Not sure how reputable Tractor Data is, but tested PTO power is actually closer to 100 hp
http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/008/5/1/8512-kubota-m5-111.html
http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/008/5/1/8512-kubota-m5-111.html
New basic Tractor choices?
- Thread starter steveR
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- Kent
Thank you, one of our neighbours recently got a larger Kubota and has really been pleased with it and we have thinking of replacing one of our existing 4600 that has always had PTO problems since we have had it even when it was stripped apart and rebuilt and so we tend to rely on our Ford 6610 for most jobs with no back up if it breaks down which it did this in the middle of hay/straw making.
The Kubota dealer is only 20 minutes away and we have always got on well with them before they were Kubota and with the estimate of mid £30k we are thinking of getting one to do most of the jobs the 6610 does. We like the fact it still has mechanical spools and linkage compared to electrics but we will have to wait until mid February to demo one as that is when their demo is coming in as they have said that Kubota have sold their UK quota this year and have been using quotas from other countries in Europe to keep up.
Cowabunga
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- Ceredigion,Wales
They have a “quota”? If a dealer ordered say 300 tractors for next year, they might have a lead time of over six months, so best order well in advance and monthly or they would surely land on their door in convoy one day. But Im sure Kubota wouldn’t refuse the order because of some quota.
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- Kent
Sorry I meant Kubota UK had used their quota of tractors and had been using other European countries surplus.
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- Kent
I got an email back from Kubota's service department which said they don't have an official figure but they dyno tested them at 77hp and 92hp
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- Kent
Hopefully we will be having a demo in the new year when our dealer gets one in the new year.
celtis man
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That is rare ,a demo .
Last two we bought the dealers couldn't or wouldn't offer a demo .
Next time they can demo or sod off !
Last two we bought the dealers couldn't or wouldn't offer a demo .
Next time they can demo or sod off !
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- Kent
I don't know how much we will get to play with it but though we won't be putting it on our straw chopper half the reason why we are looking at getting on is so that we can if the other breaks down saving us from having to do it by hand with builders bags as we have had to do last year and one of the passageways in pretty narrow
celtis man
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You make sure you do clamber in ,big coats -wellys the works, make sure you are happy with it ,drive it about ,hitch up stuff make sure you are happy 
as you will be looking at it for quite a while .
as you will be looking at it for quite a while .
Cowabunga
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You make sure you do clamber in ,big coats -wellys the works, make sure you are happy with it ,drive it about ,hitch up stuff make sure you are happy
Yes, make sure that the shuttle lever is positioned conveniently but cannot be inadvertently engage drive while the handbrake is engaged, by a winter coat or enthusiastic dog when you or anyone else is vulnerable.
Plus make sure the PTO and transmission clutches are smooth, that low gear is low enough, That you can turn the shaft by hand when disengaged for easy connecting. That the shaft length required matches that of existing mounted implements. Frequency and cost of servicing plus cost of spares relative to rival brands.
seedman stains
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And which range ( but that maybe decided on how deep your pockets are) as there seems to be at least 2 choices in the 100/120 hp bracket for each manufacturer
Roy_H
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Yes and no, they don't always get it right. e.g. Tractordata says that The MF 590 was a 90hp tractor.
Indeed. John Deere currently have 6 model types in the 100-125hp bracket!! 5M, 5R, 6MC, 6RC, 6M & 6R. Quite how you're supposed to work out which one is best for you is beyond me.
Edit: Not forgetting that there are multiple gearbox and other options within each range.
dowcow
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- Lancashire
John Deere had a good numbering system that was easy to understand... then they went onto the M/R/etc and it became baffling. New Holland are as bad with a confusing naming system. You can't tell what is a different range and what is just a different spec level of the same range, or even which is the heavier spec unless you become a bit of a geek and study all the brochures comparing specs. ie. TD5, T5 Electro Command, T5 Utility.
So, you want a 100hp tractor... is that a 3.5ton 100hp tractor, a 5.5ton 100hp tractor, or something in between?
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- Larne, Northern Ireland
In fairness to NH the T5 is quite easy to tell the spec of just by looking at it, other manufacturers are rather difficult to work out. Bring back the days of the 40 series where it told you the gearbox on the bonnet
Finn farmer
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Everything with gear stick and mechanical spools is low spec.
celtis man
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That's hi tech in a BelarusEverything with gear stick and mechanical spools is low spec.