Kubota MX5000 Discussions

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  1. F

    kubota mx5000 blows oil cap off

    Kubota mx5000 low hours 200,all of a sudden blows the oil cap off after a few minutes of running, thinking maybe crankcase breather not working but can't find it, can anyone help!
  2. JeremyL

    Selling my MX5000

    The wife and I decided to sell our MX5000 and I just listed it on e-bay. Anyone have experience with using e-bay to list and sell a Kubota? Any pit-falls to avoid or other suggestions? Don't...
  3. M

    Kubota MX5000

    I'm new to the forum, and am one of those trying to figure out the tractor I need. It will be used for mowing aprox 15 ac, plowing food plots twice a year, maintaining a driveway, and light timber...
  4. S

    Kubota MX5000 4wd or JD 5103

    Greetings. This forum has been a tremendous help in my efforts to decide what tractor to buy. I'm down to the wire now. Here's my situation: We have 55 acres comprised of a hillside and 2 acre...
  5. I

    M4800 - MX5000 - L5030

    After looking through stacks of information on the three tractors, I am finding myself more unsure as to which tractor may be best for me. I want to put a FEL on it and plan on doing a fair...
  6. G

    Flail Size for a Kubota MX5000?

    Hi All, I am bouncing back and forth on what size flail mower to run on an MX5000 (50 hp engine, 44 "claimed hp" at the PTO). My main use will be to reclaim and then maintain perimeters of...
  7. R

    Price Check Request for opinion on price - Kubota MX5000

    Hi folks, I came across this forum during my tractor search. It took awhile to get approved to post so this is a 'look over the shoulder' at the tractor I decided on as of yesterday so I'm asking...
  8. S

    MX5000 w/LA852 loader, need toothbar?

    Greetings forum. I will soon be the proud owner of a new MX5000 and will thus join the clan. Wahoo! Can't wait. This forum has been a goldmine of information; thanks to all. Now I have some...
  9. Rock Crawler

    Help adding affordable top/tilt functions to 2002 Kubota MX5000

    My buddy has this near new tractor and is pondering adding a top and tilt to help with box and rear blade work. I know that some of you dudes have come up with more affordable methods of gathering...
  10. S

    MX5000 has landed

    New tractor arrived yesterday. We got an MX5000 with 4wd, ag tires, and LA852 loader. Spent yesterday and today moving the rear wheels out. Unfortunately the dealer forgot to put ballast in the...
  11. jcaron2

    MX5000 randomly stalls

    My MX5000 has developed an electrical issue lately, and it seems to be getting worse. The tractor will be running normally, when all of a sudden the fuel pump solenoid will begin clicking...
  12. S

    Sizing trailer for a Kubota MX5000DT?

    Hello, What size of trailer do I need for a mx5000 with FEL, mower, and loader tires?
  13. PineTreeFarmer

    New Kubota MX5000 + PHD

    Hi guys, Long time reader, first time poster. I bit the bullet and picked up a new Kubota MX5000 last weekend, LA852 Loader w/QA and canopy installed. Out the door 23,200 with loader/canopy so...
  14. M

    2005 Kubota MX5000 and Woods BH9000 hoe

    I have a 2005 Kubota MX5000 and not too long ago, bought a used Woods BH9000 backhoe attachment and subframe. I really like the backhoe, but like some others out there, would like to speed up the...
  15. F

    L4630 vs. MX5000

    Any thoughts on the relative merits of each? I expect to spend a lot of time on the tractor bush hogging, finish mowing, grading and leveling horse arenas, putting in fences, trail and wood lot...
  16. T

    Loader What would fit a MX5000?

    Looking at used/new loaders for a Kubota MX5000 4x4, below the lift height /capacity at the pin is listed for a few. (may be rated at slightly different hyd. pressure) There is an LA852-1 and...
  17. A

    MX5000

    I am on the verge of buying a MX5000 but see nothing here about this model. Are they that new? Anyone have any experience, news, ideas, guesses about this model. It looks to be just the size I...
  18. B

    MX5000 starting issue

    I just bought a used mx5000 277 hrs I don't have the manual yet but I wanted to post this ques when i start the tract sometimes it wont crank at all, batt is good, when it does turn over it...
  19. M

    Getting draft control on MX5000

    What all is involved in getting a draft control lever installed on a tractor? There is a slot for the draft control and when I bought it the dealer said it could be installed later. I was...
  20. burkehill

    Kubota MX5000 DT

    Looking at a MX5000 DT for $20500. Does anyone have experience with these? Sound like a reasonable price? It has a LA 851 loader on it.-Ben
  21. A

    Kubota MX5000 ??

