Just Bought My First Tractor - MX5800

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder. Congratulation on your new rig!

Your experience with 'your' Kubota dealership is much like my own with 'my' JD... even to the point of being taken to drive one at another customer's property. That speaks volumes as to their reputation. They've sold you a tractor that suits your needs. Good stuff!

 

[newbury]

Welcome aboard. The MX5800 is a great size. One other "attachment" I'd think of getting is lots of good chain. My M4700 has slightly less lift capacity then your 5800 is spec'd for, but there have been several times I needed to wrap a bunch of chain around wood and drag it before I could get my bucket to it (I don't have a grapple yet). Also a good winch, either a full blown 3-pt skidding winch or at least a winch you can mount to either end on a standard 2" receiver may come in handy.

Be sure they check the hydro pressure while it's in the shop. Real easy to do and fix when it's in the shop. There have been many reports of spanking new delivered Kubota machines not lifting enough only to find they were running at a far lower pressure than spec.

And WE NEED PICS or it's just an internet rumor

 

[jeff9366]

Tractors are made to PULL.

Plan on dragging those big stumps with chain from the tractor's rear/center drawbar.

Grade 70, 5/16" chain is heavy enough for any load your tractor can apply and lighter than lesser grade 3/8" chain. You will want a Grade 70 5/16" Slip Hook on one end of each piece of chain and a Grade 70 5/16" Grab Hook on the other end of each piece of chain. I recommend 1 X 8' + 1 X 12' lengths, which can be linked together, to begin. Have cut to desired lengths in store. Very difficult to cut Grade 70 chain at home.

Heavy stumps, if you attempt to lift with a grapple, will not come up. Instead, your tractor's rear wheels will lift, pivoting on the front axle. Always a potential tractor rollover scenario.

 

[abrahamd]

Right on, thanks for the feedback. I'll check with the dealer on the hydro pressure and it's probably time to get some new chain anyway - I only have old lengths kicking around from who knows when.

 

[MF283]

Congratulations, I really think the MX5800 is very good tractor for the money. Take it for what it's worth, but I won't have a tractor without a minimum two rear remotes and a hydraulic top-link and it's cheaper to get it as a package deal. Looking back, I can't believe I didn't catch on quicker and went without so long.

Otherwise you seem pretty well set up.:thumbsup:

Congrat's on finding a dealer you feel comfortable with & it's cheaper in the long run to purchase options at the beginning.

Ronnie

 

[BlackOps]

congrats! enjoy and use it well!

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

FYI, I have ~800lbs 3pth concrete ballast, 1000lbs rimguard liquid in the R4 rear tires, 250lbs of cast iron rear wheel weights, and 200lbs of tubby middle-aged operator on my MX4800.

Only now am I unable to lift the rear of the tractor with the FEL. And only now do I lug the engine down before loosing traction (in 4wd) on a regular basis (and then wish I bought the mx5800! :drink

 

[TripleR]

After listening to more knowledgeable TBN members than I, I have fluid filled tired wheel weights and 1100 pounds on my 3PH and rear wheels as wide as I can get to get full use of my FEL with good stability. As James mentioned, the downside is cost, so my advice would be do as much as you can afford and fits your needs best.

 

[grm61]

After listening to more knowledgeable TBN members than I, I have fluid filled tired wheel weights and 1100 pounds on my 3PH and rear wheels as wide as I can get to get full use of my FEL with good stability. As James mentioned, the downside is cost, so my advice would be do as much as you can afford and fits your needs best.

You can't follow the rules any better than that!
Max capability. and safety......what a deal:thumbsup:

 

[desh]

Congrats and great choice on the MX5800.