Opinions on Kubota M7030?

[MadameOpera]

Please im seeking opinions about experiences with the Kubota M7030 4wd? I'm looking at one as a second tractor to help with haying and some light custom baling. My husband's current tractor (M5040 and 50hp) gets the job done, but it's underpowered on hills especially pulling loaded wagons. We're after something in the 65 to 90hp range with a bit more muscle. The M7030 looks like a good match, older, no DEF or regen, and simple to work on but I'd love to hear how reliable they are and if there are any issues that I may have to keep in mind, we want to use t mainly for the cutter, baler, and hauling small squares, so there wont be any need for a cab, just 4wd and ROPS.
Appreciate any feedback, or suggestions for other good, affordable tractors within the same power range

 

[Abe1980]

@MadameOpera My friend has one of the M7030, and it has worked great for years. I think you'll love it

 

[Ho Hey]

Please im seeking opinions about experiences with the Kubota M7030 4wd? I'm looking at one as a second tractor to help with haying and some light custom baling. My husband's current tractor (M5040 and 50hp) gets the job done, but it's underpowered on hills especially pulling loaded wagons. We're after something in the 65 to 90hp range with a bit more muscle. The M7030 looks like a good match, older, no DEF or regen, and simple to work on but I'd love to hear how reliable they are and if there are any issues that I may have to keep in mind, we want to use t mainly for the cutter, baler, and hauling small squares, so there wont be any need for a cab, just 4wd and ROPS.
Appreciate any feedback, or suggestions for other good, affordable tractors within the same power range

I'm sure the Kubota can serve you well. It's a rather reliable tractor tho it's old and very mechanically straightforward too.

 

[Camp.Cassidy]

You're right, those older Kubotas without all the new emissions stuff are generally easier on the wallet for repairs. For haying and light baling like you're planning, that 71 hp should be a real step up from your 5040, especially on those hills with loaded wagons. You might want to keep an eye out for clutch wear since it's an older model, but overall, they have a reputation for being tough as nails. For other options in that range without DEF or regen, you could maybe look at some older John Deeres like the 5000 series or maybe a New Holland TN series if you can find one in good shape.

 

[calypso]

We ran an M7030 4WD for years on our place, used it for everything from pulling wagons to running the square baler, and it never flinched, I can say it's definitely got more grunt than the M5040, especially on hills or when you're dragging a full load. The older mechanical setup with no emissions gear is a blessing, why?, less to go wrong, easier to wrench on, and surprisingly fuel efficient if you're not overworking it