Tractor News Saw a MX6000 in person

[kthompson]

A TBN member swapped an air seat into his L5740. Don't remember what the cost was though.

Not sure on the MX but the Grand L is about $900. Might be tad under that.

I have larger JD with air ride seat....man is it great. Then that tractor will run about 22 to 23 on road and running across field at 8 mph spraying or some other trash you needed it. I am not sure how much benefit on the I think slower speed most will be running a tractor this size.

 

[jstrick]

Yes, it's from Springdale Tractor. They seem like a good place and my father-in-law has done business with them for years. Sorry I haven't been back here for a while - life happens - but we did get the tractor and I got a couple of hours on it last weekend getting familiar and making sure everything works. My wife drove it and said it felt really light! I think she was impressed by the power steering and the suspension seat. The tractor isn't light, but it doesn't notice its own weight. Anyway, I'm just rambling and hoping to get back to it soon. I really like the new MX so far!

 

[59ksmall]

Is the MX6000 just an updated version of the MX5800?

 

[jstrick]

Is the MX6000 just an updated version of the MX5800?

I haven't seen a MX5800, but it is my understanding that it is pretty much the same tractor with some tweaks on the engine and a few other minor changes, such as the location of the pto control. I don't really know the details since buying a 5800 was really not an option.

 

[jstrick]

Is the MX6000 just an updated version of the MX5800?

I haven't seen a MX5800, but it is my understanding that it is pretty much the same tractor with some tweaks on the engine and a few other minor changes, such as the location of the pto control. I don't really know the details since buying a 5800 was really not an option.

 

[riptides]

I haven't seen a MX5800, but it is my understanding that it is pretty much the same tractor with some tweaks on the engine and a few other minor changes, such as the location of the pto control. I don't really know the details since buying a 5800 was really not an option.

The MX6000 gives a little more horsepower via the engine and the PTO setup. The decals are different too. LOL. Other than that we were hard pressed to "see" the differences. We just went big, and decided HP was our decision point.

 

[dbchaplin03]

Riptides, I just signed the papers for my new MX6000 today. Hoping to have it early this week. I’m very excited. I was ready to sign the deal for an M7060 because i was trying to replace a 50hp skid steer and 35hp tractor with one tractor but after 2 visits to the dealer I realized the M7060 was just too big to work in the woods like I’ve been doing. I’ll rent a mini ex like i have in the past for anything i can’t pull with my tree and post puller and this new ‘bota.

For mine I did the Rops, 2 added remotes, 3rd function valve, R-4s, heavy duty Woods 72” bucket, 42” LP Forks, BB2572 LP box blade, arm rests and the price came to $36,460. I think i got a great deal and am very excited. Got a lot of tractor and still paid almost $10K less than i was anticipating for the M series. Obviously a much smaller tractor but more suited for what I’m doing.

 

[riptides]

You got arm rests? IMPRESSIVE. We are still waiting on ours.

You will love the tractor. We had access to a 70 and 60 series over the last few years. Shuttle....this size is perfect for our property.

Have fun with it. Awesome deal.

 

[dbchaplin03]

Well i ordered it with arm rests, not sure how long they’ll take to get in. I’ve wrestled with whether or not i should have bought the L6060 but for the same machine capability it would have been $5000 more and then quickly getting closer to the M series price again. I’m sure this MX is going to be absolutely wonderful compared to the last 2 35hp tractors we’ve had.

 

[riptides]

Yeahhh.....I moved up from a B7800. It was outclassed on the property. Good for around the house and barn.

I did a deep dive on the L compared to the MX. The MX just had a simpler air about it. That and the hydro lines looked better protected. My wife also drove both and the MX won her over. She then started adding options.....

So far she has more hours in it than I.
Fine by me...I got other things to do.... blasphemy
.....LOL.

Well i ordered it with arm rests, not sure how long they’ll take to get in. I’ve wrestled with whether or not i should have bought the L6060 but for the same machine capability it would have been $5000 more and then quickly getting closer to the M series price again. I’m sure this MX is going to be absolutely wonderful compared to the last 2 35hp tractors we’ve had.

