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MMarlon replied to the thread Still understanding the implication of different tractor specs.Well this would be great if it wasn't for COVID and supply chain disruptions, I don't think there is a new M series tractor on any...
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MMarlon replied to the thread Still understanding the implication of different tractor specs.So to explain my needs in detail since comments keep coming back to it, I have a Howard NUG180 slasher, don't know if this is a global...
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MMarlon replied to the thread Still understanding the implication of different tractor specs.Really good conversation and thanks all. First thing to stand out is that I obviously have to get rid of the HST for this type of work...
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MMarlon posted the thread Still understanding the implication of different tractor specs in Tractor Operating.I've created two posts in an attempt to search for facts and information to help me make the right decisions on purchase, and thank...
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MThis my thread to help iron out misconceptions on Kubota useable hydraulic fluids. I will use Numbers and values, Not opinions or...
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MMarlon replied to the thread Kubota M8540 vs M7040 re fuel consumption.To a point I agree , but with regards to "Your not going to save any fuel" , VERY OBVIOUSLY, the hydrostatic tractor working the PTO at...
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MMarlon replied to the thread Kubota M8540 vs M7040 re fuel consumption.The only reason I was looking at the M8540 was because a dealer was suggesting it, and looking at the downloads of manuals for the M...
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MMarlon replied to the thread Want experienced comment on whether I should upgrade from MX5200 to M6040.So to clear up my apprehensions first, what does Hydro Shuttle (which I understood to mean I could change from forward to reverse and...
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MMarlon replied to the thread Kubota M8540 vs M7040 re fuel consumption.I'm not trying to go from 21mpg to 22mpg, I'm trying to get to a position where I can slash a 20 acre paddock using less than approx. 26...
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MMarlon replied to the thread Kubota M8540 vs M7040 re fuel consumption.Thanks for your experiences - I know fuel discussions can be endless and impossible to compare where there are different uses and...
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MMarlon replied to the thread Kubota M8540 vs M7040 re fuel consumption.Thank you for your concern As I said, inexperienced, not ignorant, my current MX5200HST has an engine rpm of 2700, and has to run at...
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MNot ignorant, just inexperienced. A couple of people who supposedly know more have told me that a bigger tractor NOT under stress will...
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MMarlon replied to the thread Want experienced comment on whether I should upgrade from MX5200 to M6040.Also, appreciate the lesson here, so much to learn from people with experience, with the hydrostatic tractors, I have always raised the...
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MMarlon replied to the thread Want experienced comment on whether I should upgrade from MX5200 to M6040.Thanks... I'm getting the impression that 540E is dependent on not doing work that may cause 'lugging'. In my case I will be using this...
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MMarlon posted the thread Want experienced comment on whether I should upgrade from MX5200 to M6040 in Buying Advice & Pricing.I have an MX5200 Hydrostatic, only 18 months old with 163 hours on the clock. Have subsequently had to get into regular slashing of...
