I will be purchasing a tractor. I've narrowed it down to onw of the following three 4WD tractors; JD-5105 Kubota M4900 SUD NH TC-45 I will be using it to maintain 48 acres that I own and will...

I'm in the market for a new tractor. Currently have a MF 240 rated at 45PTO. My tractor has the old fashioned gear shift (no shuttle shift) or I'd put a loader on it. Also the MF MFD turning...

Recently purchased Kubota M 4900 with little over 600 hours on it has a problem with the 3 point hitch cycling up and down. with tractor running lift arms cycle up and down some especially if you...

Hello to All, My brother has a 2000 M4900 w about 1050 hrs. When he started it 3 days ago, he said there was a loud "breaking noise" and he immediately turned it off. The dealer came out to...

If you had to choose, which one would you pick? And why?

I'm in need of an upgrade from my old Ferguson to35, and am looking at a M4900 4wd, 1100 hrs, that's pretty close by and seems to be a reasonable price. I've been burned twice buying used...

Greetings! I'm brand new to the site and was hoping that some of you could steer me in the right direction. I currently take care of 64 acres of land that consists of hardwood forest, fallow...

I bought a Massey Ferguson 231S in July of 2000. It is a mid 40's HP very basic utility tractor. It has been dependable and does everything I need it to do. I DO NOT LIKE THIS TRACTOR! IT IS...

Ok my ORANGE brothers I have read a couple of post in the Gereral Forums abut the M4900, M5700, and M6800 being phased out and replaced with 5040, 6040, and 7040 . Anyone heard anything? What...

It\'s official... new M4900. Stopped by the Seal Tractor in Woodville, MS on Friday morning. An hour later we agreed to the folllowing: M4900 Bush Hog M346 loader Tufline 6.5' Disc Harrow 500#...

I have a M4900 with 300 hrs. Replaced the battery about 6 months ago and now find myself having to replace it again after 6 more months. Before the 2nd battery died, I noticed the alternator...

I've replaced the battery two times in the last year. Found I had a bad alternator and replaced it at the time of the second battery. Now I find the battery is low again!!!??? Voltage reads at...

Figured I would come to the experts for this question...I have found a one owner, 2000 model, M4900, 4x4, FEL, 517 hours, canopy for $17.5. Good price? I have also found a 2000 M5700, 652 hours...

I have 340 hrs on it and the FEL appears to be operating slower than usual. The only thing that I have done differently is to add a box blade that I pretty much keep it mounted on the tractor...

So a very good friend of mine got a divorce and him and his wife didn't want the tractor so I ended up with it for free. It's got a Bradford backhoe and a set of forks for the front loader. I...

Looking to buy the M4900 FWD..Pros, cons on this tractor..Also looking at NH TC55DA.. Thanks

First of let me say I know WHAT draft control does. Question is how do I set it for the M4900 for a 6 foot medium duty shredder and a 6.5 foot disc harrow? Draft control has a "sensitive,"...

So im trying to get details on a tractor im looking at in the AM. Husband passed away and his wife is selling it. Its a 2001 Kubota M4900. Open station, 4 wd, loader. My research on tractor...

Hey guys, I'm looking at a used kubota that a guy is trying to sell because he has to move quickly out of state. It is a early 2000's Kubota M4900, FEL, 2wd, geared transmission. it has 691 hours...

I posted a couple years ago about adding a 2-speed pto to my L5450, so it has selectable 540 and 750 rpm speeds. At the time I didn't know if this modification might be possible on other models...

Recently purchased 2002 m4900 tractor ran great first few hours just using it around the farm to haul a trailer to and from with no load on the tractor at all. Had the opportunity to get some...

Have Kubota M4900 4x4 with clicking noise in wheel. Had bad outside bearing, replaced outside & inside bearing on short axle shaft, plus lower steering knuckle shaft bearing put it all back in...

this is the first time i have tried to brush hog with my M4900, and surely i am doing something wrong or there is a valve i need to shut or something?? in light to medium stuff, the pto slows way...

Where (or is there) a pull-back spring on the M4900 throttle linkage? My M4900 has both the lever and the pedal on the floor-board. Lately, it won't idle back lower that about 1500 RPM. You...

Anyone know the engine foot pounds on the 54 HP version of the M4900?

I have an M4900 with 380 hours, and changed the two hydraulic filters today. The manual does not call for a change of fluid so I just pulled the filters and replaced them with Kubota filters, and...

Hi Guys, Need some help figuring out my problem. Something not working in my starting circuit. Solenoid will not engage with the key. I have changed both start relay and key switch with no luck...

Can anyone help me decide between a M4900/5700 and a L5030? What should the price difference be? I'm getting a FEL and 6 ft HD shredder, 7 ft disk, & boxblade.

Can anyone explain how the MX5000 differs from the rest of the M series line? I have been unable to find stats for this new tractor. My local dealer does not have a brochure. Basically it looks...

Test driving an M4900 today and everything was awesome about the tractor...low hours, good tires, well tended to, you could tell. But then I ran her up to 540 speed which I think was around 2400...

