Kubota MX5100 Reviews
2013 Kubota MX5100 HST
Model Year: 2013
I would just like to take this time to quickly comment on my new purchase and I am so far pleased with this tractor, especially the loader capacity, I have had a few other compact tractors which would barley lift the loader arms and bucket, this one I specked out for this very feature and very impressed.
Pros: Loader capacity.
Cons: Price.
Model Year: 2013
I would just like to take this time to quickly comment on my new purchase and I am so far pleased with this tractor, especially the loader capacity, I have had a few other compact tractors which would barley lift the loader arms and bucket, this one I specked out for this very feature and very impressed.
Pros: Loader capacity.
Cons: Price.
MX5100 HST
Model Year: 2013
I really haven't owned this tractor long enough to give a honest and fair review. It is very user friendly and I feel as time goes by, I will be more familiar with the tractor. My wife absolutely loves the HSTand when she first got on I thought she would make a couple of circles and get off. Boy was I wrong. She saw how easy it was to operate the FEL and took off to a burn pile that had started to get pretty high. I couldn't stop her, she cleaned up the whole dang pile. When she got off, she smiled and said, "nice". I am concerned about the 3-pt hitch, it seems to jerk when you raise it slowly. I haven't had a chance to use my box blade yet so I see how that turns out. I did raise and lower it at the dealer with nothing attached and it was smooth. When I attached my box blade at home and started to raise it, it was very jerky. That is why I only gave it 3 stars in performance. A tractor performance in my opinion is only as good as the work it can " perform " and most of the performance comes from the implements you attach to it and the majority are attached to the 3 pt hitch. I am totally perplexed as to why a company like Kubota would allow this obvious and totally fixable flaw to exist.
Pros: Everything but 3-pt. hitch.
Cons: None except the 3-pt. hitch.
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Model Year: 2013
I really haven't owned this tractor long enough to give a honest and fair review. It is very user friendly and I feel as time goes by, I will be more familiar with the tractor. My wife absolutely loves the HSTand when she first got on I thought she would make a couple of circles and get off. Boy was I wrong. She saw how easy it was to operate the FEL and took off to a burn pile that had started to get pretty high. I couldn't stop her, she cleaned up the whole dang pile. When she got off, she smiled and said, "nice". I am concerned about the 3-pt hitch, it seems to jerk when you raise it slowly. I haven't had a chance to use my box blade yet so I see how that turns out. I did raise and lower it at the dealer with nothing attached and it was smooth. When I attached my box blade at home and started to raise it, it was very jerky. That is why I only gave it 3 stars in performance. A tractor performance in my opinion is only as good as the work it can " perform " and most of the performance comes from the implements you attach to it and the majority are attached to the 3 pt hitch. I am totally perplexed as to why a company like Kubota would allow this obvious and totally fixable flaw to exist.
Pros: Everything but 3-pt. hitch.
Cons: None except the 3-pt. hitch.
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2011 Kubota MX5100 with Front Loader
Model Year: 2011
I started with a Kubota compact and recently stepped up to the larger 50 horse with loader. I couldn't be happier with more power and the larger implements that I could operate. So far the MX5100 has performed flawlessly and met my expectations and I would recommend to anyone looking for great tractor.
Pros: Reliable.
Cons: Pricy with no extras.
Model Year: 2011
I started with a Kubota compact and recently stepped up to the larger 50 horse with loader. I couldn't be happier with more power and the larger implements that I could operate. So far the MX5100 has performed flawlessly and met my expectations and I would recommend to anyone looking for great tractor.
Pros: Reliable.
Cons: Pricy with no extras.
Compact Kubota MX5100
Model Year: 2012
MX 5100 has been a great tractor; my third Kubota now. Does everything I ask of it---mostly ripping for re-vegetation and disc ploughing. Also it's the biggest tractor I can legally tow behind my D Max. Other tractors I've had are Kubota B2630 and still have B2920 (all have been HST transmissions). B2630 (450hrs) better finish than the 2920 and perfect 1st tractor totally user friendly. B2920 (350hrs)---a willing performer. Engine has that much. Go for the size of the tractor. I find traction a problem. All 4 wheels spinning at once. Finish not as good as 2630 but I've been very pleased with this tough little machine.
