Kubota L5740 4.90 star(s) (19)

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Kubota L5740 Discussions (192)

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  1. TripleR

    Buying a new L5740 HSTC?

    I am in the process of looking at a trade in of my beloved L5030 HSTC for a L5740 HSTC -3 Industrial Tires (filled and set wide) Three rear remotes Top and Tilt Rear Wiper Back and Side Window...
  2. Complete Turf Care

    Front wheel bearings failed L5740

    Yesterday, I was loading sod with my front end loader and I could hear and feel a chatter. Suddenly, it got a lot worse and the left front wheel locked up. It would not roll at all. When I...
  3. High Compression

    New Grand L5740

    Been trying to hold off posting till I had some pix for everyone. Gettin a new Grand L 5740 with every option minus the radio. Boy have I got a lot of flack at the dealer cuz of that. It's kinda...
  4. smbluthing

    L5740 HSTC

    seriously interested in this unit...anyone happy or unhappy with anything that will help me decide? yes or no?:confused::confused::confused: newbie....my searches have turned up very little on...
  5. Old Red

    Well Guys, Trading This Week - Downsizing M6800 to L5740

    So I am trading a 2004 M6800 Cab and 15 foot batwing for a pre-emissions 2013 L5740 and 12 foot batwing. Both batwings are Landpride. I am looking forward to HST vs Hydro Shuttle. I wanted this...
  6. J

    L5740 or wait for L6060?

    Ok......I've got some great opinions from some here on TBN. I have decided on The Grand L series for my first tractor and am ready to buy this week. The question is, Do I wait for the new L6060...
  7. TruckinFool

    New L5740/4720 enough tractor for stacking square bales?

    Making the switch to large square bales. Bales are 3x3 (800lbs) ideal but could be 3x4(1200lbs?) Was looking at skid steers but the Deere/kubota 60month zero interest financing going on right...
  8. Old Red

    Two Wires in My Cab L5740...what are they?

    Two wires with female spade adapters inside the cab in the rear up close to the caution lights...what are they? I put a volt meter on them with the front lights on and the flashers on.....along...
  9. Piston

    L4610 vs. L5740 vs. M7040

    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...
  10. FatTire

    L5740 Cab -- clearance for rear chains?

    Running R4's, is there enough clearance (couple inches?) at the rear cab post to accommodate a set of tire chains? Or will I need a pair of small wheel spacers?
  11. MyJoBota

    L5740 Cold Start

    This video is of a L5740 140hrs. Cold start (20 degrees f.) This tractor never fails to start but I believe it should start and run smoother than it does cold. What do you think? YouTube - Kubota...
  12. C

    Grand L5740, cost to add remotes and third function?

    I知 in the market for a used Grand 40 series. I found what appears to be a clean one about an hour from me, but it has no remotes or third function. On the third function, it looks like everyone...
  13. S

    Opinions on this L5740

    Does this look like a reasonable deal for this machine? 2010 L5740 w FEL (144 hrs) 2010 Kubota HS5740 like new 144hrs
  14. sbakf

    Tires New shoes for "Big T" - turfs for my L5740

    My L5740 ("Big T") came back today with some new shoes. Kind of funky looking, but should do the job they're design for - saving my turf and my ribs. My loaded Ag's were leaving shallow grooves...
  15. M

    John Deere 4720 Cab w/400CX vs Kubota L5740?

    Gentlemen, I come from a row crop background and my family has been farming within 25 miles of my current location since 1635 on my father's side. We have yet to nail the exact year on my...
  16. B

    Help me spend my money WISELY on options for a new L5740HSTC

    I'm looking for suggestions and recommendation on how I should configure my new L5740HSTC tractor before financing it. What I have decided on so far is this: 2012 L5740HSTC with a 3RD function...
  17. Cloemker

    New to me L5740 HST was hiding a surprise in the filter

    After anxiously awaiting my upgrade from a 5030, I put the new tractor into high gear to drive home and it completely bogged down when I pushed the Hst pedal down. I could only get it to work when...
  18. MHarryE

