L6060 buying questions

[Bpbolde]

I just sold my L5740 and am ready to purchase a new tractor. I'm looking at an L6060 for primarily pallet fork work lifting sawlogs/cut lumber and some light dirt work. It'll also be used for snow removal and I'll likely build an 8' snow pusher for that.

Before I buy, I wanted to get some thoughts from the forum:

1. Loader capacity: The LA1055 is rated at 1,784 lbs and the old LA854 from the 5740 was rated at 1878 (500mm forward of the pin to full height) Did they change how they rate or measure the capacity? Or is the new loader really weaker?

2. The 60 series was released in 2012. Since they just updated the B series to the LX, any thoughts on when/what will be the new version of the 60 series?

3. DPF. From what I've heard, it's relatively trouble free as long as you run it how it wants to be run (i.e. don't interrupt the regen, run higher rpms, let it warm up with no short trips)

4. Top n tilt. I've always wanted one for my box scraper, but have heard they can be a leaky pain in the rear. Is it worth it, Or should I stay manual?


5. I had turf tires on the 5740 and loved them. For my uses, they're gentle to lawns and I don't need the traction of a heavier lug. The R14s interest me, but I'd like to know how they are on grass.

Any other "must have" options you all recommend besides the high capacity alternator?

 

[SDT]

I just sold my L5740 and am ready to purchase a new tractor. I'm looking at an L6060 for primarily pallet fork work lifting sawlogs/cut lumber and some light dirt work. It'll also be used for snow removal and I'll likely build an 8' snow pusher for that.

Before I buy, I wanted to get some thoughts from the forum:

1. Loader capacity: The LA1055 is rated at 1,784 lbs and the old LA854 from the 5740 was rated at 1878 (500mm forward of the pin to full height) Did they change how they rate or measure the capacity? Or is the new loader really weaker?

2. The 60 series was released in 2012. Since they just updated the B series to the LX, any thoughts on when/what will be the new version of the 60 series?

3. DPF. From what I've heard, it's relatively trouble free as long as you run it how it wants to be run (i.e. don't interrupt the regen, run higher rpms, let it warm up with no short trips)

4. Top n tilt. I've always wanted one for my box scraper, but have heard they can be a leaky pain in the rear. Is it worth it, Or should I stay manual?


5. I had turf tires on the 5740 and loved them. For my uses, they're gentle to lawns and I don't need the traction of a heavier lug. The R14s interest me, but I'd like to know how they are on grass.

Any other "must have" options you all recommend besides the high capacity alternator?

Manufacturers do not leak information about new model introductions for obvious reasons.

Regens have been seamless on my L6060 and I operate as I do any of my other tractors.

No experience with T & T but Kubota remote valves are known to leak down.

Not sure if R14T tires are yet available to fit the L6060??? Of course, nothing is less damaging to grass than turf tires.

SDT

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Here is what I would do if I were to purchase an L6060 with a cab regarding top & tilt.

Get the factory valves with the float feature. The float feature can provide many benefits for various tasks performed.
Purchase the top & tilt set from Fit Rite Hydraulics.

If and only if you happen to to be one of the unfortunate people that end up with internal leaking control valves, (about 25%-30% that I can tell, Kubota corporate will do nothing about this issue to date.) You then install either check valves on the cylinders (which is an easy procedure) making the float feature useless or install electric actuated on-off valves at the couplers allowing for use of the float feature when desired.

All unfortunate issues to deal with, but all well worth it to have the HUGE convenience and added capabilities of having top & tilt cylinders for your 3pt hitch.

 

[kubotafreak]

Interesting on the loader cap. I was always told double the loader number for lift at pivot pin in lbs. I think the loader number represents kg. The la1055 fits this convention pretty well the la854 does not. kg to lbs x 2.2 1055x2.2=2321 854x2.2=1878 Something obviously changed... Prob. a sales gimmick, or kubota actually did de-rate it somehow. I wouldn't be too torn up about it. My la805 would pick up a pallet of sod. Those specs are pretty close. It could be wildly changed with psi too, the 1055 is rated to 2630psi. My l6060 gets picked up tomorrow. DPF is non issue if you hog or run high rpm. I got the air ride seat, and single 8 hose connection for the loader that I highly suggest if you ever take it off. The alt is pricy. I got it for the defrost heaters. If you don't get the heaters I would think you can counter whatever your adding by also swapping all the lights to led.

 

[swpflipper]

I would question that loader number. As Ksbotafreak said, double the number of the loader to get the weight in kg.
Top n tilt... Well worth it. Great time saver. Had it with and without. Will always have one.
Regen is effortless and should not be a concern.

 

[Popgadget]

i would be curious about the R14’s as well. I ordered my L6060 cab with R-4’s because the 14’s weren't an option.
‘the options that I did get were-
3 rear remotes with float valves.
rear defrost and wiper with larger alternator
3rd function
multi port quick connector for both loader and third function implements
rear work lights.
I have no regrets about any of those choices. The hydraulic quick couplings are a must have in my opinion. Ask any owner what they hate about removing the loader, and they will tell you coupling and uncoupling the hoses. I can literally remove the loader in less than two minutes.

 

[Cathy Liebchen]

Get the 7060 with R4 tires