riptides
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Here is more info in the JD forum on this attractive series.
51xx JD series
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51xx JD series
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Price Check Kubota M Series Price Check
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jltrent
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I have a JD5210 2wd cab and a Kubota M6800 4x4 cab with loader.
I like them both, but if were buying again I would get a Kubota. If you get a tractor get the 4x4 and loader if possible. I said I would never have a need for a tractor with 4wd drive, but after owning one I wouldn't want one without it.
I paid $33000 for the Kubota M6800, 4x4, cab, Bushhog loader, and two remotes behind in June of 2004. A neighbor bought the same tractor minus the loader and extra remote for $32500 about a month ago.
I have a MF285 2wd 82hp with loader and the 4x4 Kubota will pull or push as much as it will.
I bought 600 pounds of weights to put in the back rims of the Kubota, but put only two in (300 pounds) and this made a lot of difference in the tractor especially with the bucket loaded and handling 5x5 round hay on the front.
I like them both, but if were buying again I would get a Kubota. If you get a tractor get the 4x4 and loader if possible. I said I would never have a need for a tractor with 4wd drive, but after owning one I wouldn't want one without it.
I paid $33000 for the Kubota M6800, 4x4, cab, Bushhog loader, and two remotes behind in June of 2004. A neighbor bought the same tractor minus the loader and extra remote for $32500 about a month ago.
I have a MF285 2wd 82hp with loader and the 4x4 Kubota will pull or push as much as it will.
I bought 600 pounds of weights to put in the back rims of the Kubota, but put only two in (300 pounds) and this made a lot of difference in the tractor especially with the bucket loaded and handling 5x5 round hay on the front.
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LeadPoison
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- Kubota M4900
Why the kubota over the Deere?
I am seriously considering the JD 5105 2WD with 522 loader.
I will not be doing a lot of loader work at all. I have access to bulldozers real cheap if i need to do some work. So I don't think 4WD is a necessary in my case.
If I go with the Kubota it will be the M4900 with loader.
I am seriously considering the JD 5105 2WD with 522 loader.
I will not be doing a lot of loader work at all. I have access to bulldozers real cheap if i need to do some work. So I don't think 4WD is a necessary in my case.
If I go with the Kubota it will be the M4900 with loader.
jltrent
Silver Member
I bought the JD5210 2wd cab. 2 remotes 16.9-28 tires in 1999 new for $18500 and it has around 1300 hours on it. The only problem I have had so far was an oil leak behind the engine and it had to be took apart at the center to fix. The engine is loud an a bit underpower even thought I have had the pump recalubrated up 10% to which probably gives it 7 more HP. It has been a good tractor so far, but seems to me I like the Kubota all the way around better. The power reverser lever, more room in the cab, more power, quieter engine, AC/heater works better, the clutch is easy to press and the JD's clutch peddle will kill your leg after a days work, the Kubota burns less fuel and just feels more solid to drive. I like both tractors, but if I were to get a new tractor in the 50hp range I would get the new Kubota that is to be for sell anyday now at local dealers. I would pay more for the Kubota that the JD 5105 as it doesn't have the same rear or transmission as the the JD5225 tractors or my tractor.
jltrent
Silver Member
I have owned Honda and Toyota vehicle that were made and/or engineered in Japan. The Kubota tractors are made in Japan and remind me of the same quality as the vehicles mentioned above. I believe they are a tough tractor.
My JD5210 has Made in Mexico stamped all over it and from looking at the newer ones I don't believe the quality is as good as mine. It is untelling were they are made.
My JD5210 has Made in Mexico stamped all over it and from looking at the newer ones I don't believe the quality is as good as mine. It is untelling were they are made.
HEC
Veteran Member
Only you know what your uses will be for a tractor but for me I would never buy a tractor without a loader or without 4wd been there and done that, not ever again.I have the kubota m series and very satisfied.