    My new L5740 delivered

    Minnesota cold winters and hot summers, along with retirement, convinced me I needed to replace my tractor. I finally decided on a L5740 equipped: L5740-3 HSTC LA854 loader w/quick attach...
  19. K

    L5740 (interim tier 4) or L6060 (tier 4)

    Sorry if this is a repeat, but I searched and couldn't find anything addressing this question specifically. I have been considering a new Kubota to replace my well loved, faithful 2001 L4300 and...
  20. B

    Kubota L5740 vs. 17" of snow

    One of my driveways today. It's been fun getting snow like this. I've always looked forward to "snow days" since I was in school. The toys just got a little bigger :D So far, the tractor has been...
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User Reviews (19)

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5.00 star(s)
tdan300

L5740 Kubota
Love my Grand L5740
Model Year: 2008

Moved up to this tractor from a B7800 when I started feeding haylage. Tractor can do everything I need on my 20 acres! No problems with it at all - starts easy - plenty of power - comfortable. Added a Bradco MD2 backhoe, 14" 2-bottom plow, 5' box scraper, subsoiler, 3-pt 65 gal sprayer, 5' tiller, 5' bush hog, 72" discs, QD pallet forks, QD bale spear. Everything to do about anything I need. This tractor handles all with no problems. Filled tires with beet juice, built an 800 lb counter weight for the 3-pt. Quality in the build of the machine, all the bells and whistles work well. Would definitely purchase again!

Pros: Operating ease , power, comfort, low noise level, 4wd, quality
Cons: Tool box too small!

5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

L5740 Kubota
Kubota L5740
Model Year: 2010

This tractor replaced a 1954 Ford Jubilee that worked well the past 9 years. I was getting ready to purchase a Deere model when I talked to a Deere mechanic and I threw out the word "Kubota". The look in his eye when he said "I can't badmouth a Kubota" said volumes when it comes to small tractors. I own a Deere X500 mower that I'm very pleased with. The quality and price made the decision to go with Kubota. I've put 12 hours on the machine since it arrived. The strength and performance of the machine--even though I test drove and lifted a few things with one--is better than expected. How I operated around here without a grapple makes me want to nearly cry when I see how much time it would have saved me but raising kids takes money and it wasn't there, so glad I'm I have it now. My Anbo grapple ran $3350 delivered, 66 inches wide, teeth 6 inches apart, made with superior steel and weighs about 860 lbs. It was expensive, yes but it's the best money I've spent in my life for a piece of farm equipment other than on this new tractor. I got more done in three hours than I've done in two days with the old stuff. You can use those jaws to pick up almost anything: bales, trees, rocks. There's no limit to it's usefulness here on the farm. I think dealers could make a few bucks marketing this excellent addition to the 5740 because it handles it so well. As useful and even more necessary than a bucket. Fuel consumption is better than expected. 12 hours of operation and I'm down to about 1/3 of a tank. Without a doubt, they designed this baby to work all day and not run out of fuel--excellent thinking. FEL is so strong that if grapple is stuck on tree roots or equivalent that it will lift the rear of the tractor off the ground with 1300 lb mower on back and two sets of rear wheel weights. The strength of the three point is great. It handles 1300 lb mower just great. You just have to ride the 3 pt control over rough ground. I can trim right up to the edge of the creek with it slightly elevated. I LOVE the HST for smooth, slow operation around all obstacles. I'm glad I went with HST versus a manual gear tractor. The cruise control lever (for cutting hayfield, etc.) is also well thought out. My only critique so far is I would prefer a PTO lever versus a yellow knob when I'm looking backwards and the owners manual was designed for a 5th grader. Example: "Do not operate tractor on slope or hill to steep for safe operation". Still burns me. Kubota and others could do much better giving basic weight and balance information. Today I had to change back and forth a couple of times with the grapple and bucket. It was a piece of cake. You don't dread having to change a piece of equipment. A few minutes and you're on your way to do a different job. Thanks for the heads up and bleeding down the 3rd function valve on the grapple hydraulics with the key on. It would have taken much longer had it not been pointed out. This tractor exceeds my expectations. I did not expect this much strength with a compact tractor. It's well designed right down to the intellipanel that tells me to push in the 3 speed clutch to start. I love my canopy which keeps the sun off my head! There is very little not to like on this tractor at this point. It can lift and mow at the same time and has the power to do it all. We'll see how it performs over the years.