My new tractor was delivered without a hitch. I was a little worried about buying from a distance but it all went like clockwork and I saved in excess of $5000.00. I have only 4 hrs on it but it...

Anyone know what's suppose to be in this hole? Its a small hole in the transmission housing under the floorboard that spits hydraulic oil on my boots. Am I missing a dipstick or is there suppose...

Hi all, i'm new to the forums but have had the tractor a couple of years. This weekend, we finally broke down and bought a 6' bush hog from TSC. It is relatively light weight but I think it...

The equipment brochure for the M4900/M5700 line from Kubota says "Hydraulic shuttle (M5700 only)". I gather this means that the 5700 needs no clutching when going from forward to reverse and that...

I was turning compost yesterday when my tractor started overheating. I've had it get hot before when the radiator screen got clogged with compost, so I try to be good about watching it, but it...

Hi all, These past few years, we have been plowing and disking some before rototilling, mainly for the fun/history of our land. We have used our neighbors disk for most of this. I believe it's a...

The shifter that puts my tractor into forward and reverse has been getting more difficult to move, and I'm afraid it will snap with the pressure I need to put on it in order to shift. Is there a...

I just got a new M4900 and so far I am thrilled. The tractor has everything I ever wanted. I will try and get some pictures to post on here. I do have a couple things that I think could be...

Would anyone in the Delevan, NY (south of Buffalo) area be interested in looking at a Kubota M4900 for me? I can pay you for your time/expenses. I just need someone to grab the keys and run it...

I'm in the market for a ~50 hp utility tractor to maintain roads, firebreaks, and food plots on a timber tract. I originally was heading towards Deere 5055E, then figured out MX5100 would probably...

I would like to thank every one for the help in making up my mind .I just pick up a 2001 m4900 with LA 1002 loader quick attach bucket, loaded rear tires ,1 set of outputs in rear, r4 tires, 304...

I have a M4900 cab tractor with syncro-shuttle that I put in reverse and now it won't come out of rev. If the 2 speed selector and the 4 speed selector are both in neutral and I put shuttle in fwd...

My Dad is interested in buying a M4900. What can you tell me about it. He will be using it on 83 Acres (probably only about 30-40 acres without trees). He will use it for different jobs but...

Hi: I posted a similar message but no replies. I changed the heading. I am trying to get a comparison from owners who may own either, as to the performance, satisfaction, type of usage, etc...

After traveling many miles and looking at and pricing many tractors I gave in to the temptation and bought a new M4900 with fel and backhoe. I find this website to be very informative and have...

Hello All I would greatly appreciate some advice of the value of a used M4900 kubota. It has approximately 1600 hours on it and come with the full cab, heat and air, and new tires. It has a...

Any thoughts or regrets?? Interested in a M4900 4wd with loader. Need for small farm, haying and misc. work. Will the M4900 handle a bailer with kicker plus wagon ok???

I am looking at a 01 or 02 2wd w a 1002 fel. Hour meter does not work but in great condition and guy says can't have over 200-300 hrs. I also have a friend who verifies the low hours. Don't think...

I have an M4900 with cab and has 850 hours. I only use it to cut grass (60inch bushhog finish cutter). im loking to down size but am not sure what to ask for this tractor and attachments I have...

looking for a loader that fits a model m4900 thanks

Had a leak in one of the 3 hoses connecting to my LA1002 FEL, so I replaced all three with new hoses. Now the bucket raises, lowers, and tilts down, but will not tilt up. Also the 3 point hitch...

I've replaced the battery two times in the last year. Found I had a bad alternator and replaced it at the time of the second battery. Now I find the battery is low again!!!??? Voltage reads at...

My M490 three point is not working. I added fluid and it worked briefly. It is not working now. I do notice that the linkage rod is broken (not sure of linkage name). It’s my understanding that...

I have an very heavy airefication machine on my M4900. It has been operating fine for years, but now it will only pick the implement up a few inches. The lift does not seem to be straining, mor...

Does anyone have a manual they could share showing the hydraulic hose routing for a LA1002? While disconnecting my shredder yesterday to hook up a PHD, I noticed a lot of hydraulic fluid coming...

which is better ,thinking about trading in my m4900 for the newer style m5140 . am I going backwoods from a 5 cylinder to a 4 cylinder ,is the m4900 better built?I like to get a hydraulic shuttle...

I have been preparing the food plots with a 6.5' disc harrow that weighs about 900# for many years now. We do about 20 acres or so a year. Ground is in South Mississippi. The tractor is 2WD and...

I think I've narrowed my choices down to one of these two tractors (although JD 5105 is still an outside possibility). Will be equipped with FEL. I am looking for advice from any of you who have...

I am heading up to the deer camp this weekend to do some tractor maintenace. My manual is up there and I need to know what the capacities and specs for the hydraulics/transmission and engine oil...

I'm trying to find an approximate value for a Kubota M4900 with a LA1002 4in1 loader and cab with approximate 380 hours in good condition. Any ideas??

Hi. I have a kubota M4900 with rops. The listed loader for this unit is the LA1002 ... (only)... The M6800 lists the LA1002 and the LA1162 as options.... So my question is, Can I use the LA1162...

