Went looking at a M5140 and drove the M7040. Must say, I have driven all the major brands over the last couple of months and I am really impressed with this machiene. Just feels good and comfortable. Can anyone that owns one of these machienes give me a review. What kind of prices are there out there. Found one on the net in fla for $28899, which is a great price. Thanks for the help.
Reccomendation on M7040 and price check.
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gwdixon
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There are very many positives and very few negatives with the M7040. It has done everything I've asked of it. Pretty simple review.
Oh, I don't recommend the "SU" model. It is a severely stripped down tractor compared to the regular model. But it will save a few thousand.
That "great price" is indeed great if it has a FEL. However, as with anything "on the net", you will have to be very careful.
Paid $37,000 new but got two additional rear remotes, fork lift attachment, and a Top & Tilt.
Oh, I don't recommend the "SU" model. It is a severely stripped down tractor compared to the regular model. But it will save a few thousand.
That "great price" is indeed great if it has a FEL. However, as with anything "on the net", you will have to be very careful.
Paid $37,000 new but got two additional rear remotes, fork lift attachment, and a Top & Tilt.
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what is your application? both of them are built on the same frame, just more hp (and limited slip) on the the 7040. i think the important dif is in the pto hp. havent checked lately, what's the price dif? i always defer to the larger....to me the hyd shuttle is just as important as a slight hp model dif. good luck.
Now that you mention it, the one in fla. is a "su" model and does have a fel. I really like all the bells and whistles model and think I can get into one for around $32000 according to another dealer. Just like anything else you pay for what you want. Boy I really liked how the tractor performed and the layout was really handy. I have about 50+ acres half open fields that need to be reclaimed half woods. Fence rows need to be grubbed out and new fences built, grade work to make things nice and smooth, snow removal, shredding the fields and maybe some round bailing in the future. How are the industrial tires as compared to the ag tires. I will not be making money with the tractor, just taking care of the property. Would be looking at a cab but spend all day inside and don't want to be inside a tractor, at least not at this point in my life.
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I have the 5040 and the 7040,both tractors have been great. I guess my question is what you going to be doing with it?
See post No. 4 above. Thanks
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I must have missed that,sry!!
I think the only time you will notice the difference is mowing and I believe the 7040 can pick up alittle bit more but both tractors get the job done no problem. If your pulling a 6ft mower both will do it fine,if your using a 15ft batwing,sure the 7040 going to do it alittle better. If your moving 1,000lbs hay bales both are going to do it the same. I guess what im getting at I dont ever say I gotta use the 7040,when the 5040 is setting there,not once has the 5040 not done it and the 7040 has.Look at the 8540 if you wonna see a big difference. Only reason I may use the 7040 over the 5040 is to get in the a/c and listen to the radio
gwdixon
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The best place to find all of the options is on the Kubota website. Choose "Build Your Own" and then all of the options will be available as you go through the process of building. You can also get an idea of the MSRP of the options new.
The function will total out the prices with options. It will be 10 - 12% over what you can negotiate at a dealer.
danceswithdirt
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I traded my jd4105 with hst trans for the 7040 just recently. Love the 7040! Only con to the 7040 is the hst makes a way better tractor for most personal work and loader work. My teenage daughter could do most things with the hst wasily. The 7040 is a great tractor in my limited time with it. Mine was $35000 with cab and another $5000 for loader. I added an extra remote, 3rd function, air ride, cd upgrade, and rear wiper. Total $42500. Cab was totlly worth it:thumbsup:. One other thing, when I got the open station jd my wife was all for a cab model. Told her we didnt need that. Well I use mine for about the same thing you intend and would have put twice the hrs on a cab model. Jump on the tractor in your spare time and get off sweat soaked and dirty got old. I do that all week at work. Never argue with your wife when she wants you to upgrade. God I love that woman!
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I agree with you foreman etexas. When we started lookin at this tractor I was thinkin way down the road to when the older he gets the more the cab would be wanted. Friend of mine bought a tractor several years ago, now retiring and spending more time on it than ever. His tractor is like new but now wishing he had a cab. Says he at his age he'd never get the use out of a new one tho. On large purchases that are meant to last my regrets are usually not getting it like I want. Sometimes a simple is better if thats what you want. I have a 98 jeep with 150,000mile and wouldnt even glance at a new one.
