Big Kubotas M7-151... Ag tractors... are they worth looking at?

[Dadnatron]

I am in the market for a mid/larger frame Ag tractor, in the general range of a JD 6120M+ size. I'll be using it primarily to build up a new 126ac farm. I need to clean out fence overgrown fence rows, plant, move bales, and other general tractor type work. I did the same thing before on a different farm with a JD5100e, and while I did it... I was straining that smaller frame size and really pushing that tractor more than I really should have been doing. It did it... but not without 120% effort.

So on this farm in similar shape, I want to go up a frame size and a few HP. Pull a 3 shank subsoiler, no-till drill, and FEL work is the primary need. I think something in the realm of a JD 6120M will be ideal, but they are quite pricey. I'd prefer a good used machine, just like everyone else. And as I've been looking at Kubota M7-151 popped up at a good price for me. 148hp, 15K frame weight, 14K 3pt lift, with FEL. Beefier than I need... but if they are good at FEL work and with those stats, I'd certainly be interested.

But... while I 'know' the reputation of smaller utility Kubotas, I have absolutely no experience or acquaintance with larger Ag type tractors.

Any thoughts on this for my purposes?

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[Farmer495]

Local dealer is selling them, I have no hands on with them.

I'm pretty sure the 7 series is built in France versus Japan like the smaller ones.

 

[Hay Dude]

I’d say no.
Look at Case-IH, Massey Ferguson.

 

[workinonit]

I'd buy a Fendt.

 

[mikester]

I'd buy a Fendt.

My neighbour had the Kubota M7 and traded it in for the Fendt. Said the K was fuel efficient but too light weight. He likes the Fendt better for loader work and pulling trailers.

 

[workinonit]

I'd own one now if there was a dealer anywhere near me.

 

[EddieWalker]

When I was looking to buy a much smaller tractor, 70 HP, my first place to look was at Kubota. It was nice, but it was pricey, and kind of bare bones. I looked at other brands, and then somebody on here suggested Massey Ferguson. The more I looked at Massey, the more I realized how much more I was getting for my money. I have zero experience with their bigger tractors, but in my opinion, they are going to have everything Deere or Kubota has, plus a lot more, for less money.

 

[Dadnatron]

I'd buy a Fendt.

There are not many Fendt in the area. It’s mainly JD with a Few Red tractors scattered. Closest actual dealer is about 3hrs.

 

[Hay Dude]

When you look for Fendt, you actually look for AGCO. I’d look at Massey and if you can afford it, Fendt.
Both at same dealership
Both have similar transmissions & rear axles. Fendt has nicer cab, and Man or Deutz engine. Massey has AGCO power engine (Sisu or Perkins)

I have seen some great off-lease deals on pre owned Kubota, Fendt & MF

 

[paulsharvey]

When you look for Fendt, you actually look for AGCO. I’d look at Massey and if you can afford, Fendt.
Both at same dealership

Maybe it's a model to model thing; but I was watching something about the 110hp Fendt, and they mentioned the price could swing over $80k up or down based on options/specific spec for the same model. Now, sure MF or any others have options too; but they were talking about Fendt having an absolutely massive board of available/option build specs on same model.