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Read articles →This is an owner's 500-hour review of a Massey Ferguson 5017 Dyna-4 (with 941X loader), not the 5711, and much of the value is in his side-by-side reasoning for choosing the cheaper 5017 over the 5711 on cost and PTO horsepower. He covers real gripes: confusing power-shift direction controls, loader hydraulics getting jerky when combining valves, a brake-to-neutral RPM quirk, and disappointing dealer support. Useful for buyers weighing 5017 vs 5711.
An actual owner sharing hands-on, warts-and-all impressions from running this tractor on his own farm.
Cost was the biggest reason. The 5711 upgrade was about $5,000 more but only about 4 more PTO horsepower due to losses through the Dana 4 transmission.
Confusing power-shift direction controls, jerky loader response when hydraulic valves are combined, a brake-to-neutral RPM quirk, and poor dealer support with no on-site service.
Yes, he says it has enough horsepower now for running his baler, bush hog, chicken litter spreader, hay wagon, and loader with grapple and accumulator.
He feels let down, saying his Massey dealer will not come out to the farm and he has to bring the tractor to them, unlike competitors he believes offer better support.
| Massey Ferguson 5710 | Massey Ferguson 5711 | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | Power Shuttle: 83 hp; Dyna-4: 76 hp | Power Shuttle: 93 hp; Dyna-4: 86 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | FL.3723: 5,819 lb; FL.3819: 4,893 lb | FL.3723: 5,819 lb; FL.3819: 4,893 lb |
| 3-point lift capacity | Not Published | Not Published |
| Hydraulic flow | 15.1 gpm | 15.1 gpm |
