MX 5100 DT vs. Kubota L4400 HST

ids · Oct 26, 2008

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone might have an opinion on these two tractors. The price is roughly the same, (~240000), but the 44 is HST where the 5100 DT is gear driven - .

.I was just wondering is that the only difference? Is the HST just that much better? I was wondering what the DT meant..

Thanks
Steve

P.S. sorry for posting this is 2 threads, wasn't sure which one was more appropriate

RobJ · Oct 27, 2008

DT means 4wd, I'd go with the MX. JMO. The MX probably has the shuttle shift...sweet.

Rob

ids · Oct 27, 2008

Actually, it does have "shuttle shift"...can you tell me what that means?

thanks

RobJ · Oct 28, 2008

ids said:
Actually, it does have "shuttle shift"...can you tell me what that means?

thanks

Basically you put it in the gear of your choice. 1,2,3,4, etc, then the shuttle positions are forward, neutral, reverse. So forward to go forward into a pile with the fel, the pull the shuttle to reverse to back out. Most I think you do not have to clutch to do this, just back off the throttle to make it a bit easier on the tractor.

I like the position of them on some backhoes I've rented, on the steering column.

Good Luck,
Rob