MX5100 is Here

[Waltert]

Hi All,
Got my MX5100 HST yesterday, NICE rig, I traded my L4400 gear tractor in on the new beast, it is a little bigger, more power , love the HST, R4's loaded, QA bucket, canopy, 3 rear remotes, pallet forks. I put my quick hitch on from the L4400 and hydraulic top link, mounted my home built grapple to the bucket and it started to piss rain last night, clear and sunny this a.m. , time to move some logs, then to my brothers to help start spreading 30 ton of lime, woo hooo!! This is the second tractor I bought from Eastern Turf in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, great dealer, lot's of stock in the yard to sit on and test drive , two thumbs up for service, give them a look if you are in the area.
Walter t

 

[crazyangel]

Congrats! You've outfitted your new rig very similarly to my 5740, and I love my setup. You will love the improved response of the engine from your 4400. The extra hp is great, and the turbo spins up the engine really fast to give you the power instantly. Hope mother nature is kind to you today so you get some quality seat time!

 

[danceswithdirt]

Almost like being a proud new papa aint it!:thumbsup:

 

[kcender]

Congratulations on the new tractor.I don't live far from you but have never dealt with Eastern Turf,glad you found them pleasant to deal with.

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations on your new tractor.:thumbsup:

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. :thumbsup:

 

[Waltert]

Thanks guys, had it out today for a bit, big difference from the L4400, my bro's lime did not come today so it did not get much of a workout, quite bouncy going down the road in high though, my L4400 was way smoother with ags? what's the bounce all about with the R4's?
Walter t

 

[MHarryE]

Ply rating and pressure the same? Were the tires on your L4400 filled? Assuming they are 17.5L x 24, the L is a low profile tire so less deflection or spring. If they are both Titan tires, the ag (I assumed 14.9 x 24) has 47/32 high tread bars and the R-4 has 32/32 high bars when new which might make a difference. When I combined the field by my house last year I felt like I was in an easy chair at 7 mph. When I gathered up the straw bales in that same field with my L5740 I felt like I was going to jar my guts out at the same travel speed. I assumed it was just a mass thing. Now you're saying the heavier tractor bounces more. Doesn't sound right but...

 

[OrangeToys]

No pics no tractor

 

[Waltert]

The tires are loaded R4's , they are Titans, 17.5 - 24 rears, my L4400 with ag's never had a bounce, it was worse at about 3/4 throttle on pavement, I did not run up to full throttle because it was uncomfortable as ****, it would start to bounce at a certain speed and then kind of amplify itself until I slowed a bit??

 

[CJBOTA]

I have a MX5100 and it also " bounces" alot. I think with the loader on you need alot of wight on the back. Mine is probably worse because I don't have loaded tires yet. Whem I'm doing loader work I put 1000 pounds on the back. Aside from this you will love the 5100, it is a work horse. My airblast orchard sprayer pushes the 5100 to the limit. It takes every pony it's got to run the blower, pump, and pull 300 gallon of chemical up a small hill at the same time. But the 5100 gits er done. Good luck and congradulations with your new tractor.
cj

 

[Waltert]

I put my counter weight on @ about 700# and it did slow the bounce , it is still there at about 2200 - 2500 rpm on the road, it goes away at higher rpm / speed , it seems that with the right amount of counter weight the bounce might go away, It may be a matter of balancing the loader / grapple with counterweight. I will keep messing with the weight and post up my results. I am liking the MX5100 better every time I use it, HST is sooo nice compared to gear. The MX5100 is allot more able than the L4400 I traded in.
Walter t

 

[crazyangel]

I have loaded tires and a box blade on my 5740 and don't notice much of what you've described.

 

[bigbull338]

sounds like your enjoying your new tractor.i never notice the bounce of the tractor going down the road.i guess im just used to it,along with the loader bounce that i dont real notice.

 

[MHarryE]

Your tires have a maximum loaded capacity of 4400 pounds each at 20 psi. Load inflation tables are available at the Riran website or the Tire & Rim Association.

 

[Waltert]

I will check out the load tables, thanks, tractor is awesome, put 6 hours on this past week , moving 10 cord of wood with grapple, loading 60 ton of potash in spreader for my bro's fields, loving it.
Walter t

 

[Bluegill2]

Congrats!

I like the looks of the MX5100. It might be my next Big tractor, but with ag tires and gear drive.

My 3800 is a keeper though...

 

[GILLYS CHILLI FARM AUSTRA]

How is your L3800 going? Whats the FEL like at moving dirt? Do you have a BH and how does that work?

 

[Bluegill2]

How is your L3800 going? Whats the FEL like at moving dirt? Do you have a BH and how does that work?

I've had the 3800 for 5 months now and I am truly impressed. It's just a basic work horse, with no extras, but I like it like that! Fits my needs just about perfect. It also fit my budget, 16k with 14 hrs and a 5' Land Pride mower. The FEL moves dirt just fine and quick. It is also a pleasure to mow with! I do not have a BH though. Thanks for asking!

 

[Ted Summey]

My MX5100 was delivered last fall. I have hauled firewood, run the bush hog, raked and tettered hay, renovated the drive way, planted a large field of grass for hay, fertilized my yard and tilled the garden with my 72 inch rotorary tiller. Plus I have installed two very nice food plots of forage soy beans. The tractor hasn't missed a beat. My only concern is the light rear end when the loader bucket is full. The rear tires are loaded but it is still light. I am planning a counter weight for when I will be using the FEL for moving material or light digging.

I have enjoyed this tractor as much as a man can without it being obscene. It is a work horse. We have a nearly 40 year old Massey Ferguson that the mX5100 has taken the place of. Since that tractor was bought new on the farm and didn't have 4wd I went with the 2wd model. It really has turned out to be a great tractor. My brother in law uses it to tetter and rake hay and it is perfect for those jobs.

All in all the MX5100 is what Kubota says it is - a utility tractor. Wish I had two!!