price difference between m7040 and m9540

[TripleR]

Whatever works for you, my father in law bought a 70 HP tractor against my advice and less than a month later he traded it in on an 80 HP model.

 

[dlay]

If I had needed a heavier tractor with 100 hp, I would have bought a John Deere, this fits my needs, just rides rough is the only complaint I have so far.

 

[jayjones1]

If you're still interested in the difference, I purchased a new cab M7040 HDC-1 4x4 with 1153 loader, ballast in rear tires, and brush guard for $39,900 in September 2009. In December 2011, I bought a new M8540 HDC-1 4x4 with 1353 loader, liquid ballast in rears, cast centers, and brush guard for $46,000. I know the prices have gone up for both, but the spread between the 2 is still about the same. Now the M8560 and M9960 have gone up about 5,000 each from the M8540 and M9540. Hope this helps.

 

[Bubbit]

I bought a M7040, 4wd, fel, canopy, third function valve, rear hydralics, 6 foot land pride cutter and post hole auger for $38,000 tax included Oct 2012 in Alabama