MX5100 HST v/s L5040

[jcummins]

What is the difference between a Kubota MX5100hst and their L5040?

 

[big bubba]

What is the difference between a Kubota MX5100hst and their L5040?

before the lengthy discussion between M & L series, have you gone to their website, printed their spec sheet, studied, then compared? of course w/your application & budget in mind. lots can be learned from tractor forums & you are wise to do so from far more educated operators than me. overall, M series tractors are considerably more robust for ag applic, L series more affordable and agile for homeowners. look at your needs then seek out your answer. my weakness has always been to err heavy duty for present & future use, but that is a very personal choice. keep us informed. bb

 

[jcummins]

before the lengthy discussion between M & L series, have you gone to their website, printed their spec sheet, studied, then compared? of course w/your application & budget in mind. lots can be learned from tractor forums & you are wise to do so from far more educated operators than me. overall, M series tractors are considerably more robust for ag applic, L series more affordable and agile for homeowners. look at your needs then seek out your answer. my weakness has always been to err heavy duty for present & future use, but that is a very personal choice. keep us informed. bb

Well I kind of thought that too....the M being more robust, and the L more affordable. But I have compared the specs and they are very similar. The L5040 has more lift capacity. The L5040 is also heavier. L5040 has bigger front tire, rear tires are same size. But specs just take you so far.

I was more interested in the actual use of these tractors, as to how they differ. And on price too. Not so sure M is more robust and L is more affordable.

 

[newbury]

What is the difference between a Kubota MX5100hst and their L5040?

MX=1010
L =50
so
MX5100 could equal 1010+5100=6110
and
L5040 could equal 50+5040=5090

or
TractorData.com Kubota MX5100 tractor information
and
TractorData.com Kubota L5040 tractor information

/edit
And the MX is a different flavor of the M series. You want to get confusing compare the L5040 with the M5040.

 

[big bubba]

mx is a wanna be to M series but not to be overlooked in the same sense of L vs Grand L.... study specs & applications & look for forum feedback as you are doing!
then go a size up......hummmmmm, what's the message here?

 

[bigbull338]

the mx5100 is your basic tractor with no bells or whistles like the 5040.the 5040 will cost you if the computer messes up.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I don't know about the other models, but I have an MX5100 gear drive, shuttle shift, 4 wd with loaded ag tires, and quick attach fel. This tractor is a beast. I personally dont like HST, I'm old school, and I like a gear drive. More power and more choices I believe. Paid $21,000 cash last fall. No cab, no sun bonnet, just all tractor. For 52 hp, and ease of use, I don't know how you beat this tractor.

 

[jcummins]

I don't know about the other models, but I have an MX5100 gear drive, shuttle shift, 4 wd with loaded ag tires, and quick attach fel. This tractor is a beast. I personally dont like HST, I'm old school, and I like a gear drive. More power and more choices I believe. Paid $21,000 cash last fall. No cab, no sun bonnet, just all tractor. For 52 hp, and ease of use, I don't know how you beat this tractor.

I've never had HST. I had a M7040 shuttle shift...just what you described...and I really liked it. Not sure I'd like HST either. I tended to use the clutch more than the shuttle really called for, just from habit, and did notice, my left knee having some issues with clutching. Not sure HST would be better for me or not. Seems many here think it is the way to go.

 

[k0ua]

I've never had HST. I had a M7040 shuttle shift...just what you described...and I really liked it. Not sure I'd like HST either. I tended to use the clutch more than the shuttle really called for, just from habit, and did notice, my left knee having some issues with clutching. Not sure HST would be better for me or not. Seems many here think it is the way to go.

Come on over to the dark side, you know you want to. Your left knee wants you to..

 

[LD1]

The L is a bit heavier and can lift a bit more as yo pointed out. But in the real world, I doubt there would be any appreciable difference in what work they can and cannot do.

The L has more bells and whistles. I am surprised its cheaper. I thought the MX's were a lot cheaper than the GrandL's of similar size???