Pros: A lot of tractor for your money.
Cons: None.
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Model Year: 2012
MX 5100 has been a great tractor; my third Kubota now. Does everything I ask of it---mostly ripping for re-vegetation and disc ploughing. Also it's the biggest tractor I can legally tow behind my D Max. Other tractors I've had are Kubota B2630 and still have B2920 (all have been HST transmissions). B2630 (450hrs) better finish than the 2920 and perfect 1st tractor totally user friendly. B2920 (350hrs)---a willing performer. Engine has that much. Go for the size of the tractor. I find traction a problem. All 4 wheels spinning at once. Finish not as good as 2630 but I've been very pleased with this tough little machine.
Pros: A lot of tractor for your money.
Cons: None.
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Great Utility Tractor for Small Farm
Model Year: 2013
All tractors are a compromise. This tractor fits in well for a small commercial produce farm. The HST and 4WD have great advantages over 2WD and a geared transmission for tilling, FEL work and mowing. It would not be a good choice for a row crop tractor which I had previously (IH574RC). It seems to use more diesel fuel as the RPMs increase during mowing and tilling. My tractor has filled tires but it helps to have added weight on the rear for FEL work. My FEL bucket is larger than standard (.78 cubic yards stacked) I usually keep the 800 lb tiller on the back when using the FEL. It is compact and doesn't get in the way.
Pros: HST, 4WD, good size for me.
Cons: A bit light, fuel milage?
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Model Year: 2013
All tractors are a compromise. This tractor fits in well for a small commercial produce farm. The HST and 4WD have great advantages over 2WD and a geared transmission for tilling, FEL work and mowing. It would not be a good choice for a row crop tractor which I had previously (IH574RC). It seems to use more diesel fuel as the RPMs increase during mowing and tilling. My tractor has filled tires but it helps to have added weight on the rear for FEL work. My FEL bucket is larger than standard (.78 cubic yards stacked) I usually keep the 800 lb tiller on the back when using the FEL. It is compact and doesn't get in the way.
Pros: HST, 4WD, good size for me.
Cons: A bit light, fuel milage?
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Good All-Around Tractor
Model Year: 2013
There are little things I could pick on about this tractor, but I knew about most of them from other reviews when I bought it and you can't expect everything from a tractor this price. I keep a small herd of cattle and a few horses. Between use on the small farm and maintaining the yard this tractor has been a great investment. The biggest limiting factor is the light wear end, even with the tires ballasted. It is barely mobile in the snow without the 4WD function and the lack of weight limits the capabilities of this tractor. This is my only tractor and it has done all the chores I need it to do. It moves 1,200-1,500lbs bales---no problem, mucks out the corals, moves tons of snow, and is pretty good for clearing caragana. I have also run a NH 276 square baler with it. For winter I have recently acquired a 6 ft. snow-blower which does not run yet, but has provided ballast for the back end and I can now push snow in 2WD. I added rear hydraulics to the back end myself which opened up a lot more options including a small grapple. I haven't had any mechanical problems to date. Fuel economy is not bad if it is not running over 2000rpm, which I have seldom needed to run it over. Like other reviews have stated, the differential lock is not conveniently located. My biggest complaint is the safety switch under the seat which shuts the tractor off when I lean too much to the right. This tractor is a good fit for my size of operation, but don't settle for this tractor if you need something bigger. I feel this tractor is a good value for the money and I have been finding my local Kubota dealer great to work with.
Pros: Good value for the money, very versatile.
Cons: Light in the back end.
