Which one to buy and why: MX5400HST or L4060HST-LE?

[pgmrdan]

My thread has gone off on a non-recoverable tangent so I'm asking here.

Thanks.

 

[PortTackFarm]

My thread has gone off on a non-recoverable tangent so I'm asking here.

Thanks.

LOL! Yes that seems to happen here quite a bit. Both are great tractors, both available with a cab. Grand L has some very nice features you won't find on the MX such as the HST Plus. I also think it has a better ergonomic layout of the loader and rear remote controls - a bit more luxury if a tractor can have luxury components. The MX on the other hand is more utilitarian. I like the larger front wheels on the MX and of course the MX5400 is going to have more HP than the L4060. You'll really need to decide which features are most important to you.

 

[jyoutz]

LOL! Yes that seems to happen here quite a bit. Both are great tractors, both available with a cab. Grand L has some very nice features you won't find on the MX such as the HST Plus. I also think it has a better ergonomic layout of the loader and rear remote controls - a bit more luxury if a tractor can have luxury components. The MX on the other hand is more utilitarian. I like the larger front wheels on the MX and of course the MX5400 is going to have more HP than the L4060. You'll really need to decide which features are most important to you.

The MX is more robust and has larger wheels and a category 2 hitch. So, more of a utility tractor that can take heavier duty implements. And the larger wheels add to stability and allow for a smoother ride over rough terrain.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

we bought a MX54000 HST last month with LA1065 Heavy Duty FEL. Put a Third Function on it. Then We bought a BH92 with a Claw and QD for 18" and 10" buckets. We have the R-14 Tires filled with water and antifreeze.
Rides really well on the Road. Had to go two miles down the road to borrow a set of forks. Road SMOTH!
Only have 4 hours on it due to getting implements.
Now have 72" heavy duty industrial Tiller, a 72" Industrial Professional Grapple, a 72" Rock Rake, and now a Titan Professional 60" Fork Lift Attachment.
Going to make a Grill Protector and a Four Post ROPS Canopy Enhancement with LED lights front & Back.
We have almost everything including the Steel. just have to cut and weld together.

TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION
THE MX54000 WITH EVERYTHING MENTIONED IS THE TOP OF THE LINE FOR A UTILITY TRACTOR
COSTS A SMALL FORTUNE BUT 0% DOWM=N AND 0% FOR 48 MONTHS. can't beat it.
I have worked on equipment for 50+ years and this machine is a DREAM!!!!
Although we only had for a short time. send us a email and we can talk about it. We spent months researching.
lsuchar@bellsouth.net

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

My thread has gone off on a non-recoverable tangent so I'm asking here.

Thanks.

Just another thought. How much land are you working with and what are you going to use the tractor for?

 

[Yotekiller]

The HST+ on the grand L sure is sweet. The heavier duty loader, larger tires, and cat2 on the MX would be hard to pass up. I would be hard pressed to make a choice between these two tractors providing the HP met my needs. In the end, I think the MX would win out for me.

 

[pgmrdan]

Just another thought. How much land are you working with and what are you going to use the tractor for?

We have 20 acres with 14 acres of fields to mow. There's a 250' driveway that needs snow cleared. There's a brush pile where I need to lift limbs, tree tops, and other brush to put on top of the pile. I also have some projects on my list.

I have a BX2380 for mowing/fertilizing/weeding the yard, tilling the garden, box blading the gravel driveway, hauling the garbage cans up to the road and back, etc.

I'm getting the new machine to replace a Ford 3000 with a bush mower.

 

[jyoutz]

We have 20 acres with 14 acres of fields to mow. There's a 250' driveway that needs snow cleared. There's a brush pile where I need to lift limbs, tree tops, and other brush to put on top of the pile. I also have some projects on my list.

I have a BX2380 for mowing/fertilizing/weeding the yard, tilling the garden, box blading the gravel driveway, hauling the garbage cans up to the road and back, etc.

I'm getting the new machine to replace a Ford 3000 with a bush mower.

Your uses are similar to mine. 20 acres with 2000’+ of road to maintain, about the same mowing, garden plowing and tilling, and forks for loading/unloading from truck. Get the MX.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

We have 20 acres with 14 acres of fields to mow. There's a 250' driveway that needs snow cleared. There's a brush pile where I need to lift limbs, tree tops, and other brush to put on top of the pile. I also have some projects on my list.

I have a BX2380 for mowing/fertilizing/weeding the yard, tilling the garden, box blading the gravel driveway, hauling the garbage cans up to the road and back, etc.

I'm getting the new machine to replace a Ford 3000 with a bush mower.

MX5400 with a LA1065 FEL and then get some good Implements. Buy the good Industrial HD like a Root Grapple, Tiller, Forks

 

[PaulL]

The MX is a more powerful machine. You have a BX for small tasks. So the MX is probably the right choice. I'd buy the Grand-L with cab probably.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

The MX is a more powerful machine. You have a BX for small tasks. So the MX is probably the right choice. I'd buy the Grand-L with cab probably.

