l4400 vs mx4700

[Robb71]

You can probably buy the parts to make it adjustable.

I asked that question when I was Kubota shopping. Buying the parts would eat up a considerable portion of the savings between the two models.

 

[Robb71]

I have looked long and hard at the 5100 and imo its just not worth it. I don't want a turbo or egr on the motor. For it to be turboed it onle has a slight increase in hp. The turbo is tiny tiny and i was told is there for emission purposes and not hp. I do the like links being adjustable but for the price diff. I can live with out it. I am 100% set on either the 4400 or 4700. Just trying to figure out if the 4700 is worth the extra doe. I'm leaning to the way that it is. Just was curious if there anything that stand out about em either way. Also can anyone tell me how the pto operates on these models. I noticed the lever with a cable. So when engaged does the pto work with the clutch like a older tractor you push the clutch in and the pto stops?

I agree with you on the turbo, the only reason to get one would be if you were operating at really high elevations.

 

[TripleR]

I asked that question when I was Kubota shopping. Buying the parts would eat up a considerable portion of the savings between the two models.

So much for that idea.

I guess I am old enough and lazy enough to where I like all the extras regardless of the cost which is why I went with the Grand L and M40.

 

[dex3361]

I have a L4400HST and it is a great running tractor. That said if I were to buy today I would get the MX4700HST for 3 reasons:

First- is the heavier duty front axle.

Second- is the FEL is stronger(higher lift capacity)

Third-The rollback angle is much better on the loader of the MX4700 or MX5100.

Keep in mind the L4400 is a great machine.

 

[RedAg02]

The nicest feature you'll see on the MX4700DT vs the L4400DT is the mechanical shuttle transmission on the MX. The shuttle will be on your left hip. I've operated this unit and it will shift considerably easier and quicker going from forward to reverse than the L4400DT. Always opt for the better of two transmissions. It's something you'll notice every time you change directions.

 

[DieselnHooters]

I have never seen a Mx4700 but if its anything like the MX5000 I have then its unbeatable for the price, definitely a rung above the L4400.

 

[Kyle241]

Another plus for the MX4700 is that up here, the M series gets 0% financing for 48mths. The L series they only give that for 36mths. I am now considering the MX4700 above the L4400 as well.

 

[saunders hill]

I purchased the mx5100hst over the l4400 because of the reasons mentioned above. it is a heavier, ruggeder tractor with more ponies. it was 3,000 more than the l4400 but I didnt want to regret not spending the money up front if I really should have gotten into a m chassis. the front tires are much larger and all the front end castings are beefier. I use it for skidding firewood and have the kubota 74" rear snowblower with the Q.A. front end loader. other than having to watch where the bucket is snow blowing has been great and back dragging with the bucket around and up to doors and firewood piles has been very efficient. I am glad I went with the mx5100

 

[beppington]

I have looked long and hard at the 5100 and imo its just not worth it. I don't want a turbo or egr on the motor. For it to be turboed it onle has a slight increase in hp. The turbo is tiny tiny and i was told is there for emission purposes and not hp.

I didn't want a turbo either ... plus, I believe the turbo'd MX5100 requires you to let the tractor idle for 5 minutes after using it so it can cool down: That would drive me nuts :confused2: Time consuming & a waste of diesel.

The nicest feature you'll see on the MX4700DT vs the L4400DT is the mechanical shuttle transmission on the MX. The shuttle will be on your left hip. I've operated this unit and it will shift considerably easier and quicker going from forward to reverse than the L4400DT. Always opt for the better of two transmissions. It's something you'll notice every time you change directions.

Imagine it with the HST! :thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

I really didn't want a turbo either, but they are unavoidable in the larger tractors. We haven't found the turbo on our M8540 problematic as I usually just kind of poke along to the shed when I am finished using it and let it cool down on the drive in.

I will be buying another Grand L someday and I will have no concerns about getting one with a turbo. As always YMMV.