MX5100 Finally arrived!

[CJBOTA]

My new MX5100 finally arrived late this afternoon. I did two laps around the orchard with the FEL on, and then did two more laps with the FEL off. All total I put one hour on her. Didn't go above 2000 RPM. She was a bit bouncy with the FEL on, however when I took the FEL off she felt like my previous L3700, on STEROIDS. Solid, sure footed, nimble, and powerful. My two previous Kubota's had R4's, these are my first R1's. I was a bit nervous about the change, but so far so good. Mine is the HST version, and one of the first things I noticed was how smooth and fluid it changes direction. I think this was the perfect choice for my operation. It's bigger then the L3700 but not too big. The main reason I traded up was to run my new 300 gal. Rears Mfg. airblast sprayer, that is supposed to arrive in about two weeks. As I said in a previous thread, I hope I am as happy with the MX5100 as I was with the L3700. I don't normally name my tractors, but I think since I am going to be running the airblast sprayer alot, I am going to call her "Misty". I also bought an 84" FFC front Hyd. angle blade in the same deal. It has not arrived yet but I am going to have them mount the blade at the first service.

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. Hope you have many hours of enjoyable Seat Time. I have a L4400 with FEL. I have no complaints with it. :tractor:

 

[CJBOTA]

Creekbend,
Thanks, my first thought was to bump up to the L4400 because it would have given me enough PTO hp to run the sprayer. But I saw this
MX5100 at the local Fair back in late August and Just couldn't resist.
CJ

 

[bigbull338]

the more you run your MX5100 HST the more youll love it.mine has close to 90hrs on it an i love it.cant beleive i waited this long to buy an 4x4 hst tractor.

 

[kuboman]

:laughing:And we know you have a tractor how:laughing:

PICTURES:licking::laughing:

 

[Grandad4]

Congratulations... good choice. That MX5100 will serve you well. The LA8xx series FEL's on the MX and larger Grand L's is quite a bit heavier than what goes on the smaller models... tractor will be front-heavy and "bouncy" until you get weight on the back for balance, as you've noticed.

 

[Kyle241]

Where's the pics??? You'll love this tractor. I have 10hrs on mine after a week and so far I am very happy. This coming weekend I'm planning to plow a field so we'll see how that goes.

 

[CJBOTA]

Kyle,
Are you concerned about plowing a field with only 10 hours on the tractor? The book says take it easy the first 50 hours. I have work to do, I am wandering how I am going to put 50 hours on at 2000 rpm. I can only do laps around the orchard so long.
Normally I ignor the book but since this is such a major investment I was going to try to do things right. Actually, even reading the book is a first for me. I wanted to mow this weekend but I can't mow at 2000 rpm. Maybe somebody in the know will help us out on this one.
CJ

 

[Verticaltrx]

Does it specifically say not to run over 2000rpm for the first 50hrs? That seems a little long, as I recall the other Kubota's we've had said not to run at max RPM for the first 10hrs, or something to that extent. Regardless, there is nothing wrong with mowing at 2000rpms. Not sure where the PTO rpm is on that tractor, but I doubt it's a whole lot more than 2400-2500rpm or so. The bush hog won't know/care if it's only spun at 400-450rpms, just go use it and have fun.

 

[CJBOTA]

I'll have to go back thru the book. I sure got the message from reading the first time they recommened an easy break in.