Comparison Deere 5065E vs M7060 value & pricing

[searcyfarms]

or also when having multiple locations and people when joe calls and says he what does your tractor in Kansas do when you press it ours in TN is doing this .......

then you can compare and see if there is an issue etc......stuff like that is priceless !!!!

 

[GuidoSarducci]

or also when having multiple locations and people when joe calls and says he what does your tractor in Kansas do when you press it ours in TN is doing this .......

then you can compare and see if there is an issue etc......stuff like that is priceless !!!!

We have the 12/12 power reverser in Kansas. The only difference I’ve noticed is on the new 5065 the PTO engagement is manual instead of electronic and of course the joystick is slightly different but those are minor details.

I think I actually prefer a manual engagement over the electric button.

 

[phastmac]

I just purchased an M7060, this past year. I have 3 other kubotas. I've looked at JD, and they are fine machines. You can get good or bad with either brand. The M series Kubota and the 5E JD are made to compete with each other. One thing to keep in mind is you are buying the dealership support. That makes more difference than anything else, to me. Which ever brand you like, it pays to shop around. I saved a few thousand by making a few phone calls.

 

[searcyfarms]

phastmac - agreed..........I have had a couple opportunities to deal with our local Kubota dealer and it was not pleasant and truly soured me - I was willing to go to another dealer farther to buy orange as I wanted to see how competitive they might be price wise - for me and what I was looking for at the time they were priced the highest so it was not feasible for me - I would have forgone the dealer that was bad and tried another so I could have orange I know they are good.

I have had great experiences with our deere dealer but I was not really confident they would work with me on price but for what I was looking for I wound up with green and the best deal/pricing of all - I was floored honestly I never expected it - so yes look around at everything - I think there are opportunities to be had in different sized machines depending on the manufacturer and their cost/unit - I don't think you can use the generalization that one brand is always less expensive every time. I think each manufacturer these days has different price points in different areas that make one better one time and one another it seems.

they also run random specials to dealers and on specific models for loyalties and incentives for regional marketing purposes and also saturation of product - its far more complex than we realize in strategy especially the big dealers and manufacturers green/red/blue/orange - they didn't get that size by making junk or creating missed opportunities ;-)

 

[searcyfarms]

perfect example - in the matter of a weeks post for guido - we have found an opportunity to possibly save 10Kish on a tractor - same manufacturer - same tractor - different dealer - different market area.............in this case that is a blessed situation to be able to use $10K on other needs for a non profit serving others - now that excites me!!!!

 

[Trillium Farm]

Okay don't shoot but I think we are going to shoot for a smaller series.

I talked to the group and we all went up to Kubota to look at a M7060. It's a little larger than what most of the folks are comfortable or used to operating.
I know they would eventually get used to it but that's not always the best option when you have rotational volunteers.

We want to be able to run a modern square baler, MoCo, Disc, plow, seeder, and lift large rounds when necessary. Would an MX58 get the job done here?
The dealer was pretty adamant that the MX wasn't the right choice but I need a little guidance here. Should I be checking Mahindra as well?
Deere doesn't have a great option at this price point as a 4055 or 4066M is a premium model.
Thanks for all the advice.

Hi Guido, the MX 58 will run a baler in terms of hp, but with a baler behind for safety sake I'd want a tractor with an agricultural frame, especially if you have hills, on the flat you may get away with the smaller frame.

 

[phastmac]

phastmac - agreed..........I have had a couple opportunities to deal with our local Kubota dealer and it was not pleasant and truly soured me - I was willing to go to another dealer farther to buy orange as I wanted to see how competitive they might be price wise - for me and what I was looking for at the time they were priced the highest so it was not feasible for me - I would have forgone the dealer that was bad and tried another so I could have orange I know they are good.

I have had great experiences with our deere dealer but I was not really confident they would work with me on price but for what I was looking for I wound up with green and the best deal/pricing of all - I was floored honestly I never expected it - so yes look around at everything - I think there are opportunities to be had in different sized machines depending on the manufacturer and their cost/unit - I don't think you can use the generalization that one brand is always less expensive every time. I think each manufacturer these days has different price points in different areas that make one better one time and one another it seems.

they also run random specials to dealers and on specific models for loyalties and incentives for regional marketing purposes and also saturation of product - its far more complex than we realize in strategy especially the big dealers and manufacturers green/red/blue/orange - they didn't get that size by making junk or creating missed opportunities ;-)

Yes, you are right, I tried to make a deal on an M5660. I couldn't get any dealer to deal with me. But on the M7060, I had much more dealing room. I wound up getting the M7060 at close to what they were quoting me on the 5660. They wouldn't budge on the 5660.

 

[GuidoSarducci]

Got the quote back from Kubota and I'm going Deere. Both dealers within 100 miles aren't even close to the 5065E. In fact to get within a couple grand they had to quote me a 5660 in an 8 speed and then I should be looking at 5055E in Deere which makes the price spread even further apart!

I think Deere is trying to be very competitive in this price class and thanks to the helpful friends here I'm getting a smoking deal. I have a sneaking suspicion that due to some of the economic changes that are occurring it's going to be harder for the foreign manufacturers to compete. I know the 5065 is made in India but maybe someday Deere will start manufacturing the components in the U.S again.

Thanks again!

 

[searcyfarms]

Well Congrats Guido!!!! so glad you are able to get it done for your organization and help all in the process - smoking good deal in many ways

 

[Aaron L]

Spring for the 12/12 Power Reverser model over the 9/3. MUCH easier and more pleasant to use. Comes with the m540 loader as well.