canoetrpr
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- Joined
- Aug 7, 2005
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- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Tractor
- Kubota M7040 cab/hyd shuttle - current, Kubota L3400 - traded
I've finally narrowed down which dealer I am going to be dealing with. I had a great visit at a local dealer today who took a lot of time with me to understand my needs and to make suggestions.
I test drove a L5740 and M7040 side by side on his lot so that I could compare.
I won't get into exactly how it works out this way but because of strange tax laws here the M7040 and any implements purchased as part of the sale are exempt from 13% sales tax. The L4740 or L5740 would not be.
The result is:
L5740 is $1028 MORE than the M7040
L4740 is $4500 LESS than the M7040
I think I have decided that it does not make sense to go with the 5740 at these prices as a L4740 will do everything I need (6ft RC, 6.5ft blower, same loader etc).
So it is down to a GL4740 HST+ vs M7040 hydraulic shuttle for a difference of $4500.
My dealer's opinion is that without a doubt he would go with the M7040 in my situation.
Pros for the GL4740:
- Better fuel economy (I'll be using the same size implements on each)
- Controls seem a bit more refined. I really like the hi-lo on the steering with the HST+.
- HST which I am very used to
- Smaller turning radius - but I don't really have any REAL tight areas.
Pros for the M7040
- Likely to be the last tractor I purchase on this property or for the next. I will likely be looking at a trade on the GL whenever I get more land which is probably in the next 5 years or so.
- Better for round bales (although I only use 4x5s so far)
- Better resale value if I ever do sell as you never get taxes back
My largest concern is the learning curve on the hydraulic shuttle and the fact that it will never really be as great as the HST for loader work. I spent 15 min with each tractor and did get to the point where I was OK with the M7040 although it is VERY hard to judge how I would view the difference after completing the learning curve. The one thing that I did not like about the M was that it felt jump as once you were in the right gear speed was controlled by the foot throttle.
My dealer's opinion is that I will get over the learning curve in no time.
Right now I have a 27 acre property with only about 10 acres of pasture and a dozen head of cattle who I feed round bales to in the winter. Next year I might rent some nearby pasture to support more cattle and in the future I hope to move up to 50-100 acres some day.
I hope to decide within the week so I'd REALLY appreciate your thoughts.
I test drove a L5740 and M7040 side by side on his lot so that I could compare.
I won't get into exactly how it works out this way but because of strange tax laws here the M7040 and any implements purchased as part of the sale are exempt from 13% sales tax. The L4740 or L5740 would not be.
The result is:
L5740 is $1028 MORE than the M7040
L4740 is $4500 LESS than the M7040
I think I have decided that it does not make sense to go with the 5740 at these prices as a L4740 will do everything I need (6ft RC, 6.5ft blower, same loader etc).
So it is down to a GL4740 HST+ vs M7040 hydraulic shuttle for a difference of $4500.
My dealer's opinion is that without a doubt he would go with the M7040 in my situation.
Pros for the GL4740:
- Better fuel economy (I'll be using the same size implements on each)
- Controls seem a bit more refined. I really like the hi-lo on the steering with the HST+.
- HST which I am very used to
- Smaller turning radius - but I don't really have any REAL tight areas.
Pros for the M7040
- Likely to be the last tractor I purchase on this property or for the next. I will likely be looking at a trade on the GL whenever I get more land which is probably in the next 5 years or so.
- Better for round bales (although I only use 4x5s so far)
- Better resale value if I ever do sell as you never get taxes back
My largest concern is the learning curve on the hydraulic shuttle and the fact that it will never really be as great as the HST for loader work. I spent 15 min with each tractor and did get to the point where I was OK with the M7040 although it is VERY hard to judge how I would view the difference after completing the learning curve. The one thing that I did not like about the M was that it felt jump as once you were in the right gear speed was controlled by the foot throttle.
My dealer's opinion is that I will get over the learning curve in no time.
Right now I have a 27 acre property with only about 10 acres of pasture and a dozen head of cattle who I feed round bales to in the winter. Next year I might rent some nearby pasture to support more cattle and in the future I hope to move up to 50-100 acres some day.
I hope to decide within the week so I'd REALLY appreciate your thoughts.