New Grand L5740

[greenrider1]

Nice setup. I just purchased one as well. One rear remote with 3rd funtion on loader. I figured I could always add more rears later when the need arises. I also went with the rear defrost, wiper, and rear lights, since I'll be running a 7' rear blower (if it ever snows again!). I didn't go with the factory radio either. $400 seemed high for what it is. I have an older Alpine unit w/CD sitting on the shelf collecting dust that I'll probably drop in. Looks like the wiring, speakers, antenna are all there. Mine is also at the dealer being set up. I'm like a little kid waiting for Christmas! Keep us posted on your other mods.

 

[4shorts]

Congratulations to High Compression & greenrider1 on your new machines. Your going to really enjoy these tractors. Mine is only used for snow clearing but we are having more snow so far this winter than we've had the few years so it's been a blast to try out our 5740. The hour meter just hit 17 hours yesterday.

All the mods I've done have worked flawlessly (31of them) including the vertical stack conversion which I just love so that was well worth the time and effort. More power than I need but it's nice to have it there if needed. PTO power for the blower is crazy powerful compared to the 4240 I had and the rear wheel weights are great as well and I have no need for chains. I've done a few more mods but I'm not ready to post them yet.
Enjoy your new tractors guys. You've made a great choice in buying a Kubota and especially a Grand L 5740.

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Paul

 

[srs]

I explained that the factory radio sux for the money.

You are so right the factory radio stinks for the amount of money the dealer/Kubota charges.

Here is a link that might be of interest to you regarding buying a radio harness to fit your own radio in the tractor.

Radio harnesses for Kubota Farm Tractors

 

[4shorts]

Most of the Kubotas have the pigtailed harness plugged into the radio harness and tucked away on back of the radio opening. You just need the radio and speakers. The use of a multi meter to figure out the wires and it's installed. Nutt'en to it :thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

Well, like I said everything but the radio. Loader, Heavy Duty 72" Bucket, Bolt on cutting edge, 3rd function hyd, 3 sets of rear remotes 1 with a float detent, rear wiper, rear and both side defrosters, top and tilt, swinging draw bar, draft control, pallet forks, QA loader bale spear, mid pto. I think that about does it. I decided that this time I wasn't gonna wish that I had had that option. I've never heard anyone say that they wished that they hadn't got an option. So....

Very nice set up. :thumbsup:

Bucket hooks?

 

[High Compression]

Very nice set up. :thumbsup:

Bucket hooks?

Thank you. As far as bucket hooks, on my B3030 HSTCC I frenched in a 2" receiver tube flush with the top middle of the bucket where I was able to pin in a hook, trailer hitch, winch etc. I'll probably do the same to the L5740. It is very handy. It is hard to take a plasma cutter and welder to the nice new orange paint, but it always turns out well with some new paint.

 

[High Compression]

Congrats to you as well greenrider1 and thank you. I figured with a top and tilt taking up two of the remotes that a 3rd would be handy.

Thanks 4shorts. I'll look back at your post on the exhaust. I thought I remember you having to omit the muffler. I love the sound of the turbo, but I would be concerned about my residential snow removal and being too loud. I heard your video, but it's not the same as standing right beside it.

 

[TripleR]

Thank you. As far as bucket hooks, on my B3030 HSTCC I frenched in a 2" receiver tube flush with the top middle of the bucket where I was able to pin in a hook, trailer hitch, winch etc. I'll probably do the same to the L5740. It is very handy. It is hard to take a plasma cutter and welder to the nice new orange paint, but it always turns out well with some new paint.

Do you have any pictures, I am in the planning stage of putting hooks on my 5030; no worries about pristine paint on mine.:laughing:

 

[High Compression]

Do you have any pictures, I am in the planning stage of putting hooks on my 5030; no worries about pristine paint on mine.:laughing:

I'll have to take a couple today and I'll post them tonight.

 

[TripleR]

I'll have to take a couple today and I'll post them tonight.

Thanks.