Thoughts on MX5100...a couple of questions

[GILLYS CHILLI FARM AUSTRA]

Sorry I dont have a L4400 or any other tractor just a Toro Ride On ... I must have misread the profile questions when I completed it.

 

[Martian]

I see, I just like seeing what people got and own and saw you already had a 4400 and was wondering why you'd upgrade to the same thing.

I'd still look at some other models in the same HP range. Look at Woods backhoes too, very good quality and have a thumb option.

 

[Code54]

Is it possible to have a dealer in the States to ship you a hoe? I know shipping is sometimes not as bad as you think. Also Martain is correct, the Woods hoes are excellent quality and VERY comparable to the factory hoes in capacity.

 

[GILLYS CHILLI FARM AUSTRA]

Thanks once again Code54,

I been looking to see if Woods BH are avail in Australia and I cant find the dealer, yet I seem to recall a local dealer making mention of the brand although after being on Tractorbynet, its possible i read it on here..lol I should start importing some of your Woods products for the Australian market if i had a few $million although it might be worth looking at getting it shipped over. I,m now getting a quote without the BH but with a subframe in place in case i need to hire or buy in the future.

Does anyone know how long the MX5100 is with FEL but without the BH?

Also can anyone can tell me how easy it is to bend the ROPS as my garage is just a wee bit too short for any of the tractors...Is it a pain and diffucult to bend the ROPS every time garaging is required? Otherwise in need to build another shed and thats a pain too..requiring a planning Permit which can take several weeks to get approved in Victoria. ..

I could tell you about the problems I had with another inefficient quirky bueracratic council area in Melbourne ..I now call them them the Republic of Dandenong...the wheels of commerce take much too long and might explain why its a backwater and will always be left in the dark ages...buts thats another story im working on to vent my poltical frustrations...lol

 

[Code54]

The ROPS folds with two "bolts" that are more like pins with threaded ends. You just pull a pin then unscrew them and pull them out. Then push the ROPS down. pretty easy - takes about a minute maybe.
As for the length - I can measure it tomorrow after work if know one happens to know....

 

[KeithInSpace]

H....H...H...Hijack! No worries. It's just a little funny, though. Chat away.

Brother is still very excited about tractor. Picking it up on his Birthday, of all days.

Long and painful education on trailers, though. After bouncing all over the board, I think he's settled on a 12k# 24' dovetail with fold-down ramps. The short story is that, along with the 13k# GVWR of his truck, a 14k# trailer would put him over 26k#, requiring that he get some type of CDL according to federal law. So.....12k# it is.

Will post pictures. I have a stump that I pulled out with my BX that probably weighs an EASY 2,000#. Pretty impressive that I was able to get it out with my "toy" tractor, but I could only drag it on the asphalt. As soon as I hit the grass, I lost traction and that was it.

I'm excited to watch my brother's tractor clamp around that bad boy and lift it straight off the stinking ground!

 

[Martian]

12k is plenty enough for that tractor. Did he go bumper or gooseneck?

Your bro is definitely doing it right the first time!:thumbsup:

 

[GILLYS CHILLI FARM AUSTRA]

This the reply i got from my local dealer with interesting stats when i listed some issues about the L4400 ...which i thought was a reasonable answer.

"Rops folds backwards. Canopy size depending on what size tractor roughly 1100 x 1500, bolts onto Rops . Not advised to fold Rops down if canopy fitted ( awkward and wont fit under Garage door.

Kubota has 38% market share in the USA. Sells approx 160,000 tractors a year.
We have the odd client come back with various questions / concerns re their purchase in which we deal with as they arise."

 

[Code54]

I checked and the tractor is 15' from the bucket to the 3pt end, may want to give yourself 16' so you have room to roll the bucket or extend the 3pt links.
If you have a canopy that will sort of defeat the lowering of the ROPS to clear anything, they end up sticking way up!

As for trailers - I feel that 12K is plenty. Had my 5100 on my 18' 12K trailer last week and it didn't even squish it down.

 

[GILLYS CHILLI FARM AUSTRA]

Thanks for taking trouble to measure it Code54.