Piston
Elite Member
Hi all,
I'm wondering how much of an upgrade an L5740 would be from my current 4610 (39PTO HP and LA852 Loader.) Then on the other hand, I'm wondering how much of an upgrade an M7040 would be from my 4610.
The thing I don't like about my 4610 is I need more power, both in lift capacity and PTO wise. The thing I do LOVE about my 4610 (or rather, did love) is the HST. Now that I have my rears filled, and with a 1,200lb stump grinder on the back, I really notice the need to slow down when going up even a small hill (in Medium range.) I don't like how the tractor will whine and slow RPM's. Would the 5740 make a big difference in this respect? Or would it be pretty similar as far as capabilities? I know PTO power wise it would be a lot more capable, but I believe the loader specs are basically identical to what I currently have. I also realize the 5740 is a lot more feature oriented than I currently have, I do like the bells and whistles
Now for the M7040, the extra power would certainly be an upgrade, but how much of a difference would I notice for loader work? Is it much more capable, or just a bit? Does it feel a lot more 'substantial' as in heavier built? Would it be a whole nother world for me as far as what I could do compared to what I can do now? The absolute ONLY reason I don't go out and buy a 7040 right now, is because of the obvious lack of HST. I'm trying to decide if giving up the HST for a more capable tractor is worth it or not.
I guess it comes down to, if the 5740 is basically just more PTO hp than mine, and no other power differences, and the 7040 is a huge upgrade, then I think it would be worth giving up the HST, I just can't stand the thought of going from HST to Hydro shuttle:laughing:
I'm wondering how much of an upgrade an L5740 would be from my current 4610 (39PTO HP and LA852 Loader.) Then on the other hand, I'm wondering how much of an upgrade an M7040 would be from my 4610.
The thing I don't like about my 4610 is I need more power, both in lift capacity and PTO wise. The thing I do LOVE about my 4610 (or rather, did love) is the HST. Now that I have my rears filled, and with a 1,200lb stump grinder on the back, I really notice the need to slow down when going up even a small hill (in Medium range.) I don't like how the tractor will whine and slow RPM's. Would the 5740 make a big difference in this respect? Or would it be pretty similar as far as capabilities? I know PTO power wise it would be a lot more capable, but I believe the loader specs are basically identical to what I currently have. I also realize the 5740 is a lot more feature oriented than I currently have, I do like the bells and whistles
Now for the M7040, the extra power would certainly be an upgrade, but how much of a difference would I notice for loader work? Is it much more capable, or just a bit? Does it feel a lot more 'substantial' as in heavier built? Would it be a whole nother world for me as far as what I could do compared to what I can do now? The absolute ONLY reason I don't go out and buy a 7040 right now, is because of the obvious lack of HST. I'm trying to decide if giving up the HST for a more capable tractor is worth it or not.
I guess it comes down to, if the 5740 is basically just more PTO hp than mine, and no other power differences, and the 7040 is a huge upgrade, then I think it would be worth giving up the HST, I just can't stand the thought of going from HST to Hydro shuttle:laughing: