Kubota MX 5200 compared to Mahindra

[TNCitySlicker]

Hello, new to forum and looking for my first tractor. Thought I was close to buying a used MX5100 but the sellers weren't budging on their price so I am looking into buying new. Here is what I am wanting. Please tell me your thoughts on which model you think would be best.

I narrowed down that the Kubota MX 50 HP would probably be the ideal size. Honestly I am thinking 50-70 HP. I want HST and definitely 4x4.

I live on 22 hilly acres. 2/3 wooded. Attachments I know I want/need - Loader and backhoe, bush hog, box grader, pallet forks.

I am leaning toward the Kubota, but also wanting to explore the Mahindra brand. Heard a lot of good things about Mahindra. What model Mahindra would you suggest? What would the MX5200 compare to from Mahindra?

Thanks for any help and guidance!

 

[Huckleberry Ranch]

I don’t mean to muddy the water but I live in a similar type terrain. I recently compared MX5800 with a Massey Ferguson 2760 and bought the Massey. 57 hp, heavy weight, hst, and the rear wheels can be set to 82 1/2 inches apart. Massey is offering 84 months interest free or $4000 cash rebate. After rebate, I paid $30,400 plus tax for the tractor before adding top and tilt, etc.

 

[TNCitySlicker]

I don’t mean to muddy the water but I live in a similar type terrain. I recently compared MX5800 with a Massey Ferguson 2760 and bought the Massey. 57 hp, heavy weight, hst, and the rear wheels can be set to 82 1/2 inches apart. Massey is offering 84 months interest free or $4000 cash rebate. After rebate, I paid $30,400 plus tax for the tractor before adding top and tilt, etc.

Thanks for the suggestion! I haven't ruled out any brand. I will have to check that out. I think there is a Massey Ferguson dealer within 40 or 50 miles. Thanks

 

[MechanicalGuy]

Personally, in my search for a tractor, I found the Kubota to be vastly superior to all Mahindra offerings. I was not impressed when looking at the Mahindras.

I bought a 4x4 MX5200 new, and the wheels can't be set nearly that far apart per recommendations as the MF. I think mine are at the widest setting and it's about 74" maybe. I love the tractor, I have 152hrs on it in about 9 months.

 

[Ricn]

Have wanted an mx4800 4x4 for some time now QA loader and grapple, prefering not to have the turbo as I don't think I need it? Having looked and studied the entire MX line and twice tested two models, they look to be great tractors. Mahindra/Kioti dealer just up the road and they really struggle to sell anything other than small Kioti under 40hp. IMO- the MX is a lot of machine in it's class so doubt anyone could be sorry they bought one!
good luck with your decision!

 

[airbiscuit]

I'm not sure I'd put Mahindra in the same (quality) class as Kubota.

 

[Cruiserdog]

Check out a McCormick X1/ Branson 20 series if you’ve got a decent dealer for either. My McCormick was a bunch heavier/ stronger lift and more features than similar size Mahindra or Kubota. Very good, solid tractors.

 

[AndyMA]

Hello, new to forum and looking for my first tractor. Thought I was close to buying a used MX5100 but the sellers weren't budging on their price so I am looking into buying new. Here is what I am wanting. Please tell me your thoughts on which model you think would be best.

I narrowed down that the Kubota MX 50 HP would probably be the ideal size. Honestly I am thinking 50-70 HP. I want HST and definitely 4x4.

I live on 22 hilly acres. 2/3 wooded. Attachments I know I want/need - Loader and backhoe, bush hog, box grader, pallet forks.

I am leaning toward the Kubota, but also wanting to explore the Mahindra brand. Heard a lot of good things about Mahindra. What model Mahindra would you suggest? What would the MX5200 compare to from Mahindra?

Thanks for any help and guidance!

I have a 2 year old MX5200 and it's been a flawless machine, If you're getting the BH92 which I have it's the easiest to mount & unmount backhoe by far of any of the 6 I've had. I have a couple of friends Mahindra's which I've driven and they aren't in the same class as Kubota. Parts availability was a problem for one whose less than one year old machine was down for several months waiting for parts.
Personally I'd go Kubota

Andy

 

[MechanicalGuy]

Speaking of parts availability, I know someone who had tipped over an mx machine and had a runaway engine. The engine was replaced and returned to the owner in less than a month, under the insurance program.

Kubota is tippy top.

 

[johncanfield]

I sold a 1998 Kubota L2900 with about 500 hours on the clock a couple of years ago. Great tractor and very reliable, I highly recommend Kubota. I was on the verge of buying a new cab M series in the 60-70 hp range but I found a good deal on a used low hour Deere 4720.