M62 TLB Review 160 Hours

[@nutnfancy]

Really helpful review, down to earth, real stuff covered, thanks much!

[@wallyinthewoods]

Hey thank you! Glad it was helpful.

[@mark_Hershey]

I had a m59 from about 2010 to 2016 when the m62 came out and got it. Really like the platform as I’m an old school plumber and have always had backhoes. Deere and case. I like the m62, but the lack of factory cab finally sent me to a mini, so in 2020 went to a kx040 and now, the new updated cab of a u48-5. As a plumber, gravel handling is an issue but fabled a 6’ bucket for it. IF kubota was to put a factory cab on the m62 i may go back…and in no circumstance would i want the Curtis cab. Kubota put awesome cabs on way smaller tractors…why kubota? Why not the m62?

[@wallyinthewoods]

I agree… I’m thinking it’s due to sales volume. Research & development has a start up cost, I’m guessing they are hedging their bets that the ROI will take a bit to recover. (Return on investment.)

[@richletram539]

I run two M62's at a cemetery. It has two e brakes. The hand brake on the side, that you showed, is for when the seat is turned around and you are using the backhoe. You can also activate the e brake by holding down the brake pedal and lifting up on the little orange lever below and to the left of the steering wheel. So you can activate the e brake without pulling up that handle that gets in the way of the seat.

[@wallyinthewoods]

That’s right, looks like I missed that detail!

[@wallyinthewoods]

I can see the logic in using the foot pedal brake in the forward tractor mode and hand brake for back hoe reverse mode, problem is I do not find the foot pedal brake strong enough to hold machine on slopes. Perhaps it needs adjusted.

[@Jennifer-007]

Totally agree with you, what were they thinking, I’m in Arizona and spend my life breathing exhaust caused dust and also spinning around in the chair I’m always smashing into the e brake lever.

[@craigbraconnier2964]

We really enjoyed your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@wallyinthewoods]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelmactavish4445]

@@wallyinthewoods nice beast

[@raysanguinetti7208]

Hint: Remove the steel boxes from under your rear section of the M62 seat and you will be much more COMFORTABLE! Thanks for making these vids! New sub

[@wallyinthewoods]

I’ll check this out when I get home. Not sure I know what you’re referencing but maybe it’ll be obvious when I see it.

[@wallyinthewoods]

I forgot to get back to this mention of steel boxes under the rear of tractor. I can’t see what your referring to, can you post a pic of your machine?

[@raysanguinetti7208]

The dealer had to of removed yours during prep as it is very obvious when you lift/tilt your seat that they would have been easily seen. Ray Ray

[@raysanguinetti7208]

I stopped this vid at exactly 3:05 and can see the steel boxes are still in place under your seat. Easy to remove and place back should you prefer or learn the reason for their existence. Ray

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

Hi, thank you for your review of the M62. I have a Kioti CK2610 TLB. It's nice, but man it has its limitations. That lift capacity is incredible. I don't need the M62 and could settle for the L47, but I would regret not getting the M62 down the road. I'm looking at possibly buying the same machine you have and was curious how much I should pay for a new one with the same options. Thank you

[@wallyinthewoods]

Glad this video helped! I wish I could tell you latest prices but in this inflation afflicted economy it’s going up constantly. 2 years ago this machine cost me $74,000, but took a year to build due to the Covid era of manufacturing delays. I was told at day of delivery I already had several thousands of dollars equity in it if I sold it on the spot as new.

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

@@wallyinthewoods I really have to balance my wants and needs. I am surprised at that lifting capacity. Most skid steers can't lift that much. Thank you for your response and I have to say you are very well spoken in your videos. Looks like it comes naturally!

[@dmhipkins]

Thanks - great review!

[@wallyinthewoods]

Glad it was helpful!

[@polobbie]

I have an L47 and a B21 TLB, and I agree 100% with all your negative comments. I will say the B21's forward and reverse foot pedals are separate with reverse operated from your heel. It is far more ergonomic. As far as your damaged step, I had the same problem so I created a CNC file and cut the identical pattern out of 1/8 steel plate to welded up a new one to look stock. Kubota really needs to make those a bolt on part for replacement.

