New tractor, good bye to first tractor and implements.

[tradosaurus]

Is this a good time to mention that I traded my L3301 with two years left on the loan?:laughing:

Arrrrrgh. I think if I need to upsize I will wait till mines paid off.

 

[TheMadOne]

Arrrrrgh. I think if I need to upsize I will wait till mines paid off. ��

To be fair my main goal with the trade was to get a cab. The extra weight, better ergos, stronger loader, easier fueling, HST+, and stronger 3pt were all extras. Nice extras.

 

[tradosaurus]

To be fair my main goal with the trade was to get a cab. The extra weight, better ergos, stronger loader, easier fueling, HST+, and stronger 3pt were all extras. Nice extras.

I tried to justify a cab but I think I the windows would get ripped out as soon as I ventured in the woods.

 

[Citydude]

I tried to justify a cab but I think I the windows would get ripped out as soon as I ventured in the woods.

I was worried about the windows vs trees as well. After this winters snow moving, I ordered an L4060 hstc. The best of both worlds would have been keeping my L2501 for the summer. Loved the open station in the forest and fresh air. But, that wasn't fitting in with the budget.

I figure since I have insurance, windows are expendable LOL.

 

[jjp8182]

..... I was told by reliable sources if you need more power do not go to the next level but go to a higher level by 3 or 4 times which you have now.

I've never heard that before, but it does confirm the conclusions I've been coming to on my own in my own looking (since I bought the L3560). Though in my situation I'm not sure I'd sell/trade my L3560 as it works very well as a lawn/pasture mower (on 3-ish acres), as well as performing some "light" loader work. Heavier loader work is part of the reason I may eventually add a Kubota M5/M6 or a compact telehandler to the mix (have had a few things where even the neighbor's John Deere 5085M seemed to be getting a workout).

While I don't know much about the M5's from personal experience, I've gotten my hands on an operator's manual and given the emphasis it (at least that version) places on start-up and shut-down I'd suspect the turbo-charger is probably a bit sensitive to drastic temperature changes (as turbochargers can be) so it might be worth checking out your operator's manual start-up/shut-down procedures for ensuring a long engine/turbo life. However, I also doubt there are any major mechanical issues/concerns with that series of tractor as it's one of the ones I frequently see doing commercial/government mowing in this area.

...and the nice thing is that size tractor gets into the travel speeds where driving it somewhere might be as much of an option as loading it onto a trailer for transport (depending on the situation/location/distance).

BTW -- if you want to reply to a specific response/comment, using the "Reply With Quote" option (bottom right) on that comment will provide a reply/post box to enter your response below the quoted text ......at least when using a computer to respond (not sure how it works on a mobile device).

 

[offshell]

I took delivery on a new Kubota M5-111HDC12 w R4 tires and a 1854 loader yesterday. I chose several options for the cab. I'm installing an after market ASA CD/Radio w/Blue tooth, front/rear camera w 9' color monitor and two rear roof bracket mounted selectable mode warning beacons. Early last year I bought a 2018 Kubota L2501 w various implements. At times I discovered I needed more power and underestimated the capability of this tractor which is on me for not doing my homework. It is a good tractor and the implements worked as expected in all but a couple of instances. One major problem I posted about and received helpful responses but it remained a frequent battle to put the transmission into gear as I was told "it is the nature of the beast". After talking with friends who own tractors and conducting more research I decided to upgrade to a stronger tractor. I was told by reliable sources if you need more power do not go to the next level but go to a higher level by 3 or 4 times which you have now. So the tractor now is a 100Hp Vs 25Hp and the loader lift capacity is 2 tons Vs 1/2 ton. Yeh I took a bath on the trade in values with the dealer however they took everything promptly and I did not have to deal w major haggling over prices trying to a private sale or deal w the no shows or the uncertainty when I would get everything sold. Also I did not have to worry about dudes traipsing through my shop casing the place either. At this point all I want to do is get my land ready to plant some type of crop by clearing a bunch of large old tree stumps and non producing fruit trees and brush. Although I only have a few acres the soil here is great for crops. I am looking into low or no tillage farming. I will be using a Blue Diamond severe duty tump bucket to remove the tree stumps. I had some tree stumps ground last year but over time the ground sank and on one stump new chutes (suckers) are just starting to appear. Where I took the stump out completely and back filled it the soil is still level and no new growth is visible. It will take sometime to adjust to this bigger tractor but I should not have to worry about lack of power and it shifts very smoothly and the steering mounted directional electronic shuttle makes it convenient for loader work. In a couple weeks I will be receiving a L P RCR1884 rotary cutter and a L P SA20 hydraulic post hole digger. I welcome any advice about running this new tractor.

That's quite the jump! Love it. Post some pictures or videos . Given some of the price differences, once I get a pole barn built I may look at the larger end of the spectrum as well though I think I'd probably keep the smaller tractor at the same time. Though are you sure the m5 was large enough?
Funny John Deere Commercial - YouTube

 

[searcyfarms]

hence the saying go big or go home!!! i love my big tractors, when i need to get something done i do it!!! my small tractors are for convenience and for less wear/tear on yard a pasture is a pasture so get it done