Great video! Just returned from my local dealer, the price for the MX4500 Hst is $41,300. Forks 48” 4000# $1200. Forks 48” 2000#. $750 72” Root Grapple and Third func valve $4,000 A bit of increase, wouldn’t you say…
Yikes Jim!! I’ve heard that from others all across the country. I know we have serious inflation going on but these increases seem a bit much. My local dealer has quite a few on property, and if others do too, then maybe the market will slow down and these may hold steady or go down in price…or at the minimum start making some deals. Thanks for sharing this info, helps others out tremendously!!
Finally!!! Someone who will spill the beans on the price of something. Thank you very much. I subscribed! Never have understood why ppl won't let others in on things like this. Helps out when your trying to budget things in.
"They offer too many implements" lol. Yes very accurate info, Kubota owner here as well L3560 cab. You are 100% correct about a non cab station taking up less space on the trails, had to do some extra trimming on our trails for cab clearance. Hydro static drive as well, love it. Spent years on CASE equipment gear drive.....ugh, yes more power but more juggling as well. Correct about PTO horsepower, in my opinion thats more important than total engine horsepower. Also very happy with the Kubota experience, will be a Bota customer for life. We dont have as many implements as you do, everyone has different needs and wants. Front loader with quick release bucket, rear blade for snow work, land plane for gravel drive matienence (works great) carry all with homemade box for all hand tools, chain saw, prunners, gas cans. Kubota makes many models inside each family group allowing the customers to buy exactly what they need.... as you and others know. Appreciate your time and video content, many thanks.
Thanks Jules! I really like the Kubota...the implements are great too. I decided to do the price guide video to help others decide what's best for them and their needs. I do have a need for a carry all, especially when doing work by myself out in the woods. I use my Kawasaki Mule to haul stuff, mainly because I have help (me on the tractor and kids on the Mule). I've seen the Big Tool Rack, seems a bit pricey...I like the carry all idea with a wooden box of some sort. Thanks again for supporting the channel!! Best, Ed
Thank you for this review. I am going to the local Kubota dealer later today and I have pretty much narrowed down what I need to the MX5400 manual trans model. This video was a big help. Thanks again!
Hi Ironmalice! I’m glad it was useful, you never really know if the information is useful to others 😊. Good luck with your purchase, you will love the MX5400!! Best, Ed
Good break down on prices and your uses. It’s all about matching uses and the tractor for sure. For me, I needed big enough to lift large round bales, driveway maintenance and shredding. I was fortunate to find a MX5200 two years ago that was a 2014 model with 70hours. Like new, gear drive with the LA1065 loader and bucket (didn’t look to be used more than a couple times). Total price $ 14,000….seller also had same forks and a box blade (undersized box at 5’) but got both for $400 though. No way I could get near this setup today…just two years later the prices have gone nuts. I got mine right before the Covid release….. Nice knowing I can use it for years and still have option to sell and get money back. I did add led lights to ROPS and a roof as it gets over 100 degrees here
Great comment Brad! These prices are crazy, I follow a few FB groups and the used prices people are getting is nuts, I do drive by dealerships and see that their inventories are getting back to normal, so I think we may see some downward pressure on used prices soon. Sounds like your serious perfect for your needs, mine too, and feels good knowing we don’t have to wade into the price madness today. Thanks for commenting and watching! Good luck!!
About to upgrade my L2501 to the MX5400 ... this video was wildly helpful, thank you, sir. I am *extra* excited to have the extra lift capacity and MORE implements (ha!)
I have the non-turbo li'l brother to this machine, the MX4700, and it's a keeper. The biggest mistake I made was ordering it without a FEL. I mow tight trails that the additional length of the FEL would make problematic. However, nowadays they are relatively easy to unpin, and I'm finding it is at this time impossible to get a loader for it. Otherwise, I utilize a bushhog, box blade, and landscape rake on a regular basis, and I've put 650 trouble free hours on it since 2012. Enjoy your machine, and just remember buy once, cry once.
