Buying Advice MX4700 vs MX5100

TripleR · Jan 29, 2012

Code54 said:
I have a set of PATs quick hitches (That I loved on my last tractor) sitting in my garage right now that I have not put on my 5100. Why - because the Adj links are that easy!

Same here.

72chevyblazer · Jan 29, 2012

Wow, I guess I thought they would help a little, but now it certainly does sound like they make a huge difference.
Sounds like the 5100 is the eay to go. I wondered why I saw so many folks with the MX5100 and not MX4700.
Thanks for the great real world advice.

crazyal · Jan 29, 2012

I never got around to filling the tires on my Gl4240 (also has the telelinks). I decided to take a 55 gallon drum and fill it with cement for rear ballast. It weights about 1200 lbs. Let's just say a 400 or 500 lb attachment you might be able to muscle into position to get the lower links on but 1200 lbs is not going to move. It would suck if I couldn't adjust the links. I think I would break down and get the PAT easy change system ($200).

I'm not sure where you're located but the turbo is a nice feature if you live in the higher elevations.

bigbull338 · Jan 29, 2012

you cant go wrong with the mx5100.the telascoping arms really help when your hooking stuff up alone or with help.plus if you need to swing the 3pt arms wider just pull 2 pins,an out they go.

72chevyblazer · Jan 31, 2012

So I checked with the dealer and found out the price is abot $1000 more for the 5100 AND there is a 2% surcharge that Texas puts on diesel equipment over 50 hp. Since I was on the fence with the turbo, I think the 4700 with a quick change for the hitch will be the way to go.

weldermike · Jan 31, 2012

72chevyblazer said:
So I checked with the dealer and found out the price is abot $1000 more for the 5100 AND there is a 2% surcharge that Texas puts on diesel equipment over 50 hp. Since I was on the fence with the turbo, I think the 4700 with a quick change for the hitch will be the way to go.

Just remember if you finance at 0% for 60 months that extra thousand bucks and the 2% surcharge comes out to a very small amount, if the 5100 suits your needs better. Just my opinion tho.

72chevyblazer · Feb 17, 2012

Code54 said:
Correct - the telescopic arms are worth the cost alone. The nice thing about the 5100 is that you gain a few more HP that really offset what you lose in having an HST tranny.
When I was looking I was able to get the 5100 for literally a few hundred dollars more so in my case it was a no brainer. Never heard anyone complain they had too much HP

Thanks for the excellent advice! We were on the fence and had decided on the 4700, but then the final cost changed so we opted for the 5100. Just the process of removing the rotary cutter (which was on when it was delivered) and connecting to the box blade we definitely appreciated the advantages that the telescopic arms have. As you said, well worth the cost difference alone.

Here is the brand new MX5100

TripleR · Feb 17, 2012

Congratulations, you are going to love that tractor.:thumbsup:

bigbull338 · Feb 17, 2012

you made a great choice enjoy your new tractor.

Code54 · Feb 17, 2012

72chevyblazer said:
Thanks for the excellent advice! We were on the fence and had decided on the 4700, but then the final cost changed so we opted for the 5100. Just the process of removing the rotary cutter (which was on when it was delivered) and connecting to the box blade we definitely appreciated the advantages that the telescopic arms have. As you said, well worth the cost difference alone.

Here is the brand new MX5100

That GREAT, glad you got one and like it !!!!! I can't get over how much I like the Adj. arms. I never had them before but would hate to go without them now.
CONGRATS and have fun with the new Kubota!