5100E Brush hogging

OrangeToys · Jun 17, 2019

Looking at upgrading to a the 100hp class. 90% of the work is used for Brush hogging commercially. Is this a good model for that, any issues? reading a lot of guys saying don't buy the E just get the M for various reason. Ill get the loader but thats more for snow work and moving stuff around the house property only.

Ortimber · Jun 17, 2019

I have a 5100M and the big difference in deciding on that over the E was the transmission options. I always like to get as many gears as possible and the M had more choices.

beenthere · Jun 17, 2019

For brush hogging, I much prefer the HST tranny to the gear .
Just easier to maneuver around in tight spots and backing around to get at the brush.
Just a thought, as your desire may vary.

Ortimber · Jun 17, 2019

beenthere said:
For brush hogging, I much prefer the HST tranny to the gear .
Just easier to maneuver around in tight spots and backing around to get at the brush.
Just a thought, as your desire may vary.

Problem is, if you need a 100hp tractor, there are limited (no?) choices for an HST machine.

OrangeToys · Jun 17, 2019

HST is not an option. been there done that. won't go back unless doing lots of loader work

beenthere said:
For brush hogging, I much prefer the HST tranny to the gear .
Just easier to maneuver around in tight spots and backing around to get at the brush.
Just a thought, as your desire may vary.

OrangeToys · Jun 17, 2019

Ortimber said:
Problem is, if you need a 100hp tractor, there are limited (no?) choices for an HST machine.

I can do everything the HST can and just as good until the loader is involved.

OrangeToys · Jun 17, 2019

Ortimber said:
I have a 5100M and the big difference in deciding on that over the E was the transmission options. I always like to get as many gears as possible and the M had more choices.

Any issues with your M? Im getting a quote tomorrow on it. If all goes as planned it will come home.

Ortimber · Jun 18, 2019

OrangeToys said:
Any issues with your M? Im getting a quote tomorrow on it. If all goes as planned it will come home.

So far it’s been a great and hasn’t had any issues worth mentioning. It has 250 hrs on the clock and we just finished up another hay season with it. It’s a strong, heavy tractor with a wonderful cab.

Magicman710 · Jun 21, 2019

Most of the things you hear about the E series involves the smaller frame tractors (5055, 5065, 5075).

I run both a 5085E and a 5100E. The 85 has nearly 1500 hours and the 100 has over 500.

I've had zero problems with either one, both get used mostly for spraying and bush hogging (with 15 foot batwings).

I will say that if you are interested, to find a slightly used one that is not Tier 4. That is my only complaint, the 5100 is Tier 4 and having to fill the DEF tank all of the time gets aggravating.