blainesdad
Member
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2010
- Messages
- 42
- Location
- Elizabethton, TN
- Tractor
- 2155 John Deere , 2550 John Deere MFWD with 175 loader, John Deere 5310 MFWD with 541 loader
I know these threads are everywhere in here, but I have not seen any for the tractors that I am specifically looking for. I am in the market for a used utility tractor in the 55-70HP range. I am wanting 4WD or MFWD with a loader. I have found a 2004-2005 Kubota M6800 with LA1002 loader that fits the bill and also a 1999 John Deere 5310 with 541 loader. Would really like some more knowledge on these from you guys who know.
Here is what I see in the two that I like.
Kubota M6800
1. More HP
2. I like the gear layout
3. Loader hydraulics aren't ran to the rear
John Deere 5310
1. Seems to be a wider wheelbase(less top heavy)
2. John Deere(have always had them in the past)
3. Turbo not normally aspirated.
Here is what I don't like about them
Kubota M6800
1. Appears to be a smaller wheelbase and possibly more top heavy..not very conducive to cutting/raking/baling hay on some of the hills here in East TN
2. Operator station isn't that great
John Deere 5310
1. Less HP
2. Hydraulic situation
I know I have heard some guys talk about planetary drive, etc, etc. I don't know anything about all of this stuff. First 4WD tractor I have ever even looked at.
Thanks for any info
Here is what I see in the two that I like.
Kubota M6800
1. More HP
2. I like the gear layout
3. Loader hydraulics aren't ran to the rear
John Deere 5310
1. Seems to be a wider wheelbase(less top heavy)
2. John Deere(have always had them in the past)
3. Turbo not normally aspirated.
Here is what I don't like about them
Kubota M6800
1. Appears to be a smaller wheelbase and possibly more top heavy..not very conducive to cutting/raking/baling hay on some of the hills here in East TN
2. Operator station isn't that great
John Deere 5310
1. Less HP
2. Hydraulic situation
I know I have heard some guys talk about planetary drive, etc, etc. I don't know anything about all of this stuff. First 4WD tractor I have ever even looked at.
Thanks for any info