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Yeah, I wondered about that when I looked at the machine. I had already purchased the transmission fluid and filter, and then when I got home I realized there was an additional filter. I’ll pick that one up for when I do the job. Thanks!

Well… I went, I saw, I bought it. The tractor was in great condition! The owner regularly greased it, kept it stored and cleaned, grew up around tractors and had equipment his whole life… just didn’t do the oil for some reason. Got a great deal on it and it came with 6 ft bush hog and bale...

Thanks for the encouragement! I’ll definitely report back on what happens when I go and see it.

If I go through with this and he doesn’t have the manuals I may take you up on this, thanks!

A few thoughts and comments based on everyone’s feedback, which I really appreciate! When I spoke with the seller by phone and I asked him about maintenance history, he said, “I’ll be honest, I haven’t even changed the oil.” Though not what you want to hear, I think I can take him at his word...

One more question: how big of a concern is it if the mx owner has yet to do any maintenance on his tractor up to this point (just over 200 hrs, 5 year old)? I’m assuming missing the 50 hr maintenance is not a good thing for the engine, but would it deter you if you were a potential buyer? Would...

Great perspective, thanks! I think I’m leaning toward the MX after everyone’s feedback. I’ll keep you posted.

Good feedback, thanks. Ability? Maybe. Time? Depends. Ha. I do my oil changes and basic jobs on all my vehicles and as much I have time for. I have never owned a Diesel engine, though. I do have a lean to pole barn I can store under, and plan to extend and add doors.

Good feedback, thanks. The 5800 seller told me it was a 2017 bought in 2018 and is a tier 3, and said no def. I’ll confirm for the L.

Their offers are each considerably lower than buying new right now. And while I like the idea of buying new, we have always tried to buy things outright to stay out of debt and avoid financing costs. Regarding requirements, we’re still feeling that out. I like the idea of at least 50 hp pto, as...

Both are open, the mx has a canopy. L owner is just phasing out as he has another tractor he does most of his work with now. Mx owner is retiring and changing life plans/downsizing, getting rid of his animals (was primarily using for moving bales and brush hogging). I know the mx is a tier 3...

Looking at a first tractor for our small family farm we purchased last year. Have found a used L5740 and mx5800 I am really interested in. Both are HST. The L5740 is about 10 years old with 3000 hrs but is very well maintained. Includes FEL, one set rear remotes, R4 tires, the electronic...