A lot more $sss for a CAB. If you are just using it in fields well ok with AIR & Heat. But if you have any woods put extra $ss away for cracked windows and fixing the CAB.
If you have a welder and metal saw just make a ROPS with a Four Post. We are going to do that.
Get the MX5400. Go to a Dealer and drive different models.
The MX5400 or MX6000 are UTILITY TRACTORS - NOT COMPACT TRACTORS. BIG DIFFERENCE.
The MX6000 is all time 4X4. You don't need that. Also the MX6000 is 63HP GREAT. but if you operate the MX54000 with 55hp it is more than you can handle unless you are a Contractor with BIG Jobs.
We also have a LS34 HP and it is nice, but the MX54000 is twice the machine.
Just remember if you get the MX54000 GET the HD Implements- DON'T SKIMP..
Can't wait to post all the implements and modifications we are DYI on our MACHINE.
SO HAPPY WITH THIS MACHINE WITH HAVING OVER 55+ Years operating all types of equipment!!!
If you want to talk about this machine send us an email or PM and we can talk.

 

[MOOTS]

A lot more $sss for a CAB. If you are just using it in fields well ok with AIR & Heat. But if you have any woods put extra $ss away for cracked windows and fixing the CAB.
If you have a welder and metal saw just make a ROPS with a Four Post. We are going to do that.
Get the MX5400. Go to a Dealer and drive different models.
The MX5400 or MX6000 are UTILITY TRACTORS - NOT COMPACT TRACTORS. BIG DIFFERENCE.
The MX6000 is all time 4X4. You don't need that. Also the MX6000 is 63HP GREAT. but if you operate the MX54000 with 55hp it is more than you can handle unless you are a Contractor with BIG Jobs.
We also have a LS34 HP and it is nice, but the MX54000 is twice the machine.
Just remember if you get the MX54000 GET the HD Implements- DON'T SKIMP..
Can't wait to post all the implements and modifications we are DYI on our MACHINE.
SO HAPPY WITH THIS MACHINE WITH HAVING OVER 55+ Years operating all types of equipment!!!
If you want to talk about this machine send us an email or PM and we can talk.

The 6000 is not all time 4x4.

 

[jyoutz]

The 6000 is not all time 4x4.

No it’s not. The MX5400 and 6000 are identical machines, with 3 exceptions: 1) the 5400 is available in gear or HST and the 6000 is only available in HST, and 2) the obvious engine hp (54 vs 60), and 3) the 5400 is available in 2 or 4wd. Neither are full time 4wd.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

No it’s not. The MX5400 and 6000 are identical machines, with 3 exceptions: 1) the 5400 is available in gear or HST and the 6000 is only available in HST, and 2) the obvious engine hp (54 vs 60), and 3) the 5400 is available in 2 or 4wd. Neither are full time 4wd.

Sorry I was looking at the Kubota Brochure and it shows the MX 5400 in 2wd & 4wd and then the MX6000 only showed 4wd. Must have misread the Kubota Brochure.
mx-series-final-brochure.pdf (kubotausa.com)

 

[mcmxi]

THE MX54000 WITH EVERYTHING MENTIONED IS THE TOP OF THE LINE FOR A UTILITY TRACTOR

Not based on Kubota's classification. The Utility tractor lineup starts with the MX5400 and ends with the M6-141-1. Your tractor is the entry level utility model.

MX > M60 > M4 > M5 > M6

 

[jyoutz]

Sorry I was looking at the Kubota Brochure and it shows the MX 5400 in 2wd & 4wd and then the MX6000 only showed 4wd. Must have misread the Kubota Brochure.
mx-series-final-brochure.pdf (kubotausa.com)

Yes the MX6000 is only available in 4wd, but not full time 4WD. There are no full time 4WD compact or utility tractors made.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

I think if both are in the size / capability range you are looking for, there isn’t a bad choice to make. I may be slightly biased if I had to pick one. Do share some pictures back what you bring home.

 

[Little Timmy]

I just recently bought a new L5460 and it was the first HST tractor I’ve ever been around. After an hour or so of operating it, I decided to try the H/L feature. It seemed like it would occasionally be useful. Once I really started using the tractor and loader , I got to where I am using that feature every load I pick up and move around. I don’t think I’d be willing to give it up. Absolutely love the tractor and happy with my decision of purchasing it.

 

[ItBmine]

We have 20 acres with 14 acres of fields to mow. There's a 250' driveway that needs snow cleared. There's a brush pile where I need to lift limbs, tree tops, and other brush to put on top of the pile. I also have some projects on my list.

I have a BX2380 for mowing/fertilizing/weeding the yard, tilling the garden, box blading the gravel driveway, hauling the garbage cans up to the road and back, etc.

I'm getting the new machine to replace a Ford 3000 with a bush mower.

I did the opposite, I got a Ford 3000 to replace new tractors, LOL

 

[mcmxi]

I did the opposite, I got a Ford 3000 to replace new tractors, LOL

Wow! Is that tractor good from far, or far from good? I kid, it looks great.