7040 Questions

[ColoradoDan]

you're gonna love that m8540 when you get it! :thumbsup:

Funny you say that. I was really impressed with the 8540 that I drove today. In my opinion, the 12F/12R transmission is a HUGE difference. I think the 7040 is out of the question now. I am now comparing the JD 5083E with the Kubota M8540. These two are definitely the front runners now.

 

[hawkeye08]

Funny you say that. I was really impressed with the 8540 that I drove today. In my opinion, the 12F/12R transmission is a HUGE difference. I think the 7040 is out of the question now. I am now comparing the JD 5083E with the Kubota M8540. These two are definitely the front runners now.

I think you should buy the M8540 and start using it.

 

[TripleR]

Funny you say that. I was really impressed with the 8540 that I drove today. In my opinion, the 12F/12R transmission is a HUGE difference. I think the 7040 is out of the question now. I am now comparing the JD 5083E with the Kubota M8540. These two are definitely the front runners now.

A couple of years ago, my sons were going to start a business and spent a lot of time looking at all of the different brands in the 80 HP range and decided on the M8540. Finances kept them from getting one and they kept using the old tractor.

This summer after our CX80 went toes up AGAIN, I went looking and came to the same conclusion they did back then. The M7040 is a really nice tractor and the M9540 was tempting, but the M8540 was "just right", so we bought it. After using it for a few weeks, we all agree that this was the right tractor for us and we really like it. Well, my oldest son won't drive it until a few more scratches show up on it, but with me and my other son working on it, that won't take long. We really like this tractor.

 

[big bubba]

i do not make my living w/a tractor, but i've had my rugged mt. farm for 35+ yrs.& i count my lucky stars that i finally chose the m8540 that makes my place a playground rather than a mundane prison cell. lots of good choices out there...if you go with the K brand, consider no less than this model. remember look into the larger tire size, 12 sp, hyd shuttle & at least 2 remotes....btw a hyd top link adds icing to the cake.
.......best, bb

 

[ColoradoDan]

Today I was given a quote for the M8540 from another dealer. I am still waiting on my local dealer to give me his quote. That should happen tomorrow.

Kubota M8540 with cab, 4wd, 12F/12R hydraulic shuttle, FEL, cast rear wheels, 2 remotes, front skid attach, grille guard.

$46,000 delivered (out of state dealer)

Thoughts?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Today I was given a quote for the M8540 from another dealer. I am still waiting on my local dealer to give me his quote. That should happen tomorrow.

Kubota M8540 with cab, 4wd, 12F/12R hydraulic shuttle, FEL, cast rear wheels, 2 remotes, front skid attach, grille guard.

$46,000 delivered (out of state dealer)

Thoughts?

Just my opinion , but I would add the 3rd rear remote, the hydraulic self leveling loader and a remote for the loader. Before you know it you will either want and probably need these things. It is only a little more $$$$ now and when you look at the big picture, it is really a small amount to have these conveniences within a hands grasp.

I know your thinking "what in the world do I need all these remotes for?" Well unless you are the only person on Earth that just happens to be getting younger, as you get older it sure is nice to not have to get down off of the tractor quite so often to fiddle with implements and such. If you put "TnT" on your tractor, (very highly recommend these, a must have for me) there's 2 remotes there and it is very easy to have an implement that needs another remote. Box blade, rear blade, snow blower chute for some examples.

Good luck with your decision process. :thumbsup:

 

[RFB]

MVR is absolutely correct.

When i bought the 5030 I figured I would never need those items.

FAIL!

I kick myself almost every time I think about that decision. It is more costly after the fact to add them.

 

[ColoradoDan]

Just my opinion , but I would add the 3rd rear remote, the hydraulic self leveling loader and a remote for the loader. Before you know it you will either want and probably need these things. It is only a little more $$$$ now and when you look at the big picture, it is really a small amount to have these conveniences within a hands grasp.

I know your thinking "what in the world do I need all these remotes for?" Well unless you are the only person on Earth that just happens to be getting younger, as you get older it sure is nice to not have to get down off of the tractor quite so often to fiddle with implements and such. If you put "TnT" on your tractor, (very highly recommend these, a must have for me) there's 2 remotes there and it is very easy to have an implement that needs another remote. Box blade, rear blade, snow blower chute for some examples.

Good luck with your decision process. :thumbsup:

Thank you for the insight. OK, please school me. You know a heck of a lot more than I do about this stuff. I'm trying to learn as much as possible before pulling the trigger. Don't want to make any mistakes

I understand the advantage of the hydraulic self leveling loader. Please expand on the reason for adding a remote for the loader. What applications would require this?

I would love to learn more about the need for the third remote. I am confused about TnT vs. hydraulic top link. I don't know much about either and why I would want one vs. the other. I also don't know the cost difference between the two.

Thanks again for your help. This site is a great resource.

 

[RFB]

Remote for the front end loader is sometimes called a third circuit remote for the FEL.

For example, I have a hydraulic grapple attachment on my bucket; it operates like a jaw to grab and pick up RR ties, logs, piles of brush, you name it.

I also have a 7.5 foot FEL mounted snowplow with power (hydraulic) left and right angle functions.

The third circuit (FEL remote) makes these functions available. Without the 3rd, all you get is lift and curl on the bucket.

I do not have TnT so I'll let someone else chime in.

 

[TripleR]

Take the time to determine the "nice to have" and "need to have" before you buy. The "nice to have" or "might need someday" can get expensive. Carefully consider your uses so you don't pay to have stuff you don't use. Talk to your dealer to determine the cost of these items by adding them prior to or after delivery.

I don't have a valve on any of my loader equipped tractors as I don't need one and can't see a time when I will. We had the self leveling feature on one of our tractors and didn't use it enough to get it on our new one. I have used TnT and while I like it, I did not get it and probably never will; my uses just don't justify it.

If money was no object, I would have all of this stuff, but in my world, money is always a consideration and plenty of other "needs" competing for money.

About the only thing I really miss on mine is the heavy duty bucket.