Price Check Buying a used MX5100 - some questions.

[sixdogs]

LD1 is very correct. No mixing tire diameters or be prepared to grind up your front gearbox and related parts.

 

[Moluke]

Great point about the 4WD gearing, didn't even think about that. Hopefully I won't damage the R1s too quickly, as the tires on the Ford dry rotted long before wearing out (tractor came with the property). We'll see what happens.

LD1, I'm already planning on a Fit-Rite TNT, that's why I'm adding the rear remotes. Not quite confident enough in my welding abilities to attempt my own.

Do you guys keep a spare tire, at least a front one, around? Is this unheard of?

 

[jeff9366]

No spares. Why start with aged rubber?

Tires are easily available. You can buy spares from your Kubota dealer at reasonable prices, or any car oriented tire shop can order tractor tires. If you have the rear tires filled, you will probably want the Kubota dealer to install replacement tires.

 

[LD1]

No spares here either. But have changed and patched plenty of tires and tubes. I'd invest in a good set of spoons and a tire repair kit.

I'd also have the dealer install a third remote for future. Lot cheaper now than later from what I have heard. And if you ever upgrade to a box blade with hydraulic rippers, or a rear blade with hydraulic angle, or tow any transport equipment like a disc or something that has a hydraulic cylinder for wheels......an extra set is nice so you dont have to keep swapping around.

 

[Moluke]

Woo hoo ! Finally arrived Wednesday of this week, after much ado about hydraulic valves. But, man, this is one heck of a tractor, coming off the 3.5 cylinder 8N! I knocked over a number of trees by accident! I am very impressed with the digging power of the loader, more than I thought it would be. The HST is also the best thing since sliced bread, although my knee was a bit sore after 5 hours of loader work. Rolled off the trailer with 193 hours. You can tell it sat outside, but I couldn't find any scratches or dents. If the cold doesn't chase me out of the shop this weekend, I'm going to check all loader bolts for good-n-tight and spend some time familiarizing myself more closely with the tractor.



More pictures coming soon!
Thanks for all of your help during this process!

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Congrats! Put a real toothbar on that bucket if you plan on doing much "digging" with the FEL. :thumbsup:

 

[Code54]

Congrats - we had ours for several years and it has been a great machine and done everything I have asked of it.

 

[sixdogs]

Congrats. The MX5100 is quite a machine.

 

[Moluke]

Thanks, working on the tooth bar & grapple end of things. Just got done welding bucket hooks on, a tough battle for my little welder in the cold "bigger the gob, better the job"

 

[LD1]

Save me from reading the past 70 posts.....did u get any remotrs? A top n tilt is a very useful addition. That and a grapple.

Keep the pictures coming. Ad a newer 5100 owner myself....I know the joy you are experiencing.

 

[Moluke]

Yes LD1, I got two rear remotes and a true third function. Top-n-tilt is definately on the list ASAP now. It's quite a pain not being able to adjust that stuff from the seat. And everything is so much heavier than the ford, I can't man handle it like I used to.

Quick question to you, as I know you have hydraulics experience: when I push the joystick past the float detents, I can hear the system go into relief and the loader creeps down ever so slowly. The lever does not lock in the float position. Could they have botched the remotes install? Any ideas?
Thanks.

 

[LD1]

Are the loader couplers fully seated and connected to the correct ports?

 

[gwstang]

I like the second pic with the guard dog. Looks like he is serious business. :laughing:

 

[wmonroe]

Congrats, you have a very capable machine that should serve you well.

 

[whirly]

Thanks to all participants for this thread!:drink:

I'm replacing my Fordson and just pulled trigger on a 2012 MX5100 with 181hrs. I am also having the dealer add 3 remotes, it already had front 3rd function and filled rears. Now I have to wait for the remotes to be installed and shipping process to get it from PA to HI. I probably won't see it until late January '17.

 

[LD1]

Just curious, how much is the dealer charging for your 3 remotes and install?

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Just curious, how much is the dealer charging for your 3 remotes and install?

Now don't rub it in!

 

[LD1]

Now don't rub it in!

Just wanna know how much I actually saved. My dealer never quoted me a price installed. And I didnt even price everything. I just inquired about the valves and when he started spewing out the prices, I didnt pursue the matter any farther, I had heard all I needed.

 

[Turbys_1700]

Just as a point of reference LD my dealer charges $1100 for the 3rd function hydraulic set up. Seems to be the going rate around here. I've not got the 2nd remote quoted from them. Should have had that put in when I got the tractor I guess.

 

[whirly]

Just curious, how much is the dealer charging for your 3 remotes and install?

The 3 remotes were $2,400 which included one float. I had read your thread on the DIY remotes and decided I needed the remotes on arrival and I'm just not clever enough to get the job done in short order ... but I was tempted.

I chose the MX over an '04 L5030 on the west coast with 354 Hrs primarily on age and extras. I got this one with the remotes, a 3rd function and loaded tires landed in Carson, CA for what the L5030 would have been with just the 3 remotes and no QA on the loader which is about what the OP said his would cost before the remotes. The only difference is the ding in the hood.