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Read articles →A real-world owner's honest assessment after roughly 500 hours of commercial bush hogging and hay work. The standout here is a detailed account of a recurring 12-speed transmission failure that kept the tractor out of service for seven to eight months, the owner even got confirmation from his dealer that the 12-speed has a known shift-fork issue. Also covers loader capacity limits, weak guards, work lighting, and PTO/4WD impressions. Most useful for anyone considering the M7060 12-speed over the 8-speed.
An owner-operator who uses the tractor commercially for bush hogging and hay work, so impressions are practical but self-described as generic rather than spec-focused.
Yes, the dealer confirmed the 12-speed has a known shift fork and detent issue, which kept the owner's tractor in the shop for about seven to eight months total.
According to the dealer, the 8-speed transmission is not having the shift fork issue that the 12-speed has, so it may be the safer choice.
The owner feels comfortable it could pick up about 1,500 pounds more than rated, but says rear tire fluid and real rear weights are a must for that.
Yes, it ran a 12 foot Land Pride bush hog and a 5x6 round baler in 540E economy mode without struggling, according to the owner.
