Kubota MX5000 vs M4800
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MTM1930
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I bought a m4800 last march, i went with it over the m5000.
It was about a $1000 more but it is a lot more tractor. also you can put a bigger loader on it. Thats part of the increase in price. havent had any problems and i think it is the most tractor for the money. I would load the rear tires. I didnt when i bought it but on the 50 hour service i had them loaded and it makes a world of difference. Good luck
It was about a $1000 more but it is a lot more tractor. also you can put a bigger loader on it. Thats part of the increase in price. havent had any problems and i think it is the most tractor for the money. I would load the rear tires. I didnt when i bought it but on the 50 hour service i had them loaded and it makes a world of difference. Good luck
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The M4800 is more of an ag type tractor where as the MX5000 is based on a compact tractor.
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We have them both out and as much as the 4800 has been the heavier of the two the 5000 seems to stand up to what it's supposed to.
Michael Knight
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I have a 4wd MX5000. I have been very pleased with it. The only thing I would have done differently is had them put draft control and hydrolics on it when I bought it. I had a little compact tractor before, but grew up using 45 to 50 hp tractors on my dad's farm. This is a real tractor. The only problem, is if I'm not careful, I can break the smaller sized equipment I had from the little tractor. The 4wd is awesome.
I had an MX500. It is an adequate tractor. But HP is not everything. a larger frame and weight of the M series on the 4800 will give you more leverage and traction for the FEL operation and overall versatility for ag applications down the line. It's a lot more tractor....on jobs that would spin out the mx wheels are now a cakewalk on the 7040 for kicks, look at the M 5040 for that HP range. But know it's higher than the 4800 bb
Michael Knight
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I agree. If I farmed full time, I'd have gone bigger. I did have them put water in the tires (all 4) and that helps. I use the 4x4 more then I thought I would and probably more then I should have too.
I priced mine in comparison to a 50 hp Massey F. and I feel like I got more tractor for the money with the Kubota.
I priced mine in comparison to a 50 hp Massey F. and I feel like I got more tractor for the money with the Kubota.
