Kubota M9960 DPF deletes and problems

[TTUDuramax]

Hey guys, the old man is looking at a 2015 Kubota M9960 as a replacement for our old John Deere 6300. I know it has emissions equipment on it unlike the older tractors. Can the EGR and DPF be deleted like my truck and if yes what is involved with it? Will it need to be tuned like a truck or can it just be ripped off and ran? What common problems do these tractors have? Is there anything to look out for? I've also noticed it weighs quite a bit less than our 6300 and a little less than newer JDs and Case's. Has anyone had an issue with this? I'm kinda nervous to step down in weight as our Bush hog 3015 still shoves our 6300 down hills quite a bit. Sure it'll be easier to haul but I think I'd rather just tote around the extra weight and have the peace of mind. Thanks for any input you can give me!

 

[Ortimber]

No, you can't just rip it off and run. Like your truck you would need new programming.

At this time, I don't know of anyone making tuners for Kubota tractors.


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[russell.still.5]

I'm running a M9540 with an old Rhino Flex 15 cutter and had no issues with if pushing the tractor around. I always take my loader off and run it in 4wd if the ground is getting hilly. I didn't want a M9960 because of the emission equipment. Some late model M9540's have the EGR valve. I think the EGR was put on 2012 and up M9540's.


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[sheepfarmer]

Most people that have the 60 series tractors like them. They have a lot of really nice features, and managing the dpf filter and its regens is easy. It will depend on who's running the tractor and who's writing the check. If you are looking at a used one, get a dealer with a diagmaster on a laptop to check the ECU and tell you how often it has regenerated. If its previous owner ran it correctly, frequency shouldnt be too high, whatever is typical for that model. There are people that buy tractors, are determined to hate the new stuff, won't read the owner's manual, won't follow directions, ignore the lights on the dash, and then complain when the tractor doesnt run. You wouldn't want to buy that tractor.

 

[Bulldog]

If it's offered get it with cast iron centers on the rear and have them fluid fill the tires. You'll gain 2500lbs or so which would help with the traction issue.

If you need a heavier tractor all the way around look at the M7's.

 

[cavjock23]

Most people that have the 60 series tractors like them. They have a lot of really nice features, and managing the dpf filter and its regens is easy. It will depend on who's running the tractor and who's writing the check. If you are looking at a used one, get a dealer with a diagmaster on a laptop to check the ECU and tell you how often it has regenerated. If its previous owner ran it correctly, frequency shouldnt be too high, whatever is typical for that model. There are people that buy tractors, are determined to hate the new stuff, won't read the owner's manual, won't follow directions, ignore the lights on the dash, and then complain when the tractor doesnt run. You wouldn't want to buy that tractor.

I bought a used M6060 back in may and per above.. Just read the owners book and you won't have any problems. Let the tractor work and do its thing.

 

[TTUDuramax]

Most people that have the 60 series tractors like them. They have a lot of really nice features, and managing the dpf filter and its regens is easy. It will depend on who's running the tractor and who's writing the check. If you are looking at a used one, get a dealer with a diagmaster on a laptop to check the ECU and tell you how often it has regenerated. If its previous owner ran it correctly, frequency shouldnt be too high, whatever is typical for that model. There are people that buy tractors, are determined to hate the new stuff, won't read the owner's manual, won't follow directions, ignore the lights on the dash, and then complain when the tractor doesnt run. You wouldn't want to buy that tractor.

Does the regen process not automatically engage on start up?

Thanks for the input guys, how can you tell if it has the cast differential in it? We usually fill our tractors tires anyway so I'd definitely like to be able to do that.