Advice needed for buying used L6060

[Bob221]

So I've been looking to buy a used cabbed tractor. I only have 10 acres so don't need anything too large, however we have horses so my main use is moving 1500+ large bales. I've been using a 1981 Ford 4100 (52hp) tractor for the last 8 years or so which has worked well. However I'd like a cab and the ability to lift bales with the front to load/unload trailers and stack the bales, and the Ford's front end is just not built for that type of weight. It seems I could get down into the upper 40 hp models and be able to left the bales but it's pushing what those tractors are rated for so started looking at 50-60hp models.

Since I don't have a ton of work I've tried setting my budget accordingly, meaning I'm looking for something used as there is no ROI. I've been searching Facebook marketplace regularly and recently came across one of interest. It's a L6060, seems well priced and looks like it's in pretty good shape, although that's based on just internet searches and no real experience.

Which brings me to my questions... what is an appropriate price... and what do I need to check to avoid buying a money pit?

Edit: forgot to add it is a 2016 with 400 hours.

 

[TheOldHokie]

So I've been looking to buy a used cabbed tractor. I only have 10 acres so don't need anything too large, however we have horses so my main use is moving 1500+ large bales. I've been using a 1981 Ford 4100 (52hp) tractor for the last 8 years or so which has worked well. However I'd like a cab and the ability to lift bales with the front to load/unload trailers and stack the bales, and the Ford's front end is just not built for that type of weight. It seems I could get down into the upper 40 hp models and be able to left the bales but it's pushing what those tractors are rated for so started looking at 50-60hp models.

Since I don't have a ton of work I've tried setting my budget accordingly, meaning I'm looking for something used as there is no ROI. I've been searching Facebook marketplace regularly and recently came across one of interest. It's a L6060, seems well priced and looks like it's in pretty good shape, although that's based on just internet searches and no real experience.

Which brings me to my questions... what is an appropriate price... and what do I need to check to avoid buying a money pit?

Edit: forgot to add it is a 2016 with 400 hours.

Theres nothing special to look for. Typical things for a used tractor - hours, its clean, has service records, fluids look good, no dings or dents, options like loader third function, resr remotes, etc.

Price is whatever you think is fair. Look at comps online - they will be on the high side. The tractor in your picture does not have a SSQA loader or a third function which also reduces its value.

One thing I am sure of - a cabbed Grand L6060 will make yiu realize how antiquated and operator unfriendly the Ford is.

Dan

 

[D2Cat]

If you're wanting to stack hay you need a quick attach loader for sure. Have you been over to Colemans and snoop there?

 

[Bob221]

I do think it has a quick attach, and third function connection. At least I think that's a quick attach, I'm not sure what the small lines going from the loader to the front attachment are. But that's the kind of stuff I need to know, not sure what different types are available. Here's some additional pictures, looks like quick attach and 3rd function button? :

 

[Bob221]

D2Cat, I haven't been into Coleman's but pass by every once in a while. They generally don't have many tractors out and most look brand new and out of my price range. There was a dealer I was watching up north but lately he's only had larger tractors posted. Seems like the local 50-60hp tractor market has dried up around here, although that might also be Facebook Marketplace's algorithm. I've seen older cars on there then told a friend about them and tried searching using year, make and model and it can't find it even though the post had all 3 in the title, then the next day it will show up at the top of market place without even searching - extremely frustrating.

 

[Bob221]

Wondered about parts availability, looks like the L6060 was made between 2014 and 2025. I don't know if they had major changes during that time or if 2025 parts would be compatible with 2016.

I don't know anything about the HST transmissions, and sounds like the grand L has the most complicated electronic one, not sure if that should be a concern.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Wondered about parts availability, looks like the L6060 was made between 2014 and 2025. I don't know if they had major changes during that time or if 2025 parts would be compatible with 2016.

I don't know anything about the HST transmissions, and sounds like the grand L has the most complicated electronic one, not sure if that should be a concern.

The Grand L6060 was made up through 2025.There may be minor changes along the way but for all practical purposes they are all the same.

Electronics and emissions wise its just like an automobile. Newer vehicles are more complicated than older ones. Do you want a 2000 F150 or a 2025 F150?

