Comparing the L4701HST to the MX4800HST???

[welyell]

Using the Kubota website and "building" these two tractors in a similar configuration results in prices are pretty "close" to eachother. Can someone explain the significant differences between these models (if there are any)? Is one model more suitable to tasks that the other is not?

 

[jeff9366]

L4701 Category I Three Point Hitch. How long will Kubota continue with model L4701?

MX4800 Dual Category I + II Three Point Hitch, larger wheels, somewhat heavier.
MX4800 MAY exert lower ground pressure than L4701 due to larger wheels/tires.
Majority of MX parts interchange with other MX models.


VIDEOS: Kubota MX series walk around and features by Messicks. | MX48 MX52 MX58 - YouTube

Kubota Standard L-Series. L251 L331 L391 L471 features and operation. - YouTube

 

[newbury]

Using the kubota website it's amazing they can sell tractors. They don't make the info easy to read and compare.

 

[rbtjr]

We compared the L4700 and the MX series (4800, 5200 and 5800). We ended up buying the MX5800 HST. The MX is a bigger tractor overall. Category 1 and Cat 2 lift. Weighs more. One important factor for us was the loader lift capacities. We had a L3800 HST and liked it very much. However, having had a M5400 before the L3800, we missed the larger tractor, especially the FEL capacity. I compiled a detailed spreadsheet comparing the L4700 and the MX models. The FEL capacity was the main difference. The MXs weigh about 400 lbs more and are a little taller. All of this info is as of early 2017 when we bought our MX5800. Best wishes with your purchase. If you have any specific questions send me a PM.

 

[PaulL2]

Messicks have a Grand L to MX comparison: Kubota Grand L Series VS. Kubota MX Series - YouTube. There's also a Grand L to standard L comparison: Kubota Standard L Series VS. Grand L Series - YouTube. Presumably between those two the answer lies?

My guess is the L is a lighter tractor, suitable for people who want lots of HP (probably to drive mowers and the like) but don't want lots of weight (they're not pulling heavy things, and they don't want ruts in their lawn). The MX is more suitable for people who want a farm tractor - pulling a plow, lifting heavy stuff, pulling heavy trailers. In those situations you want weight. I think it also lifts a bit higher and a bit heavier? Basically you're comparing the highest HP version of the smaller tractor to the lowest HP version of the next model up. It's the overlap point in the lineup. So the question is whether you want the "more HP" version of a smaller tractor, or the cheapest version of the larger tractor.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

buy the MX.

 

[Newby first timer]

I compared both the L4701 and the MX4800
I do not mow lawns

I ordered the MX4800 and a couple weeks later up Graded to the MX5800
I have never owned any other Tractor and I have never Driven any other tractor so I can not give you an honest review of the differences between the two.

If you are not gunna mow lawns I would step up and get the MX4800.

 

[Oldoak]

Messicks have a Grand L to MX comparison: Kubota Grand L Series VS. Kubota MX Series - YouTube. There's also a Grand L to standard L comparison: Kubota Standard L Series VS. Grand L Series - YouTube. Presumably between those two the answer lies?

My guess is the L is a lighter tractor, suitable for people who want lots of HP (probably to drive mowers and the like) but don't want lots of weight (they're not pulling heavy things, and they don't want ruts in their lawn). The MX is more suitable for people who want a farm tractor - pulling a plow, lifting heavy stuff, pulling heavy trailers. In those situations you want weight. I think it also lifts a bit higher and a bit heavier? Basically you're comparing the highest HP version of the smaller tractor to the lowest HP version of the next model up. It's the overlap point in the lineup. So the question is whether you want the "more HP" version of a smaller tractor, or the cheapest version of the larger tractor.

That about sums it up. :thumbsup: