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

[McMXi]

Seriously though, the ship sailed, the horse bolted, or whatever ... the OP chose another model.

I've decided on the L3902HST.

Just got back from the dealership after talking to the salesman. Haven't signed any paperwork yet but we came up with a price and then I came home to make sure the boss is okay with it. She is. I knew she would be. They're waiting for the loader to come in so it may take a little while...

www.orangetractortalks.com

 

[ItBmine]

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

LOL, thanks. It's a 1967 Basildon built diesel. It's one of my play toys but I did put a quick hitch on it to do some box blading. I like my old tractors but I will admit I do prefer modern loaders and hydraulics for a loader tractor.

 

[McMXi]

LOL, thanks. It's a 1967 Basildon built diesel. It's one of my play toys but I did put a quick hitch on it to do some box blading. I like my old tractors but I will admit I do prefer modern loaders and hydraulics for a loader tractor.

Basildon in Essex, England? If so, I spent a lot of time near there.

 

[ItBmine]

Basildon in Essex, England? If so, I spent a lot of time near there.

Yes, same plant that is still building New Holland's today. The T7 series and some others.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

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

Wow what year is that ant the HP. Looks like showroom machine!

 

[ItBmine]

Wow what year is that ant the HP. Looks like showroom machine!

Thanks, it's a 1967. Built on the day shift January 27 with final assembly Feb. 2. Being a Basildon build it's supposed to have the headlights in the lower grill, but I like the US style side hood pods. They are LED's with accent rings.
It's a 2.9L/175 cubic inch diesel, 44.1 horsepower/125.7 ft-lb torque.
It's retired now to shows and pulling box blade around the yard.
I can't remember exact number without going to look, but it's got 4200 or 4500 hours.

 

[Rick Munns]

I would like to put a heathouser on my MX5400. Any thoughts would be appreciated. TIA

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

I would like to put a heathouser on my MX5400. Any thoughts would be appreciated. TIA

What is a "Heathouser"?
Thanks Len

 

[BAP]

I would like to put a heathouser on my MX5400. Any thoughts would be appreciated. TIA

You really should have started your own new thread with this question instead of stealing someone else’s thread. People aren’t going to find this and give you answers

 

[Bmyers]

I would like to put a heathouser on my MX5400. Any thoughts would be appreciated. TIA

Do they make heathouser for the MX? If memory serves me correctly and many times I'm wrong, this was a poor man's heated cab by using cloth around the engine and directing it to the operating stating.

 

[jolagues]

I know this is an old thread but wanted to add my 2 cents as I just went through this and one of my big decision points was something that I did not see mentioned anywhere when researching. I currently have an lx2610su. My Grand L4060 will be delivered next week for me one of the main deciders was fuel fill location I currently fill with a 5 gallon can and ask get older it is getting harder to lift it up to the bonnet also I seem to spill every time no matter how careful I am . I know there are much better fueling options pumps etc. and I will get there someday but for what I am working with today the lower fill was very important.

 

[BBFarmer]

My Grand L4060 will be delivered next week for me one of the main deciders was fuel fill location I currently fill with a 5 gallon can and ask get older it is getting harder to lift it up to the bonnet also I seem to spill every time no matter how careful I am .

You and me both brother. That plus cold a/c blowing in my face made it an easy decision.

 

[jolagues]

You and me both brother. That plus cold a/c blowing in my face made it an easy decision.

Agreed ThE 4060 is actually probably overkill for me only have 5 acres but needed more lift power and have some health issues so need the ac for sure.

 

[LlanoLobo]

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

Thanks.

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

Thanks.

I find myself in the same situation today. MX5400 versus L4060. Non Cab models. I have 30 acres. 15 in Coastal Bermuda which I am happy to have it managed by the same person that has done it for 30 years. The other 15 has probably 60 full grown oaks and a ton of topogrophy that I could turn into a park-like property - moving dirt, box blading/levling, moving rocks, maintining existing road and expanding, tilling, moving some round bales around for the horse - but nothing close to heavy AG work.

These two tractors are priced identical. All else equal, I'd take the higher horsepower. Can never have too much, I know. But things not being equal, the comfort features of the L4060 sure have me wanting that tractor

- Loader control mounted by seat so I don't have to reach.
-Loader control in a joustick rather than the lever coming out of the frame
-Auto Throttle
-HST Plus with 6 gears
-Tilt
-Comfort seat

I give up HP and 500 pounds of lift versus the MX. L4060 definately not as much tractor. But for my needs, do I honestly need that much lift and power. Other than running HD Implements and limiting the size of limbs I can pick up, why would I not opt for what is still a strong tractor at 42 HP with a lot of comfort and convenience features to make the work I do so much more enjoyable.

Thanks in advance for your genuine feedback.

T