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When the 6M series made its appearance in 2019, the 5R, a series built in America, was quickly done for in
Simple
The top model in the series is the 5130M, which delivers maximum power of 99 kW (135 hp). The engine is the familiar, 4.5-liter DPS PWS engine. To meet Stage V emissions requirements, the tractor has exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), a diesel oxidation catalyst, a particulate filter and SCR technology. The smallest model (the 5075M), with an output of 55 kW (75 hp), falls into a lower power class, so SCR is not required. All models have a turbocharger with wastegate. Maximum torque is at a fairly high speed: 1,600 rpm. There is no boost.
In terms of transmissions, you can go either way with the 5M series: Powrreverser (manual 16/16), Powrreverser Hilo (manual 32/16 with high-low under load), Powrquad Plus (manual 16/16 with four-stage powershift) and the Powr8 gearbox: a manual 32/16 with as many as eight stages. On the top-of-the-line 5130M model, there is only a choice of the latter two options. On the one we drove was the Powr8 Ecoshift with optional creeper. You shift the groups with a gear lever, the eight powershift stages by push button. 40 km/h the tractor travels at a slightly reduced engine speed. In reverse, half of the powershift steps do not participate.
As in the past with the lighter tractors, the shift lever is not at the front of the side console, but comes out of the floor just beside the seat. The shifter sits a bit low, but within easy reach. The smoothness of the gear lever on the brand-new tractor could be better, as far as we are concerned. At first, it takes some searching for the groups. On the gear lever itself are two buttons for operating the eight-speed Powershift and a release button. So using the foot clutch is not always necessary when shifting to another group.
What is missing is some form of shift automation. This would not have been out of place with so many stages, but unfortunately is not available. Especially in transport operations, it means frequent pressing of the powershift buttons. By the way, these buttons are also on the optional (mechanical) joystick for the front loader.
Autotrac
Hydraulically, there is only one choice for the 5130M: a gear pump that delivers 73 liters of oil per minute. So no loadsensing or power-beyond connections. A 100-liter loadsensing pump would not have been out of place. A maximum of three double-acting valves are available. Only the first valve has flow control and adjustable arrest. The Category II lift lifts 5,045 kg as standard (in the balls). Thicker lift cylinders are available as an option, making the tractor lift 5,677 kg. That's fine for a tractor that, according to the brochure itself, weighs only 4,400 kg.
What is new is that the tractor is optionally available with Autotrac preparation. This option costs
For the more demanding arable farmer, there is the G5 screen. This comes on the B-pillar and offers the ability to operate and control isobus machines (in the case of a section-controlled fertilizer spreader, for example). Those extra features do make the system pricier: This screen costs
Weight and price
The 5M series is an excellent successor for those who now have a 5820 or 5100R in the barn: simple technology, yet some useful functions and especially a low weight. The brochure mentions a weight of 4,400 kg. In practice, this is often more. The weight of the tractor with all options is 5,240 kg with a quarter-filled fuel tank (totaling 159 liters). Still, that's about 1,200 kg lighter than a 6120M with Commandquad transmission that we had in the 2020 tractor test. The weight includes front loader preparation with heavy attachments and front hitch. So the tractor has about the same power-to-weight ratio as the earlier 5020 series. The kinship is still visible at the rear fenders and cab frame, among other things.
The 5130M starts at
Under the hood is the familiar 4.5-liter engine from
The hitch lifts 5,677 kg according to specifications with thicker lift cylinders. The hydraulic output (73 l/min) could be a bit more generous.
Simple and convenient
The cab on the compact 5M Series is modest in size and especially cramped on the passenger seat. The operating logic is as we have come to expect from
The group stick takes some getting used to. It also has buttons for eight-stage powershift and electronic clutch.
The digital dashboard can display the GPS with Autotrac preparation. All you need then is a receiver.
The reverser under the steering wheel is different than on the larger tractors but otherwise works well. The park position is on the gearshift.
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