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

[Hay Dude]

Yes they can be very posh (got that word off my daughter).
People drive them like trucks in EU
Masseys can be optioned up pretty good, too.
I feel like the AGCOs (Massey & 2 Challengers) have just about everything I'd ever want. The newer ones have bigger cabs now. Used
Fendts are plentiful as they have saturated our region for 10 years.
AGCO dropped Challenger and AGCO brand tractors because Fendt sales are so hot. Massey tractors barely hangin on
Just a cheaper alternative for Fendt.

 

[Redlined0002]

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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I have a 2008 Kubota M108XDTC 4x4 Cab tractor for sale. Pre emissions. Like brand new. I'm located in Waynesboro Tennessee. Possible delivery or can help arrange shipping. John 904-813-4740

 

[5030]

Pre emissions is a BIG PLUS in my book.

 

[f2000ez]

The Kubota ag tractors have weak hydraulics compared to other manufacturers. JD, I-H Case, Fendt or Massey is your best.

 

[Dadnatron]

The Kubota ag tractors have weak hydraulics compared to other manufacturers. JD, I-H Case, Fendt or Massey is your best.

The M7 151 is 'rated' on Tractordata.com as 15K lifting capacity at 3pt.

Almost 6K at loader pin

 

[EddieWalker]

I never think about what the lifting capacity is of the 3pt. What does anybody lift that's all that heavy back there? If it's really big, most tractors pull it.

 

[Hay Dude]

I’d take my Massey 7495 over a Kubota M 151/152 171/172, even though the Massey is a much older tractor.

 

[Little Red Tractor]

Since you've got some experience with tractors, you probably know this already, but SHOP THE DEALER!
if you can get parts and service, and trust the service department, you will have headaches.

 

[Dadnatron]

Since you've got some experience with tractors, you probably know this already, but SHOP THE DEALER!
if you can get parts and service, and trust the service department, you will have headaches.

This is pretty much why I’m staying JD or Kubota.

Although, I think there is a Massey dealership at the local Boyd Cat facility, although it’s been about 4yrs since I’ve been there and last I was there, they just had little <35hp tractors and scarce few of those. To my knowledge, there isn’t another brand dealer ‘close’, although I see this ‘AgRevolution’ name popping up in the area online. I’m not certain what/who/how they play. I see locations for them all around KY, and they show as having Fendt and Massey. I’ve never seen the closest location as they are more Western KY, but there is one within about 70 miles.

 

[Paystar]

Lots of farms and snow snow removal contractors in my area using M7's. Haven't heard any real complaints yet. My dealer has a sold a ton of them.