    I am ready to purchase a new tractor, the MX 5000 seems to fit the bill, but it is so new that there is not a lot of information out there. Does any one here at TBN own one, have any information...
  22. V

    MX5000 2wd vs L3400 4wd

    We am purchasing one of these, but would like some advise on which one. We have 20+ acres and would primarily be using the tractor for mowing. I'll be adding a loader in the next year. The 50...
  23. M

    Row spacing with MX5000

    I have a MX5000 and I was trying to use it to make raised bed rows for my garden. I have an old 2 bottom ford plow which I used to turn the land, then a 5 ft rotary tiller that I tilled it up...
  24. D

    MX5000 Stalls after warming up

    When my tractor warms up it stops running. I have replaced the fuel filter, but the fuel will not completely stop flowing when the turnoff valve is closed. I am going out to bleed the system now...
  25. P

    Oil & Fuel MX5000DT Fuel Trouble

    Hello, I have a 2004 MX5000DT. Having trouble when starting. While warming up, it starts smoking likes the dickens, then stalls. It's like the choke is sticking closed. I have been able to get...
  26. F

    Kubotaa MX5000 vs. NH TC45D

    I had been comparing an L4630 and an MX5000 for my 60 acre horse farm. I haven't used HST before but I got a chance to spend some time on a 4630 HST yesterday. I'm not kean on the pedal...
  27. Hammy

    Kubota MX5000 backhoe hookup

    I'm looking at getting a Woods BH90-X backhoe for my MX5000. It has a Woods LC108 loader on it already. My question is, is it better to purchase the PTO pump with the hoe for $1295 or run it off...
  28. S

    Can anyone compare an L4300 to an MX5000 or MX5100?

    I have an L4300DT with ag tires that i use for landscaping purposes. I do not have a loader on it and don't want one. But I need a little more power and have been thinking of going up a notch to a...
  29. M

    Kubota MX5000 vs M4800

    I am looking to purchase a 4wd 50 hp tractor. I am interested in the Kubota MX5000 or the m4800. I will be using a loader. Has anyone had any experience with these 2 tractors?
  30. M

    Buying a FEL for an MX5000

    I'm looking at buying a front end loader for my MX5000 sometime in the spring. The local yokal Kubota dealer told me it would be 4700 for a FEL plus 360 for the hay spike. I seem to remember...
  31. A

    MX5000 vs. M4900

    Can anyone explain how the MX5000 differs from the rest of the M series line? I have been unable to find stats for this new tractor. My local dealer does not have a brochure. Basically it looks...
  32. R

    New Owner of Kubota MX5000DT!!!!!

    Hi ya'll. I've lurked and read everything on here for a month or so now and this past Saturday, we bought a 2008 Kubota MX5000DT with FEL. We picked it up today and I am SOOOOO excited!!!! It's...
  33. CDsdad

    L4400 vs MX5000

    Narrowed my choice to these two. Pretty well eliminated the Grand L's. Any pros or cons anyone know of with these two. MX5000 is a little more HP but for my bush hogging and dirt moving I think...
  34. R

    New Owner of Kubota MX5000DT!!!!!

    Hi ya'll. I've lurked and read everything on here for a month or so now and this past Saturday, we bought a 2008 Kubota MX5000DT with FEL. We picked it up today and I am SOOOOO excited!!!! It's...
  35. R

    Price Check Price Check on a MX5000

    I'm looking to buy a MX5000 with an LB702 FEL and R4 tires and wanted to know if anyone could fill me in on thier thoughts about this tractor and pricing please. I will be purchasing a 7 ft bush...
  36. W

    L3400 vs MX5000

    Looking at tractors and thought I had narrowed it down to the L3400. However, today I find a MX5000 that will cost only 500 more than a L3400. The MX is two wheel drive not four. I don't need...
  37. J

    Front grill protector for MX5000

    I have a MX5000 about 12 years old. I use it a lot with forks to move logs and brush on my timbered property. There is no protection over the front of the grill in front of the battery and limbs...
  38. B

    Stuff I do with my Kubota MX5000

    Hi, I made a video of some of the things I do with my 2005 Kubota MX5000. I thought you might be interested. Stuff I do with my tractor - YouTube Bye for now,
  39. P

    Fair price for MX5000DT with FEL & 4560BH?

