MX4700 vs MX5100 - Opinions?

kuboman · May 8, 2011

When 2 units are in the same sized package I tend to always lean towards the most hp for the size.:thumbsup:
Now I know you are looking at the list below and are saying this guy is full of ....!
Well, I wish the l3130 was the bigger model as this one is short of hp.
I love the B3200 because it has lots of hp for the size and the size of the unit was important.

hturnersr · May 9, 2011

I am going to buy a new 5100 in June My concern is whether to buy a hst or not. I am wondering how it will hold up next to the shuttle shift.

TripleR · May 9, 2011

hturnersr said:
I am going to buy a new 5100 in June My concern is whether to buy a hst or not. I am wondering how it will hold up next to the shuttle shift.

What are you going to be doing with it?

There are some pretty long old threads on here about HST v geared.

hturnersr · May 9, 2011

I was just going to keep the place clean fence rows under brush and such. Now I have had about forty acres clear cut and there is a lot of Debree. Make piles and burn a lot of it and some I will chip and make walking lanes in some of the oaks, my wife wants to make walking trails in the oaks. Thirty acres will be replanted in pines for the kids future.

TripleR · May 10, 2011

hturnersr said:
I was just going to keep the place clean fence rows under brush and such. Now I have had about forty acres clear cut and there is a lot of Debree. Make piles and burn a lot of it and some I will chip and make walking lanes in some of the oaks, my wife wants to make walking trails in the oaks. Thirty acres will be replanted in pines for the kids future.

Then I would go with the HST.

We took a little over 40 acres out of production and reforested it with pines and hardwoods. It is a lot of work, but well worth it.

hturnersr · May 10, 2011

Thinks for the advise tripler, I have been looking for some opinions on this very subject. I really want to make the right choice. My old 885 case is still a very good tractor but I need the 4x4.

TripleR · May 10, 2011

hturnersr said:
Thinks for the advise tripler, I have been looking for some opinions on this very subject. I really want to make the right choice. My old 885 case is still a very good tractor but I need the 4x4.

We have an old Case 995 out at our other farm and it is a great old tractor as are our Ford 600's, but I quit using 2WD up here in the hills several years ago, just too scary.

We primarily use an HST L5030 and an M8540 with the Hydraulic Shuttle Shift 12F/12R. While we love the 8540, the 5030 is easier to use for general utility stuff.

k0ua · May 10, 2011

hturnersr said:
I was just going to keep the place clean fence rows under brush and such. Now I have had about forty acres clear cut and there is a lot of Debree. Make piles and burn a lot of it and some I will chip and make walking lanes in some of the oaks, my wife wants to make walking trails in the oaks. Thirty acres will be replanted in pines for the kids future.

For what you are going to do, you will enjoy the HST, You will like the instant control of direction and speed in loader work, and your clearing operations. It is also way easier on your left leg if you do a lot of loader work.

James K0UA

hturnersr · May 10, 2011

Thanks for the info. What about tires I have always used ag tires, my friends say the r4 would be better in the woods because they stand a lot more abuse and resist punctures.

TripleR · May 10, 2011

hturnersr said:
Thanks for the info. What about tires I have always used ag tires, my friends say the r4 would be better in the woods because they stand a lot more abuse and resist punctures.

Use the search feature and you will find literally hours of reading on this subject. We have R4's on our L5030 and R1's on our M8540.

We run Orchard Turf tires on the back and R1's on the front of our MF 375 and have never had a flat on either and we use it in the woods.

IC Smoke · May 15, 2011

Looked at a couple dealers today.... What is the going price on a 5100 with loader and R4's?

Thanks
Ian

hturnersr · May 16, 2011

5100 hst with r4 tires loader and grapple button on the leaver 27,570.00.
with out hst 26,892.00 this is with insurance on both prices. until June 31 o% interest and nothing down.

bigbull338 · May 16, 2011

i bought a MX5100 HST 4x4 w/844 fel for list price of $26000,but i gave $24000 for it.

TNForrest · May 16, 2011

I'm looking at the MX4700 right now. Same motor on each the 5100 just has turbo; something else to break and not needed below 4000 feet elevation. The easy hitch 3point hitch arms are nice but not essential. I have a concern about the hydraulic PTO with break but I can live with it.

Question for y'all from a first timer: Does anyone have experience with the MX 4700/5100 and the Kubota BH 92 Backhoe attachment? I want one but don't know if it will hold up to real work.

Cheers form Joelton, TN.

hturnersr · May 16, 2011

I had the thumb button put on mine for the grapple. it was 900.

Kyle241 · May 17, 2011

TNForrest said:
Question for y'all from a first timer: Does anyone have experience with the MX 4700/5100 and the Kubota BH 92 Backhoe attachment? I want one but don't know if it will hold up to real work.

Cheers form Joelton, TN.

The BH92 is beefy however it's not a commercial unit. What type of work do you consider, 'real work'? I'm planning on getting the MX5100 with BH92 as the 5100 is more available around here (local dealers are not ordering the 4700). I know it will do 99% of the work on my property that involves stumps, big stones, etc. without issues. The only thing it will not do is build the big fish pond I want as that's a job for a dozer and excavator IMHO. If you are concerned about the MX4700 with BH92 as you plan on doing a lot of BH work then I suggest you consider the L45. Without the thumb you should be able to get an L45 for another $4-5k.

hturnersr · Jun 2, 2011

The m4700 turned into the m5100 and It has turned into the m7040 more ground clearance, more lift capacity, more power. I have only put 7 hours on it and it will do the job that i want. So I am now the proud owner of a m7040 front end loader, grapple and the third button for the grapple. The third button is great. The power is awesome.

TripleR · Jun 2, 2011

hturnersr said:
The m4700 turned into the m5100 and It has turned into the m7040 more ground clearance, more lift capacity, more power. I have only put 7 hours on it and it will do the job that i want. So I am now the proud owner of a m7040 front end loader, grapple and the third button for the grapple. The third button is great. The power is awesome.

Congratulations, you need to start a new thread announcing the arrival and don't forget pictures are pretty much mandatory.:thumbsup:

Kyle241 · Jun 2, 2011

Congrats! Nice tractor and just a bit of a jump from the MX4700!

hturnersr · Jun 2, 2011

This pictures of my faithful old Case 885 Still running strong, probably going to sell it, as i do not need two.
And Pictures of my new one, I am adding some more steel in front of the fuel tank and in front of the clutch adjustment rod. The new tractor is a m7040 dt to good of a deal to pass up.
It has power above power and I think that it will handle any thing that I want to do.