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Read articles →This is a lifelong John Deere (and former Case) orchard/vineyard operator test-driving a demo Kubota M5-111 that a dealer dropped off at his farm, comparing it directly against his own equipment. He covers cab comfort and legroom, the 540/540E PTO mode, hydraulic doors, remotes, wiper fluid tank, and road speed (~23 mph), while weighing whether this could be his farm's next brand switch.
Posted by an owner-operator on the Kugel Farms channel giving personal, brand-comparison impressions from a dealer demo rather than a professional or sponsored review.
The M5-111 cab is more roomy with a flat floor and almost no drivetrain hump, giving more legroom than his John Deere, though the seat feels a bit cheaper.
In 540 mode the engine runs at full power (2400 RPM) for full PTO power. In 540E mode the engine runs at about 1700 RPM while PTO still gets full power, saving fuel and reducing engine wear.
The reviewer recorded about 23 mph on the road, which he says beats his John Deere by about five mph.
Yes, the doors are hydraulic and swing open by themselves with just a small switch, and each side window can also be cracked open for airflow.
