Deciding between MX5400HSTC cab vs MX6000 HSTC cab - $1800 difference in cost

[5030]

Years ago, I bought a Terramite backhoe instead of buying a BH attachment out of concern of an attachment breaking my tractor axles. Also understand mounting a BH is an inconvenient pain. I'm glad I made that decision because having a separate backhoe has been so much more convenient in actual use.

Today with Terramite being out of business, I'd look into renting a mini X or possibly buying one of the chinese minis, but it depends on how much actual digging you need to do. Could be cheaper to hire a dozer operator and be done with your stumps?

For your other use cases, I doubt Chinese privet is deeply rooted. Could be pulled out with a chain on the the tractor drawbar?

My mx5200 open station doesn't seem to lack for HP. It is more like a car when it comes to being quiet. A cab would be great to have.

$1,800 used to be a lot of money, but these days goes pretty quickly.

Not the axles that will fail, it's the transmission case, more specifically the final drive case where the upper 3 point link secures to the case itself.

Again, Kubota will deny any warranty claim for a failed case when a backhoe is installed, more reason why it's prudent to rent a mini ex or hire a contractor to dig.

I know of someone who destroyed a case and Kubota did warrant it the first time, however, the second time, the owner ate it 100% and the total repair bill came to over 14 grand.

 

[2manyrocks]

One thing the OP might look into is the maximum cutter width Kubota recommends for the MX5400 v MX6000. I think 7' is the max recommended for my MX5200 which makes me wonder what the max is for the MX6000?

 

[riptides]

One thing the OP might look into is the maximum cutter width Kubota recommends for the MX5400 v MX6000. I think 7' is the max recommended for my MX5200 which makes me wonder what the max is for the MX6000?

Depends on the cutter. Weight IMHO more important than size. I think the 6000 is around 2000 pounds lifting.

 

[jyoutz]

Depends on the cutter. Weight IMHO more important than size. I think the 6000 is around 2000 pounds lifting.

Or whether it’s a 3ph cutter or a hitch-pull cutter.

 

[scootr]

I think if you can't figure out if you need the bigger tractor or not you should probably get the bigger one. Better to have too much tractor and not need it than to find you need a bigger tractor and not have it.

 

[2manyrocks]

I would look into the cutting width because an extra foot of cut mowing 7 acres saves time that adds up if he is cutting 2-3x a year for 10-20 years.

 

[nybirdman]

I would go the larger HP in the same machine.The MX's have a three speed hydro unlike the Grand L's 6 speed.Larger tires I think than the Grand's.

 

[jyoutz]

I would go the larger HP in the same machine.The MX's have a three speed hydro unlike the Grand L's 6 speed.Larger tires I think than the Grand's.

The larger wheels improve stability and ride on rough terrain.

 

[riptides]

Do a side by side compare of the MX and L and the beefier/bulky difference is readily apparent.

 

[EddieWalker]

I've never heard of anybody wanting less power from their tractor. If I could have more power and still not have DEF, I would have paid the extra money for it. I don't really need it, but if I had it, I would definitely use it!!!!