Loader JD 5100E - need help picking 520M or 540M Loader

[Papa Deere]

Locking in on a new 5100E and getting conflicting info from 2 dealers. I like the stronger 540M loader as I知 hard on my tools but a dealer is stating I should go with the 520M as the designed size, the 540M will have a 都lower response time that outweighs the slight lifting increase?

Would love to hear from someone with real experience on a 5100E / 540M (or H260) loader set-up. I realize the 540M is slightly larger but will it really impact the speed or usefulness?

Thanks,

 

[1010]

I have a 520M and really like how well built it looks. I do have heavy duty bucket supposedly (600lbs). If you tear up a 520M you'll tear up a 540M too.. I push a lot of trees with mine.

 

[1010]

I wanted the HYD quick connect but my 520 didn't come with it. Either way the connects stick out on the right side.. So you might want to ask about that..

 

[Papa Deere]

Thanks for the quick reply. I found the cycle times of both and the 540 is roughly 1-3 seconds slower depending on the function. Starting to lean towards the 520 with the quick connect, true 3rd function, and HD bucket. Good to hear it works on pushing trees as I need to clear some.. Thanks again

 

[Brown Dog]

I have a 563 & H260 for my 5085E 5093E & 5101E.
The H260 reaches higher & the bucket is really far out in Front of the tractor but it has poor visibility to see what your doing.

The new M series may have improved ?