Thanks for your insight and experience! I pretty much keep the FEL on most of the time, it can get tight in the woods, but most of the time I use it in the woods to move logs and/or push over some standing dead trees (very carefully, of course). I did hear that implements are getting a tad bit easier to find, not sure on a FEL. I wish you luck in finding one. I am still very happy with this tractor...now i just need a snowblower ;-) Thanks for watching!
Wow, there was a much bigger difference when I bought, I think it was more like $6K more…they must need to move some MX6000 inventory. At those prices, I would get the 6000.
Thanks for the reply! I'm in Northern lower as well and have the mx6000 ordered. I have 120acres here and a m7060 with r1s loaded, not good on packed snow and to big physically, the tractor. Trading in for mx6000 with r14s loaded with weights. Will see!!
I just got a quote for a MX5400 cab with manual shift transmission. December 2023. With R14 loaded tires, rear work lights, rear wiper, 2 rear remotes and loader is now $54,500.
The mx’s are beasts. I went with a L3902 because i wanted a smaller frame to fit in tight woods and it paid off. Defiantly love the stance of the mx and i assume the loader really rocks
@@UpNorthNybergs i ordered a 4066r with a cab. My rather large john deere dealer hasnt called in 2 years to say i came. I presume it hasnt? But my buddy talked me into no cab because of how thick my property is and considering i had to work just to make trails to get my L3902 in there. So it worked out great. Eventually ill need a large cab tractor. And the mx5400 or mx6000 are in the running. But i was thinking about going up to the M4 for more capacity. Because my L02 really holds its own. Its probably going to he a couple more years before that can happen. I was kinda surprised the JD 4066r didnt work out but i worked for the better
@@greatlakespowerstrokefx4 I'm in the market for an orchard tractor, not sure what brand yet, still researching. I didn't get a cab because, like you, I have a lot of trees and my biggest fear was smashing a home in the cab. But as we say in Michigan, no cold temps just bad clothing…not sure I always subscribe to this saying!!
New subscriber here. Very informative. You have an awesome tractor. I bought the L2501 for very much the same reasons that you bought your tractor for. I went with the L2501 because of the fact that they have no emissions stuff on them, coming in just under the federal tier 4 emissions requirement. I also went with the gear drive and the R1 ag tires. I have 224 acres. 110 of it is timber / pasture that I mow. Because of tight places and low tree limbs,a cab won’t work for me either. I love my L2501. It does a super job for me and is a delight to drive. Mine has been modified some. I feature the tractor and mods on my channel frequently and those videos are always a hit. Great job on this video. Glad I found you.
Thanks for the kind words Gary!! I will subscribe to your channel, thanks for the connection!! I am always looking for mods and better ways to do things, thanks for sharing your expertise…Best, Ed
I just bought one yesterday in January 2024. $42,142.80 less $700 for cash. Loader, r4 tires, fluid filled back tires, hst, rear remotes. Same tractor as shown above except he didn't mention the rear remotes. I have two other Kubotas, an L3010 hst and a 2013 M7040 cab tractor both have FEL and 4wd. I messed up and put a used, 280 hr Jd 5045e 4wd, no loader in the mix for a hay raking tractor. I hated it, it vibrated the steering wheel at all rpms , sucked fuel, took a football field to turn around, I could go on and on about leaks, electrical issues. I couldn't sell it even fixed? First time I've ever lost money on a tractor?? They gave me $3k less than I paid for it on trade and I'd put 70 hours on it, fully serviced it, and that was $2k more than another dealership offered! My M7040 cab was cheaper than than this new mx5400, but I can't wait to see the green one leave! Don't buy an E series JD, no matter what size it is! I have a friend that bought his brand new, and it has less than 20 hrs on it and most of them were from it sitting in the shop, testing and waiting on parts? I've finally cried once😅. I'll stay orange from now on!
@@UpNorthNybergs I’m excited to take receipt of it! Paper work was finalized this past Monday. They are widening the stance, putting fluid in tires, installing radio, and installing rear remotes. Said it would take about a week for the remotes to come in. Hopefully it will be ready by the middle of next week!