Model Year: 2013
There are little things I could pick on about this tractor, but I knew about most of them from other reviews when I bought it and you can't expect everything from a tractor this price. I keep a small herd of cattle and a few horses. Between use on the small farm and maintaining the yard this tractor has been a great investment. The biggest limiting factor is the light wear end, even with the tires ballasted. It is barely mobile in the snow without the 4WD function and the lack of weight limits the capabilities of this tractor. This is my only tractor and it has done all the chores I need it to do. It moves 1,200-1,500lbs bales---no problem, mucks out the corals, moves tons of snow, and is pretty good for clearing caragana. I have also run a NH 276 square baler with it. For winter I have recently acquired a 6 ft. snow-blower which does not run yet, but has provided ballast for the back end and I can now push snow in 2WD. I added rear hydraulics to the back end myself which opened up a lot more options including a small grapple. I haven't had any mechanical problems to date. Fuel economy is not bad if it is not running over 2000rpm, which I have seldom needed to run it over. Like other reviews have stated, the differential lock is not conveniently located. My biggest complaint is the safety switch under the seat which shuts the tractor off when I lean too much to the right. This tractor is a good fit for my size of operation, but don't settle for this tractor if you need something bigger. I feel this tractor is a good value for the money and I have been finding my local Kubota dealer great to work with.
Pros: Good value for the money, very versatile.
Cons: Light in the back end.
Kubota MX5100
Model Year: 2013
This is my first real tractor. I have used several other brands from friends so it's not my first tractor experience. I chose the Kubota MX5100 for the brand reputation, build quality, layout of the controls and power to do the job. My local dealer was great to work with, great price, great service and 0% financing. Yes, there are tractors out there for less but if the dealer is not good to you with the sale, service and parts? Then you have to look at the quality of the tractor as well as the warranty. Is it worth it? I could not count how many times I have seen people buy a economical item, deal with sub-par quality, then finally buy the quality item that they should of bought the first time. Buy once, cry once. Then you have a quality tractor that will last a very long time.
Pros: Quality, power, dealer support.
Cons: I should of bought this tractor 3 years ago.
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Model Year: 2013
This is my first real tractor. I have used several other brands from friends so it's not my first tractor experience. I chose the Kubota MX5100 for the brand reputation, build quality, layout of the controls and power to do the job. My local dealer was great to work with, great price, great service and 0% financing. Yes, there are tractors out there for less but if the dealer is not good to you with the sale, service and parts? Then you have to look at the quality of the tractor as well as the warranty. Is it worth it? I could not count how many times I have seen people buy a economical item, deal with sub-par quality, then finally buy the quality item that they should of bought the first time. Buy once, cry once. Then you have a quality tractor that will last a very long time.
Pros: Quality, power, dealer support.
Cons: I should of bought this tractor 3 years ago.
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Kubota MX5100
Model Year: 2011
My Kubota MX5100 is a great tractor. It has plenty of power and is very reliable. I added rear hydraulics by putting t's and valves on the bucket tipping control. The only thing I would like is more weight in the back.
Pros: Powerful, reliable.
Cons: Need more weight in the back. Power shift would be great for FEL work.
Model Year: 2011
My Kubota MX5100 is a great tractor. It has plenty of power and is very reliable. I added rear hydraulics by putting t's and valves on the bucket tipping control. The only thing I would like is more weight in the back.
Pros: Powerful, reliable.
Cons: Need more weight in the back. Power shift would be great for FEL work.
MX5100 HST 4x4
Model Year: 0
So far this tractor has worked very well. I have chloride in the tires for counter balance with the front end loader, but need to add wheel weights. Also didn't come with rear remotes so I'll need to add that later. Without 4x4 tractor would be useless for heavy loader work with current setup.
Pros: Simple operation with hydro tranny and joystick operation for loader.
Cons: Light on the back end for heavy loader work. Rear remotes not standard.
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Model Year: 0
So far this tractor has worked very well. I have chloride in the tires for counter balance with the front end loader, but need to add wheel weights. Also didn't come with rear remotes so I'll need to add that later. Without 4x4 tractor would be useless for heavy loader work with current setup.
Pros: Simple operation with hydro tranny and joystick operation for loader.
Cons: Light on the back end for heavy loader work. Rear remotes not standard.
