Which one is more tractor?

[Builder]

Comparing these two. I realize one is a big compact (green)and one is a small utility (orange). Which one do you think is superior? I will add a slightly bigger loader to the orange one as is on the green one for ~$6,000 so they'll be similarly equipped. I can get the green for 30K, the orange will be ~$500 less. I'm also looking at new ones since financing is offered for 42 mos at 0% on both.

http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=5323700&guid=A571CE6BB08740029CDB6808C026E830

http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=5320938&guid=A571CE6BB08740029CDB6808C026E830

 

[toddler]

The orange one says it's sold. The green one looks like an amazing machine. Even without seeing the orange one, if the green has a great loader and you need a larger than OEM loader to make the orange match it, I'd vote green. But given I have no experience with tractors this size, my vote is only worth what you paid for it .

I'm curious, will they deliver it to you for that price?

Todd

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Comparing these two. I realize one is a big compact (green)and one is a small utility (orange). Which one do you think is superior? I will add a slightly bigger loader to the orange one as is on the green one for ~$6,000 so they'll be similarly equipped. I can get the green for 30K, the orange will be ~$500 less. I'm also looking at new ones since financing is offered for 42 mos at 0% on both.

http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=5323700&guid=A571CE6BB08740029CDB6808C026E830

http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=5320938&guid=A571CE6BB08740029CDB6808C026E830

Tough call. Buyers choice I'd say. I demo-ed a 4730 a year and a half ago. It was a sweet little tractor. I can't say anything bad about a Kabota either. No substitute for raw HP when you need it, IF you need it.

Flip a coin!?!?!?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

An M5040 is way more tractor. Your comparing a utility to a compact, not exactly a fair fight.

PTO HP should be nearly the same, the LA1153 loader will have a big advantage over a 400x for sure..

 

[Builder]

The Deere is actually 8 more HP. It's a 58HP diesel stuffed in a compact. the M5040 is 50 HP but in a larger framed tractor. I don't like the tiny tires on the Deere, but I love the cab. I'm getting a price on a new 5040, just like the one in the picture.

I'm on the border of a compact or a small 'ute.

 

[plastikosmd]

just get the 400cx loader, will more than keep up with/surpass the 1153


http://www.deere.com/en_US/govsales/purchaseguide/2006PG/links/42_43.pdf

Product Specification for 400CX Loader

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[Builder]

Seems like the Kubota loader combined with the height advantage of the M5040 will allow it to reach higher. I love the JD grapple bucket. I like the wet hydraulic shuttle on the Kubota better than the dry clutch on the Deere.

Here's the M5040 again, the other one sold today.

2006 Kubota M5040 HDC Farm Equipment for sale at USFarmer.com

 

[CumminsLuke]

I imagine this will not be a popular thing to say, but having currently owned a JD 4600, and a Kubota M7040 I would strongly recommend the the Orange tractor. Unless they have totally redone those 4000 series tractors they are a pretty light and cheap little rig in my opinion, and the loader that is on mine is pure and simple junk(460). I keep my 4600 at my business and use it for light industrial use, such as blading snow, moving light objects with the loader(1/2 ton or less), and running a Land Pride 84" finish mower. It has not been abused by any means and with 1200 hours on the clock and five trips to the green dealer, it is falling apart. The orange tractor stays at home and does most all of the farm work. I realize we are doing an apples to oranges comparison, but there is no doubt to me the M series Kubota is gonna hold up better than the 4000 series Deere for serious commercial work.

 

[froggy]

I would take the larger engine M5040 over the JD4720. Too bad the M5040 isn't a hst.

 

[Builder]

I would take the larger engine M5040 over the JD4720. Too bad the M5040 isn't a hst.

Actually, the 4720 has the bigger engine with 8 more HP and a turbocharger! (58HP). The M5040 is 50HP, 4 cylinder non turbo. I think some is lost to the rear wheels through the hydro tranny, though.