Opinions on JD 4105

[have_blue]

Uh, no. The JD 5105, which is discontinued, was all JD and was assembled in the US. Parts probably came from all over, but it was definitely not a Mahindra.

The 5x03 series, both first and second (current) generation, are made in India tractors, but I've never heard that they had anything to do with Mahindra. I know their engine is a JD type engine and it does not appear to coincide with any Mahindra type engines.

Back to the OP...

I would agree with the overall statement that a few extra $k, if you can find them, puts you in a whole new class that is quite nice, whether you pick the JD 5xxx, Kubota M series, or what have you.

Also, I looked at the L4400 and thought it was good for the money. What I didn't like:
-no synchro shuttle of any kind
-no extendable draw links on the 3pt
-offset gear final drive (standard on CUTs of all brands, with only a few exceptions) instead of planetary (found on M5040, JD 5105, and most utility and larger tractors)
-no factory option for bucket quick detach on FEL (aftermarket options do exist)

The final drive is not a big deal for that size/hp class. The other items may or may not be issues depending on your usage.

Ditto everything. I see we have done the same research.

The JD Dealer showed me the India tag on the 5103. It's a big strapping tractor, and I still trust it. The dealer said they use them in India as power modules to run combines, and also for cars.

 

[Z-Michigan]

Uh, no. The LA703A comes from the factory with skid steer type quick detach.

Was it available in January 2007? If it was, none of my three local Kubota dealers bothered to tell me of its existence...

 

[N80]

Was it available in January 2007? If it was, none of my three local Kubota dealers bothered to tell me of its existence...

No, but the OP is shopping.....now.

 

[have_blue]

No, but the OP is shopping.....now.

Got it in the barn. It's the 703A. I'm so glad it doesn't have the multi link at the bucket end. All they're good for is creating extra slack.

 

[greggh]

Does this mean you are done shopping? Where are the pictures? This spring my property has been very wet. I bought a JD 5203 back in November. I spent a little over 23K for MFWD and a 522 loader. I can't complain about the tractor. I just need the property to dry up a little.

 

[N80]

Got it in the barn. It's the 703A. I'm so glad it doesn't have the multi link at the bucket end. All they're good for is creating extra slack.

Congrats! I agree, we need to see pics of this thing, especially that quick attach.

 

[Z-Michigan]

Pics, sure, but not in this forum - or we'll be visiting your place at night with green paint.

j/k of course.

 

[N80]

Pics, sure, but not in this forum - or we'll be visiting your place at night with green paint.

j/k of course.

Oops. What am I doing in here? This place is strange. I must be lost. And hey, looks like someone already got in my barn with some green paint! But they only had enough to finish my mower.

 

[have_blue]

Does this mean you are done shopping? Where are the pictures? This spring my property has been very wet. I bought a JD 5203 back in November. I spent a little over 23K for MFWD and a 522 loader. I can't complain about the tractor. I just need the property to dry up a little.

Yep, done shopping.

You know what? I'm going to be second guessing myself for years for not getting the 5103 2WD for the same price as my little Kubota.

BTW, thank you all for the help and info. You green guys are OK!

 

[have_blue]

Congrats! I agree, we need to see pics of this thing, especially that quick attach.

The 703A loader is not a quick attach. At least mine isn't.