    What should a fair price be for a 2002 MX5000DT Ag tires, with 890 hours, with FEL & 4560 Backhoe, stored in a pole barn since new?
  40. G

    JD 5203 vs. Kubota MX5000

    I am trying to determine which is the best tractor for me. I understand the down side to the collar shift with the 5203; however, I have a MF245 now so I am okay with stopping to shift. Should I...
  41. M

    MX5000 Engine Question

    Really 2 questions. I have a 2001 mx5000dt w 221 hours. When under a heavy load or if I quickly hit the floor throttle it will blow bluefish/white smoke. It will do this even at full operating...
  42. M

    MX5000 VS M4800 VS M5700

    Other than engine and HP, which is the best value of these 3 Kubota beauties...and what's a good price new for each w/o any options?
  43. S

    Canopy Canopy for a MX5000

    Any suggestions for a canopy for my 2005 MX5000. Decided to get out of the sun when I am bush hogging. Thanks for any suggestions!
  44. JeremyL

    FEL for my MX5000

    I want to add a FEL to my MX5000 and need advice on the best (most affordable) way to go about it. I look on e-bay. I have posted a request on Craigslist. I keep going to my Kubota dealer and...
  45. B

    3-bottom mould board plough and MX5000 ?

    Hi, I have a 4wd MX5000 with loaded rear tires. Do you think it would pull a 3pt, 3-bottom mould board plough in Sand-Loam? It's an old Ford plough with tripping shares, coulters. My next...
  46. B

    What were the production dates for MX5000?

    Hi, I recently bought an MX5000 DT and I'm wondering when they started production, and ended ? Thanks, Troy
  47. H

    used MX5000 DT

    Hi everyone, newbie here! I am looking at a used MX5000 and was wondering if anyone here has experience with one. Strong? Reliable? I am planning on doing loader work, snow plowing, perhaps...
  48. H

    MX5000 & LB702

    Looking at buying a 07 MX5000 4wd with the LB702 loader. Tractor and loader have just over 400 hours on it. Wanting to use it as our all around yard tractor, rototill the garden and in between...
  49. M

    L4400 VS MX5000

    I AM REPLACING A MASSEY 135. I THOUGHT I WANTED A L4400 BUT THE DEALER HERE SAYS I NEED A MX 5000 TO GET THE 852 LOADER. HE SAYS THE 703 ON THE 4400 WONT BE BIG ENOUGH TO MOVE ROUND BALES.OTHER...
  50. JeremyL

    Book value on my MX5000 ?

    How do I get an idea of what my tractor is worth? I am about to pay off my loan to Kubota Credit and want some idea of what the value of my " investment " is. With cars and trucks there are all...
  51. F

    Backhoe Backhoe for a Kubota MX5000

    I need some help. I have a 2010 Kubota MX5000 with a LB 702 loader. I want to get a backhoe attachment for the tractor. I have found out from Kubota that the BH92 backhoe won't fit my machine...
  52. J

    Buying my Kubota MX5000DT

    I started by checking this site and the few prices I could find online. Then I sent emails to 3 Kubota dealers asking for prices. Jeff Dean, of Deen Implement Co., responded quickly with an...
  53. L

    Kubota MX5000 vs M4900

    Hi: I posted a similar message but no replies. I changed the heading. I am trying to get a comparison from owners who may own either, as to the performance, satisfaction, type of usage, etc...
  54. R

    New Member Kubota B3350, Kubota MX5000, and Kubota FZ2100 owner

    Hello, I am a new member living in the St. Louis, Missouri area. I recently purchased a new Kubota B3350. I also own a Kubota MX5000 and a Kubota FZ2100 mower. I have 11 acres where I cut and bale...
  55. CWP37

    Kubota MX5000 vs. JD 5105 or Others?

    I swung by my local Kubota dealer and asked if he had any end of the year deals on anything in stock. He quoted me $21,900 for an MX5000DT 4WD LA852 FEL w/ SSQA. This seems like a fair to great...
  56. B

    Rotary Cutter for MX5000?

    I purchased a MX5000 this past weekend and I'm anticipating delivery soon. I need some advice on choosing a rotary cutter / bush hog for this tractor. I have some rough land to reclaim but I...
  57. T

    Pat's Easy Change MX5000 slide-out 3pt ends

    I'd like to order a pair for my 2006 Kubota MX 5000, but I am a long way from the tractor for several months. Impossible for me to measure the slide-out dimensions. Does anybody have the...
  58. A

    Kubota MX5000 Special Utility gearbox vent

    Hello all! First post. I have a Question on the MX5000 4wd. I have a leak of hydraulic fluid from around the gear shift lever. I was on a medium incline and the fluid popped off the boot and...
  59. B

    What size disc for MX5000?