[@wallyinthewoods]

Thank you for your comments, wish I was more savvy in metal fab or I’d do likewise. Having access to a CNC is way cool. I have a friend who is very skilled in this area, so I’ll have him make another step that we can bolt on incase I do another stunt involving the death of my step. 😆

[@polobbie]

I can cut a set of the step parts for you if you are interested but not sure how we can connect since KZbin deletes any post with emails. Maybe your company name/location?@@wallyinthewoods

[@douglasroberts2250]

I had a 2005 John Deere 110 TLB. I loved it , especially the quality. Well I can't buy a new one. I see all these quirky little design issues. They concern me.

[@bdal3480]

thank you very mush for the video I appreciate a lot , your explanation ,I have subscribed to your nice channel also I hope if I can get idea about the price without taxes since I am not from US ,

[@wallyinthewoods]

Thank you so much, I’m in Western Oregon and all I can tell you is I spent about $73,000 with the accessories I added. That would be: 1- thumb 2- hydraulic tilt plate for loader bucket 3- 3 dig buckets, a 12” tooth, 24” tooth, and 36” smooth 4- bolt on 3 point storage hanger (which I don’t use actually) And I’m sure I’m missing a few other items that were not standard. I ordered it in May of 2021, and got it in June of 2022. I don’t know what the lead time is now, hopefully Kubota is catching up on their manufacturing. My sales guy told me upon receiving my M62 that it was already work several thousand more due to inflation. I do not know todays price.

[@bdal3480]

@@wallyinthewoods thank you very mush for detailed answer I wish you the best luck and health

[@FairlyInconspicuous]

L47tlb goes for 73k, May 2023

[@bdal3480]

@@FairlyInconspicuous thx a lot

[@wallyinthewoods]

Wow, 73k for the smaller version. Our dollar is being printed to death. I recall my salesman telling me upon delivery of the M62, I already had $8000 equity in it if I sold it as new. After ordering it, the wait time was 13 months, and my quoted price was fortunately locked in from previous years price.

[@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz]

Good review and thanks. I dream of getting one of these. Not wanting to be a Karen about it, but I would have liked your review better without the ragtime piano competing with your voice in order to hear you, as it was unnecessary. Just your voice would have been all the entertainment I needed.

[@wallyinthewoods]

All feed back is helpful, I’ve already dialed back a lot of unnecessary into music and nonsense that wastes people’s time. I’m new to this… just getting my bearings. In fact for the last 6 months there’s been no music at all… due to the fact I haven’t made any more videos. 😆

[@shanedavis4963]

im waiting for mine to be delivered right now

[@wallyinthewoods]

Hopefully you don’t have the wait I did! 14 months! When did you order, and what was their lead time on production?

[@johnmerry18]

Would be nice if you were to share with us the price of this unit as well as your 110 tlb. Thanks

[@wallyinthewoods]

I ordered it in 2019, and received it a year later at the cost of 74,000 which included several upgrades such as 1-automated locking mechanism for changing out loader attachments 2- 36” smooth digging bucket 3- 12” trenching bucket w/ teeth 4- thumb on hoe 5- 3 point stow away system that mounts below operator platform on frame 6- quick attach system for changing hoe buckets The John Deere 110 quit manufacturing them around 2011. Mine was a 2011 and I sold it for about $34,000 with 1500 hrs on it.

[@wallyinthewoods]

I would add, I don’t think the automated locking option for loader attachments is worth it as it tends to get stuck in position and the hydraulic cylinder is not strong enough to power through it. One might ask, why aren’t you greasing it? The answer is there’s no grease ports for the areas that are trouble. Not a great system in my opinion. Getting off the tractor seat and locking bucket on or off with tradition hand levers is bulletproof and always works.

[@johnmerry18]

@@wallyinthewoods Thanks for the reply Wally. I bought my 110 about three years ago for 25,500. It had 1100 hrs on it. Also came with a homemade attachment for the old style Fisher plow. Plow is 6 foot . Probably the best money I have ever spent. Would be nice to move up but...

[@MakingFitnessEasy]

Needs a heated cab

[@wallyinthewoods]

I believe Curtis now makes a decent cab option for these. Messeck’s dealership has a good review on that matter

[@mikediangelis9565]

$90,000+ today

[@wallyinthewoods]

Wow! Build back better! 😑

[@b4i4getjr]

Nice review.....wish I could afford a M62🫤

[@wallyinthewoods]

It’s crazy what stuff costs anymore. It’s useful on the property but I definitely do some paying jobs with it often to justify the cost. I’m sure you could find some M59 models out there at a much more reasonable price point. They are basically the same until only the dig depth is 12 ft not 14. Not sure about hp, maybe slightly less?