Buying Advice advice needed mx5100 vs m7040 to replace my '68 Ford 2000

[bigbull338]

doing what your doing id go with the mx5100hst 4x4 844 fel.as its small enough an nimble to get in tight places if you watch what your doing.i had a mx5100 just like the 1 your wanting to get an i loved it.but i need more hp so i traded it for a 7040SU ydro shuttle 4x4 with fel.an we worked that tractor hard the last 6 months.

 

[motownbrowne]

It sounds like for what you are doing the hydro will be a treat to use. The m7040 is a lot of tractor. Gears are great for skidding and other ground engaging activities, but loader work will be much easier on the hydro. Go drive a hst and something with gears and get what you like best.

 

[gwdixon]

The M7040 is a great tractor for plowing (ground and snow), lifting, and pretty much any ground-engaging work that needs to be done. That said, a HST tractor is much easier for tight work, barn work, loader work, and maneuvering in general.

My L48 TLB with HST gets used for almost all loader jobs.

With the smaller footprint the MX seems like it would suit your purposes well.

 

[wmonroe]

When I first started reading your post I was thinking go for the 7040, but after reading the rest of your uses I thinks hst 5100 will be the better choice. The smaller size will allow you to get into your barn like you talked about and the hst will give you the fine control. You will also enjoy the power increase with the 5100 over your old tractor.

 

[dbaer78]

I replaced a ford 531 which is an industrial 3000 basically with an MX 5100 and I've never looked back. Use it for everything..... Primarily semi commercial bush hogging and logging with a skidding winch. Absolutely love the tractor.

 

[motownbrowne]

I'm glad to see some pictures of skidding good sized logs with the hst. That's the one thing I was worried about when I got my mx4700. I haven't gotten a chance to use my farmi on it yet, but after seeing your pics, I can't wait

 

[dbaer78]

I'm glad to see some pictures of skidding good sized logs with the hst. That's the one thing I was worried about when I got my mx4700. I haven't gotten a chance to use my farmi on it yet, but after seeing your pics, I can't wait

The hst won't hold you back. I originally was shopping for a tractor with hydraulic shuttle but couldn't find one in my budget so I settled on the MX. I really couldn't be happier. I've been impressed with the way the tractor handles itself. I've really grown fond of the hst while running my fel grapple. It makes maneuvering such a breeze. What size farmi do you have?

 

[motownbrowne]

I was looking for a 501 for almost a year. I thought it would be a little big for the 8n, but I was looking at the Kubota in my crystal ball. Unfortunately, it's pretty tough to find them used. I found one beat up pretty hard for $2500, then I found my 351 lightly used, though 20 years old, posted for $1100. $900 dollars later, it was in my truck. I feel pretty lucky. It's a little smaller, but still has 7700 lbs of pull. Im planning on pulling some poplars around today. I'll try to post some pics.

 

[dbaer78]

I was looking for a 501 for almost a year. I thought it would be a little big for the 8n, but I was looking at the Kubota in my crystal ball. Unfortunately, it's pretty tough to find them used. I found one beat up pretty hard for $2500, then I found my 351 lightly used, though 20 years old, posted for $1100. $900 dollars later, it was in my truck. I feel pretty lucky. It's a little smaller, but still has 7700 lbs of pull. Im planning on pulling some poplars around today. I'll try to post some pics.

I've heard great things about the 351...look forward to your pics. My MX has made a great mini log skidder.

 

[wsc9tt]

We are in the middle of a blizzard. In a move my buddy calls the ultimate puppy dog close the dealer is dropping off a MX5100 demo unit for me to play with for a couple days. ;-)