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Don't buy a 2wd
Model Year: 2009
This tractor has too much power for its weight. The hi/low shifter will pop into neutral when you hit a bump. The FEL was useless until we added four rear wheel weights. The 3 pt hitch has design flaws, neither our post hole auger or our backhoe will not fit. A spacer had to be added behind the top link attachment. No swinging drawbar means our sickle mower will not fit. A drawbar too short means you can not rake hay with it. Flimsy sway chains on the lift mean you can not pick up too much with it, you can not move round hay bales or plow with it. They had to be replaced with chains from an Allis Chalmers. The light weight mean you can not work the ground with it (plow, disc or scrape). Poor fuel efficiency at high RPMs (540 PTO speed) limits it use baling hay and spreading manure. The tool box is too small. It has a small fuel tank (13 gal). 2nd gear is too slow, and 3rd gear is too fast for field use. The step is too high. The PTO went out the first week we had it and was fix under warranty. The differential lock engagement arm is too short and should not be on the same side of the platform as the foot throttle. Proprietary plastic tail light detract from the durability of the tractor. Lastly, its too expensive to be a yard ornament.
Pros: Pretty; the forward to reverse shifts are easy, a real plus for loader work.
Cons: Almost too many to list.
Model Year: 2009
This tractor has too much power for its weight. The hi/low shifter will pop into neutral when you hit a bump. The FEL was useless until we added four rear wheel weights. The 3 pt hitch has design flaws, neither our post hole auger or our backhoe will not fit. A spacer had to be added behind the top link attachment. No swinging drawbar means our sickle mower will not fit. A drawbar too short means you can not rake hay with it. Flimsy sway chains on the lift mean you can not pick up too much with it, you can not move round hay bales or plow with it. They had to be replaced with chains from an Allis Chalmers. The light weight mean you can not work the ground with it (plow, disc or scrape). Poor fuel efficiency at high RPMs (540 PTO speed) limits it use baling hay and spreading manure. The tool box is too small. It has a small fuel tank (13 gal). 2nd gear is too slow, and 3rd gear is too fast for field use. The step is too high. The PTO went out the first week we had it and was fix under warranty. The differential lock engagement arm is too short and should not be on the same side of the platform as the foot throttle. Proprietary plastic tail light detract from the durability of the tractor. Lastly, its too expensive to be a yard ornament.
Pros: Pretty; the forward to reverse shifts are easy, a real plus for loader work.
Cons: Almost too many to list.
Awesome Work Horse!
Model Year: 2010
I have a custom fencing company and to be honest the best way to describe the way I use this tractor is abusive! Haha. I use it for tearing out fence and pushing trees out, moving rocks, mowing 6 ft. tall cat tails, lifting full pallets of wire and posts, my post hole digger, and wood post pounder. It handles most tasks with ease. It will climb just about anything you point it at and will go through mud and soft ground almost as good a 4wheeler. I have actually mowed cattails in water up to the platform you feet are on! I have been in business for almost 20 years and have always run Kubotas.This is my 3rd one and it will more than likely last the duration of my fencing career. My total expense on repair of all 3 machines I have owned I would say is less than $500.00. Just a couple seals and linkage on a loader. Nothing on my mx5100 yet though. She does like her fuel more than my previous machines but I also went from an L3710 to this one so I expected that. The long and the short of it is this is a great tractor with only a few minor shortcomings that are very much minimized by all the good attributes it has!
Pros: Very dependable, powerful, easy to use and get on and off. Can take anything you throw at it!
Cons: No park break light or warning buzzer, shifts a little hard sometimes between ranges. little bit cramped with the hand controls beside the seat.