Dan

 

[TheOldHokie]

I do think it has a quick attach, and third function connection. At least I think that's a quick attach, I'm not sure what the small lines going from the loader to the front attachment are. But that's the kind of stuff I need to know, not sure what different types are available. Here's some additional pictures, looks like quick attach and 3rd function button? :

Thats why I struck through that text. Maybe I should have deleted it.

Just like a car or truck here are lots of factory options you could order. Download the sales brochure.

Dan

 

[Bob221]

TheOldHokie, guess what I was trying to say was it relatively consistent over that 11 year run, meaning if the transmission controller went out would a 2025 part swap be compatible?

Newer vehicles are more complicated than older ones. Do you want a 2000 F150 or a 2025 F150?

I guess that's the crux of my problem, not being able to determine how simple I want to keep things vs how new. I'd like a new 2000 F-150, I had very good luck with my last one.

Battling new vs old all the time now. I recently bought a 1955 Chevy truck project, getting ready to put a gen 3 ls in it (not one of those fancy new LS models), also adding Bluetooth and a/c but trying to keep it simple, i.e. no technology newer than 10 years or so lol.

 

[Bob221]

I did watch some videos where they went through most of the options, but things like the hydrostat drive, if I drove it I wouldn't have a clue if it was working as designed or not.

I tend to keep cars/tractors/mowers/etc forever and do my own repairs so tend to get nervous about things I don't know about or understand.

 

[TheOldHokie]

TheOldHokie, guess what I was trying to say was it relatively consistent over that 11 year run, meaning if the transmission controller went out would a 2025 part swap be compatible?

I guess that's the crux of my problem, not being able to determine how simple I want to keep things vs how new. I'd like a new 2000 F-150, I had very good luck with my last one.

Battling new vs old all the time now. I recently bought a 1955 Chevy truck project, getting ready to put a gen 3 ls in it (not one of those fancy new LS models), also adding Bluetooth and a/c but trying to keep it simple, i.e. no technology newer than 10 years or so lol.

In general parts are the same across all years. A small percentage get changed. Of those some are backwards compatible and some are not. Its not like cars and trucks where there are big changes every year. This is not an issue you need to worry about.

 

[Bob221]

In the picture of the bucket are the 2 smaller wires an electric bucket disconnect? Couldn't figure out what else they might be.

 

[TheOldHokie]

I did watch some videos where they went through most of the options, but things like the hydrostat drive, if I drove it I wouldn't have a clue if it was working as designed or not.

I tend to keep cars/tractors/mowers/etc forever and do my own repairs so tend to get nervous about things I don't know about or understand.

The HST trsnsmission is proven and reliable technology. The operators manual will tell you all hou need to know about operation. But its not something you will likely service yourself because it requires computerized tools. Same is true for the common rail diesel engine.

The same is also true of the common rail GDI engine and ZF 6 speed automatic transmission in my 2007 daily driver.

If these are concerns the L6060 is not for you. Buy 30 year old stuff and hope you can continue to get replacement parts

Dan

 

[TheOldHokie]

In the picture of the bucket are the 2 smaller wires an electric bucket disconnect? Couldn't figure out what else they might be.

I think those are small hydraulic hoses that let you operate the SSQA latches from inside the cab. One of several factory options. MSRP for it is a biscuit over $3K


Dan

 

[SDT]

I did watch some videos where they went through most of the options, but things like the hydrostat drive, if I drove it I wouldn't have a clue if it was working as designed or not.

I tend to keep cars/tractors/mowers/etc forever and do my own repairs so tend to get nervous about things I don't know about or understand.

I can relate.

I owned an L6060 and loved it, but it is the TOL model complete with many bells and whistles that you will likely never use.

I, too, have usually done most of my own work (aside from warranty work) and with all of the complexity, I would not want to own a 20 or 25 year old L6060.

 

[mikester]

Theres nothing special to look for.

Addendum: if you are buying it from the owner take a good look at how well he/she maintains their property and other equipment. If they don’t give a cr@p about where they live they probably don’t give a cr@p about maintaining their equipment.