Buying Advice advice needed mx5100 vs m7040 to replace my '68 Ford 2000

[bigbull338]

We are in the middle of a blizzard. In a move my buddy calls the ultimate puppy dog close the dealer is dropping off a MX5100 demo unit for me to play with for a couple days. ;-)

you will love that tractor no q about it.

 

[wsc9tt]

you will love that tractor no q about it.

Yeah. Much of it is very nice. But unloaded R4 tires, nothing on the back, only a loader. It isn't that great for snow removal at the moment. Need to borrow a heavy rear blade.

But boy is HST really nice for loader work. And with power steering I don't feeling like I have been to the gym after using the tractor for a couple hours. I am going to get flabby.

 

[dbaer78]

I have rim guard in my tires and two sets of rear weights and it's still not enough even with my 800lb skidding winch on the back.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

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Got my mx5100 a year ago, I love this tractor. I got the gear drive with shuttle shift because of our hilly terrain, fwd and the qa fel. I also bought an EA 72 " grapple, that is just an amazing add on for these tractors. The mx is a beast in itself, and just plain fun to work with.

 

[wsc9tt]

Ok, I bought the new mx5100hst. Nice so far. Going to the auction with the m7040 soon and I hope it doesn't go dirt cheap. ;-)

Now I am looking for implements.

 

[motownbrowne]

Congrats!! You'll love it.

 

[bigbull338]

enjoy your new tractor.heck if the 7040 goes cheap enough buy it to.

 

[wmonroe]

enjoy your new tractor.heck if the 7040 goes cheap enough buy it to.

That's exactly what I was thinking, have them both and figure out which one you like best and then sell the other.

 

[bigbull338]

if i every buy another tractor itll either be a bigger tractor than the 7040su or back tohe mx5100hst or equal tractor.

 

[Corey MARSHALL MACHINERY]

I have sold quite a few of the mx5100 to local farmers and home owners, and these are a great machine. The m7040 may be over doing it.
This machine should fit your needs