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Model Year: 2010
I have a custom fencing company and to be honest the best way to describe the way I use this tractor is abusive! Haha. I use it for tearing out fence and pushing trees out, moving rocks, mowing 6 ft. tall cat tails, lifting full pallets of wire and posts, my post hole digger, and wood post pounder. It handles most tasks with ease. It will climb just about anything you point it at and will go through mud and soft ground almost as good a 4wheeler. I have actually mowed cattails in water up to the platform you feet are on! I have been in business for almost 20 years and have always run Kubotas.This is my 3rd one and it will more than likely last the duration of my fencing career. My total expense on repair of all 3 machines I have owned I would say is less than $500.00. Just a couple seals and linkage on a loader. Nothing on my mx5100 yet though. She does like her fuel more than my previous machines but I also went from an L3710 to this one so I expected that. The long and the short of it is this is a great tractor with only a few minor shortcomings that are very much minimized by all the good attributes it has!
Pros: Very dependable, powerful, easy to use and get on and off. Can take anything you throw at it!
Cons: No park break light or warning buzzer, shifts a little hard sometimes between ranges. little bit cramped with the hand controls beside the seat.
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MX5100HST 4WD
Model Year: 0
What a tractor! Replaced a two wheel drive New Holland 3415 for work around the farm feeding cattle, hauling round bales and general upkeep and maintenance. Machine feels extremely solid and well built. Excellent loader capacity - I was using it with a grapple bucket to lift and carry 1-2 ft diameter willow trees while cleaning out a ditch. Creeping capability of hydrostatic vs. past gear transmissions is a huge plus. All maintenance components are readily accessible even with the loader on. Well thought out especially the grease zerks built into the loader pins and the shielding of hydraulic hoses. I can't wait to see how it does come haying season
Pros: Well Constructed, good loader capacity, quick start in cold weather.
Cons: SCV control lever location.
Model Year: 0
What a tractor! Replaced a two wheel drive New Holland 3415 for work around the farm feeding cattle, hauling round bales and general upkeep and maintenance. Machine feels extremely solid and well built. Excellent loader capacity - I was using it with a grapple bucket to lift and carry 1-2 ft diameter willow trees while cleaning out a ditch. Creeping capability of hydrostatic vs. past gear transmissions is a huge plus. All maintenance components are readily accessible even with the loader on. Well thought out especially the grease zerks built into the loader pins and the shielding of hydraulic hoses. I can't wait to see how it does come haying season
Pros: Well Constructed, good loader capacity, quick start in cold weather.
Cons: SCV control lever location.
Spunky
Model Year: 2012
I use this tractor with a finish mower, brush mower to make hunting trails and mow a meadow on my property. This stuff was really not worth upgrading tractors for. I think it actually is less fuel efficient than my 5040 Allis it replaced, but I have put it to the test with the Farmi logging wench that's rated to pull over eleven thousand pounds! I have pulled some impressive logs out of the woods and it has never let me down. Just as impressive is the lift capacity of the loader. I've used it on big squares, lifted a uni combine oats head, logs that might have weighed a ton! And if my picture uploads, you will see a car trailer full of wood that I pulled out across a frozen corn field. The drawbar could have fallen off and I would not have been surprised. If thinking about buying one, make the dealer drill the drawbar out to an inch to accept a 2 5/16 ball, along with a hook in the center of the bucket. I also think the jig must have been off the day they made my drawbar as it should slide in, but a had to shave an eighth of an inch off the hardened steel to be able to do this.
Pros: Fits on car trailer for long hauls.
Cons: Goverment regs limit highway speeds. On blacktop it slows down if not in two wheel drive, so I wonder if the front and back could be better synced?
Model Year: 2012
I use this tractor with a finish mower, brush mower to make hunting trails and mow a meadow on my property. This stuff was really not worth upgrading tractors for. I think it actually is less fuel efficient than my 5040 Allis it replaced, but I have put it to the test with the Farmi logging wench that's rated to pull over eleven thousand pounds! I have pulled some impressive logs out of the woods and it has never let me down. Just as impressive is the lift capacity of the loader. I've used it on big squares, lifted a uni combine oats head, logs that might have weighed a ton! And if my picture uploads, you will see a car trailer full of wood that I pulled out across a frozen corn field. The drawbar could have fallen off and I would not have been surprised. If thinking about buying one, make the dealer drill the drawbar out to an inch to accept a 2 5/16 ball, along with a hook in the center of the bucket. I also think the jig must have been off the day they made my drawbar as it should slide in, but a had to shave an eighth of an inch off the hardened steel to be able to do this.
