M9540/M100X/M110X?????

[rooster628]

I have a JD 5525 (75HP-PTO), 2wheel drive and need more power. Can't pull my 7' offset disk very well. I am looking at these models above. Am a weekend guy, mainly pulling 15' shredder and the 7' offset disk. Just don't know if I am getting much more power by moving to M9540? I guess if it had 4wheel dr., that would be a considerable difference that my present tractor. Or, do I need to go up to the M100X or M110X? I need help from you guys that know. I can only buy one more tractor before I retire.

 

[bilrus61]

Not to ask a stupid question but have you loaded the tires with fluid and put iron weights on your JD? I've never pulled a offset disc but with my disc here I know my tractor won't pull it worth a toot in 2wd but does fine in 4wd.

 

[rooster628]

Yes, have lots of weight on back wheels. I have kicked myself for not buying a 4wheel drive every since I bought my tractor. I guess it really does make a huge diff.

 

[High Compression]

Yes, have lots of weight on back wheels. I have kicked myself for not buying a 4wheel drive every since I bought my tractor. I guess it really does make a huge diff.

You will especially want the 4WD on the Kubotas cuz they are lighter than the Deeres. But, I think that you will be very happy with a Kubota. I am currently looking at the M series tractors myself. I have priced the M9540 through the M135X. All I can say is get the most HP that your budget will allow and the best transmission for you. I have never run into anyone that had wished that they had got the smaller engine, be it in a tractor, truck, etc. Good Luck :thumbsup:

 

[jdjdjd]

I have the M9540 with cab. About 700 hours now and I pull a 15' shredder, 13' disc plow, 10' hay cutter, and a Vermeer 605 baler.
Four wheel drive and loaded tires. It handles everything very well and is economical on fuel.

The M9540 has been very reliable and I plan on keeping it for a long while.
I have not kept up on current prices but I seem to remember a big price jump to the next larger size.

Let us know what you find, we always like to see pictures:thumbsup:.

 

[slowzuki]

The M9540 is going to struggle with an offset disc. This is not a disc harrow that most people are used too. The 5535 is a very light JD, its similar to the Kubota 8540/9540 in weight and hp. The bigger M's would pull it fine, or a heavier tractor with the same hp of any brand.

 

[art]

I like the idea of the larger M-series! The standard features with the power shift as well as the hydraulics makes it nice!

 

[rooster628]

Thanks for the thoughts. I will take a look at the larger M's and see how much more they cost.

 

[sunnyside360]

I too am looking at a larger tractor in both Kubota and Deere. I will be trading my Kubota M8200 cab with FEL. I've driven the JD 5105M and Kubota M110X. Both are very nice tractors. I can get a way better deal on the M110X than the 5105M. Both are 4wd but the push-button intelli-shift on the M110 is really attractive and it weighs well over 10,000 lbs with loaded rears. Both the 5105M and M110X will handle your disc.

 

[rooster628]

I'm going to look at both of these. Thanks.