where running the machine. Just my opinion though.

For playing in and out of the woods I think rear mower would be a lot easier to take on and off as needed.

I am not sure this helps based on your post. 🥃
Good day.

Sounds like a nice place you have.

I know this isn’t what you asked, but I wonder you are set on a MMM (vs a rear cutter or finish mower)? I have both and hands down a finish mower is a lot let hassle unless you have some maneuverability issues where running the machine. Just my opinion though.

For playing in and out of the woods I think rear mower would be a lot easier to take on and off as needed.

I am not sure this helps based on your post. 🥃
That’s actually a very viable option, we definitely aren’t going to rule it out. If we are to go that route what brand and model 3 pt mounted mower would you suggest.
I’ve heard the rear discharge mowers do a nicer job.
 

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That’s actually a very viable option, we definitely aren’t going to rule it out. If we are to go that route what brand and model 3 pt mounted mower would you suggest.
I’ve heard the rear discharge mowers do a nicer job.
I had the same thought. Your picture shows mostly open area. My BIL has mowed his yard for over 30 years with a 5' rear discharge mower, recently bought a replacement. You definitely have the power to run a 6', but I don't know about scalping.
 

rc51stierhoff

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That’s actually a very viable option, we definitely aren’t going to rule it out. If we are to go that route what brand and model 3 pt mounted mower would you suggest.
I’ve heard the rear discharge mowers do a nicer job.
All I can say is I have a Kubota MMM on a B and I have a Landpride Rear (brush) cutter on my MX. I don’t have any issue with Kubota or LP, so I would start there. I would also mention I think some other users on here are pretty happy with their flail mowers, which if I were buying another mower I’d look into that.

As far as my MMM goes I convinced myself I needed it avoid using a walk behind mower…in hind sight I would have been better off to get the rear mower and keep the walk behind. The area I wanted to mow that a rear cutter could not get to was not that large…anyway I’d definitely prefer the ease of attach / detach on a rear mower. I am sure other brands are good too but I do t have experience with anything other than LP on a brush cutter…but it mows just fine. If doing more lawn than a trail or pasture I’d look at rear finish mowers.
 

Mitjam

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That’s actually a very viable option, we definitely aren’t going to rule it out. If we are to go that route what brand and model 3 pt mounted mower would you suggest.
I’ve heard the rear discharge mowers do a nicer job.
I have the lx3520 with the landpride 72 inch grooming mowers does a beautiful job very easy to take on and off with quick hitch and if later on you decide to trade or switch tractors for any reason that will work on your next tractor where as the mmm are dedicated for the lx3520 and 4020. I believe the lx2620 has a different mmm
 

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Mitjam

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We have an additional question, if the tractor “VIN” or serial number if you will, on the “2024” LX4020HSDC indicates that the tractor was manufactured in October of 2023, is it still sold as a 2024? If so, are there any tractors out there that have the “VIN” indicating that it was actually manufactured in 2024, not 2023?
if this is the case, are there any differences between the 2023 and 2024 model years, and are the differences significant or more for creature comforts/looks?
The “VIN” of the actual tractor that we are to receive, it currently sits in the dealership assembly shop.
The screenshot of the VIN decoder that has recently been released by the manufacturer as well as a shot of the actual label on the tractor of our most recent purchase is attached.

***DISCLOSURE*** I obtained the Kubota VIN decoding information sheet from a YouTube video recently posted by Messick’s Farm Equipment out of Mount Joy, PA.
Also forgot to mention the 72 mmm on the lx is ground engaging caster wheels which spin 360 so not sure if you ever wish to install wheel spacers are even an option if you go that route
 

Hemlock

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24’ Kubota LX4020HSDC, 20’ JD 5065Ecab, Mbishi BD2G, IB 14’ D Trl, 36” sawmill
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I had the same thought. Your picture shows mostly open area. My BIL has mowed his yard for over 30 years with a 5' rear discharge mower, recently bought a replacement. You definitely have the power to run a 6', but I don't know about scalping.
Yeah, the field is open for the most part. The more I think about it after reviewing the replies here from others the more I lean towards the 3pt hitch mower.
 

Hemlock

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I have the lx3520 with the landpride 72 inch grooming mowers does a beautiful job very easy to take on and off with quick hitch and if later on you decide to trade or switch tractors for any reason that will work on your next tractor where as the mmm are dedicated for the lx3520 and 4020. I believe the lx2620 has a different mmm
You make a great point in that the MMM is pretty much model specific. I’m not too crazy about that.
I spoke with the dealer this afternoon and he told me to let him know which way before he writes up the final draft of the sales agreement.
If you had it to do again would you opt for the Land Pride or some other brand like a Kioti 60” or 72” rear discharge?
 

Hemlock

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Also forgot to mention the 72 mmm on the lx is ground engaging caster wheels which spin 360 so not sure if you ever wish to install wheel spacers are even an option if you go that route
The dealer told me that the 72” wasn’t a very good idea. He said most people he knows regretted the 72 and wished they had the 60” instead. He mentioned that some of the regrets come from the 72 constantly gouging on the outer edges no matter how they set it up.
I would think you could just add spacers.