Pros: Fits on car trailer for long hauls.
Cons: Goverment regs limit highway speeds. On blacktop it slows down if not in two wheel drive, so I wonder if the front and back could be better synced?
Finally
Model Year: 2012
I started looking for a new tractor in August. It has been a long road. My final 3 under consideration were Kubota MX5100 HYD, John Deere 5055, and New Holland Booomer 50. New Holland was a great deal with all of the attachments. I just thought it was too small at 37 HP. John Deere 5055 was tempting 45 HP, pretty green, but with loader, 73" tiller, and a 6' rotary mower, it was just to much money for what I'm going to use it for. My wife says she'll never lose track of me on the orange machine; it's pretty bright. I bought this at Romans in Louisburg KS. They were great, (all three of the dealers I spoke with were). I plan to use this machine about 200 hours a year, and don't plan to have to buy another. I will update in the spring when I have enough hours to to give a true opinion of how it is, not just what my research tells me. This was a very difficult decision, I'm glad it is over.
Pros: All pro at this point.
Cons: No cons but I will keep updating.
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Model Year: 2012
I started looking for a new tractor in August. It has been a long road. My final 3 under consideration were Kubota MX5100 HYD, John Deere 5055, and New Holland Booomer 50. New Holland was a great deal with all of the attachments. I just thought it was too small at 37 HP. John Deere 5055 was tempting 45 HP, pretty green, but with loader, 73" tiller, and a 6' rotary mower, it was just to much money for what I'm going to use it for. My wife says she'll never lose track of me on the orange machine; it's pretty bright. I bought this at Romans in Louisburg KS. They were great, (all three of the dealers I spoke with were). I plan to use this machine about 200 hours a year, and don't plan to have to buy another. I will update in the spring when I have enough hours to to give a true opinion of how it is, not just what my research tells me. This was a very difficult decision, I'm glad it is over.
Pros: All pro at this point.
Cons: No cons but I will keep updating.
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My Kubota
Model Year: 2009
Overall very useful tractor and more than enough to do what I need on my small farm. Very large and bulky and tough in tight quarters and heavy for some applications. Overall definitely love my tractor!
Pros: Very comfortable and powerful.
Cons: Very heavy.
Model Year: 2009
Overall very useful tractor and more than enough to do what I need on my small farm. Very large and bulky and tough in tight quarters and heavy for some applications. Overall definitely love my tractor!
Pros: Very comfortable and powerful.
Cons: Very heavy.
MX5100DT 4wd
Model Year: 2012
I love the tractor, but there is such a loud whining noise coming from the rear axle area when you pick up ground speed. Either gear, in or out of 4wd and in high and low. I just purchased the tractor 2 weeks ago and already sent the first one back. Picked the same model and had two to choose from. One of the two was also noisy, I choose the quiet one. In less than an hour of operating time the second tractors whining is getting louder. Looking for answers.
Pros: Dealer is working with me.
Cons: No one has an answer.
Model Year: 2012
I love the tractor, but there is such a loud whining noise coming from the rear axle area when you pick up ground speed. Either gear, in or out of 4wd and in high and low. I just purchased the tractor 2 weeks ago and already sent the first one back. Picked the same model and had two to choose from. One of the two was also noisy, I choose the quiet one. In less than an hour of operating time the second tractors whining is getting louder. Looking for answers.
Pros: Dealer is working with me.
Cons: No one has an answer.
Great Value Tractor
Model Year: 2011
After using this tractor for a year I have found it to be an excellent, superbly crafted machine and the best value tractor I have ever purchased. This is my 6th tractor over a 40 year period. I purchased it with the loader, industrial tires, 4WD, HST, and I am mainly using it with earth working attachments. HD roundback bucket, Horst rock bucket, pallet forks, Dirt Dog 6' rollover box blade, custom-built aerator, scraper blade, 6' rotary cutter, auger, and fence unroller/stretcher. I also have some DB plows and other lift attachments that I use occasionally. It has performed flawlessly to-date.
