Need some help buying an M59 tlb

[Shawnba67]

Hello everyone. In just a couple days I'm going to go and look at a used M59. I have no Kubota experience at all. I need advice on how to evaluate the machine. I also need to know "how" to operate it. I've tried to find a YouTube video but no luck. I don't know what levers do what situation. I don't have the experience to just figure it out, during a test drive at least.
Any help is appreciated!!!
I will definately buy a manual if I buy the tractor, just not for a test drive.

 

[12251hd]

Most of us who purchased our first TLB faced the same problem. Practice-practice-practice will solve your operator issues. After digging thousands of feet for field drainage, I've got the hang of it. My caution would be the condition of the machine. Check the pins in the BH and the loader. If they are dry (no grease) and sloppy, walk away. Ask the seller to demo the machine. Rubber hyd lines lines age and need replacing, especially if sitting outside. Visit a construction site and talk to an operator for other things to look for. Good luck.

 

[mikester]

Go rent a BX TLB for a weekend. The rental shop will/should give you some training and tips on your request. If they charge for the training service pay the money.

The alternative is go to your local trade college and sign up for some heavy equipment training. It will probably save you money and save your life, someone elses life, or life altering injury.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Hello everyone. In just a couple days I'm going to go and look at a used M59. I have no Kubota experience at all. I need advice on how to evaluate the machine. I also need to know "how" to operate it. I've tried to find a YouTube video but no luck. I don't know what levers do what situation. I don't have the experience to just figure it out, during a test drive at least.
Any help is appreciated!!!
I will definately buy a manual if I buy the tractor, just not for a test drive.

There are some M59 owners on here that can probably help. They are good machines.

I sent you a 'conversation'. 12251hd was right, the seller should show you (probably won't let you just jump on, anyway) the basics.

When I bought my L35, it was obviously 'well-used', but I didn't want major engine or transmission issues. It had varying degrees of pin wear, usable but needing long-term repair. I had operated a loader once, as a wheelbarrow for about ten minutes, and never operated a backhoe when I bought mine.

The most important thing to remember about digging is you're liable for anything you hit, so think before you dig. Call 811 if you're near the edge of the property or a utility easement.

 

[Shawnba67]

Guys I guess I specifically mean like how should I be evaluating the machine. IE "run the hoe through its full range" cool sounds good how the heck do i do that?
I know once I get one it will take awhile to get usefully good.

 

[Vlach7]

They have some good advice, get on it and learn it yourself, the one about careful digging is big and the biggest for me with my L47 was lifting a heavy load too high in the front bucket and not having it on self level, which you can easily kill yourself by having the load come out the top and onto you, large logs and boulders will do that. But the number one rule is don’t loan it out unless they will repair it, but they’re gonna have to have lots of money to do that when you hear about potential problems that can happen.