New Tractor

[1Lawman]

Buying either a John Deere 5060E with cab or Kubota MX5400 with cab..Will be used primarily for heavy shredding with 6' or 7' cutter. Will not get a lot of use..Suggestions??? Thanks!

 

[azbinder]

Whichever tractor, build a heavy duty expanded metal rear window protector. Trust me, you'll not regret it.

 

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[CH4Ohio]

I thought the MX was kinda like a large L series. Smaller than a M tractor. Just like a BX is smaller than a B series. Not sure those two tractors are really even comparison in weight and capability.

I would compare the larger L series Kubotas to the 4000 series JD. I always thought that a true M series Kubota would be comparable to a 5000 series JD.

 

[1Lawman]

I thought the MX was kinda like a large L series. Smaller than a M tractor. Just like a BX is smaller than a B series. Not sure those two tractors are really even comparison in weight and capability.

I would compare the larger L series Kubotas to the 4000 series JD. I always thought that a true M series Kubota would be comparable to a 5000 series JD.

 

[1Lawman]

The John Deere has no regen and the Kubota has regen but no DEF..Is that a consideration?

 

[jyoutz]

Like all the X series Kubotas, the MX is sized to be a crossover between the M and L series, so in-between.

 

[CH4Ohio]

Looks to me like the JD is about 10 HP more and 2500 pounds more. Quite a difference really.

 

[Hay Dude]

Whichever tractor, build a heavy duty expanded metal rear window protector. Trust me, you'll not regret it.

Or get a chain guard kit for the mower. Haven’t had anything kick up enough to damage back of cab.

 

[Hay Dude]

Looks to me like the JD is about 10 HP more and 2500 pounds more. Quite a difference really.

THIS ^^^
That much weight creates a huge gain in traction. Frame strength/durability will be better.