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[1Lawman]

Buying either a John Deere 5060E with cab or Kubota MX5400 with cab..Will be used primarily for heavy shredding with 6' or 7' cutter. Will not get a lot of use..Suggestions??? Thanks!

 

[azbinder]

Whichever tractor, build a heavy duty expanded metal rear window protector. Trust me, you'll not regret it.

 

[jeff9366]

T-B-N ARCHIVE:

Rotary Cutter / Bush Hog Considerations for Compact Tractors

If you buy a Rotary Cutter too light it will visit the dealer yearly for $600 repair. NEW Rotary Cutters cut everything at first. As the light blades dull a light cutter undergoes increasing stress. 60" - 72" Rotary Cutters: 400/500 pounds = light duty = grass only. 600/700 pounds = medium...

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[CH4Ohio]

I thought the MX was kinda like a large L series. Smaller than a M tractor. Just like a BX is smaller than a B series. Not sure those two tractors are really even comparison in weight and capability.

I would compare the larger L series Kubotas to the 4000 series JD. I always thought that a true M series Kubota would be comparable to a 5000 series JD.

 

[1Lawman]

I thought the MX was kinda like a large L series. Smaller than a M tractor. Just like a BX is smaller than a B series. Not sure those two tractors are really even comparison in weight and capability.

I would compare the larger L series Kubotas to the 4000 series JD. I always thought that a true M series Kubota would be comparable to a 5000 series JD.

 

[1Lawman]

The John Deere has no regen and the Kubota has regen but no DEF..Is that a consideration?

 

[jyoutz]

Like all the X series Kubotas, the MX is sized to be a crossover between the M and L series, so in-between.

 

[CH4Ohio]

Looks to me like the JD is about 10 HP more and 2500 pounds more. Quite a difference really.

 

[Hay Dude]

Whichever tractor, build a heavy duty expanded metal rear window protector. Trust me, you'll not regret it.

Or get a chain guard kit for the mower. Haven’t had anything kick up enough to damage back of cab.

 

[Hay Dude]

Looks to me like the JD is about 10 HP more and 2500 pounds more. Quite a difference really.

THIS ^^^
That much weight creates a huge gain in traction. Frame strength/durability will be better.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

That's a whole lot of tractor for only a 6' cutter.

Why such a small mower?

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

T-B-N ARCHIVE:

Rotary Cutter / Bush Hog Considerations for Compact Tractors

If you buy a Rotary Cutter too light it will visit the dealer yearly for $600 repair. NEW Rotary Cutters cut everything at first. As the light blades dull a light cutter undergoes increasing stress. 60" - 72" Rotary Cutters: 400/500 pounds = light duty = grass only. 600/700 pounds = medium...

www.tractorbynet.com

I still don't know where you get some of your "facts" Jeff.

And you keep re quoting them.

 

[scootr]

He said occasional use... so a lighter duty tractor and cutter may suit his needs without putting him in the poor house... just a thought.

 

[2manyrocks]

I've noticed that my MX5200 feels significantly more stable on hillsides with my 6' cutter than the same cutter felt on my previous 35hp Mahindra. I was sort of thinking about buying a larger cutter, but I'm liking the increased stability so much I'm not sure I want a larger cutter.

I wasn't sure from the original post what the OP really wanted to know, however.

 

[dusty3030]

Kubota equivalent would be a M6060, but the Deere still heavier and out specs it a little in hydraulics.

 

[jyoutz]

He said occasional use... so a lighter duty tractor and cutter may suit his needs without putting him in the poor house... just a thought.

And it really depends on what is being cut. A light duty cutter is more than adequate for grass; not good for brush or saplings.

 

[1Lawman]

That's a whole lot of tractor for only a 6' cutter.

Why such a small mower?

I have access to a 6'and 10' cutter but I did not think either machine would handle the 10' heavy duty Bush Hog..

 

[1Lawman]

Buying either a John Deere 5060E with cab or Kubota MX5400 with cab..Will be used primarily for heavy shredding with 6' or 7' cutter. Will not get a lot of use..Suggestions??? Thanks!

Really asking if one is more reliable and trouble free than the other

 

[dusty3030]

The MX5400 on the 10’ would be a no. The Deere would be fine with it.

 

[Williy]

Have you looked at the Deutz 5080D???
quite the machine

willy