Comparison M5140

[tank333969]

What do you guys think about the kubota m5140? I really think it is big enough to do what I need. I have around twenty acres that I cut and plenty of fel work to do. What size cutter can it pull?

 

[TripleR]

The M5140 is a very capable tractor, a full description of your needs might help make a more relevant evaluation. I have used a L5030 HSTC and now use a L5740 to do FEL and bush hogging on quite a bit of land. I use a Land Pride RCR2672 rotary cutter and Land Pride HR3584 box scraper and it is a less robust tractor I beieve.

foreman Etexas had a M5040, the precursor to the M5140, so you might check some of his threads, he just traded it on another M7040, but had good things to say about his old tractor.

 

[case245]

you maybe able to push a 7 footer in say a foot high grass i have a 7040 8 foot the limit for that

 

[KYDan]

It depends upon what you are cutting. If it is rough and you require a heavy duty rotary cutter, then no. It is grass and you only require a light duty cutter, then yes. If quality of cut is important a 7' cutter most likely will not work unless you can find a dual spindle model. I use a 6' medium duty cutter behind my MX5100 and it is all it wants for the heavy cutting in brush, on hills, and rough terrain. On level, smooth terrain, with light cutting a larger cutter would work fine.

 

[tank333969]

I was originally looking at a mahindra 5530 4x4 w/fel. But I have a kubota dealer 3 miles from my home, so I'm leaning toward them. Price is a factor also. A lot of seat time will be cutting, but have a lot of cleaning to do also. I believe there is a $5000 price difference between the two.

 

[TripleR]

I used my medium duty 6' Land Pride on my L5030 HST cutting thick grass and heavy brush 3" and occasionally bigger though not on purpose. My L5740 manual says it will handle a 7'.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

FYI. The M5140 is a great value for what it is. Its cheaper than some of the L-60 series tractors.

 

[case245]

i say get the tractor dont wait they are running out of tier 3 emissions why pay extra for tier 4 i tryed to get a 8540 the dealer could find one

 

[dadej]

I have a m5040hdc. mfwd. I was moving snow yesterday and I can tell you it has power to spare. A lot of tractor for the money. I am thinking of selling if you are interested.

 

[big bubba]

I used my medium duty 6' Land Pride on my L5030 HST cutting thick grass and heavy brush 3" and occasionally bigger though not on purpose. My L5740 manual says it will handle a 7'.

hey triple r, what exactly is it you're harvesting in the thumbnails?

 

[TripleR]

hey triple r, what exactly is it you're harvesting in the thumbnails?

Giant Ragweed and a mix of brush and other weeds plus a rail road tie and a couple of target stands one of my sons or grandson forgot to put away. :laughing:

 

[tank333969]

What's the difference between MX5100 and MX5100DT? Are they any good?

 

[TripleR]

What's the difference between MX5100 and MX5100DT? Are they any good?

It just means it is a geared unit, here you go: TractorData.com Kubota MX5100 tractor information

There are a lot of MX5100 owners on here, bigbull338 really likes his as do others, can't think of their names of hand though.

 

[KYDan]

What's the difference between MX5100 and MX5100DT? Are they any good?

Yes, I love mine with 220 hours on it now. The MX is on the 5740 Grand L frame. It is a turbocharged 51 hp. It is a great value tractor if you don't want/need a cab. Some guys have had issues with a jerky 3 point lift, but mine is flawless to-date. The HST is a must if you are going to do much loader work or mowing in tight places. It is a hydrostatic drive. The DT is geared. If you are going to use a loader at all 4WD is a must. The geared version has more useful power for ground engaging (plowing) and is less expensive. This is my second Kubota and I am a fan. They have a great dealer network and keep their value for resale.

 

[dbaer78]

I'm another happy owner of a MX 5100hst. I couldn't justify the extra cost of the 5140 for what I'm doing on my place. My tractor logs,bushogs,grades the drive,pulls a square baler, and even loads out round bales on my friends place. It replaced an old Ford 3600.

 

[bigbull338]

i wouldnt trade for my MX5100 HST at all.it has spent the winter putting out hay flwlessly.i run a 5ft heavy bushhog on it with no probs.an it does a great job unloading the hay hauler.

 

[foreman Etexas]

My 5040 was a great tractor,I wish I could have kept it and got the cab 7040. The 5040 handled my 8ft pull-type just fine,and spent some time pulling a 15ft batwing. My co-worker bought a 5140 after what I put the 5040 threw time and time again,tractor held up great sold it with 300+hrs on it... I have some pics of it working if you won't to see them...

 

[tank333969]

What would be a fair price for new MX 5100 4x4 w/fel? Really looking at going that route

 

[KYDan]

What would be a fair price for new MX 5100 4x4 w/fel? Really looking at going that route

If you go with the HST probably around 30 with the tier 4 emission control. If you can locate one with the tier 3 package it will save you a several thousand dollars. Also, it also depends upon which bucket you want with the loader, loader guide rods, work lights, etc. Nicely equipped with tier 4 will probably come in around mid 30's. Check with your dealer(s).

Good luck.

 

[bigbull338]

your looking at $30,000 for the mx5100 hst 4x4 with LA844 quicktatch loader.you could prolly get it for $28,000 or $29,000.