Comparison 5101E VS 6100D vs 5095m

[MWRR]

A little background first. I have 100 acres of pasture and hay ground. I put up 100 - 150 round bales hay for my cattle and square bale about 1500 bales to sell to others. I intend to upgrade my baler in the near future (5X5 or 4X6). Last summer I purchased a new Kuhns 9ft disc mower.

I am looking at purchasing a new CAB tractor in the near future. I have been looking at something in the 80 pto hp range, something that will handle the newer type round balers and my new disc mower. The tractor will need to have MFWD and front loader so that I can wade thru the mud to feed my cattle. I would probably put on about 400 hrs a year and will probably keep the tractor until I retire (again) or die.

Now my question: What would be the best tractor for the money for my intended uses. The 5101E Limited seems to like a good value and meets my needs. The local dealer suggested the 6 D series. How would a 5085M stand up to the other two lines and is it worth the extra money.
Thanks for any insight you may have.
MWRR

 

[RADIUM]

I'm in the same boat, I'm looking at a new Holland T5050 and a JD 5095M both tractors are about the size I need the JD it's a little lighter than new Holland however the JD dealer is trying to persuade me to look at a 6000 series more money but a lot more tractor, I just can't get my mind around something that big. I have a quote from John dealer on a 5075M with a 563 self-leveling loader out the door 43,000 a really good price about 6 to 7 grade more for the 95M same deal 16 x 16 power reverser transmission remote hydraulic lift on Fender triple rear deluxe valve. Have you gotten a quote on the 6000 cab series? I'd be curious to know your prices thanks. He's also tell me there's quite a wait time for the new tractors which isn't a big deal to place an order now and wait for spring, however the M. series he has two of them on the lot one was a demo the other one brand-new decisions decisions take care

 

[MWRR]

I haven't gotten any prices yet. I will let you know when I do.
One thing nice is that JD is offering 0% for 60months right now.
MWRR

 

[bigbull338]

you need an 85pto hp tractor todo what you want.ive got a friend that bought a 105hp JD cab 4x4 FEL 3 or 4yrs ago an i think he gave $50,000 for it.

 

[jenkinsph]

A little background first. I have 100 acres of pasture and hay ground. I put up 100 - 150 round bales hay for my cattle and square bale about 1500 bales to sell to others. I intend to upgrade my baler in the near future (5X5 or 4X6). Last summer I purchased a new Kuhns 9ft disc mower.

I am looking at purchasing a new CAB tractor in the near future. I have been looking at something in the 80 pto hp range, something that will handle the newer type round balers and my new disc mower. The tractor will need to have MFWD and front loader so that I can wade thru the mud to feed my cattle. I would probably put on about 400 hrs a year and will probably keep the tractor until I retire (again) or die.

Now my question: What would be the best tractor for the money for my intended uses. The 5101E Limited seems to like a good value and meets my needs. The local dealer suggested the 6 D series. How would a 5085M stand up to the other two lines and is it worth the extra money.
Thanks for any insight you may have.
MWRR

I would go with the 6115 95 pto hp, this tractor has a few more ponies and about an extra ton of iron. For the basic cab 6115 is $56Kmsrp and should discount for $47k that is alot of tractor for the money. This tractor is large enough to handle large balers and should get you through the mud with less issues than the smaller 5ooo series tractors. While this is a simple tractor compared to some of the high end models offered today I think you will be better satisfied with its abilities. I would get it with the 9x9 PR transmission and a heavy duty loader.

 

[jdbnh]

A little background first. I have 100 acres of pasture and hay ground. I put up 100 - 150 round bales hay for my cattle and square bale about 1500 bales to sell to others. I intend to upgrade my baler in the near future (5X5 or 4X6). Last summer I purchased a new Kuhns 9ft disc mower.

I am looking at purchasing a new CAB tractor in the near future. I have been looking at something in the 80 pto hp range, something that will handle the newer type round balers and my new disc mower. The tractor will need to have MFWD and front loader so that I can wade thru the mud to feed my cattle. I would probably put on about 400 hrs a year and will probably keep the tractor until I retire (again) or die.

Now my question: What would be the best tractor for the money for my intended uses. The 5101E Limited seems to like a good value and meets my needs. The local dealer suggested the 6 D series. How would a 5085M stand up to the other two lines and is it worth the extra money.
Thanks for any insight you may have.
MWRR

where are you located

 

[erervin]

I purchased a new 5105M in October from my local Deere dealer. Initially I was looking at the Deere 5105M, New Holland 5060, Case IH 105, and Kubota M9540. My uses are mainly for hay production and winter feeding. I've only got 30 hours on it so far feeding hay with the 563 SL Loader so can't really review the PTO. This coming spring I'll be spreading fertilizer, spraying, cutting hay with our disk mower, and baling with my JD 535 baler. I'll put it through it's paces then.

So far I've been very impressed. The 32F/16R Power-Reverser transmission is very nice, especially the high/low option. The cab was the nicest in my opinion of the four comps. The controls are right where you'd expect them. I also have the horizontal exhaust that exits under the steps and really like that option. I considered the 6115, but decided it was a larger tractor than I needed/wanted.

My dealer was great, which made a big difference when it came down to the final decision. If you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to answer the best I can.

 

[AKfish]

I have a quote from John dealer on a 5075M with a 563 self-leveling loader out the door 43,000 a really good price about 6 to 7 grade more for the 95M same deal 16 x 16 power reverser transmission remote hydraulic lift on Fender triple rear deluxe valve.

Really... Is that $43K for a cabbed 5075M or an open-station model? If it's a cab model - that deal kicks the crap outta the cab 4720 deals I've been looking at!!

AKfish

 

[RADIUM]

LOL if it were a cab model for that price you would see pictures of it in my driveway sorry I should've said that price was isolated platform a step up from the general platform model. However he does have a really good deal on a 95E limited close to that price with cab, I just find it to be a little too light of a design. At the time I was thinking I'd rather sacrifice the cab and have a heavy duty tractor to do the work on the farm but after a few more months of consideration I will definitely be getting a cab model it will be the last tractor I will buy in my lifetime why not enjoy it who needs to leave anything for the kids ;-). Take care

 

[MWRR]

Thanks for the responses.
First, I live in east central Illinois.

Concerning the 6D series tractors. I like the extra weight and ruggedness of the 6D series tractors. My only issue with them is the lack of choices in transmissions. When baling hay, it's nice to have a few more gear selections.

Concerning the 5M series tractors; I love the extra gears available. I especially like the 3pt fender switch...be might handy when hooking up implements. The down side is the dollars. I wonder if the 5085M or 5095M would handle my 9ft disc mower and a new style baler.

Concerning the 5E Limited series; HP is good. Weight OK, has the bare essentials (cab, A/H, etc). Transmission OK. Price is very affordable..under $50,000 (on internet).

I like the comment someone made about spreading the extra cost of the 5M over 15-20 years makes it pretty cheap. I don't forsee trading the tractor off, unless I find it's not doing what I had thought.

The most important thing is that no matter how cold it gets it has to start....cows have to be fed. My old gasser never fails to fire up and run.

I have never owned a cab tractor so it won't take much to spoil me.
Thanks again for everyones input.
MWRR