Kioti RX 7320 vs LSMT5,Case 75a

mrgreenjeanstx · Aug 7, 2022

I test drove a RX7320 Open station yesterday. Really nice machine. The Transmission was seamless on the power shuttle and the forward to reverse changes were very smooth. I have tried to locate the LS MT573 locally unsuccessfully. The LS seems to have the largest capacity 3 point hitch over 6k pounds. This is significantly higher than any of the others I have seen. The Kioti seems to be second. The FEL went to Kioti just under 4K capacity. Not sure why the large difference in the three point with LS and other tractors in that area. I also visited the Kubota dealer and looked at the M7060. Very nice tractor priced much higher and did not have the standard options that are on the Kioti. Kioti dealer was great locally but did not have a cab version and not sure with the supply issues when he would get one. Interesting that tractors ordered in 2021 are showing up now. I am going to visit the Kioti dealer with a cab next Saturday to look it over. I have been strongly thinking about the open station just due to the extra care I would have to take with a cab. I think the heat yesterday may have convinced me that the cab may be the way to go. Not getting any younger these days.

Williy · Aug 7, 2022

Have you looked at the Deutz kFahr
5080D??? If you have a chance check
it out and let us know what you think of
it???

willy

mrgreenjeanstx · Aug 8, 2022

Willy, I have not. Not a dealer in the area. The tractor looks interesting with HP at 80 and no DPF. Would love to have seen one. Not sure about pricing or dependability on these tractors.

Williy · Aug 8, 2022

Deutz has been around since the late
40's and If I could see one I would have
probably purchased one instead of what
I have now. A lot of air cooled Deutz tractors
were in the states years ago. They say when
you drain the oil right after plowing you can
hold your hand in the oil and not get burned!
The Yanmar YT235C is a
good machine has done everything I
wanted it to do and so far no problems.
I would get this (pic) before I got the
backhoe if I knew it was on the market.

The 5080D goes for around $55K that's
all I can tell you.

willy

paulfun9 · Aug 9, 2022

Williy said:
Deutz has been around since the late
40's and If I could see one I would have
probably purchased one instead of what
I have now. A lot of air cooled Deutz tractors
were in the states years ago. They say when
you drain the oil right after plowing you can
hold your hand in the oil and not get burned!
The Yanmar YT235C is a
good machine has done everything I
wanted it to do and so far no problems.
I would get this (pic) before I got the
backhoe if I knew it was on the market.
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The 5080D goes for around $55K that's
all I can tell you.

willy

We have them but they are not even in the same ballpark as a backhoe

Janet

woolyAcres · Aug 9, 2022

@mrgreenjeanstx-
I agree the transmission on the RX7320 is very smooth. It's got some adjustability in how fast it responds to shuttle changes but I've never needed to mess with that.

I don't know why the 3PT lift capacity on the LS would be so much higher but around my farm I've got nothing that makes the 'weaker' Kioti struggle. Not sure I'd want 6000lbs hanging off the back anyway. With cab, loaded tires, and loader I think mine comes in right around 10,000lbs. I don't have any need to lift more than 1/2 of that with the 3PT.

One feature on the RX7320 that I use all the time is PTO Cruise. You basically set a PTO RPM that you want to save and then with the push of a button the machine will return to that speed. You get out of that setting by pressing the brake pedal and can return right to it with the press of a button. I use this all the time when baling. I use the hand throttle to set a min rpm say 1500, then use PTO Cruise to set a baling RPM: 2200 (which is 540 PTO). When the chamber is full and it's time to wrap and dump the bale I simply hit the brake pedal, the engine slows down to 1500, I backup, wrap, and dump the bale. Once I've closed the chamber I simply hit the 'Resume' button and I'm back up to baling RPM.

When I was shopping I wanted a machine with warranty and was very price sensitive. I couldn't find anything close to this HP and features for even $10k more. I didn't look at LS at that time. We have a dealer not too far away but it's a very small shop, he only has sub-compacts in stock and didn't have access to a utility machine for me to look at. The corresponding JD, Case (also sells Kioti and where I bought mine), and Kubota were at least $12k more.

If I were to do it all over I'd take a close look at the MF4707. Slightly lower HP at the PTO but I have no doubt totally sufficient for my needs. It has some 'upgrades' that would be nice: the buddy seat for one, the high-vis roof which are not even options on the RX7320. I never even looked at one in person. My guess is it's $10-15k more for machine similar to mine. Although almost certainly a 'nicer' machine it, was out of the budget.

Mine has done everything I've asked of it and it's paid for. I've been very happy with it. I think there are lots of good choices out there. Hopefully you'll find something that fits your needs/budget.

mrgreenjeanstx · Aug 10, 2022

woolyAcres said:
If I were to do it all over I'd take a close look at the MF4707. Slightly lower HP at the PTO but I have no doubt totally sufficient for my needs. It has some 'upgrades' that would be nice: the buddy seat for one, the high-vis roof which are not even options on the RX7320. I never even looked at one in person. My guess is it's $10-15k more for machine similar to mine. Although almost certainly a 'nicer' machine it, was out of the budget.

I have looked briefly at the 4707 and researched it some. The dealer did not have any on the lot. Local pricing without really shopping yet, they quoted on the open station of 55K and a Cab at 71K. Significantly higher than the Kioti. That sent me in a different direction. I will look at the cab verion of the RX this weekend. A friend purchased one and took delivery a couple weeks ago. Nothing but praises when he was on it over the last weekend. Would be nice to have the buddy seat. I wonder if it could be something added aftermarket.