New M Series

[LeadPoison]

When do they come out?

I got my eye on one.

 

[BOTAMAN]

I checked on our orders this morning and we have no delivery dates showing still says TBD. I'm sure there will be units at the Louisville show to look at, hopefully will be arriving at dealers lots about the same time.

 

[LeadPoison]

When is the Louisville show?

 

[5030]

Interestingly enough, I ordered a M9 5 months ago, had it built and it came through with the M95 engine.

Personally, I don't like the sloped hood but I do like the corner post exhaust (like our 105S). My prime motive for getting the old style was the deleting of the square hood.

I would have preferred the loader on the 105 (self leveling), but the 1215 loader is plenty strong. I haven't found the end of the loader yet. It handles ton pallets on the (Kubota) forks no problem and 2 rounds at a time. That's good enough for me.

I've no problem with the old style climate control, actually, I prefer (no) air outlets in the dash area, especially at knee height. The dash is a little to futuristic for me. Farmers like old style interiors, at least I do. The higher mounted lights are nice but I just added 2 extra forward facing halogens on the M9 and most often I don't use the grill mounted lights anyway...cornering lights, what for?? Cornering lights sound like an ad for a 1965 Lincoln Town Car. Your cab mounted lights should be angled out for turning in the field at night, hence, 2 forward and 2 angled outboard. The pantograph wiper is an added plus, The old style Kubota cowl mounted wiper is too low to be of much use. I would have preferred a roof mounted wiper, straight arm though. All in all, the old style M9 is fine for this farmer, besides I have the 105 too.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

i have two of the prototypes. Are there particular pictures you want?

 

[milkman]

Check this out. I can hardly wait. Farm Show

 

[RFischer]

The National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull are at the Kentucky Exposition Center February 15-18. Should be a lot to see there. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[LeadPoison]

Looking for something in the 50-60 HP range.

 

[EquipmentJunkie]

Neil,
Did you open the hood on the new M-series that you have at the PA Farm Show? I thought that it was very sloppy. It wobbled around and felt like a strong crosswind would take it off. I assume that this is a pre-production glitch.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

No I did not. I am headed back up there today. I'll take a look at it and see. I think our factory guy will also be there thoughout the week.

 

[equipman]

We're going to have two of the new M40 series tractors at the Stock Show in Ft. Worth, Texas. One will be used to maintain arenas and one is going to be in our booth. M9540 and M8540 are the two models we have. The Stock Show runs 1/13/06 to 2/5/06. Lewis

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

I checked that hood today. Its probably going to be somewhat floppy when its up - however not as bad as the one at the farm show. That one had a few pins removed from the hindge where you take the hood off for major service. The shake is minor, not as good as the NH flip up hood - but better than Deere's.

 

[EquipmentJunkie]

You are correct, New Holland has the best tilt-up hood. Deere's 5X25s I am not familiar with.

 

[LeadPoison]

Any idea what a 50 HP DT unit with an FEL will run?

 

[equipman]

LeadPoisen
I figured a M5040DT, std AG tires, LA1153 loader, skid steer coupler, M1822 valve, M1811 72" SS bucket and M1871 grill guard for $29,818.00 MSRP. Hope this helps.
Lewis

 

[LeadPoison]

Thanks for the info. My budget really is around 25K tops. I was looking at the L4400, but I really want/need a full size ag/utility tractor. I guess I really don't need DT, but who hasn't gotten a tractor stuck at some point in their life? Who knows if I will get DT, it sure is nice to have though.

I will be cutting, discing, planting about 12 acres twice a year. Maybe an additional 15 acres at times on another piece of property. Plus some road and creek crossing maintenance.

I want 6 foot implements.

Am I correct in thinkingthe L4400 is too small for my intended uses?

 

[tjkadar]

See if you can find a M4900 that hasn't been sold yet. Might be just what you need.

 

[LeadPoison]

Not a bad idea. Will check them out.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

The MX5000 should fit the bill nicly. I'd suspect the selling price of the New 50hp M-Series won't be too far off 25k.

 

[LeadPoison]

Well I have a distant cousin by marriage that owns a Kubota dealership an hour from my house. I am going to try to plan a trip up there with a mutual family member whom we are both close to. Should be interesting.

I predict a new tractor within 6 weeks. I will keep everyone informed.