verdanthills
Member
Hi All,
I was set to purchase an M7040 HDC to raise/harvest hay on 20 acres and to maintain pastures on another 55 acres. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get a new M7040 HDC unit at this point. The jump to the M8560 HDC is just too much in terms of tractor and price to justify for my small operation. I don't have the hay harvesting equipment yet but will be purchasing that used. Most of the mower/conditioners and small square balers I've been looking at require about 50 hp at the PTO.
I was wondering if you all would think it's a mistake to downsize and purchase an M6040 HDC instead of the M7040 HDC? Or should I wait until the new M7060 HDC arrives? I would prefer the tier 3 engine of the 40 series over the the complications of the tier 4 engine of the 60 series. I would appreciate your wise thoughts!
Many thanks!
I was set to purchase an M7040 HDC to raise/harvest hay on 20 acres and to maintain pastures on another 55 acres. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get a new M7040 HDC unit at this point. The jump to the M8560 HDC is just too much in terms of tractor and price to justify for my small operation. I don't have the hay harvesting equipment yet but will be purchasing that used. Most of the mower/conditioners and small square balers I've been looking at require about 50 hp at the PTO.
I was wondering if you all would think it's a mistake to downsize and purchase an M6040 HDC instead of the M7040 HDC? Or should I wait until the new M7060 HDC arrives? I would prefer the tier 3 engine of the 40 series over the the complications of the tier 4 engine of the 60 series. I would appreciate your wise thoughts!
Many thanks!