Anyone know what might be a fair price on a M4900 Cab tractor with 4WD...no loader...large standard turf tires...no galaxy's Also anyone have a picture of any M series cab or not with turfs and...

I broke my tuffline gb1 in half it was funny, not so tuff, hp rated was 20 to 50 hp .so looking at the woods rb850 which is 1000lbs hydraulic tilt and hydraulic angle,skid shoes,95" wide.is this...

Does the m4900 diesel have glow plugs. Also I do not see any indicator that it does.

Hi guys, I have a M4900 with a bradco 509 backhoe and here lately I can only get a couple scoops of dirt and the pto lever on the right side keeps kicking off. The tractor only has 300 hours on...

Pat\'s Easy Change System on M4900 Put the Easy Change on my M4900 this week-end. Only problem I had was the pin going thru the Ball. As I have Cat II arms, I could not get the spacer to line...

I recently changed the hydraulic fluid and filters on my M4900 (@300 hours). All went fine, except that trying to pour all the new fluid from five gallon containers back into the smallish fill...

I just missed buying a great M4900 in my area just now, but there's another one in the area that has a cab for a similar price, just 2k hrs vs 1k hrs. I really don't want a cab because I'll be...

I'm looking for a MSRP on a M4900 2wd with cab, LA1002 FEL, and Woods 8400 bushhog. Are there any price guides out there for tractors? You can find tons of them for automobiles but where are...

I was told on my M4900 by a family member that ideally you should decrease RPMs when going from forward to reverse or vice versa because it was hard on the clutch and it would wear it out. This is...

I can't raise the three point on my M4900 Kubota. The lever is difficult to move and the three point barely moves the bush hog up and down. I added fluid but no help. Could it be a clogged...

question is how do you use the float position on the loader ,it is a la1002 , I think you have to hold the lever foward and not let go ,my old ford I held the lever for a moment in that position...

On the Kubota website I found a comparable tractor to the MF that I'm looking at. It's the M4900. Does anyone know the price or a good website to find the street price for this model? thanks Jason

Im looking at buying my first Kubota. I have a 14' woods batwing shredder. Will a 2004 M4900 4x4 do a good job at powering this shredder?

I have a 2007 Kubota M4900 with about 700 hours on it. (bought used) We changed hydraulic fluid and filters (with Kubota brand oil and elements) when we first experienced stiff steering and slow...

M-4900, MY PTO WILL NOT LIFT UNTIL THE HANDLE IS ALL THE WAY UP,AT THAT POINT , IT AFFECTS THE FRONT CONTROLS, PTO DOES NOT RESPOND..

It's time for the 50 hour service in my M4900 2WD gear drive. I went to NAPA today and bought 2 gallons of Shell Rotella 10W-30. Hopefully no problems there. NAPA had one tranny/hydro fluid that...

does anybody know if there is a plug and if so where is it , for work lights to be put on rops , on this tractor thanks

ERADIC LIFT, HANDLE HAS TO BE IN TOP POSITION, NO CONTROL

Anyone had a rear remote installed on a Cab tractor. I am thinking of adding one. Quote: $750.00 (650 parts, 100 labor)

A friend's M4900 front wheel drive stopped working suddenly, and after checking we discovered big problems in the front drive case attached to the bottom of the transmission. A ball bearing and...

Hey, thanks to all of you that replied to my posting yesterday. I have a 65 acre place in S Texas and run a small cow calf herd and a few fish. I could not attach a picture, but it looks like a...

anybody know if theirs a lot to installing a creep gear in a m 4900 utility

I am not at my farm and my tractor will not start. I had a walmart n1 battery in it but they no longer make it. So what size battery do i need. Such as cold cranking amps

where is the light fuse for am4900 kabota .

I DO COMMERCIAL BUSH HOGGING AND UNDERBRUSH CLEARING. I NOW USE A L3400DT W/FEL. I NEED A LARGER TRACTOR I THINK. HAS ANY ONE USED BOTH IN HEAVY USE SITUATION. WHAT KIND OF PRICES CAN I EXPECT...

A friend has an M4900 with the front wheel drive not working. No noises or warning, it just stopped working. So far she has only checked to see that the engaging mechanism at the engine end of the...

Hello, have 2004 M4900 4X4 with loader & ultra cab, manual trans, with shuttle. The 4 speed shifter is very hard to operate from 1st & 2nd side to 3rd & 4th side because cable going to lever on...

Will a loader off a M6800 fit a M4900? both tractors are open station. Don't know the exact model of the loader other than LA1002

This is me disking the garden with our M4900 and the nieghbors disk. It's from a while ago, and kinda poor quality. But any questions, feel free to ask. Just wanted to post it. Enjoy :thumbsup...

I'm looking for parts #'s for front hub, bearing, ETC. and parts source. Had a bad day resulting in bad parts , bad tractor, and alot of work I was hoping not to have. I would apperciate any...

Do I need to put any type of sealer between seal inner steel ring and pto shaft? I installed new seal and now oil leaks between pto shaft & ring(looks similar to a seal saver) that came in the...