Kubota M5-091 vs Massey Ferguson 4707
Quick take: The Massey Ferguson 4707 costs $8,000 less; the Kubota M5-091 has more engine power (92.5 vs 70 hp); the Kubota M5-091 has more loader lift (3,814 vs 3,420 lbs).
| Spec | Kubota M5-091 | Massey Ferguson 4707 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62,500 | $54,500 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (420) | 4.5★ (180) |
| Category | Utility | Utility |
| Transmission | Power Shuttle | Power Shuttle |
| Engine HP | 92.5 hp | 70 hp |
| PTO HP | 76 hp | 58 hp |
| Loader Lift | 3814 lbs | 3420 lbs |
| 3-Point Lift | 4188 lbs | 4850 lbs |
| Hydraulic Flow | 18.5 GPM | 17.2 GPM |
| Drive | 4WD | 4WD |
| Engine | Kubota | AGCO Power |
| Weight | 6151 lbs | 7478 lbs |
| Fuel Tank | 27.8 gal | 27.7 gal |
| 4WD | Yes | Yes |
| Loader | Yes | Yes |
| Cab | Yes | No |
| Hydrostatic | No | No |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | No |
| Warranty | 6 yr / 2000 hr powertrain | 4 yr / 4000 hr powertrain |
Pros & cons
Kubota M5-091
- ✓The 92.5 HP turbocharged common-rail Kubota diesel delivers strong, clean power for demanding hay and field work
- ✓76 PTO HP runs large balers, mower-conditioners, and tillage tools that smaller utility tractors can't handle
- ✓The 8- or 12-speed hydraulic power-shuttle transmission makes direction changes and loader work smooth and easy
- ✓The 4,188 lb Category II 3-point lift and 3,800+ lb loader make it a genuine production workhorse
- ✓Kubota's in-house diesel, huge dealer network, and strong resale value are all major strengths
- ✓The available climate-controlled cab makes long days in the field genuinely comfortable
- ✓The large 27.8-gallon tank and 6,150 lb frame make it a stout all-day working machine
- ✓It's a proven, well-supported platform popular with real working farms across the country
- ✗It's a major investment - a cab-and-loader M5-091 lands north of $60K
- ✗The common-rail engine and modern emissions add complexity that makes DIY service harder than older simple diesels
- ✗No hydrostatic option, so it's a pure field and loader tractor, not a beginner-friendly or finish-mowing machine
- ✗At over 6,000 lbs plus loader it needs a heavy-duty gooseneck trailer to transport
- ✗Kubota premium pricing means a comparable Mahindra or lower-tier brand costs meaningfully less
- ✗It's more tractor than most acreage owners need, so it's overkill outside real farming
- ✗The DPF and DEF-free but common-rail emissions system still requires careful fuel and maintenance discipline
- ✗Adding options and a loader pushes the price into territory where used higher-hour big-brand tractors compete
Massey Ferguson 4707
- ✓4,850 lb three-point lift at 24 inches handles round balers, big rotary cutters, and 3-bale spears that would overwhelm most tractors under 75 HP
- ✓No DEF tank - the 3.3L AGCO Power engine meets Tier 4 with just a DOC, one less fluid and one less failure point than DEF-equipped rivals
- ✓The 12x12 power shuttle makes loader work genuinely pleasant - direction changes with a flick of the left-hand lever, no clutching
- ✓At 7,478+ lbs it's a legitimately heavy utility tractor that stays planted with the 931X loader lifting 3,420 lbs at the pins
- ✓17.2 GPM hydraulic flow runs hay equipment and hydraulic-hungry implements without starving
- ✓Simple Global Series platform (built for worldwide markets) means fewer electronics to fail than a comparable premium Deere 5R
- ✓Massey's haying pedigree shows - it pairs naturally with MF balers and disc mowers, and dealers know livestock customers
- ✓Owners consistently report it undercuts a comparably equipped John Deere 5075E/5090E package by a healthy margin
- ✗No hydrostatic option - if you want an HST at this horsepower, you're shopping Deere 4066R or Kubota instead
- ✗The 3-cylinder is coarse compared to the smooth 4-cylinder FPT in a Farmall 75C - it's a tractor engine, not a refined one
- ✗AGCO's dealer network has consolidated hard in some regions, so check parts support near you before buying
- ✗Open-station model has a basic flat platform and seat - comfort features are thin until you pay up for the cab
- ✗Resale is respectable but still trails the equivalent green tractor at auction
- ✗At nearly 7,500 lbs bare it's too much tractor for small properties - this is a real farm machine, not an estate tractor
- ✗Some owners report early-hour sensor and emissions-related fault codes that required dealer visits
- ✗The interior fit-out and control ergonomics feel dated next to the current Deere and Kubota utility cabs