I looked at the MX5400 but decided it was too big for my needs….ended up with a L3902 HST recently! (Had old tractors in the past and was tired of working on them all the time..lol) I live in Mid west Michigan ….and use my tractor all year round! I usually plow with my truck but at times I’ll get the snow pusher out and shove snow banks back if they get too big! Been debating getting a 3 point snow blower but my truck cab is warmer ! 😅 Great review! Im glad I’m not the only one wanting more implements 😊
Hi Mark, I looked at the L3902 as well, it was a tough choice, but decided I needed something a bit bigger. I have 70 acres and my kids are starting an apple orchard. I couldn't agree more on the plow, I use a 2005 Avalanche and it is mighty warm ;-) Thanks for watching and commenting, always great to hear from a fellow Michigander!!
@@UpNorthNybergs 70 acres would require a bigger tractor for sure … In reality all I need is a B or even a BX series but wanted a bit more lift capacity than those models offered! I only have 2 acres but have other properties to maintain also! I wish i had more property but in my area acreage is pretty expensive!
Excellent video and topic. Thanks for sharing! It is interesting to benchmark against other locations. I can’t believe the price of things these days but I guess if you want to play, you have to pay! Take care, Jason.
You are so right Jason, the prices for pretty much everything have gone way up. Are you experiencing the same thing in Canada? The delivery times have doubled as well...luckily I don't need anything else (except the Kranman trailer you have...haha!) Stay safe, Ed
@@UpNorthNybergs everything here is getting crazy. I paid $165 to fill my Tundra today. $100 would have overflowed the tank 2 years ago… Propane torch cylinders have a six month back order now in our little town and the list goes on and on… It is a good time to work away in the woods until things normalize!
I was devastated by my kubota dealer. I ordered the Lseries with the same hoe and the next sized smaller loader almost a year ago. The dealer encouraged me to get there and put the down payment on the tractor and implements and get the 0% for 84 months financing before the year end to avoid the new year price increase. I did exactly what the dealer said I should do to "LOCK" in my price. After 11 1/2 months the unit arrived and the dealer told me I owed them $8,000 more than I signed the contract for. I am now awaiting word from my attorney since nobody seems to acknowledge that according to Michigan law what they did was illegal. Kubota says the dealer has no authority to claim they can lock in a price. I have in writing those exact words, yet here I sit having to pay money for an attorney to defend my rights!
Wow, that is messed up! The dealership should stand by what they promised, luckily you have the contract. What a waste of your time and money, let us know how it gets resolved, much luck to you!!
Make them pay your legal fees and court costs as well. The Contract is The Contract. You bought it from the dealer, not kubota. The price change is, thus, between Kubota and the dealer. The dealer doesn't want to eat the difference, but they're the ones who made the contract. When I buy something new (which is rare), get the price in writing, and don't hand over a penny until the entire thing is there. (The whole Tesla deposit "scam" should've taught everyone that. Give us a grand and someday we'll get around to making your car. And that was _long_ before the pandemic effect.)
Just watched the video and I have to say more people who buy new tractors need to post videos like this if they have the ability to. It helps level the playing field for customers just like when someone goes and buys a car or truck. I see so much differences in tractor prices with kubota and deere dealers. Ive seen the same damn tractor priced at lets say 25,950 and another dealer has the same model tractor with same features and implents for 6000 dollars more. Its ridiclous. The shady salesmen are in tractor sales to. So I feel when customers make these videos it will help customers who are looking to buy a new tractor the info they need so they dont get taken by the dealer on the price. More people need to start doing this cause the more they do it the more dealers will see that customers are paying attention, there doing, there research regarding whats a good price and whats not.
So glad you found it useful and I couldn’t agree more with you!! I felt the same as you, so I decided to help out people looking at all of the different models and options. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for a great video, but now I'm totally messed up on which model I'll need. I currently have a M5660, which I really love. I've been wanting a backhoe for some time. Like you most of my work is in the woods, I have a grapple ( which I'll never be without) and a 501 Farmi winch. I'm looking at trading in my M5660 and was leaning towards the L4060 with bucket and backhoe. But since watching this video I'm going to have to take a look at this MX5400. Thanks for the straight talk. Kevin a new subscriber
Thanks Kevin!! Sorry for making your decision more complicated ;-) I hope to get a grapple this year, I wish I had one now!! There is a FB group for MX owners, it was really helpful in making my decision. Good luck and be safe, Ed
@@UpNorthNybergs will do, i'm watching your vids and seeing how the MX performs! I'm a broiler chicken farmer so I'll be using the MX to push manure out of my barn, blow and move snow, and lift heavy loads like chords of wood and IBC totes. I'm across the border in South-Western Ontario, off of Lake Huron. G'day from Canada!
