Buying Advice MK5000

Mikeydpl · Dec 5, 2017

Hi
Anyone on here have or had one of the above Tractor, about to get one and would appreciate any comments
Thanks
Mike

sixdogs · Dec 5, 2017

It looks like our MX5000, MX5100, etc. If it is, it's one of the best tractors Kubota every made and is wildly popular around here. I don't know of any problems and sure don't have any with mine.

Steppenwolfe · Dec 5, 2017

Great tractors. Load tires, AND add wheel weights if you get an fel... they are way light in the butt...

Mikeydpl · Dec 7, 2017

sixdogs said:
It looks like our MX5000, MX5100, etc. If it is, it's one of the best tractors Kubota every made and is wildly popular around here. I don't know of any problems and sure don't have any with mine.

Hi
Thanks for the reply,not sure what the difference is between the MX and MK but as you said they look the same, thanks again sounds like I have made a good decision

Mikeydpl · Dec 7, 2017

Steppenwolfe said:
Great tractors. Load tires, AND add wheel weights if you get an fel... they are way light in the butt...

Yes getting a FEL with it, will take your advice and make sure there is plenty of weight on the back end
Cheers

big bubba · Dec 7, 2017

if it is the same as the MX series, i once owned a MX5000 for a while. although bare bones (clutch operated shuttle shift, syncro in 3rd/4th gears only) i found it a rock solid machine somewhere between CUTS and the M series ag tractors. i agree on rear ballast best regards

whirly · Dec 9, 2017

The MK is the Euroean version of th MX. It has the EU smog stuff and they state it only puts out 48.8HP as opposed to 50HP for the MX. Not sure you would notice the difference. Why not check out the MX prices and compare?

Tractors Kubota MK5 - Kubota

sixdogs · Dec 9, 2017

whirly said:
The MK is the Euroean version of th MX. It has the EU smog stuff and they state it only puts out 48.8HP as opposed to 50HP for the MX. Not sure you would notice the difference. Why not check out the MX prices and compare?

Tractors Kubota MK5 - Kubota

How are EU emission and standards different from USA? Suppose the tractor is different in other ways?

whirly · Dec 9, 2017

sixdogs said:
How are EU emission and standards different from USA? Suppose the tractor is different in other ways?

Different enough to knock 1.2HP off essentially the same turbocharged engine.

Mikeydpl · Dec 9, 2017

whirly said:
The MK is the Euroean version of th MX. It has the EU smog stuff and they state it only puts out 48.8HP as opposed to 50HP for the MX. Not sure you would notice the difference. Why not check out the MX prices and compare?

Tractors Kubota MK5 - Kubota

Thanks for the info

Mikeydpl · Dec 9, 2017

whirly said:
Different enough to knock 1.2HP off essentially the same turbocharged engine.

Thanks, I don’t think the loss of 1.2 hp will be anything to worry about
Thanks again to all who have replied, haven’t used the forum much but intend to a bit more now, will post a few pictures when it arrives
Cheers

Mikeydpl · Jan 15, 2018

It's here..!

whirly · Jan 15, 2018

Congrats .... Looks like you got a great tractor.

Industrial Toys · Jan 15, 2018

Nice looking tractor. With the color similarity with that "other" orange brand, I'm surprised the Name isn't more predominant. Not even on the Loader. How will the neighbors know you bought a genuine KUBOTA?

Mikeydpl · Jan 15, 2018

The Loader is made by MX (chilton) and sprayed Kubota Orange, couldn't get a Kubota loader as apparently none available for this Tactor, it does have a big Kubota badge on side of bonnet so neighbours should see it when they peep over the hedge .