    Hi, I have a JD T100 integral disc. It is 3pt and is about 10' wide. I think this would be called an offset disc (4 gangs in an 'X' pattern). It will need some rebuilding, but I got it for free...
  60. W

    MX5000

    Has anyone seen this new model? (at least I think it's new) I just saw a picture of it today, and it appears to fix between the L4610, and the M series models. Sure looks sweet. Pricing was...
  61. tor

    Oil & Fuel MX5000 first hyd oil change

    Coming up on first hyd oil change, and the question is,,,,what brand oil to use. Did a trip to Agri Supply today for some mower blades and looked at Warren Hyd Oil. Is this a good brand to use? Or...
  62. M

    Input Shaft Seal Leaking on my MX5000

    At about 10 hrs. I noticed oil dripping from the clutch housing. Contacted dealer and brought in. Took about 2 weeks to get the seal in. Now with 21 hrs. on my tractor, oil is dripping from the...
  63. N

    Kubota MX5000 restricted fuel flow to fuel filter.

    I have a Kubota MX5000 I recently changed the fuel filter. When I opened the fuel filter cock it seemed like the fuel flow was restricted. I filled the bowl with fuel and bleed the line. Seemed...
  64. P

    MX5000 Owners - Likes/Dislikes?

    Looking at a used MX5000DT with FEL & 4560BH, just curious what some of you think of this rig? Also, will 5ton 18' trailer be sufficient to haul this around?
  65. N

    mx5000

    i bought a kit for rear remotes , kubota kit/ has anyone ever installed one? looking for help with pictures if possible thank you tom
  66. K

    mx5000

    I am looking at the mx5000 did not get a chance to drive one, but the dealers keep telling me not to buy the mx5000 that I will not like them. to go with the grand L series ,but the 5000 seems to...
  67. Hammy

    Price Check Price difference between MX5000 and MX5100?

    Anybody know? I read that the MX5100, which replaced the MX5000, has a turbo charged engine and a syncro-shuttle transmission. I'm just assuming the turbo was added to offset the new 2008...
  68. M

    Mx5000dt question

    I have a 2003 mx5000dt with LB702 FEL. Does anyone with a FEL also run front weights? Asking because I just bought the 24-20 harrow from EA Everything Attachments Xtreme Duty Large Deluxe Box...
  69. S

    MX5000 vs L4400

    What are the main differences?
  70. rdam

    Price Check Price check MX5000/M4800SU

    Short and sweet These are from two different dealers MX 5000, 4WD, R4's, $17,500 plus tax M4800SU, 2WD, R1's, 13,500 plus tax The MX 5000 is close to my property (within 40 miles) The M 4800SU...
  71. S

    Bale spear for MX5000 w/LA852 loader

    We will soon be getting a MX5000 4wd with loader. We plan to go to round bales for feeding. That's one reason we went with the heavier loader, in order to get a quick detach bucket. Dealer...
  72. H

    Kubota MX5000 Radiator Drain Plug?

    Have a 2007 Kubota MX5000. Was going to change coolant , flush yesterday, etc. Where is the drain plug? Took a copy of shop manual with me, shows "radiator drain plug" close to oil filter. Saw a...
  73. S

    MX5000 update

    Well we've had our MX5000 for three months now. After much haranging we finally got the FEL bale spear that fits our LA853 loader. The biggest question we had about the tractor was its ability...
  74. tor

    Kubota MX5000 coming up on first oil change

    I am using Mobile one oil on everything that has an engine in it,,,lawnmowers, car, truck, touring motorcycle. The MX5000 is coming up on its first oil change. Does anyone use a good Mobile One...
  75. M

    New MX5000

    Hi all, I am new here, did quite a bit of reading here and have just purchased a brand new MX5000 4WD with loader, its my first new tractor. I was able to get a good deal because it was a leftover...
  76. S

    Oil & Fuel Mx5000 oil levels

    A friend of mine just bought a Mx5000 and does not have the manual yet. He's having trouble with the three pt. hitch raising. He's added 2 gallon of hydraulic oil and still doesn't see it in the...
  77. P

    MX5000 Manual

    Anyone know where I can get a manual without paying $60.00 for it? Just took delivery today. Worked great so far but only put 2 hours on it.
  78. B

    Delivery Day 3.0 - MX5000

    Look what arrived today: http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o189/555JM/IMG_0105a.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o189/555JM/IMG_0106a.jpg...
  79. M

    Kubota MX5000 remote

    Kubota MX5000 remote I would like to add 1 set of rear remote hydraulics to my MX5000. Do I have to use a factory kit or is there an after-market kit available. What is the part # of the factory...
  80. S

    John Deere 5103 or Kubota MX5000 4wd?

