Slippy
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- Sep 23, 2002
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- Tractor
- Mahindra 6000 4wd; IH x2; NHTC40DSS; International 1086; JD 5115M
So in another thread I original looked for help comparing the 5E to the 5m series and I have pretty much decided the 5E, although a very nice tractor, is not what I want.
Of course I have made the mistake of now looking at the 6m series and now looking for some guidance in comparing the two. When I climbed into the cockpit of the 6m I was very impressed. Seemed to me to be a completely different tractor. There are some differences between the 5E and the 5M, sure, but from what I could tell, a whole different ball game in moving from the 5m to the 6m, agree?
As I understand it, the transmission is all together different, and from what I can tell, much better in the 6m.
Controls, extras, all much better on the 6m?
Assuming most of you agree the 6m is a much, shall I say robust tractor, I must ask the next question: horsepower to weight ratio?
The 5115m is a 115hp engine with 100hp pto. Weight around 9000lbs. Seems to be good engine and pto hp for the weight of the tractor.
The 6105m is a 105hp engine with 87hp pto. weight around 11,000lbs.
In comparison, thats 10 less engine hp, 13 less pto hp, and 2000lbs more weight.
I realize application can make a huge difference in picking the right tractor, but I am just trying to compare the raw data.
If you need the weight, etc., got that. But what am I missing here.
Seems to me the performance in the field will be decrease inherently. From a raw data perspective, you actually are moving down in performance and might as well get a lower hp 5m series tractor and save a bunch of money when comparing hp output. Now, what does that really mean in terms of putting the wheels to the ground?
If any one has experience with the 5m or 6m series, I am excited to learn of your actual experiences. Is one likely to be disappointed in 6m feeling that it is under hp for the weight? In looking at the 6m series line, you have to jump two models to get a similar engine and pto hp rating as the 5115m, and still have the 2000lb weight difference.
I know this will come up, so please know the primary use will be to pull an 8 foot moco, round bailer, and hay trailer with hydraulic arm pick up carrying 10 4x5 round bails, application ground is rolling hills, steep in places.
Thanks!
Of course I have made the mistake of now looking at the 6m series and now looking for some guidance in comparing the two. When I climbed into the cockpit of the 6m I was very impressed. Seemed to me to be a completely different tractor. There are some differences between the 5E and the 5M, sure, but from what I could tell, a whole different ball game in moving from the 5m to the 6m, agree?
As I understand it, the transmission is all together different, and from what I can tell, much better in the 6m.
Controls, extras, all much better on the 6m?
Assuming most of you agree the 6m is a much, shall I say robust tractor, I must ask the next question: horsepower to weight ratio?
The 5115m is a 115hp engine with 100hp pto. Weight around 9000lbs. Seems to be good engine and pto hp for the weight of the tractor.
The 6105m is a 105hp engine with 87hp pto. weight around 11,000lbs.
In comparison, thats 10 less engine hp, 13 less pto hp, and 2000lbs more weight.
I realize application can make a huge difference in picking the right tractor, but I am just trying to compare the raw data.
If you need the weight, etc., got that. But what am I missing here.
Seems to me the performance in the field will be decrease inherently. From a raw data perspective, you actually are moving down in performance and might as well get a lower hp 5m series tractor and save a bunch of money when comparing hp output. Now, what does that really mean in terms of putting the wheels to the ground?
If any one has experience with the 5m or 6m series, I am excited to learn of your actual experiences. Is one likely to be disappointed in 6m feeling that it is under hp for the weight? In looking at the 6m series line, you have to jump two models to get a similar engine and pto hp rating as the 5115m, and still have the 2000lb weight difference.
I know this will come up, so please know the primary use will be to pull an 8 foot moco, round bailer, and hay trailer with hydraulic arm pick up carrying 10 4x5 round bails, application ground is rolling hills, steep in places.
Thanks!