Jonny S
New member
Hi Everybody
I have a 2009 Massey Ferguson 563 with around 575 hours that I bought new from the dealer. I really like this tractor because it is very heavy and powerful for it's size. I have a remodeling/ construction business in east Texas, so the tractor is used mainly for dirt work, loading dumpsters with the hydraulic grapple, and setting supports with our hydraulic auger. However the drawbacks to the tractor are as follows, (1) The tractor has a mechanical shuttle shift which means "a lot of clutching and sore knees". (2) The tractor is 2wd which is OK, unless it rains.
I have found a 2005 Kubota M5700 with 897 hours for sale about 200 miles from me. Although the Kubota is a little less weight and horse power than my Massey, it is 4wd and has a hydraulic shuttle= no clutching. I think I can get a pretty good deal on it with the trade in of my tractor.
I do not know very much about the M5700 model other than what I have read on the internet, so any comments, suggestions, or opinions about this trade would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 2009 Massey Ferguson 563 with around 575 hours that I bought new from the dealer. I really like this tractor because it is very heavy and powerful for it's size. I have a remodeling/ construction business in east Texas, so the tractor is used mainly for dirt work, loading dumpsters with the hydraulic grapple, and setting supports with our hydraulic auger. However the drawbacks to the tractor are as follows, (1) The tractor has a mechanical shuttle shift which means "a lot of clutching and sore knees". (2) The tractor is 2wd which is OK, unless it rains.
I have found a 2005 Kubota M5700 with 897 hours for sale about 200 miles from me. Although the Kubota is a little less weight and horse power than my Massey, it is 4wd and has a hydraulic shuttle= no clutching. I think I can get a pretty good deal on it with the trade in of my tractor.
I do not know very much about the M5700 model other than what I have read on the internet, so any comments, suggestions, or opinions about this trade would be greatly appreciated.