Buying Advice Pretty Sure I have Narrowed It down to Two: Massey 2706e or Kubota MX5800

[AuburnAlum]

Ok, so I believe that I have narrowed it down to two machines for my first tractor. Massey Ferguson 2706e or Kubota MX5800. Here are the details on both:

Massey 2706e => TractorData.com Massey Ferguson 2706E tractor information

Kubota MX5800 => TractorData.com Kubota MX5800 tractor information

Both are pretty much identical when it comes to features. But there are differences. I would love the input from the folks.

Common Options Picked for both

• HST
• Third Function (installed by dealer)
• R4 Tires
• Loader

Overall Price is almost identical between the two.

Massey
Pros

• Longer Warranty (5 year)
• Great Local Dealer
• Just a little more 'comfortable' station
• Steering rods behind front axle
• No DPF filter to change - automatic regen

Cons

• Not as good of resale if wanting to sell
• New model - Not many out there for experience reference

Kubota
Pros

• Lots of them out there with happy customers
• Good resale
• Many dealers close by for service

Cons

• None that I can think of

What I would be doing with my tractor:
1-Using a grapple to clear brush, trees. (80% of time)
2-Loader work (15% of time)
3-Box blade work (5% of time)

That about covers it all. Thank you in advance for all the help!

 

[TSO]

I vote for the Massey... Built in Japan by Iseki, I've had great experience with my Massey/Iseki units. They've been extremely reliable and rugged. My local Massey dealer has been fantastic also.

Both good machines though.

 

[jenkinsph]

They appear to be very close in specifications from what I see. They both appear to be light for utility tractors, very close to the compact tractors (within 100 lbs.) I have currently. Did you price these tractors with rear hydraulic options and 3rd outlet for mid hydraulics? Also did not see pressure rating for hydraulics or loader specifications, did you research all of this?

 

[RollingsFarms]

Is this an iseki model for sure? MF has several suppliers that build their tractors and I know not all of them are Iseki I just don't know which models. It gets confusing. Just make sure you know exactly what you're buying.

 

[TSO]

Is this an Iseke model for sure? MF had several suppliers that build their tractors and I know not all of them are Iseke I just don't know which models. It gets confusing. Just make sure you know exactly what you're buying.

Yes it is absolutely an Iseki build. All of the sub compacts, compacts, 1700 series, 2700 series, and 4600 series are Iseki.

 

[RollingsFarms]

Yes it is absolutely an Iseki build. Currently everything sold in North America below 100 HP is Iseki, with the exception of the Tafe built utility machines, 26xx models if I remember correctly.

Thanks for the clarification. I read somewhere that some of the 1700E series were a mix of Shiabura and Iseki, just depended on what model you got. Something about Iseki didn't have tier 4 engines for certain hp models and Shiabaura did. They might have caught up by now though.

 

[TSO]

Thanks for the clarification. I read somewhere that some of the 1700E series were a mix of Shiabura and Iseki, just depended on what model you got. Something about Iseki didn't have tier 4 engines for certain hp models and Shiabaura did. They might have caught up by now though.

No that's not quite correct...

Iseki always used their own engines (like the engine in my 1652), however didn't have a tier 4 engine certified for the new tractors. So AGCO ordered them with either Shibaura or Mitsubishi engines, depending on the tractor series. Additionally, they use the AGCO Power engines in the larger units, 4600....

So besides the engines, they are all still Iseki builds

 

[murphy1244]

There is 4k price difference between the two. The Massey being cheaper at 25 to Kubota's 29k.

 

[AuburnAlum]

Is this an iseki model for sure? MF has several suppliers that build their tractors and I know not all of them are Iseki I just don't know which models. It gets confusing. Just make sure you know exactly what you're buying.

Shibaura Is the engine on the 2705e and 2706e. 2.2L turbo 4 cylinder

 

[AuburnAlum]

There is 4k price difference between the two. The Massey being cheaper at 25 to Kubota's 29k.

Both are about the same price. Kubota slightly more from what I have been quoted. Have not had final negotiations. May be that the Kubota is a better deal with price in consideration.