MX4800 vs MX5800

[Newby first timer]

New to tractors
I just ordered an MX4800.
The sales Lady told me it would be a Great fit for what I need it for.
Mostly loader and Backhoe use with very little PTO demand.

My question is what is the main difference between the MX4800 and the MX5800 if you are not seeking HP for the PTO.

This will be my first tractor and I need all the help I can get getting the right one.
I have looked on Youtube and all over the internet and I can not find any comparisons of these two Tractors.

Any advice

 

[firebird93]

pretty much same tractor except one is turbo and one isn't. if i remember correctly they even have same engine. i looked at both this spring.

 

[Newby first timer]

pretty much same tractor except one is turbo and one isn't. if i remember correctly they even have same engine. i looked at both this spring.

I know that what every you get it will never be big enough or powerful enough.



About the only PTO device I can think of using right now would be a Tiller way way in the future and maybe never.

That is my dilemma about the upgrade.

The Sales Lady informed me that I would not see much of a difference in the machines for what I am going to use it for but things change and I would hate to need it and not have it.

The extra $2000 plus added tax's and insurance just for 10 HP is a bit of a stretch for me but if it make a significant difference it my be worth the cost.

 

[jeff9366]

MX5800 has rigid, pin adjustable, telescoping Three Point Hitch stabilizers. Rigid, pin adjustable telescoping Three Point Hitch make mounting implements easier. Rigid stabilizers are heavier than turnbuckle stabilizers.
With rigid stabilizers you can PRUDENTLY push implements. Pushing is most often something you want to do with a Box Blade.

MX4800 has turnbuckle AKA "chain" stabilizers. You have to position the tractor precisely the correct distance from the implement in order for the Lower Link draw pins to attach the implement. If you try to push implements with turnbuckle stabilizers they will bend, break or do both. ((Ask me how I know.))

If you do not need the additional horsepower, do not buy into the complexity of a supercharger. I am sure you can purchase the rigid, pin adjustable, telescoping stabilizers from Kubota separate from a tractor.

MUCH MORE: kubota mx48 vs mx52 - Google Search

(MX5200 was predecessor to MX5800. Same kit.)

 

[newbury]

Welcome aboard!

Since you have not posted here - congratulations making the decision without input from TBN. If you can still add anything to the order I'd recommend trying to get the rigid, pin adjustable, telescoping stabilizers and make sure you have dual remotes and filled rear tires.

I've the turnbuckle setup on my B7610 and the telescoping stabilizers on my M4700 are FAR better.

 

[Newby first timer]

My first project is to dig a Leach field in my driveway at home in boulders with a little sand sprinkled around them.
I do not know if this machine will be big enough for the undertaking.

After the first project is finished I have a 36 acre piece of property in Northern Arizona with Solid rock to fluff dirt hilly with wash veins that I need to build bridges through and lots of trails to cut and then maintain to access all 36 acres. I also would like to dig a very large pond on the property.
For the things I would like to do I do not think a 25 HP tractor would work out very well

If I permanently move up there I will be a hobby farmer and have some livestock to take care of.

I just upgraded my order to the MX5800 for the extra HP if I ever need it.

The Sales Lady is a real sweetheart. She has put up with me going in and also calling to asking probably some pretty dumb questions. I could not wish for a better Sales Person.

I hope their customer service is just as good when I need them.

 

[MHarryE]

My first project is to dig a Leach field in my driveway at home in boulders with a little sand sprinkled around them.
I do not know if this machine will be big enough for the undertaking.

After the first project is finished I have a 36 acre piece of property in Northern Arizona with Solid rock to fluff dirt hilly with wash veins that I need to build bridges through and lots of trails to cut and then maintain to access all 36 acres. I also would like to dig a very large pond on the property.
For the things I would like to do I do not think a 25 HP tractor would work out very well

If I permanently move up there I will be a hobby farmer and have some livestock to take care of.

I just upgraded my order to the MX5800 for the extra HP if I ever need it.

The Sales Lady is a real sweetheart. She has put up with me going in and also calling to asking probably some pretty dumb questions. I could not wish for a better Sales Person.

I hope their customer service is just as good when I need them.

