50+ HP new Kubota with FEL: which model?

[lipancreek]

I am looking for a 50-60 hp new Kubota. I do want a FEL and the true 3rd function valve for operating a grapple. The choices are pretty extensive on build it now... MX5200, 5800, M5660SUHD, M5640SU, M6060, etc etc.

But, I'd like to stay around 30k total price.

Does anyone have recommendations on the heaviest duty model I could realistically get new for that price range or less? Build your own on Kubota's website makes it look like 30k would not buy any of the above. If anyone has suggestions I'd appreciate hearing them.

 

[Bulldog]

It's hard to say which model would be best not knowing the intended use for the machine.

That said, remember the "build your own" prices are the suggested price.

I would suggest going to more than one dealer if you can and talk to them about how / what you plan to use the tractor for. If the dealer cares about their customers they should be able to give you a few options that will work.
I would also inquire about 0% financing. Price it out several ways. Implements and options (like the 3rd function) can be included in the 0%.

Using the 0% may help stretch you budget enough to allow for a larger tractor that will better suit your needs.

Final thought, (if you can) get prices from several dealers. It does make a difference. On my M9000 I went to 3 dealers and priced it with the same options each time. I was given 3 different prices and there was 7K difference from highest to lowest.

 

[Balvar24]

Call Barlow's in Somerset KY. They have pretty competitive pricing, even if your shipping. I spoke to the driver who delivered mine. He'd been to New Jersey and Montana dropping off tractors.

 

[Billdog350]

My customers have gone to Parc's in WV, they shipped up to CT so I bet they'd ship to Texas as well. No tax makes up part of the shipping cost....Great prices.

 

[lipancreek]

Thank you for the responses. Looks like after shopping that there are two likely options: MX5200 and M5660SUHD. I'm supposed to get quotes on Monday. I plan to use the tractor with six foot shredder, move a few round bales each year, use a grapple on brush piles, use a box blade on my gravel road, etc. I'm worried about the MX5200 being too light for a six foot box blade and round bales, but maybe it's not.

 

[Bulldog]

Thank you for the responses. Looks like after shopping that there are two likely options: MX5200 and M5660SUHD. I'm supposed to get quotes on Monday. I plan to use the tractor with six foot shredder, move a few round bales each year, use a grapple on brush piles, use a box blade on my gravel road, etc. I'm worried about the MX5200 being too light for a six foot box blade and round bales, but maybe it's not.

I don't see the MX being a problem. I have a 5 1/2 foot box scrape and I move round bales around with my L3000. It handles the box just fine but round bales are about all it wants but it does the job. Hope this helps.

 

[mcrey1]

We use a L5030 to stack and load wrapped round bales. The L5030 has the subframe for the B92 backhoe and is very stable stacking wrapped roundbales with the backhoe on or a 800lb weight on the three pt hitch. The significance of wrapped round bales is the grabber puts the bale out further from the FEL pivot pins and a 800lb wrapped round bale is all you want to handle. Our bale density went up with a new baler now we have 1000ib to 1200lb bales. The obvious solutiion is a M126GX. We traded in a Case 105u as we were a little shy on weight and pto hp.

 

[KubotaOrange]

I'd go for the M5640SU or SUD. Proven tractor and a beast. Can be had in 4wd with FEL for your $ range.

 

[TexasBoy]

I'd go for the M5640SU or SUD. Proven tractor and a beast. Can be had in 4wd with FEL for your $ range.

And if I remember correctly that machine is Tier 3

 

[KubotaOrange]

And if I remember correctly that machine is Tier 3

That is correct.

 

[nickelplated5s]

Go used. Look at any of the diesel truck sites and you will see why. I wish I had done DPF/EGR deletes when you could buy tuners. I could go on but this user name is on a Ford site too.....