Fuel-Saving PTOīoth the Kubota MX and John Deere 5E take on tough PTO tasks. Kubota on the other hand puts their steering components up front making them more vulnerable to damage. Need to drive through some tough terrain? On the John Deere 5E, Steering components are behind the big front-axle for protection. The power-reverser transmission on the 5E makes loader work much easier and faster. On the only Kubota gear transmission, you control the loader with your right hand and use your left hand to shift from forward to reverse. To use, all you must do is simply flip the reverser lever to change direction. Only the 5E offers an optional power-reverser transmission, the ultimate gear transmission for loader work. Both offer synchronized shifting with the clutch between forward and reverse.

Gear Transmissionsīoth the Kubota MX and John Deere 5E offer a basic gear transmission. The MX5200 weighs 3,716 pounds and the 5055E weighs 5,070 pounds. The 5E can handle these big loads with ease partly because it’s a much heavier tractor weighing 33% more than the Kubota MX even though they both have the same horsepower. With the same load on the 5E, there is no problem lifting or steering. Up front, the MX has similar limitations as it tries to lift 1,800 pounds causing it to run out of hydraulic power and lose steering. The Kubota MX struggles lifting 2,400 pounds, even at full-rated engine rpm. With the 3-point hitch, the 5E can lift 3,000 pounds no problem. The John Deere 5E delivers more hydraulic power front and back. Overall when using a 5E, your investment is well protected when taking on tough tasks with hood and fenders that won’t dent or rust. The sheet metal hood on the Kubota, is susceptible to dents and rust.

It even protects dents caused from heavy falling objects.

John Deere 5E Models have a tough composite hood that can’t rust and resists dents. After spending time in both the John Deere 5055E and the Kubota MX5200,you'll find big differences. Both tractors are similar in their horsepower ranges, open station configurations and dimensions. Because there are several different brands and configurations, we have put together a comparison between the John Deere 5055E and the Kubota MX 5200. When considering a 55 horsepower utility tractor, it can be hard to decide which option is best for you.

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