Cab 4520 vs cab 5065M?

[AKfish]

I'm coming back around full circle...!! :confused2:

Shopping around the country via the Internet - I find better deals on the 5065M and the 5075M with cabs than I can get on either a cab 4520 or a 4720! Heavier tractors, better hydraulic capability, stronger loaders and according to the Nebraska Tests - the 5065M burns less fuel per hour than the 4520!!

Check it out -- TTL test reports/JD Deere

Should get a couple of quotes this week from my local JD dealer on a cab 4520 and a 5065M.

The CFO says - "Get the big one!!"

I'm really uncertain... the 4000 series would be a better fit "physically" for our farm - cleaning corrals and snow plowing. But, the 5000 series comes with a "buddy" seat and would be alot more tractor for a small, round baler and a bigger disc mower. 'Course, it'd also make taking on more hay ground a whole lot easier, too!

If the money is the same... or within a few hundred??

The 5000 series bunch doesn't have as much to say on TBN. So, it's harder to get a fix on the pros and cons of a bigger tractor compared to all the feedback that's available from the 4000 owner's.

What kinda "warts" should a prospective buyer be aware of on a 5000 series tractor?

Local dealer has a couple of 5075E's on the lot. (After my wife looked at one on the JD lot - she didn't think they were that much bigger than our JD110 TLB!)

Apologies for the long post.

AKfish

 

[KB9UDE]

I would go with the 5000 series. The ONLY reason I didnt when I bought the 4720 was becase of its physical size. Some areas I mow and maintain for others have lots of trees and thing to go around. It also weighs a whole lot more to transport!! There really is no comparison between these machines IMHO...The 5k series will do alot more work.

 

[Zebrafive]

What trans does the 50x5M have vs the 42x0 tractors? If a PoweReverser, NOT the SyncReverser, I would get the 50X5M.
If you have anybody to fill the buddy seat that should make it a no brainer.

 

[RADIUM]

LOL I know we had a conversation about this in another post, my dealer's given me a better deal on a 6000 series than a 5095M cab tractor it almost seems that the 4000 series are targeted residential or small farms the dealer told me he can't sell any large tractors he has a backlog of them unfortunately their open platforms I want a cab. The 5095M cab close to $55,000 width self-leveling loader and a few other options $55,000 for a 6100D series 9 x 9 power reverse wet clutch no loader I really want to wait till the spring but I might have to buy it just so it doesn't walk the loader is not a big issue I'm not too happy with John Deere's design anyway I probably buy aftermarket like my brother did saved a fortune these are both cash deals take care

 

[Heywood Jannockitov]

Having a buddy seat means that whomever is riding along with you has to get out to lock/unlock the quick-attach levers on the FEL when switching tools.

The 5xxx series are more capable in every respect with the exception of generating noise inside the cab. The 4720 would be better at that!

Also, I believe you wouldn't have to pay any tax (HST) on tractors with pto hp over 60. A 4720 I think, is around 56. At least that is the case in Ontario.

 

[trook]

It's hard for me to imagine that an M series cab costs less than the 4x20 series cab. If that is the case, I think your best pick would be obvious. Also, I may have to reconsider my future plans for a 4x20 cab!!

 

[RADIUM]

I'm afraid it's true just go price one besides do you realize how large the 5M series is not many people with 25 acres buying them or contractors want to drag that thing to a job site, and around here anyway the old farmers would rather keep the old iron running till they have to push them before buying new tractors LOL. The 95E limited cab tractor is even cheaper but still better than the 400 series as far as hydraulic and overall weight goes just another option that's why i don't mind going with the 6000 series and forgo the loader so I have a bigger tractor for plowing and bailing take care

 

[KB9UDE]

I was looking at a 5101E limited Cab tractor but the physical size was just to big for my applications right now. We have the "farm" tractors and a 580C down the road if I need something bigger.

 

[jenkinsph]

AKfish,
I looked at a 5085M? at the dealer two weeks ago and really liked it. If you keep the 110tlb that might be a nice tractor for you. Had a good 3pt hitch and lots of good features. You would still have the smaller 110 for tight spots.

The tight spaces I work in is why I bought the 4520 plus the fact that I wanted to match all of my implements. The 4520 has plenty of power though as today I broke off a scarifier on my Frontier boxblade (Gannon). You know as much as anybody else on this forum. Good luck with your decision.:thumbsup:

 

[AKfish]

It's gotta be market dynamics... more demand for the 4000 series tractors.

- if you look at tractorhouse, machinefinder, fastline, etc. the asking price for '09-'10, low-hour, cab, 5065M-5075M tractors with PowerReverser - like this one:

John Deere 5065M Tractors - Utility (40-100hp) - John Deere MachineFinder


Or this: 2009 JOHN DEERE 5075M 40 HP to 99 HP For Sale At TractorHouse.com

Maybe I can get the wife to drive a PowerReverser!!

AKfish