M6060 Buddy Seat

[BoBo_Wickersham]

New to the forum, thanks for having me.
i'm considering this Kubota. Can i add a buddy seat to the tractor if i remove the cup holder?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kubota-M6060-4x4-Loader-Tractor-FREE-DELIVERY/254700435659

 

[BigG]

I would be very careful. The wear and tear on the tractor does not match up with 680 hours. The pictures look like a new tractor.

Look at this one in Georgia and notice the wear on the 3 point hitch. Not wear much on the bucket but the hitch shows that it was used. And it has less hours.

Pardon Our Interruption

Before I spent that much money I would fly out to inspect it before I paid for it.

 

[BoBo_Wickersham]

I would be very careful. The wear and tear on the tractor does not match up with 680 hours. The pictures look like a new tractor.

Look at this one in Georgia and notice the wear on the 3 point hitch. Not wear much on the bucket but the hitch shows that it was used. And it has less hours.

Pardon Our Interruption

Before I spent that much money I would fly out to inspect it before I paid for it.

Thank you. Is this one of those "might be a scam" scenarios?

 

[BigG]

Thank you. Is this one of those "might be a scam" scenarios?

That is what I was thinking. I have flagged over 75 scams on craigslist in the last 2 weeks.

 

[SidecarFlip]

Me, I'm particular and it's a 'Power Shuttle' which means it's a dry clutch. Myself, I only run hydraulic shuttle units. No clutch to wear out and no expensive split in the future.

I always find it interesting that people dent the top of the PTO shield because they drop the top link when they remove an implement, even though there is a built in top link holder available... and the rear wheel weights are aftermarket, not Kubota. Kubota don't offer bolt on weights, only cast centers.

The one on Tractor House is a better buy and even that one is negotiable.

Far as a 'buddy seat' goes, not sure there is enough room in the cab even with the cup holder removed.

 

[BoBo_Wickersham]

Thank yo

I would be very careful. The wear and tear on the tractor does not match up with 680 hours. The pictures look like a new tractor.

Look at this one in Georgia and notice the wear on the 3 point hitch. Not wear much on the bucket but the hitch shows that it was used. And it has less hours.

Pardon Our Interruption

Before I spent that much money I would fly out to inspect it before I paid for it.

Thanks. I am not finding where a buddy seat can be installed and that's a deal breaker for me.

 

[SDT]

Me, I'm particular and it's a 'Power Shuttle' which means it's a dry clutch. Myself, I only run hydraulic shuttle units. No clutch to wear out and no expensive split in the future.

I always find it interesting that people dent the top of the PTO shield because they drop the top link when they remove an implement, even though there is a built in top link holder available... and the rear wheel weights are aftermarket, not Kubota. Kubota don't offer bolt on weights, only cast centers.

The one on Tractor House is a better buy and even that one is negotiable.

Far as a 'buddy seat' goes, not sure there is enough room in the cab even with the cup holder removed.

Actually, Kubota does offer cast iron rear weights aside from the cast centers.

I have 2 Kubota weights on either side of my M9960 with cast centers and they look to be identical to those on the linked M6060.

SDT

 

[Thunder chicken]

Can i add a buddy seat to the tractor if i remove the cup holder?

I'm not sure if you 'can' but i don't think it'd be very comfortable for the operator or passenger. Maybe a small child would fit ok but it would be cramped. My only complaint about my M7060 cab is the lack of storage. hardly room for a lunch box anywhere! However if it were bigger, we'd find something to complain about
Flip, as for the PTO shield, i dented mine by lowering an implement.... rear blade perhaps. The top link pushed it in for fun obviously. I never even thought to check.....

 

[SidecarFlip]

Actually, Kubota does offer cast iron rear weights aside from the cast centers.

I have 2 Kubota weights on either side of my M9960 with cast centers and they look to be identical to those on the linked M6060.

SDT

I was not aware of that. They did not when I bought mine in 2004, only stamped centers and cast centers were offered. In reality, I would have preferred the external weights over the cast centers for a couple reasons.

One the cast centers with the rim and tire on are stupid heavy to deal with, with no liquid fill and two, the cast centers require a special lug nut and extended studs and neither component is cheap plus, you need to be very careful when remounting a wheel so as to take the load off the studs when putting them back in or you can easily cross thread the studs themselves. Guess that is why Kubota has a special install tool just for them. I've borrowed it from my dealer before.

I would imagine however, that the add on weights aren't nearly as heavy as the cast centers are. Don't look to be in the picture.

 

[BigG]

I have driven by this tractor as it sat with a "For Sale" in the window. It has the jumper seat you are wanting. It is in Dade City, FL.

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[saratim2020]

Yes, you can add the buddy seat if you remove the cup. You will make use of a threaded rod, as it will help you to create a good inclination.

For the best threaded rods, you can visit Albany County Fasteners.