Hood Materials:
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Rugged Composite
(resists dents & won’t rust)
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Sheet Metal
(prone to rust, dents, & scratches)
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Base Machine Weight:
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5055E Open Station: 5,919 pounds
5055E Cab: 6,702 pounds
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M6060 Open Station: 5,005 pounds
M6060 Cab: 5,358 pounds
- How can there only be a 353-pound difference between cab & open station??
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Engine:
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59 hp at 2,100 RPMs, 3-cylinder, 179 cubic-inches, turbo-charged
- Lower engine RPM means less fuel consumption, noise, & engine wear & tear
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63.5 hp at 2,400 RPMs, 4-cylinder, 203 cubic-inches, naturally aspirated
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Hydraulics:
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17.5 gpm
- (11.5 implement/6.0 steering)
1st outlet standard, 2nd optional
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11.0 gpm
- (9.5 implement/4.9 steering)
1st outlet standard, 2nd optional
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Transmission Options & Operation:
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9F/3R SyncShuttle Shift OR
12F/12R PowrReverser w/ 540 E-PTO
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8F/8R SyncShuttle Shift
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Steering Components: |
Protected from the elements
(behind the front axle)
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Up front, leaving them exposed & vulnerable in tough conditions
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Operator Comfort: |
Comfort & ergonomics are key
Controls are easy-to-use
Operator is "clean" and clear, and provides operator with good comfort & visibility
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Operator station is not easy to maneuver
Transmission hump in the middle of the operator station makes it harder to maneuver
Seat springs don't provide premium comfort
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PTO Economy: |
Includes fuel-saving E-PTO for light loader work
- With a simple lever flip to engage E-PTO, get increased fuel efficiency, less noise, less wear & tear on engine
- Get 540 PTO with only 1600 RPMs
E-PTO adds up to 30% MORE fuel savings
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No fuel-saving PTO option for light loader work
- More noise, more wear & tear, and more fuel usage
- Get 540 PTO only when using 2700 RPMs
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Three-Point Hitch: |
3,968 pounds (behind link end)
3,192 pounds (24-inches behind lift point)
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4,100 pounds (behind link end)
3,307 pounds (24-inches behind lift point)
- Lift capacity is more on the Kubota and the tractor weighs 914 to 1,344 lbs. LESS than the Deere???
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Loader Capacity & Specifications: |
520M Loader: lift capacity, 2,579 pounds
- 7 buckets, 3 sizes (66-inch, 73-inch, 85-inch),
- John Deere carrier (standard), global carrier & skidsteer carrier (optional)
- Rounded back buckets (standard)
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LA1154 Loader: lift capacity, 2,459 pounds
- 2 buckets (72-inch round back or 4-in-1)
- Skid steer quick attach ONLY
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Serviceability: |
46 service points in 1,000 hrs
- Fewer tasks & maintenance intervals, lower costs
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86 service points in 1,000 hrs
- That's 87% MORE than the John Deere 5055E
- More service intervals will add (substantial) cost to Kubota ownership
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