 

[IH3444]

The MX looks to have larger front tires on it than the Grand L series 60hp tractor. Is the front axle heavier duty on the MX5400, MX5800, and MX6000 series than the GrandL series. The GrandL hi low for hydro is very appealing, except for the electronic which I'm wondering if it will be supported for in 20-25 years if parts are needed. The simplicity of the mechanical hydro MX series looks to be more robust for the long haul of next 30 years, verse GrandL.

 

[riptides]

The MX looks to have larger front tires on it than the Grand L series 60hp tractor. Is the front axle heavier duty on the MX5400, MX5800, and MX6000 series than the GrandL series. The GrandL hi low for hydro is very appealing, except for the electronic which I'm wondering if it will be supported for in 20-25 years if parts are needed. The simplicity of the mechanical hydro MX series looks to be more robust for the long haul of next 30 years, verse GrandL.

Interesting that you are thinking 20 to 30 years out.

My timeframe is on increments of projects at hand and 5 year periods.

I think Kubota and most other big brands will be around for a long while, the tech though, wow....it changes yearly on these machines. Heck in 20 to 30 years you might just whistle up a tractor to come do something on your behalf and that's it....call, doing, done, returned. All while you watch from your favorite spot.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Interesting that you are thinking 20 to 30 years out.

My timeframe is on increments of projects at hand and 5 year periods.

I think Kubota and most other big brands will be around for a long while, the tech though, wow....it changes yearly on these machines. Heck in 20 to 30 years you might just whistle up a tractor to come do something on your behalf and that's it....call, doing, done, returned. All while you watch from your favorite spot.

Jeepers... I hope not. I live for my tractor time, it let's me feel connected to the land; which is why I love my open stations.

 

[bwmarine]

The MX looks to have larger front tires on it than the Grand L series 60hp tractor. Is the front axle heavier duty on the MX5400, MX5800, and MX6000 series than the GrandL series. The GrandL hi low for hydro is very appealing, except for the electronic which I'm wondering if it will be supported for in 20-25 years if parts are needed. The simplicity of the mechanical hydro MX series looks to be more robust for the long haul of next 30 years, verse GrandL.

The MX is the same front axle as the L series, just different gear ratio. So you can not put a MX front tire on a L series or vise versa

 

[arkvet]

The MX looks to have larger front tires on it than the Grand L series 60hp tractor. Is the front axle heavier duty on the MX5400, MX5800, and MX6000 series than the GrandL series. The GrandL hi low for hydro is very appealing, except for the electronic which I'm wondering if it will be supported for in 20-25 years if parts are needed. The simplicity of the mechanical hydro MX series looks to be more robust for the long haul of next 30 years, verse GrandL.

I'm deciding between the MX6000 and the L6060 as well (cab). I'm somewhat torn. My current tractor is a 20 year old JD 4300 (open station) so either one will be a huge upgrade.

I share your concern. $5k difference between the two tractors (41k vs 46k). I'm fine with paying more if the L is worth it. I went and sat in both last Friday and you can certainly tell the differences, mostly in the ergonomics. If I had never sat in the L6060 the M6000 would seem great.

I also hope that this tractor is a 20+ year investment so do wonder if the simplicity of the mechanical hydro is an actual plus of for the MX over the Grand L. Everyone else seems to give the plus to the Grand L HST.

My wife drives an Audi Q7 and there isn't a mechanical gauge on it. I have the same questions about it. Now I don't expect her to drive this for 20 years but I would like it to have some resale value 5-10 years.

 

[fried1765]

What about the cup holders?

Hopefully.......DUAL cup holders!

 

[Hunter1157]

Mine has one....

 

[Newby first timer]

I have an MX5800 Open Station with the Front Loader and Backhoe
When I do dirt work I can not keep all four tires from spinning.
I think there is plenty of HP for this Tractor any more would just be wasted.
But then again this is my first tractor that I have ever driven or even ridden on so My knowledge is very limited on how other tractors perform.
The MX series is a GREAT size tractor for my uses. Not to big that I can not maneuver around trees and bushes and not to small that I can not take trees down with it. The 1/3rd cu. yd. front bucket is GREAT for my uses as well.

 

[Newby first timer]

Oh I forgot to add The Cup Holder. Yes the Cup Holder is just GREAT as well.
Maybe just maybe the best the VERY BEST selling point of my MX.