I've been looking for a used tractor for awhile, bouncing back and forth between L46/4700s and the MX5200s. The used MXs offer so much more capacity for the money, I can see why you made that choice. I think there was only a few thousand dollars difference between a new L4701 and MX5400 configured the same way, but the difference in capacity is large. It would be interesting to talk to a dealer and see what if any advantages the L4701 has to offer other than a few thousand dollars savings.
Replacing L3901 with MX5400
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Bullwinkle123
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My dealer doesn't even keep L4701's on the lot, he says they just don't sell compared to the 5400. Other people in this forum though have insisted (that their dealers say) that the L4701s are a good price/capability point. For me personally I went MX5400, totally worth the incremental money to me.
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Four years ago, I traded my L3430 with BH90 hoe for a MX5800 and a BH92 hoe. There is just no fair comparison. You'll love the extra power and additional seat/deck space. I was going to keep the BH90 and reuse it on my L6060 tractor but the "banana boom" on the BH92 is much more convenient to use. Besides, the dealer made me a trade offer I couldn't refuse.
Good luck with your new MX !!
Good luck with your new MX !!
BackRoad
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140 hours on my MX6000 over the last 6 months. Much of it grapple work while reclaiming fields. You'll love the tractor and it is surprisingly nimble in spite of the larger foot print. It's well planted...good balance of power, weight and size.
I have the ROPS by choice, it was not a cost decision. Everything I'm doing with the tractor is because I want to be doing it, rather than "have" to be doing it. I prefer being outside and feel more "in touch" with the work being done with the open station.
If not too late, add the 3rd Function for the grapple now, plus the 3 remotes.
Easier than adding them after the fact.
Also noted that you are tall. I found it simple to add a couple of 2 inch x 3 inch x 1/4 inch aluminum rectangle tubes to raise the seat 2 inches, helping to make it even more comfortable to operate.
I have the ROPS by choice, it was not a cost decision. Everything I'm doing with the tractor is because I want to be doing it, rather than "have" to be doing it. I prefer being outside and feel more "in touch" with the work being done with the open station.
If not too late, add the 3rd Function for the grapple now, plus the 3 remotes.
Easier than adding them after the fact.
Also noted that you are tall. I found it simple to add a couple of 2 inch x 3 inch x 1/4 inch aluminum rectangle tubes to raise the seat 2 inches, helping to make it even more comfortable to operate.
Finally brought the MX5400 home today. My 20’ utility trailer is nowhere near heavy enough so I borrowed a friend’s trailer. It’s only 16’ but it got the job done.
The BH92 is in limbo waiting on the hydraulic thumb and quick attach coupler. It should be ready in February.
The BH92 is in limbo waiting on the hydraulic thumb and quick attach coupler. It should be ready in February.
buck12
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Good looking tractor and pond.
The Deerslayer
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Nice looking rig. You're gonna have some fun with that!
BackRoad
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Nice! Great picture next to the pond.
Did you find any growth hormone to feed your implements so they grow up a bit in size also?
(Your journey has been a reminder...no loans allowed without the operator attached...)
Did you find any growth hormone to feed your implements so they grow up a bit in size also?
(Your journey has been a reminder...no loans allowed without the operator attached...)