Any M5660 SUHD owners here?

[farmer2009]

Had the same debate as you back in November. I chose the MX. Only because of low clearance requirements. The M series ROPS was going to have to be cut and welded. The MX5200 ROPS unbolts between the fenders. Which makes it simpler to remove and reinstall. I'll be doing this 6 times a year so easy removal was important. If the MX would have had power shuttle it wouldn't have been as much of a debate.

 

[snilloh43]

I traded for a M5650, however they have not delivered it yet, I expect it Monday or Tuesday. They are installing extra hydraulic remotes for the rear and a 3rd function valve for the loader. They are also filling the rear tires with fluid, adding rear wheel weights and a quick hitch.

This a nice tractor but I don't have much experience with it. I was looking at the MX5200 but liked the specs on the loader of the M5660 better as it lifts about 700lbs more then the MX loader. The hydraulic shuttle is nice along with the 8 speed synchronized transmission and I think I am going to like this as well as my old L4610 hydrostat. I wasn't getting the warm fuzzy feeling with the MX, tho I am sure it is a great tractor. The M5660 just seemed to fit what I needed better and came with accessories that were options on the MX.

Also purchased with the tractor was a new loader mounted hydraulic angle snow blade and a 6' 3 PT. Land Pride rotatory brush mower. The tractor will pull a bigger mower but a 6' will allow me to get in between trees better and mow ditches easier than a wider mower. This tractor really impressed me for an economy, special utility tractor, I will review it when I get a few hours on it.

I am also considering this tractor. But I would be interested to know how the backhoe attachment is working. I have a number of waterlines to dig on my farm, and I'm considering this option with the free 7 yr financing.

 

[mopardude318]

Bought M5660 SUHD with 3rd valve to use with 10 different skid steer attachments - big mistake - cannot see any thing related to these attachments. The big fat hood blocks view for hooking up and operating all attachments. Try before you by.

Interesting....has anyone else had this experience? I'm somewhat interested in this tractor, as it's more machine for the money than the Grand L's I was lookin at...

 

[Ryansweatt2004]

Ive been considering trading up from my L3901 to an M5660 to make road grading and loader work faster and easier, test drove one today for the first time and oh boy what a tractor! The hydraulic shuttle and synchronized gears are a dream to shift through on the fly. My two biggest concerns I had when test driving was maneuverability and being able to see the loader bucket. That said the tractor really surprised me with how tight the turning radius was even in 4x4. It is a little hard to see the loader bucket with the front of the tractor being so much further away but it's something I think I could get used to.

 

[mopardude318]

Well, I think I have an order in for an M7060...


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[ElSueno Farms]

I have enjoyed mine, only had it in the field twice so far, I have an 8' 2596 Land Pride brush cutter and an 8 ' disc with 21" discs, my other tractor is a B2320, I like the shuttle transmission and it has plenty of power for my Needs. I have had good service from all my kubota and Land Pride products, most used is the RTV500.