Pros: Many.
Cons: Pto knob takes getting used to when looking backwards at implement.

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5.00 star(s)
BRKubota

L5740 Kubota
L5740 Review
Model Year: 2010

I switched from a L3010 open air to a L5740 w/cab. My only regret is that I did not do it sooner. Living in Northern WI there is plenty of snow to move. The cab and the 6' front mounted blower powered by a mid mount PTO make the process a treat. The tractor has plenty of power for a "for-fun" farmer. It uses considerably more fuel than the L3010, but that is to be expected with 2X the horsepower. L5740 does everything that I would expect and more. The auto throttle advance is wonderful, easy to engage, and matches RPM to need when moving between foodplots & on the road. Added a rear mounted camera w/screen for easy implement monitoring and visibility when backing up. Added a loader, 72" front mount Kubota blower, 3pt 72" tiller, 3pt rotary mower, and pallet forks. I built a 3pt ballast with a cut down 55 gal plastic barrel filled with cement (about $850). Works well to keep the rear end on the ground. Kubota does not disappoint with the L5740.

Pros: Everything except 2 cons.
Cons: Ride, windshield wiper on front does not reach top of windshield - small inconvenience if you are taller with forward visibility.

5.00 star(s)
angussprings

L5740 Kubota
L5740 with Cab
Model Year: 2011

So far it's been a very nice tractor. I had field and turf tires on my L4310 and let the dealer talk me into R4's on the L5740 and I'm not happy with them. They make the tractor sit too high and ride ruff as hell. The 5740 is missing the small keepers on the 3-point lift arms to store the pins in when you remove an implement. Another problem is the location of the remote spool outlets on the loader. It's on the right side of the tractor instead of the drivers side where all attachments are located such as a grapple or 4-in-one. The hoses are always too short from any implement you try to use.

Pros: Quiet cab-ac/heat is great - plenty of power.
Cons: Too tall or top heavy - eats twice the fuel as my L4310.

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5.00 star(s)
mikemcconeghey

L5740 Kubota
So Far So Good
Model Year: 2010

Enjoying the help. Learned the easy way- no danger or damage that 4 wheel drive is necessary on hills. It will take off like free wheeling down a slope in 2 wheel drive!

Pros: Plenty of power for us.
Cons: Two wheel drive will "freewheel down a slope."

5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

L5740 Kubota
Traded L4330 for L5740
Model Year: 2011

Power is much more that my 4330 that I had for five years. Improvements in features are great especially two-speed HST auto throttle, and hat settings.

Pros: Quality and power, quietness.
Cons: Price.

5.00 star(s)
Anonymous Poster

L5740 Kubota
Kubota L5740 Meets All Expectations
Model Year: 2008

This tractor is used for severe duty brush chopping as well as for firewood and log skidding. It is set up with a shop built brush cage, belly guard and grill guard like the L3430 which can be seen on the Forest Savers web site. This is the highest horsepower Kubota tractor available with a hydrostatic transmission which is a big asset for all the variable speeds and forward/reverse movement required when brush chopping in the woods.

Pros: Plenty of power and very responsive.
Cons: Uses plenty of fuel.

5.00 star(s)
temyers

L5740 Kubota
Excellent Tractor (I Have the Cab Model)
Model Year: 2009

Purchased this tractor new in 2009. Saved for approximately 5 years to get this tractor. Purchased it with FEL, 7' Land Pride heavy duty rear blade, & Woods BH90-X frame mount backhoe. Have since purchased 3-point heavy duty post hole digger, 7' box blade, 14" single bottom moldboard plow, 6" heavy duty rotary tiller, 3-point chipper, 7' heavy duty (york style) rake. I have used the tractor to put in over 200' of drainage pipe, rip out small stumps, move a lot of dirt, plow/till a garden area, plow snow, maintain approximately 385' of gravel driveway, among numerous other never ending jobs. This tractor has PLENTY of power in a nice compact package, is very easy to operate and maintain. I just love this tractor. Hopefully it will last me forever. Bought it new through Greenhill Farms outside of Meadville, PA. Couldn't have been happier with the dealer.

