Gilbert,
I recently bought a
M4900 and when I stopped by my dealer the other day they had received one of the MX5000s. The following are the differences that I know about. There may be others.
1) The
M4900 has a 167.6 cubic inch 5 cylinder engine (49.5 ghp - 45 pto hp) vs the MX's 148.5 cubic inch 4 cylinder (50 ghp - 44 pto hp)
2) The
M4900 has a full shuttle available (8F/8R) vs the partial shuttle on the MX (8F/4R)
3) The tranny in the
M4900 is fully syncronized while the MX is only syncronized in 3rd and 4th gears.
4) The
M4900 has approximately 11gpm hydraulic pump capacity vs 9.2 gpm on the MX.
5) The lift capacity (at 24" behind lift point) is 3310 lbs. on the
M4900 - The MX is 2315 lbs.
6) 45 amp alternator on the
M4900 - 40 amp on the MX
7) 17.2 gallons fuel capacity on the
M4900 - 13.2 on the MX.
8) I think 1 remote valve is standard on the
M4900 and it is optional on the MX (Not sure about this)
Both have single stage clutches, live-independent pto, wet brakes, catagory I and II 3ph, position and draft control systems available, mechanical differential locks,
hydrostatic power steering, flat operators deck (The
M4900 has a rubber mat - big deal), and optional 4WD.
I didn't price the MX5000 because I had already bought the
M4900 but I would have looked at both of them had the MX been available. The differences to me would not have been show stoppers had the savings been substantial.
The
M4900 has an overall beefier appearance (it weighs about 500 lbs. more) has arm rests on the seat and to me has a little more "comfortable feel". I don't think you would go wrong with either tractor if they meet your needs. I absolutely love mine.
Good Luck!
TBone