    Greetings. This forum has been a tremendous help in my efforts to decide what tractor to buy. I'm down to the wire now. Here's my situation: We have 55 acres comprised of a hillside and 2 acre...
  81. M

    Loader How to hook up loader to Kubota 2005 MX5000

    How to hook up loader to Kubota 2005 MX5000. Tractor has hydraulic valve body with 3 ports.Two facing outwards and one faceing towards the loader. Loader valve has 3 ports In-Out-PB. I need...
  82. M

    Buying Advice Grill guard for mx5000

    I need to purchase a grill guard for my mx5000. Can someone tell me what the kubota part number is?
  83. W

    MX5000 Purchase/Delivery/ New Member:-)

    Hi Folks, WWR( Little Whirlwind Ranch) I am new to the forum. I am the proud owner of a 1949 8N (you gotta love em"). However I just bought a MX 5000 W/a 782 FEL and a Bush Hog SBX720. I looked...
  84. S

    useing mx5000

    It finely stopped raining long enough to get some seat time and man what a different tractor from the massey I traded in. I moved some brush piles and large trees that had blown down in a storm...
  85. pitt_md

    MX5000 block heater install

    I'm not sure this is the proper forum for this question but.... I have a block heater that I'm going to put in/on my Kubota MX5000. the instrustion say that the best place to put it requires the...
  86. R

    Need Manuals for Kubota MX5000

    Hi y'all: I need both the owner's manual and the technical manual for our 2008 Kubota MX5000DT. Any thoughts on where I can get these from? I guess I can get them from a dealer but is there...
  87. M

    MX5000DT value

    Thinking about selling my mx5000dt and getting a cab tractor. What is a fair price these days for one. It has 280 hours with the lighter duty front end loader.
  88. R

    mx5000

    Do you have to use a Kubota oil filter when changing oil or can I use a high grade mobile oil filter?
  89. H

    MX5000

    For those of you looking at an M series at a B/L price... here is the tractor for you... Marie
  90. L

    Kubota MX5000

    The MX 5000 appears to be a fairly new line from Kubota. I am trying to decide between it and the more proven M4900. I will use it to maintain about 40 acres, partly pastured, partly wooded...
  91. jemmy3

    running BH off of Kubota Hydraulics MX5000

    I'm trying to hook up a used sub frame mounted Woods Bh9000 to my MX5000. The BH was recently removed from a 4310, and I received a long set of hoses w/ QC's on the BH end, and need help...
  92. H

    MX5000 compared to the comp.

    As described in the "Kubota other" forum, the comparison of the MX to the others (JD, MF, and NH). Marie
  93. M

    MX5000 w/htl

    Is there anyone here that has a htl on their MX5000? Wayne
  94. M

    MX5000DT transmission fluid change

    So I have been reading a good bit about the reasons to stick with the Kubota UDT or super UDT. But my tractor is a 2003 model with the standard old school gear style transmission, high/low with 4...
  95. pitt_md

    Backhoe Backhoe for MX5000??

    What backhoe's are there for a Kubota MX5000? Anyone with a MX5000 have a backhoe? Looking for price and opinions on the products. I would like to use the hoe for removing countless stumps and...
  96. L

    How many Hydraulic drain plugs for MX5000?

    My buddy his changing the hydraulic fluid in his MX5000 and he said the manual indicated there are four drains. He found three of them but couldn't find the fourth one. Is there really four of...
  97. H

    used MX5000 DT

    Hi everyone, newbie here! I am looking at a used MX5000 and was wondering if anyone here has experience with one. Strong? Reliable? I am planning on doing loader work, snow plowing, perhaps move a...
  98. S

    MX5000 has landed

    New tractor arrived yesterday. We got an MX5000 with 4wd, ag tires, and LA852 loader. Spent yesterday and today moving the rear wheels out. Unfortunately the dealer forgot to put ballast in the...
  99. T

    Front-End Loader MX5000, LA852/LB702 what others fit?

    Looking at used/new loaders for a Kubota MX5000 4x4, The lift height /capacity at the pin is listed for a few. (may be rated at slightly different hyd. pressure) There is an LA852-1 and 852-2...
  100. I

    TT55 or Kub MX5000

    TT55 or Kub MX5000 I have narrowed my search to these tractors. And maybe a Case JX55. I'm not planning on getting a FEL right away, however I may add one next summer. I'm really just wanting a...
  101. M

    MX5000DT value

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