MX 5100 Implements

[bfletch7441]

First post on here, so hello to all. Name is Ben and live in Sapulpa Oklahoma, just southwest of Tulsa. We live on 350 acres of family land. It's mostly scrub oak rocky hills but has a few 10+/- acre pastures. It's been neglected for about 10-15 years so the pastures have quite a bit of brush growing up in them. We plan on cleaning up the pastures and beginning to hay the fields. There is quite a bit of clearing to be done overall. I will do what I can, but will hire out the heavy work to a trackhoe/dozer operator.

My questions are about the equipment I will be buying. I plan on buying an MX 5100. I will be getting 4wd, a loader, hyd. top link w/ float, additional rear remote, and loaded tires. I also plan on buying a brush hog, box blade, sprayer, and spreader to begin the clean up process before buying equipment to hay the fields next year. Thoughts? Have I missed anything?

Ben

 

[murphy1244]

:welcome:

 

[murphy1244]

grapple makes for easier brush cleanup

 

[TripleR]

Will you have a need for pallet forks, I got a set last year and use them quite frequently.

Otherwise you will be set up pretty well, now to decide which ones.:licking:

 

[bfletch7441]

I don't anticipate needing forks. I can always get a set made if the need arises though. Not sure I can swing a grapple. I'm about max'd out on budget as it is. Any idea what a 3rd function valve and grapple would cost?

Ben

 

[verdanthills]

I'm new here too...welcome!

Any ideas of what kind of hay equipment you will be running? I'm in the same process of finalizing on a tractor. I'd like to spend less but was leaning towards the M7040 series to provide enough power for the hay equipment. From advice from others, most people say to make sure you buy enough or more power than you think you will need. It would be horrible to buy a tractor that is undersized for you needs as trading is expensive.

 

[crazyangel]

I don't anticipate needing forks. I can always get a set made if the need arises though. Not sure I can swing a grapple. I'm about max'd out on budget as it is. Any idea what a 3rd function valve and grapple would cost?

Ben

Congratulations - The MX5100 is a great tractor! :thumbsup:

I am not sure Kubota offers a factory 3rd function for the MX5100, but there are definitely 3rd party options from companies like WR Long. The Kubota factory version on my L5740 was around $600 installed when I took delivery of the new tractor.

There are many grapples on the market, and you will hear an infinite number of opinions on which one is best. They generally range from $800 - $3000 from what I've gathered. The one I plan to buy from Everything Attachments is $1800 (including shipping).

 

[bfletch7441]

I'm new here too...welcome!

Any ideas of what kind of hay equipment you will be running? I'm in the same process of finalizing on a tractor. I'd like to spend less but was leaning towards the M7040 series to provide enough power for the hay equipment. From advice from others, most people say to make sure you buy enough or more power than you think you will need. It would be horrible to buy a tractor that is undersized for you needs as trading is expensive.

I'll be picking up the haying equipment used over the next year, but I'll be putting up small squares when I finally get everything purchased. The 5100 fits my budget and physical size requirements for the tractor. With so much wooded property, I want a smaller framed tractor to maneuver in the trees. I've got access to a larger tractor if I end up needing it, but I expect this to do 99% of the work.

Ben

 

[bfletch7441]

Congratulations - The MX5100 is a great tractor! :thumbsup:

I am not sure Kubota offers a factory 3rd function for the MX5100, but there are definitely 3rd party options from companies like WR Long. The Kubota factory version on my L5740 was around $600 installed when I took delivery of the new tractor.

There are many grapples on the market, and you will hear an infinite number of opinions on which one is best. They generally range from $800 - $3000 from what I've gathered. The one I plan to buy from Everything Attachments is $1800 (including shipping).

That's $3000 I don't have. Maybe I should start buying lottery tickets!

Ben

 

[nybirdman]

Third function(FEL) may cost around $800.00,roll it into your tractor purchase,may be cheaper.Alternative to a full grapple is a tooth-bar and thumb for the bucket,cheaper and less weight.Very handy to have.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I don't anticipate needing forks. I can always get a set made if the need arises though. Not sure I can swing a grapple. I'm about max'd out on budget as it is. Any idea what a 3rd function valve and grapple would cost?

Ben

If at all possible, get all 3 rear remotes, 2 with the float function. You can either use one of those for your grapple as many do or get the 3rd function or diverter valve later on. You will find that it will be much easier and faster to have hydraulic adjustments for the rear. With that much land, I am thinking that you have or will have a lot of trails or roads to maintain. You will find that having hydraulic top and side links will make working those trails much much easier.

For all around brush and tree clean up, a grapple would probably be the best thing that you could purchase. For your uses no reason to get anything wider than 60" and cost should be under well under $2000.

You will find that it is common to get the best prices on new implements if purchased with and at the same time as the tractor.

Good luck with your research and purchases.

 

[Maibox]

I got a quote on 66 in WR Long grapple (OBG-2) for about $1,700. 3rd function from WR Long is in tractor price.

 

[crazyangel]

For all around brush and tree clean up, a grapple would probably be the best thing that you could purchase. For your uses no reason to get anything wider than 60" and cost should be under well under $2000.

You will find that it is common to get the best prices on new implements if purchased with and at the same time as the tractor.

+1. Agreed

 

[bfletch7441]

If at all possible, get all 3 rear remotes, 2 with the float function. You can either use one of those for your grapple as many do or get the 3rd function or diverter valve later on. You will find that it will be much easier and faster to have hydraulic adjustments for the rear. With that much land, I am thinking that you have or will have a lot of trails or roads to maintain. You will find that having hydraulic top and side links will make working those trails much much easier.

For all around brush and tree clean up, a grapple would probably be the best thing that you could purchase. For your uses no reason to get anything wider than 60" and cost should be under well under $2000.

You will find that it is common to get the best prices on new implements if purchased with and at the same time as the tractor.

Good luck with your research and purchases.

We do have quite a few roads, but for the most part they are maintained by the oil company that has the lease for them. I'm definitely getting the hyd top link, I'll see what tilt will cost.

I kicked around the idea of a grapple, and apparently still am. I know it would make the work that much easier, but don't know if I'll do enough of it to justify the cost. I reckon I'll have the dealer price one out for me and if the cost looks good I'll bite.

Thanks for all the comments, keep em coming.

Ben

 

[TripleR]

I got a Top and Tilt with three remotes on our last tractor and wish I had done it sooner. I had used one years ago and while I liked it, figured I could live without it and did for a long time, but when I ordered my new tractor, I figured why the heck not; glad I did.

Grapple, I want one more than my wife does, so... I figured I pushed it about as far as I could when I bought the LP HR3584.

 

[KYDan]

The 5100 is a good value tractor. The only things negative about it are there is no brake on idiot light that would help idiots like me! And, it is a noisy machine with the turbo and HST whines. But, these are nitpick issues. I have 200 hours on mine to-date and love it.

 

[bfletch7441]

The 5100 is a good value tractor. The only things negative about it are there is no brake on idiot light that would help idiots like me! And, it is a noisy machine with the turbo and HST whines. But, these are nitpick issues. I have 200 hours on mine to-date and love it.

I'm getting the gear model, never been a fan of HST's.

Ben

 

[TripleR]

Are you getting the SSAQ; didn't see it. I got a HD bucket and really like it.

 

[bfletch7441]

Are you getting the SSAQ; didn't see it. I got a HD bucket and really like it.

Yes

Ben

 

[KYDan]

Yes

Ben

Yes, the HD roundback bucket is a lot stronger than the standard bucket and you can do a lot more with it.