jcummins
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What is the difference between a Kubota MX5100hst and their L5040?
MX5100 HST v/s L5040
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before the lengthy discussion between M & L series, have you gone to their website, printed their spec sheet, studied, then compared? of course w/your application & budget in mind. lots can be learned from tractor forums & you are wise to do so from far more educated operators than me. overall, M series tractors are considerably more robust for ag applic, L series more affordable and agile for homeowners. look at your needs then seek out your answer. my weakness has always been to err heavy duty for present & future use, but that is a very personal choice. keep us informed. bb
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Well I kind of thought that too....the M being more robust, and the L more affordable. But I have compared the specs and they are very similar. The L5040 has more lift capacity. The L5040 is also heavier. L5040 has bigger front tire, rear tires are same size. But specs just take you so far.
I was more interested in the actual use of these tractors, as to how they differ. And on price too. Not so sure M is more robust and L is more affordable.
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MX=1010
L =50
so
MX5100 could equal 1010+5100=6110
and
L5040 could equal 50+5040=5090
or
TractorData.com Kubota MX5100 tractor information
and
TractorData.com Kubota L5040 tractor information
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And the MX is a different flavor of the M series. You want to get confusing compare the L5040 with the M5040.
mx is a wanna be to M series but not to be overlooked in the same sense of L vs Grand L.... study specs & applications & look for forum feedback as you are doing!
then go a size up......hummmmmm, what's the message here?
then go a size up......hummmmmm, what's the message here?
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the mx5100 is your basic tractor with no bells or whistles like the 5040.the 5040 will cost you if the computer messes up.
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I don't know about the other models, but I have an MX5100 gear drive, shuttle shift, 4 wd with loaded ag tires, and quick attach fel. This tractor is a beast. I personally dont like HST, I'm old school, and I like a gear drive. More power and more choices I believe. Paid $21,000 cash last fall. No cab, no sun bonnet, just all tractor. For 52 hp, and ease of use, I don't know how you beat this tractor.
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I've never had HST. I had a M7040 shuttle shift...just what you described...and I really liked it. Not sure I'd like HST either. I tended to use the clutch more than the shuttle really called for, just from habit, and did notice, my left knee having some issues with clutching. Not sure HST would be better for me or not. Seems many here think it is the way to go.
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The L is a bit heavier and can lift a bit more as yo pointed out. But in the real world, I doubt there would be any appreciable difference in what work they can and cannot do.
The L has more bells and whistles. I am surprised its cheaper. I thought the MX's were a lot cheaper than the GrandL's of similar size???
The L has more bells and whistles. I am surprised its cheaper. I thought the MX's were a lot cheaper than the GrandL's of similar size???
the M SERIES IS A LOT MORE TRACTOR then the L series I pull a 3 bottom 16'' massey plow it makes the 203 cu in grunt on the 2nd pass bottom line L series are cheaper because they are home owner tractor I had an L3800 traded it in on a 7040
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Well I guess you got me
I suppose I could give you credit as your statement was true that an M is more tractor than an L. Its just too bad no one was asking about an M.
As to an L being a homeowner:laughing:tractor, I guess your are tight there to. Cause there are only two kinds of people in this country, Homeowners, and homeless. And since homeless people cant afford any tractor......
Wait, I guess that makes your beloved M7040 a homeowner tractor too. Do you own a home?
I suppose I could give you credit as your statement was true that an M is more tractor than an L. Its just too bad no one was asking about an M.
As to an L being a homeowner:laughing:tractor, I guess your are tight there to. Cause there are only two kinds of people in this country, Homeowners, and homeless. And since homeless people cant afford any tractor......
Wait, I guess that makes your beloved M7040 a homeowner tractor too. Do you own a home?
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But the OP was specifically asking about an L5040, not an M5040. There is a difference.
And I bought my tractor for a different purpose than you. Try navigating your M through the trails in my woods, or treading lightly across the soft areas back there, or being maneuverable enough to...ah nevermind. Waste of breath.
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I retired when I lived in Texas. Had 20+ head cattle and small acreage and thought I'd build a retirement home there. But, situation changed, financial pressure and other issues caused me to sell everything connected with the ranch, and moved to 36+ acres in southern Illinois. Family/friends entered into the decision also, being originally from Illinois. I was wanting so much to keep the M7040, really wish I could have, just couldn't swing it, but figured I'd re-buy something in Illinois, once I sold the Texas properties. BUT, I was caught in the bad BAD real estate market, and Texas drought, and did not get the monies out of the properties in Texas I was expecting. Sooo....things like tractors etc go to the back of the list. I really don't think I'm going to be able to do anything until next year...money to tight.
Studying market and thinking smaller is cheaper, just educating myself on what's there. For my purpose in Texas I consider the M7040 just about perfect, but here in Illinois I don't have near the tractor need I did in Texas. I would prefer buying used, but you need cash to do that, and the 0% deals I may have to take advantage off. know
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Gosh...you guys get "testy".
Yes I specially said L...5040. I've had an M series...I was on a ranch, cattle feeding, hay work etc. I would not have wanted an L. But here I'm not doing any of that. I'd love an M7040, but got to have justification.
IF...I was younger I would probably get into hay work, and want another M. But getting to old for it. I'll let some else do that. I need to mow field edges, light brush hogging work, driveway work, grapple work, and want to get a sickle bar for mowing around ponds. I think many tractors could fill that need.
Yes I specially said L...5040. I've had an M series...I was on a ranch, cattle feeding, hay work etc. I would not have wanted an L. But here I'm not doing any of that. I'd love an M7040, but got to have justification.
IF...I was younger I would probably get into hay work, and want another M. But getting to old for it. I'll let some else do that. I need to mow field edges, light brush hogging work, driveway work, grapple work, and want to get a sickle bar for mowing around ponds. I think many tractors could fill that need.