Pros: Excellent power, awesome hydrostatic transmission, TONS of heat produced (cab model), great air conditioner for when it's really hot out, nice fit and finish.
Cons: None.

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5.00 star(s)
Zdenek

L5740 Kubota
Kubota 5740 Cab Tractor
Model Year: 2012

I replaced my old Ford 8N that did not cut it in northern Minnesota to remove large amount of snow during occasional use. After extensive search and considerations, I was deciding between the John Deere 4720 and Kubota L5740. Two very capable tractors for my needs, some had advantages for the Deere and some for Kubota. At the end of the day, the major factors for Deere 4720 were: self leveling loader, sealed cab and better side to side links at the 3 point hitch. The things I liked better on the Kubota were: loader structurally tied to the rear axle rather than the gear case, having the skid steer loader attachment with appropriately sized bucket (Deere had that as an option, but bucket too large), larger cab, external actuation for the 3PT hitch and telescoping links on the 3PT. The final deciding factor was the dealer service capability and distance to my location. The John Deere dealers were really not interested in selling a tractor, many times the John Deere products were just another side business in addition to motorcycles and ATVs. Their product knowledge was also lacking. Even at that, my service for the Kubota is over 100 miles away. The primary purpose for my tractor is snow removal. I got the LandPride 74" 3PT rear facing snow blower (SB1574). In addition, I kept the old 8' rear blade and a home made V plow that my son adapted to the front loader skid steer interface. Having almost one winter of snow removal done, I ended up using the rear blade for most of the first part of the winter. When snow got piled up along the sides too high and it started pushing the tractor sideways, I used the V plow to widen the driveway (really an old logging road). This used just about all the tractor power and I managed to bog it down. The last couple of snow removal events took the snow blower. I have to use it some more to get a better feel for that one, as this was done in the dark and in a hurry and I didn't get to pay too much attention to the process. Results were quite good. I like the rear blade for the nice smooth finish it left behind. No tracks to disturb it and so the driveway ends up smoother in the winter than the rocky dirt road full of pot holes in the summer. Starting in cold temps was another reason I went with the Kubota. Deere dealer would not commit to any temperature at which the tractor should start. Kubota told me that they have experience starting it to about 0°F. I was able to start it at -10°F, but one morning when it was -26, the starter would not turn the engine over on the first try and I didn't have the heart to try it twice. I plugged the 400 W block heater in the next day (-25°F) for 30 minutes and it started okay. No matter what, the engine sputters for the first minute or so when temps are below zero. Blowing snow demonstrated very clearly that I will never regret getting the cab. Heat worked fine enough even in those low temp conditions and not getting covered in frigid powder snow still makes me smile. I also use the front loader for snow removal around the house and am very happy with the reach and height of the loader. It makes great nice piles of snow. Overall, I am very pleased with the tractor and will update when I get more hours and experience with the "dirt" and driveway maintenance in the summer. One of the tasks is to pull large rocks from the ground. I've got forks for that so far, but if anyone has good ideas or experience, I am interested to learn.

Pros: Power, cab, 3PT hitch capacity, hydraulic low/high speed switch, starting in the cold.
Cons: I would like better side to side restraints on the 3PT and float option like the Deere.

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5.00 star(s)
Brockport Timber

L5740 Kubota
Kubota L5740
Model Year: 2007

I bought this tractor a few years ago and I am definitely a Kubota fan! I owned smaller JDs and upgraded to a Kubota B2900 and then to this Kubota L5740. I own 50 Acres of Hard Woods, 1/4 mile long driveway and over 2 miles of trails. This tractor does everything I need it to and more. I do wish the loader had more lift capacity as it's around 1900 lbs. I often run into very large logs/water tanks I move around, but beside that it is a great tractor without any issues so far.

Pros: Large tractor with a small footprint.
Cons: Lift capacity.

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