KennedyDiesel
Veteran Member
So I'm looking at a 2 machine purchase. A 740-7 iron for Ma/Brother and maybe same for me, but I may try the 750-60HC
750 has larger engine but more emissions constraints-this is a push
750 looks to have gone back to screened intakes like the old 455's had. This is a plus
750 looks to have gone back to the color coded controls (PTO and park brake etc) this is a plus
750 looks to have a better seat this is a plus, but should be easy enough to change over.
750 has painted finish to aid in repairing deep scrathces Plus, but not that big a deal
740 has a larger fuel tank capacity. This is a plus, BUT not really nedcessary as the darn things run 1-2hr per gallon
From there it looks like the same general features with a little different styling. Same lighting just different lenses etc. Am I missing anything?
I am hoping to get up and see a 730 in person today.
Ma's/Brother's will be the 740 due to cost. It's already 10x overkill for what they need, but now they will have bomb proof machine replacing Ace 14.5/42 tinkertoy. I've considered a good used machine, but the new warranty will be very nice.
750 has larger engine but more emissions constraints-this is a push
750 looks to have gone back to screened intakes like the old 455's had. This is a plus
750 looks to have gone back to the color coded controls (PTO and park brake etc) this is a plus
750 looks to have a better seat this is a plus, but should be easy enough to change over.
750 has painted finish to aid in repairing deep scrathces Plus, but not that big a deal
740 has a larger fuel tank capacity. This is a plus, BUT not really nedcessary as the darn things run 1-2hr per gallon
From there it looks like the same general features with a little different styling. Same lighting just different lenses etc. Am I missing anything?
I am hoping to get up and see a 730 in person today.
Ma's/Brother's will be the 740 due to cost. It's already 10x overkill for what they need, but now they will have bomb proof machine replacing Ace 14.5/42 tinkertoy. I've considered a good used machine, but the new warranty will be very nice.