Kubota M4-071

Seeming of interest to some... 6000 lbs tractor Loader 2300 lbs Cast rear centers 700 lbs Approx 1050 lbs liquid in tires 10,050 lbs total I did get the 7 foot bucket and its just over 600 lbs and may be heavier than the 6 ft bucket which is standard for the weight rating.

My experience with this new M4-071 has been nothing but good. My dealer tells me my factory Kubota 3rd function valve kit will be in this week. Sure, lacking the 2nd and 3rd rear remotes is a drawback. My dealer did say he would get them for me at cost, so that's good. I changed the factory oil, as recommended by manual, at 50 hours with Mobile 1 full synthetic for diesels. My second oil change will be at 150 hours. I change the filter every time I change the oil. I loaded my back tires myself with a gallon of antifreeze and 75% full with water. It took 1 hour and 58 minutes total for both tires. I keep my tractor inside a climate controlled shop so my thinking was that if I ever sell it, the next person may keep it outside. In early 2018 we had temperatures of 14 and 17 degrees for several days so the antifreeze made sense on that level too. A small issue is that I can't believe the rear window washer hose is supposed to be kinked or coming from under the headliner and pinched

LSW=Low Side Wall Even with the low side wall the tires ride well. I suppose partially due to being radials. I believe radials are manufactured under stricter quality controls than typical bias ply tires. This M4-071 is my ninth tractor. 6 new and 3 used. I'd like to point out for anyone who may care about money that the majority, if not all 4 wheel drive tractors, when in 4 wheel drive, for the system to function, the front tires must turn faster than the rear tires.  On dirt, mud and slick surfaces it is a big help with maintaining traction. However, on dry hard surfaces you loose your rubber very rapidly. Oddly enough I have never had an issue not being able to turn off the 4 wheel drive. Every, without exception, 4 wheel drive tractor I have ever seen used, including backhoes etc have all had well worn or worn out front tires, or new from recently being replaced. Hard to understand! I digress. But, if this helps anybody, I'll be glad I mentioned it.

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 I noticed there are no blogs about Kubotas M4-071 and I am starting one myself. I bought mine on July 14th 2020. I couldn't find a Deluxe model. I wanted the epto, dual rear remotes, push button 4 wheel drive.  I settled for a standard model with buddy seat, Ultra Grand Cab 2 ( pressurized to prevent dust entering cab. Referred to as class 2 or category 2) Single rear remote, 12 spd, with LA 1154 Loader, 24 inch LSW steel belted radials on the front and 34 inch LSW radials on the rear with cast centers. My wife and I went to lunch while the company prepped the tractor. 2 hours. They stated it would take longer if they loaded my rear tires, so I skipped that convenience.  Upon our return, the service tech says "I like the air ride seat" I said "There's no air ride seat" He said "Oh yes there is" I got in tractor and low and behold, there is an air ride seat! I look around and the dealer also installed a Bluetooth head unit. I also insisted on the 3