Too Much Tractor?

[mackdaddy72]

Looks right to me!

 

[3Lfarms]

As long as you don’t have to hire a lowboy to move it, it’s not too big.

 

[Turbys_1700]

If you are working with just one tractor the Mx5800 is about the right size, however I somewhat disagree with the above quote. I suggest you consider a second smaller "chore" tractor as it makes life much easier, but a larger M size machine seems the right size for your main machine.

I agree. A 2 tractor solution is perfect for many folks with larger acreage. The big tractor for big chores and a smaller B or L series size unit for chores around the house. The last 25 years I utilized a small tractor with a rear finish mower. Finally got a T4.75 New Holland and purchased a mower to keep the tractor off the grass. My little 1720 New Holland was IMHO the perfect size for mowing and doing stuff around the house.

 

[oosik]

"Why would he ask his wife? What are you three" No, he might just like getting in bed at night with something other than a bag of ice cubes.

So - you think the tractor you are ordering might be too big - - Call Tim the Tool Man and see what he has to say. rah, rah

 

[heavy hammer]

I agree with 3Lfarms, my thoughts exactly/

 

[Code54]

The nice thing with the MX series is that you can widen it up for your steep hills. I had an L and power wise it was fine but the added weight and stability of the MX makes it perfect for our place.

 

[TripleR]

The nice thing with the MX series is that you can widen it up for your steep hills. I had an L and power wise it was fine but the added weight and stability of the MX makes it perfect for our place.

According to Tractor Data, The L6060 weighs 3990 to 4365 pounds and the MX5800 weighs 3734 lbs; are these wrong?

 

[cathy liebchen]

According to Tractor Data, The L6060 weighs 3990 to 4365 pounds and the MX5800 weighs 3734 lbs; are these wrong?

He may mean the smaller L series like the 01's- under 3000 pounds

 

[Fallon]

He may mean the smaller L series like the 01's- under 3000 pounds

All the Grand Ls are pretty much the same weight. My cabbed L4060 is 5k with a loader & loaded rear tires. An economy L2501, L3301 or L3901 is about 3-3.5k lbs with a loader & loaded tires.

No clue how much the MXes are.

 

[TripleR]

He may mean the smaller L series like the 01's- under 3000 pounds

I imagine he was now that you mentioned it, that's what steered me away from them in my first ten minutes on the lot. I really liked the MX Series, but I have to have a cab. The MX looks more robust and the weights surprised me. I have fluid filled tires, but later added wheel weights.

 

[Code54]

Correct Cathy, Not a GRAND L, just a "normal" L3700SU - the weight was a good bit less and the width I could get out of the MX series really sold me on it. The L was just way to tippy on all our hills.
We moved to an L after owning a B - the L seemed "big" at the time but was a mistake for us. Nice tractor, just not good for our terrain. Good thing is when I sold it I lost VERY little. Cost of education at the time.

 

[Ghostrider16]

I have about 25 heavily wooded acres and a half-mile dirt/gravel driveway to maintain.

When considering a new tractor, I spent a lot of time doing research and reading this forum. I opted for the MX5800. I keep a grapple bucket on the front and a skidding winch on the rear most of the time (sometimes the skidding winch comes off in favor of a chipper). I also have a land grader for the driveway that I have yet to get dirty.

I've only had it a relatively short time, but so far I'm very happy with it. I'm already considering a second, smaller tractor to get more access in among the trees. I have a lot of debris down in there and the MX is just too big for driving in there. I'm considering a BX or a B for that task.

Even though it won't make it into the forest, I've learned that, generally, you can never have "too big" of a tractor. I'm also warming up to the thought that you can't have too many either!

 

[TripleR]

I have about 25 heavily wooded acres and a half-mile dirt/gravel driveway to maintain.

When considering a new tractor, I spent a lot of time doing research and reading this forum. I opted for the MX5800. I keep a grapple bucket on the front and a skidding winch on the rear most of the time (sometimes the skidding winch comes off in favor of a chipper). I also have a land grader for the driveway that I have yet to get dirty.

I've only had it a relatively short time, but so far I'm very happy with it. I'm already considering a second, smaller tractor to get more access in among the trees. I have a lot of debris down in there and the MX is just too big for driving in there. I'm considering a BX or a B for that task.

Even though it won't make it into the forest, I've learned that, generally, you can never have "too big" of a tractor. I'm also warming up to the thought that you can't have too many either!

Got to agree with that; some of ours.

 

[tradosaurus]

I've got 42 acres of woods with 3 acres of homestead. I've settled on a L3301 HST because of maneuverability and tasks that won't require the need for large PTO hp. I rented a skid steer with brush cutter and got stuck in mud within 2 hrs.