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Read articles →A real-world owner review after 162 hours of hay and farm work, not a dealer walkaround. Chris walks through the options he chose (wider tires with exact sizes, LA1154 loader, buddy seat), then gets specific about what works, the shuttle shift, park brake placement, cab storage, and what doesn't: loader lift geometry, the accidental direction-change lever, and a punishing standard seat he'd upgrade to air ride if buying again. Best for serious M4-071 shoppers weighing options and wanting honest complaints.
An owner-operator on a working Pennsylvania hay and pumpkin farm sharing hands-on impressions from real field hours, so expect a practical, unsponsored perspective with a candid mix of praise and criticism.
This is about a 150 to 162 hour review of the Kubota M4-071 based on real farm and hay work use.
Yes, by moving the cylinder down into another hole you change the loader geometry, gaining lift capacity but losing some lift height.
No, the owner found it very uncomfortable and unforgiving for long days in the field and recommends upgrading to the air ride seat instead.
No, it has a short throw lever that lets you shift from forward to reverse without clutching, though it can be bumped accidentally.
