mdford
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The only difference I see in these two tractors is the engine and about $1500. The 5140 has the V2403 (149 CI) and the 6040 has the V3307 (203 CI). At the dealer's lot, the V2403 engine seems to rattle with the familiar "diesel ping" and the V3307 does not. Also, I noticed that at 35 degrees the V3307 starts faster than the V2403. Overall, the V3307 just seems to be a better running, smoother engine.
Which, leads me to this question....... Do any of you have an opinion about these two engines? I wonder what's the real difference? Is there a difference in longevity between the two? Would it be worth $1500 to get the bigger, smoother engine in the long run? I don't want to get the smaller engine and then wish I had spent the extra dollars to get the bigger.............. Thanks for your comments!
Which, leads me to this question....... Do any of you have an opinion about these two engines? I wonder what's the real difference? Is there a difference in longevity between the two? Would it be worth $1500 to get the bigger, smoother engine in the long run? I don't want to get the smaller engine and then wish I had spent the extra dollars to get the bigger.............. Thanks for your comments!