Pros: Great value, dependable, comfortable, great hydraulics.
Cons: Noisy, thirsty, seat safety switch, no brake set light.
Model Year: 2011
After using this tractor for a year I have found it to be an excellent, superbly crafted machine and the best value tractor I have ever purchased. This is my 6th tractor over a 40 year period. I purchased it with the loader, industrial tires, 4WD, HST, and I am mainly using it with earth working attachments. HD roundback bucket, Horst rock bucket, pallet forks, Dirt Dog 6' rollover box blade, custom-built aerator, scraper blade, 6' rotary cutter, auger, and fence unroller/stretcher. I also have some DB plows and other lift attachments that I use occasionally. It has performed flawlessly to-date.
Pros: Great value, dependable, comfortable, great hydraulics.
Cons: Noisy, thirsty, seat safety switch, no brake set light.
Kubota MX5100 So Far So Good 33 Hours All Bush-Hogging
Model Year: 2011
Happy with tractor, but it likes diesel a lot. When bush hogging must keep rpms at 2700. Need to add a foot rest on each side. I'm pulling a Rhino 172 bushhog over pasture so there's no strain on motor. One thing I've noticed when using blacktop road to get to property (3 miles), there seems to be a lot of vibration. Seems to have excessive noise from drive train especially when making turns or coming out of a low spot, like a high pitched whine. Has anyone else noticed this. But over all' I really like this tractor.
Pros: Power, comfort, good value, power steering is great.
Cons: Heavy on fuel, no footrest, no worklight in rear.
Model Year: 2011
Happy with tractor, but it likes diesel a lot. When bush hogging must keep rpms at 2700. Need to add a foot rest on each side. I'm pulling a Rhino 172 bushhog over pasture so there's no strain on motor. One thing I've noticed when using blacktop road to get to property (3 miles), there seems to be a lot of vibration. Seems to have excessive noise from drive train especially when making turns or coming out of a low spot, like a high pitched whine. Has anyone else noticed this. But over all' I really like this tractor.
Pros: Power, comfort, good value, power steering is great.
Cons: Heavy on fuel, no footrest, no worklight in rear.
Kubota MX 5100
Model Year: 2010
I originally bought it for home use on three acres. Ended up using it to clear 10 acres of pine trees was very impressed with power and performance. Found it to be light in the rear when using FEL! Loaded the rear tires. It solved every thing! Baled hay last season. Done great with 8 ft cutter and rake! Just purchased the 3 rear remotes! Also, all new hay equipment Vermeer 504n baler, 6 disc cutter and 10 wheel speed rake ! Will update how it goes! Oh and for dealers I bought it at seal in Woodville Miss. Easy purchase but very unhappy with there after the sale service ! I now deal with Farm Belt in Brookheven. Miss. Very happy with there knowledge ,sales, and service
Pros: Very strong for it size, shuttle trams makes FEL work a breeze! Works well in tight spots or big fields on the farm.
Cons: Wish it had the hyd. ride seat like the L series, 2700 RPM's for 540 pro speed just seems funny.
Model Year: 2010
I originally bought it for home use on three acres. Ended up using it to clear 10 acres of pine trees was very impressed with power and performance. Found it to be light in the rear when using FEL! Loaded the rear tires. It solved every thing! Baled hay last season. Done great with 8 ft cutter and rake! Just purchased the 3 rear remotes! Also, all new hay equipment Vermeer 504n baler, 6 disc cutter and 10 wheel speed rake ! Will update how it goes! Oh and for dealers I bought it at seal in Woodville Miss. Easy purchase but very unhappy with there after the sale service ! I now deal with Farm Belt in Brookheven. Miss. Very happy with there knowledge ,sales, and service
Pros: Very strong for it size, shuttle trams makes FEL work a breeze! Works well in tight spots or big fields on the farm.
Cons: Wish it had the hyd. ride seat like the L series, 2700 RPM's for 540 pro speed just seems funny.