The weather finally cooperated so I got the chance to look at both tractors today. Both are nice tractors with their own pros and cons. After looking at the L5740, I had a couple of questions of how it runs.
When I was at the John Deere place, they told me that the 4720 had an intake air heater system so that with really cold weather, I could push in the ignition key switch for a period of time so that it started easier. Does the Kubota have a similar feature or does the Kubota not have a need for this?
The cruise control on the Kubota is definitely a bit different than what I am use to (in a car) but it is nice being able to adjust the speed with just the lever. Since there is not a "resume" feature on the cruise, how does one reengage the cruise control after hitting the brakes?
Finally the John Deere place was telling me that the 4720 can take bio-diesel fuel. Does anyone know if the 5740 is able to?
Also, here are a few differences I noted between them:
Right now I'm seriously leaning towards getting the 5740. It was nicer to drive and operate (and the controls were easier to use) plus the fit and finish of it just seemed a little better.
Does anyone know if the operator's manual is available online anywhere for the 5740? I found the manual for the 4720 but so far haven't found the 5740.
When I was at the John Deere place, they told me that the 4720 had an intake air heater system so that with really cold weather, I could push in the ignition key switch for a period of time so that it started easier. Does the Kubota have a similar feature or does the Kubota not have a need for this?
The cruise control on the Kubota is definitely a bit different than what I am use to (in a car) but it is nice being able to adjust the speed with just the lever. Since there is not a "resume" feature on the cruise, how does one reengage the cruise control after hitting the brakes?
Finally the John Deere place was telling me that the 4720 can take bio-diesel fuel. Does anyone know if the 5740 is able to?
Also, here are a few differences I noted between them:
- The 4720 has a 3 year warranty while the 5740 has a 2 year warranty
- Having neutral in 3 spots on the gear shift lever for the 5740 seemed a bit overkill to me.
- The gear shift with the 4720 was much harder to move. In fact, it took all my strength to get it to move to the highest gear.
- The parking brake is a hand-lever on the 4720 (that was again hard to move) while the 5740 has a foot-controlled lever.
- Having a hi/low with each gear on the 5740 is nice.
- The opening of the hood was easier on the 5740
- The 5740 seemed to run a bit quieter at the same engine speed.
Right now I'm seriously leaning towards getting the 5740. It was nicer to drive and operate (and the controls were easier to use) plus the fit and finish of it just seemed a little better.
Does anyone know if the operator's manual is available online anywhere for the 5740? I found the manual for the 4720 but so far haven't found the 5740.