Good day to you too Nick! Happy to share our experiences with our great neighbors to the north! Let me know when you take delivery and please share your experience with your new MX5400. Best to you, Ed
@@UpNorthNybergs hey boss, I got my MX 5400 a couple months ago, it is a sweet utility machine! I paired it with my BX and I couldn't be happier. Its actually way more compact than I was expecting. I've used it to move IBC totes and push manure out of my commercial chicken barn. I'm waiting to get my forks, quick hitch, and snowblower. Overall I am super pleased with this machine 😀
Awesome news, congrats Nick! I am slowly adding more attachments, need a grapple soon ;-) The quick hitch is one of those attachments that just make life easier, I have the QH15, love it! Have some fun with your new MX and stay safe! Ed
Thanks for the video, it was what I wanted to hear. I ordered an MX6000 in December and the loader hasn’t arrived yet. Hopefully it’ll be here soon.I think I’ll try to find a rotary cutter like you have.
Hi Matt, you won't be disappointed! As I said in the vid, that rotary cutter is a beast, very happy with the tractor and the cutter! Thanks for watching and good luck with your delivery! Ed
NOOOO! Don't burn that Landpride catalogue! A tractor without implements....is just a high priced and slow atv. Almost every implement saves you a ton of work! At least that's what mi eposa is told lol. I'm a Deere owner here in Texas...but we just bought 27 acres a couple of years ago and my 27 hp 2 series is just too small for too many things. That mx 5400 w/ cab is what I want now. Thanks for the video!
Haha...you are correct, my problem is my implement wish list is very long ;-) I really like this tractor, sometimes (like this time of year) I wish I got the cab, then I go out in the woods and it is a great reminder why I didn't...good luck on you MX search! Thanks for watching!
i have the same size tractor. a cutting edge for bucket and hydraulic top link were huge improvements for 250 each. also look into pats easy change. nice video rich (canadarago lake ny) o the hips, how did that work out? i need new hips. did you research stem cells?
Thanks for the question - I had both hips replaced (lot's of basketball) about 10 years ago. I was pretty young so I opted for the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing surgery. Check it out, it has done wonders for my mobility. Good luck!!
@@UpNorthNybergs Land down here is definitely affordable, I can't see why tractors would be? Mine is getting delivered this Friday the 16th, I'm super excited!
Hello from Nova Scotia, new sub. You've got a great tractor set up, and a beautiful homestead. Now for the uncomfortable part of my comment...I have to give your channel a con, I will be very unproductive while I hold the couch down and binge!
Great video! I purchased a brand new mx5100 hst back in 2014 before tier 4 final came into play. I don't know if you keep your backhoe on a lot. But the mx tractors are really light in the back. I filled my tires with windshield washer fluid, and added two weights per wheel. I also added the rubber floor mat you have on your tractor. I don't know if you have any remotes but a hydraulic top link would be really handy with your quick hitch. I believe you can also get an armrest set for your seat. Make sure to do a 50 hour service! It's very easy and it's crazy the amount of metal filings that will be attached to the hst filter magnet. I changed the hydraulic oil and filters. I'm very surprised that you didn't go with r1 ag tires.
Hi Michael, thanks for the comments and questions! I am a bit different as to how I use the attachments...I usually use the backhoe in the spring to do some dirt work and remove stumps. I then switch a lot between the boxblade and chipper as I continue to clean up the property. I then start to use the rotary cutter after I am certain that the fawns are up and moving (I would hate to hit a baby fawn with the tractor or cutter). My use is probably a bit different but because I work full-time, I have to have some type of schedule ;-) It was a big decision to go with the R4 tires, my salesperson and I discussed my uses around the property and he suggested the R4's and so far they have worked out well. I do plan on getting the upgrades that you mentioned, need a third function soon because i so want a grapple. Thanks for your suggestions and advice!! It always great to hear from people who have owned these and their experiences. Thanks for watching!! Best, Ed
Great review! That MX is a great tractor series. I bought a LX 2610 for my 6 acres. Perfectly sized for my needs. I agree with you on the cab restrictions....I have far to many trees where a cab would be a huge damage potential. A/C and Heat would be great, just not practical for my use.
