Comparison Looking at L4600, Mx5100 and M5140

[foreman Etexas]

 

[johnking]

The ad prices look a little high to me.

 

[deadmoose]

I reserve the right to be wrong here: but the MX is really an L frame, correct? So, I will take the minority stance and say go with the M. Pay a few bucks more now and be thankful that you did later. 20 acres is a nice chunk of property. For now the mx may do all you want and more. What about in 2 or 3 or 5 years? How long do you plan on keeping this tractor? I just traded in my L. I loved it for its original purpose. But comparing it to my new M it is night and day. The L is a small homeowner tractor. When you step up to the M you step up in many ways. Look close at both tractors and see what you think.

If any kind of field/plow/tillage/hay work will never happen this could possibly nullify all of what I have said above. L/MX series are CUT's. M are Utility tractors. Meant to stand up to agriculture usage. An L will do it but won't like it. An M will thrive with these tasks.
$0.02 from me.

 

[JC-jetro]

At the least a visual compare and contrast when you have L and MX series shows very clearly the n]back end and front end is a lot beefier than L series. MX rated for cat II hitch. L is not. I have done my comparison just setting them side by side and done some simple axle measurement. L4600 is not on your basic L chasis, it is a lot beefier than economy L but not as beefy as MX.

JC,

 

[sixdogs]

The MX is on an "L" frame, has a beefeier front axle, more cubic inches, HP and weight and is destined for the user that wants extra oomph in a smaller package. I have one and also have an L4300 and there is a world of difference between the two in power and handling. Where the L4300 is light and bouncy, the MX sticks like glue and is noticably more powerful. It is now my small 'go to" tractor.

The M5140 is indeed on an "M" style frame yet retains some of the characteristics of the "L" in that it has the same engine and cubic inches as the MX. It has a greater 3 pt lift capacity, that can prove helpful and would likely have a better ride on rough terrain because it weighs 900 lbs more. It's still in the 50 HP area and that would be kind of low for a farm tractor.

 

[Bluegill2]

At the least a visual compare and contrast when you have L and MX series shows very clearly the n]back end and front end is a lot beefier than L series. MX rated for cat II hitch. L is not. I have done my comparison just setting them side by side and done some simple axle measurement. L4600 is not on your basic L chasis, it is a lot beefier than economy L but not as beefy as MX.

JC,

Right, the L4600 is built on a Grand L frame.

 

[TripleR]

I had read somewhere on here that the MX was also on the old L30 frame, but maybe not. Is the MX5100 built on the M5140 frame or what? Just curious.

 

[JC-jetro]

Gents, let's look at the pic and you make your own mind.

MX5100/4700 are exactly identical with the exception of Turbo on 5100 and telescopic lift arms.

MX 5100/4700 back end.

L 4600

L3800

Close pic of MX rear axle

close up of MX front axle

front axle L4600

MX4700

L4600 is not economy L, MX is more beefier than L 4600. They all 3 different classes. PTO engagement, difference between live and independent between L4600/4400 and economy L is hugely different. we need to compare apple and apples. it is how much you pay, how much you expect to get in return and the level of mechanical complication one chooses.
MX5100/4700 is just hits the sweet spot as it has many functional refinement of grand L but in a utilitarian style that still reminiscences tractor of yester years.

JC

 

[TripleR]

Rear of L5740.

 

[JC-jetro]

Other than obvious heft there the external tandem lift cylinders are a great feature.

JC,

Rear of L5740.