When you said Northern AZ I immediately thought high altitude and high altitude means serious power loss non-turbo.

 

[Code54]

Smart move - you won't regret it
Congrats!

 

[Newby first timer]

About 5400 ft.
Not to high but Who knows what will be in the future?
That is why I upgraded to the MX5800.

I need to be able to trailer it on my trailer and I think this would be the Heaviest that I can go on it.

 

[Newby first timer]

Just finished signing papers
Safety walk through on Thursday
and then Delivery

 

[Dan33Klein]

Congrats!

 

[Newby first timer]

Did the walk threw
Delivery tomorrow
YAAAAHHOOO

 

[troverman]

Newby first timer, how do you like the tractor? I also bought an MX...but mine is a 4800 HST 4x4. I considered the 5200 (turbo with nicer 3pt hitch lift arms as well) but really the 4800 is fine for me. The 4800, 5200, and 5800 all use the same engine. The 5200 and 5800 have a turbo that sits below the DPF....the 4800 doesn't.

As for the rear 3pt hitch lift arms, I currently have a 2013 B2920 with the same fixed arm and turnbuckle arrangement...as well as a 2002 L4310 with the fully adjustable telescopic arms and pin sway control. Without a doubt, the telescopic arms and pin sway control is nicer and easier to hook up to. BUT...I have never bent a turnbuckle ever, and I have indeed pushed with a large grader blade on the back. One last note is that you can purchase a "quick hitch" attachment to either style (turnbuckle or pin sway control) and have an even easier time hooking up implements.

 

[Newby first timer]

Newby first timer, how do you like the tractor? I also bought an MX...but mine is a 4800 HST 4x4. I considered the 5200 (turbo with nicer 3pt hitch lift arms as well) but really the 4800 is fine for me. The 4800, 5200, and 5800 all use the same engine. The 5200 and 5800 have a turbo that sits below the DPF....the 4800 doesn't.

As for the rear 3pt hitch lift arms, I currently have a 2013 B2920 with the same fixed arm and turnbuckle arrangement...as well as a 2002 L4310 with the fully adjustable telescopic arms and pin sway control. Without a doubt, the telescopic arms and pin sway control is nicer and easier to hook up to. BUT...I have never bent a turnbuckle ever, and I have indeed pushed with a large grader blade on the back. One last note is that you can purchase a "quick hitch" attachment to either style (turnbuckle or pin sway control) and have an even easier time hooking up implements.

This is my 1st tractor so I do not have any experience with other to compare it with.

I love it
I have used it to dig a trench with boulders approx. 7 ft deep 60 ft. long so far and I have 30 ft. to go for a new leach field for my home.
lots of front loader work as well moving the piles dirt and rock.

I have a few boulders that are 3ft X 2ft X 2ft Plus in size and the backhoe pulled them out of the trench.

I have no idea how that little backhoe did it but it did.

I was looking at the MX4800 and ordered it when I picked up a very high paying job so I upgraded at the last possible minute and got the MX5800. For loader and backhoe work there is absolutely no difference between the 4800 and the 5800 from reading the specs. and talking to the dealer.
I just received a 72 in. box blade (I may have screwed up by not getting a 78 in. but I will make it work and a 48 in. 3000# fork attachment from Everything Attachments. They look very well made.

I have not used them yet but soon.

I built an extendable jib last week end and used it this morning to move some equipment around organizing my yard for the next 30 ft of trench I need to do.

I plan on getting the 3 remote quick connects for the Top and Tilt for the Box Blade and I have already started installing the 3rd function for the front loader. I purchased the Bradco 3rd function and the directions for the install are totally screwed up so I have to do some trouble shooting to figure out how the plumbing as to run correctly and the wiring.

I love to build stuff and modify stuff and this tractor has an endless amount of things to dream up for attachments.
To me it will always be a work in progress.

Thanks for the interest.

 

[big bubba]

bet you're glad you moved up to the 5800.... had a mx5000. found it to be a solid, no nonsense machine. sounds like you've already made a good match in your trench work. anything smaller & you'd be disappointed
btw some advice. stay away from the dealer with all those bigger machines...you might catch the fever again
happens to the best of us