Thanks Dwayne! I know the cab would be great in the winter but I just dress for the weather. I also have some snowmobiles and the cold can be managed. However, as I get older the small conveniences rank higher now...haha! The LX Series is fantastic too! Thanks for watching and keep enjoying your rural life! Ed
Word of advice for anyone buying these days. Get a private bank loan and buy used with implements. The interest rate is ridiculous but compared to the inflation of these machines, you will save a fortune. These Kubotas have gone way up.
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You can put the bh92 on a cab MX model.. you just need the extensions... Same thing with the LX.. I know that because I had a cab model LX with the BH 77
Good to hear! My salesperson said you couldn’t, probably should have fact checked him. I do like the open station for my use though. Thanks for clarifying and watching!!
Hi, thank you for the video. I also have a significant wooded areas and would like to clear some trees. Are you able to do that with your setup or do you need to resort to renting another machine?
Thanks for the question! I have pretty much everything I need to clear my property. The only thing I may consider getting is a PTO driven stump grinder. I do use my backhoe, but I think a stump grinder would speed up the process tremendously. Good luck with your plans!!
Hi Richard, I got R4’s…they are working great for what I do around the property. If you plan on using the loader a lot I would recommend wheel weights. I plan on getting them at some point…thanks for watching!!
I believe it does lift more but not sure it is a lot more. So far we really like this MX5400, I definitely do not have any buyers remorse. Thanks for watching!!
@@UpNorthNybergs I'm purchasing a MX5400..... I have a RTV 1100 with the cab and I only get in and out of the left side. Another reason is that the fuel tanks on all of the other tractor brands are located underneath. MX is a good work tractor. They tried selling me the grand L4760. LOL
Mike, the tires you select will affect the final price. My dealer recommended the R4 tire for my intended use and so far they have been great. I did get them filled. Hope this helps!
What size tires are on the rear? Seems like you sit lower on this tractor than other tractors that size. I was comparing it to some other tractors that size and seems like the MX was wider. Have you ever measured the width of the rear?
The rear tires are R4 type tires & the wheelbase is just under 75". I have heard that too from Messicks when comparing with other tractors, specifically the MX series. I have been very pleased with the width, especially because I have some hilly terrain on my property. I hope this helps! Good luck with your research!
@@poorfarm for my needs the R4’s have been fine…the traction is good. As we know, the MX is light in the rear, proper ballast is a must. I guess it boils down to your terrain and use. Are you thinking ag tires?
@@UpNorthNybergs I'm about to purchase a MX5400 and am torn between the two. My pasture area that I'll be mowing is rolling terrain with nothing steep except for around my pond. I will also be using to maintain my drives and that will require me to drive up and down into and across my creek area to get gravel. Most of the stuff I'm reading online has me leaning towards the more aggressive R1s, but I wanted to get your opinion on the R4s. Great video by the way and thanks for the reply.
@@poorfarmthanks! Based on your description, you wouldn’t be disappointed in R1’s, I don’t have anything too difficult to deal with… I did quite a bit of research too, also my local dealership have some great advice. I’m sure you are talking with them. Let me know what you ultimately decide on!! Good luck, you’ll love the MX! Best, Ed
Thats same tractor now is $35,733. The same loader and bucket is now $7798. Thats over a 40 percent increase in just the tractor price and over a 28 percent increase in the loader price. Now tell me that the tractor dealerships are not price gouging. There doing the same thing that car dealerships are doing. People need to take a stand amd stop buying these overpriced machines
Yowzer!! That is a steep increase, I’m with you, it sure seems like a bit of gouging now. That’s probably the main reason used prices have remained high too. Thanks for sharing that pricing info, much appreciated!!