Mx5100HST OR DK50HST OR 5035 MAHINDRA?

[Bluegill2]

Blue gill, I started to buy a L3800 when I bought mine. I think I would of been a lot happier with those 6 extra horses. The 32hp is not enough for he HST in my opinion.

Makes sense.

 

[94BULLITT]

The M5100 is a Gear Machine that is stripped of Features found on the Kioti. Not a even match up.

The MX5100 is offered in gear and hydro.

 

[TSO]

Don't forget, while your trailer has dual 3500 pound axles, you have to factor in the trailer weight itself, which is probably around 1500 pounds. So in theory, you can only put 5500 pounds on top, making the Mahindra too heavy. Both the Kioti and the Kubota will get you near the max weight also.

I have the same problem & I am planning to upgrade to a larger trailer as soon as I can afford it. My LS puts me right near the max weight also, just with the tractor, loader, and whatever I have on the loader. That doesn't include any extra attachments either.

As for the tractors, they are all good choices. The Kioti will give you the best value of the three.

 

[Sysop]

I decided with only 11 miles being the farthest I ever need to go, I didn't need another trailer "upgrade"... I have one it will fit that can't hold it and one that could hold it but won't fit... :mur:

 

[murphy1244]

The MX5100 is offered in gear and hydro.

Thanks Roger but it is a strip down machine compared to a DK.

 

[rjwerth]

DK50SE vs an MX5100? No comparison. You can probably get the DK50SE with a cab for the price of the 5100 and not have your loader contol pointing toward you.

 

[Sysop]

I still say if towing isn't among the primary objectives or a trailer upgrade isn't out of the question; the Mahindra would be the better dirt mover being the heavier machine. Another thing I forgot to mention, with dirt moving being a primary use for the machine, I'd go lay down and look at the front axles and compare how they're built. The front axle will be taking a lot of the stress moving earth, so that was something I checked out when making my purchase and was shocked at the differences in the 40HP class.

 

[94BULLITT]

I think the MX5100 with a loader and fluid in the tires will overload a 7k trailer.

 

[Sysop]

I think the MX5100 with a loader and fluid in the tires will overload a 7k trailer.

Any of them ballasted properly for dirt work with any sort of quality implements like a heavy box blade are easily going to overload it honestly. Who wants to make two trips or set and spin tires all day?

 

[Byrd57]

DK50SE vs an MX5100? No comparison. You can probably get the DK50SE with a cab for the price of the 5100 and not have your loader contol pointing toward you.

I agree, I don't like the loader control pointing at me, plus I think the kubota loader operates to fast. It's bad about dropping loads to fast and shaking the whole tractor. I do like the fact with kioti you can access both sides of the tractor.