Hood Materials:
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Rugged Composite
(resists dents & won’t rust)
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Sheet Metal
(prone to rust, dents, & scratches)
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Base Machine Weight:
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5045E: 4,189 pounds
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MX4800: 3,469 pounds
(closer to a compact utility tractor)
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Engine:
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5045E is 50 hp at 2,100 RPMs, 3-cylinder, 179 cubic-inches, turbo-charged
- Lower engine RPM means less fuel consumption, noise, & engine wear & tear
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MX4800 IS 49.3 hp at 2,700 RPMs, 4-cylinder, 148.6 cubic-inches, naturally aspirated
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Hydraulics:
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17.5 gpm
- (11.5 implement/6.0 steering)
1st outlet standard
- Hydraulics when you need them most
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14.4 gpm
- (9.5 implement/4.9 steering)
1st outlet optional
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Transmission Options & Operation:
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Gear transmission
- Flip PowrReverser lever to change directions, no clutching & no shifting
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Gear transmission
- Engage clutch when shifting from forward & reverse
- Use right hand to control loader and left to shift into forward/reverse
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Steering Components: |
Protected from the elements
(behind the front axle)
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Up front, leaving them exposed & vulnerable in tough conditions
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Powertrain: |
Planetary drives have three point contact
(for longer life- just like we use on our four-wheel drive tractors)
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Kubota uses bull gear drives
(lower cost and old technology)
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Operator Comfort: |
Comfort & ergonomics are key
Controls are easy-to-use
Operator is "clean" and clear, and provides operator with good comfort & visibility
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Operator station is not easy to maneuver
Transmission hump in the middle of the operator station makes it harder to maneuver
Seat springs don't provide premium comfort
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PTO Economy: |
Includes fuel-saving E-PTO for light loader work
- With a simple lever flip to engage E-PTO, get increased fuel efficiency, less noise, less wear & tear on engine
- Get 540 PTO with only 1600 RPMs
- E-PTO adds up to 30% MORE fuel savings
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No fuel-saving PTO option for light loader work
- More noise, more wear & tear, and more fuel usage
- Get 540 PTO only when using 2700 RPMs
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Three-Point Hitch: |
3,192 pounds (24-inches behind lift point)
- 882-pound lift advantage over Kubota!
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2,310 pounds (24-inches behind lift point)
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Loader Capacity & Specifications: |
512 Loader (2WD only): lift capacity, 2,200 pounds
- Good price point loader
- 2 bucket options (66-inch and 73-inch), round back, quick change
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LA1065 Loader: lift capacity, 1,870 pounds at the pivot pin
(ADVERTISED AT 2,275 lbs)
- 3 buckets (all 72-inch), round or square, skid steer quick attach
- 2 bucket options (66-inch and 73-inch), round back, quick change
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Serviceability: |
90 service points in 800 hrs
- Fewer tasks & maintenance intervals, lower costs
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120 service points in 800 hrs
- That's 33% MORE service intervals!!
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