New 50-70hp Utility tractor

[BMan2005]

Long time lurker but first post here guys. We just bought a new 50 acre piece of property and plan to build a house soon on it. I'm going to leave about 15 acres in pasture, field, 1.5-2 of that for yard, and the rest planted in pines. Our drive way will also be very long making a loop to the back and back out to the road, so alot of drive to keep up. Also we have several horses and will need a tractor that can handle moving round bales of hay and I want one I can stack the bales under a shelter, so heavy and strong. Also doing some land clearing with it so it will need a grapple.

So, about the tractors. I've looked and researched every brand. In my area we have a strong dealer network of everyone but Kioti & LS. The tractors I've narrowed it down to in each brand in my price range are.

Kubota M5660- It seems well thought out and has some strong lift capability, but it's light.

JD 5055e- Heavy, stout, strong hydraulics, seems warranty work is iffy with them around here.

Mahindra 5570- Tractor is a complete beast out of every tractor in my list. Heaviest & strongest. But controls are laid out a little awkward, steering wheel is a little far forward without tilt, and I'm concerned about reliability on it from what I've read about the brand online. Dealers say they are tanks and very reliable, two of those dealers sale other brands and still pushed it for what I'll do with it.

New Holland Workmaster 60- Probably my favorite overall. Every control seems to be perfectly placed, weight is kinda on the light side, and hydraulics are middle of the road of all these strength wise. The small 2.2L and 2600rpm rated engine kinda concern me torque wise, but I have no first hand experience running it to know.

Massey Ferguson 2606H- I like the specs and weight of the tractor, outside of that after getting on one I just don't like it.


Looking for experience on the New Holland Workmaster series, JD 5055e, and Mahindra 5570.

 

[Turbys_1700]

I've owned a Workmaster 50 for the past 16 months. Right now I have over 135 trouble free hours. The FEL is very strong. With loaded rears the tractor is very stable. The tractor is over 6K pounds in weight with the rears filled. I really like it a lot. The only issue I have is the dipstick is difficult to reinsert with the FEL frame in the way. Other than that I am very satisfied with the unit.

 

[rustyshakelford]

I've had two 5055e. Are you wanting cab or OOS. Have you looked at the t4.75 from NH? Real nice tractor with lots of strength. Would be a good fit for what your doing too

Brett

 

[BMan2005]

Open tractor, I need to spend the money on getting the most tractor I can for the money & trying to stay around $30,000 with 4wd & Loader.

 

[BMan2005]

I've owned a Workmaster 50 for the past 16 months. Right now I have over 135 trouble free hours. The FEL is very strong. With loaded rears the tractor is very stable. The tractor is over 6K pounds in weight with the rears filled. I really like it a lot. The only issue I have is the dipstick is difficult to reinsert with the FEL frame in the way. Other than that I am very satisfied with the unit.

That's great to hear! I would think with loaded rears and loader at least 6500 right?

That is one thing I like about the Mahindra, it's 6300 bare tractor.

 

[jeff9366]

Here are Kubota M5660 threads in the T-B-N archive:
KUBOTA M5660 site:tractorbynet.com - Google Search

Mahindra 5570: Mahindra 557 site:tractorbynet.com - Google Search

New Holland Workmaster 60:
New Holland Workmaster 6 site:tractorbynet.com - Google Search

 

[BMan2005]

I've had two 5055e. Are you wanting cab or OOS. Have you looked at the t4.75 from NH? Real nice tractor with lots of strength. Would be a good fit for what your doing too

Brett

I haven't looked at it, I stopped at the Workmaster series because it pretty much hit my limit. Between the kid coming, newly purchased land, and building the house soon I'm trying to stay within a certain budget.

I may need to price one though just to see.

Also you mentioned owning two 5055e's and stopped there. What did you think of it?

 

[rustyshakelford]

I haven't looked at it, I stopped at the Workmaster series because it pretty much hit my limit. Between the kid coming, newly purchased land, and building the house soon I'm trying to stay within a certain budget.

I may need to price one though just to see.

Also you mentioned owning two 5055e's and stopped there. What did you think of it?

Mine were cabs and absolute nightmares. I think they are much better and the OOS don't have the issues I did. Make sure the brakes are solid and the pedal isn't soft. I think that they are a decent tractor. Would take it over the others. Check out the one I was talking about. Don't know what the OOS is running but I can promise you it's cheaper to buy now than realize you bought to small and do it over again. Example, I had 5055s and now have a 5100e

Brett

 

[Turbys_1700]

That's great to hear! I would think with loaded rears and loader at least 6500 right?

That is one thing I like about the Mahindra, it's 6300 bare tractor.

According to the specs the tractor weighs a tick over 5K. Loaded rears will put it over 6K. With the FEL it is the 7K range. I have R4's on mine and finish mow. The turning radius is not good. Those planetary front axles are very robust but not as nimble as bevel front axles. My dealer advertises the 50 for $25,500. I would expect the 60 would be $27,500.

 

[BMan2005]

Mine were cabs and absolute nightmares. I think they are much better and the OOS don't have the issues I did. Make sure the brakes are solid and the pedal isn't soft. I think that they are a decent tractor. Would take it over the others. Check out the one I was talking about. Don't know what the OOS is running but I can promise you it's cheaper to buy now than realize you bought to small and do it over again. Example, I had 5055s and now have a 5100e

Brett

I have thought about going the used route and getting a bigger tractor, that is the only way I could do it. But I really nice used tractor come with a heavy price. Then there is the fact I don't know if I'll be lucky or get a headache.