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Im only 33 and in these hot summers,the cab in really nice,and my sinus's kill me when shredding in the open station. I also have my sons with me and keeping them in a cab is alot safer and then they dont have to breath the dust when mowing and trying to keep up with 2 boys and watch what your doing in an open station,just aint gonna happen. I love my wife,she said whats 42 when your already spending 36,000 over 72mnths,what another 100 bucks,get what you wont,cause I aint hearing it down the road
Wow. This is the real problem, started off looking at used 45hp stuff, then go looking new, then 55hp then 60 then 70hp. Where does it stop. Im 46 and I guess this might be my last tractor but who knows. Unfortunately, im behind a desk 5 days a week and really feel confined in a cab. I know all the advantages with a cab but I will not be spending hours on end on a tractor. Just basically cleaning up the old home place 50 acres and wanting to make sure I get enough tractor to do all the things I mentioned before. I may be sorry if I do not get the cab but Im pretty sure I will not. Fortunately no sinus problems and I like being out in the open. I have looked at Mihindra, Massey, New holland, Case Ih, Not really a deer fan but sure they have good tractors. I own several older yanmar tractors and presently have an David/Brown 885 on the farm. Really impressed with the Japanese tractors, quality and build. Really like that Kubota makes it all with their tractors. Really came close to buying Mihindra but just have not pulled the trigger. I think they are a good tractor but just have not/could not buy yet. Thats when I decided to go visit my local Kubota dealer and drive the M series tractors. Started looking at the M5140 and thought that since the tractors are the same size in the series started looking at 60 and m7040 so here we are. I do like these tractors and it is probably at the top of my list right now. Thanks for all the opinions, keep them comming.
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If the 5140 is anything like the 5040 it will do anything you need done on the 50ac. I use the 5040 at my lease place and its 136acres.
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I have the M7040 without the cab and love it. I didn't want the cab as besides the horse pasture I have a lot of trees here in East Texas and I knew that I would beat the heck out of the cab. Those big pretty windows are really expensive. After a year and 5 mo. this tractor has been everything that I wanted or needed. Dirt work, moving hay, shredding pasture, and even got to plow snow in Feb 2011.
Mine is a M7040 SU, no HST just gears an simple. Just a hard working tractor and a blast to drive. The dust when shredding can get a little tough, but the heat just makes that cold one even better at the end of the day.
Charlie
Mine is a M7040 SU, no HST just gears an simple. Just a hard working tractor and a blast to drive. The dust when shredding can get a little tough, but the heat just makes that cold one even better at the end of the day.
Charlie
Now that is what im thinking. You hit the nail on the head.
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I don't have a 7040, so my post may be of little use, so my only contribution is before buying, try the Hydraulic Shuttle Shift against a Synchro Shuttle or straight gear unit. We traded our Synchro Shuttle Shift Case CX80 for a Kubota M8540 HDC and it is much easier for us to use. Now I am 64, but my sons are 33 and 43 and they much prefer it; just an observation.
My brothers are happy with their straight geared units, so different strokes.
My brothers are happy with their straight geared units, so different strokes.
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I am a rookie hobby farmer. I recently bought 93 acres with about 45 acres of field/grass. I wanted a 10 ft brush hog for mowing so I went with the 7040. I bought a 2010 with the HST, FEL, Cab for 32000 from a neighbor. He gave me a great deal so he didnt have to deal with selling it. Its perfect - comfortable, easy to use (I have never used/driven a tractor before) and just the right size.
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I have the 7040 HSDC - hydraulic shuttle and love it. It is a bit too much tractor for my current setup but I've just rented some land from my neighbour and so I will grow into it.
I like the cab a lot. I'd strongly recommend it!
I do miss the HST from time to time. I love the fact with an HST that the tractor stops dead exactly where you want it. It takes some practice with the geared unit and you can get close with practise but never as precise as the HST.
I do wish they had an extra gear or two in each range. In the low range a gear between 3 and 4 would be perfect. In the high range, a gear before 1 would be nice. I tend to do most of my work between 3 and 4 in the low range
In Canada the Kubota M20 loader is an ALO loader - quite nice. I REALLY like the Euro / Quickie style QA since you don't have to get off the tractor to lock the pins.
Hard to go wrong with this model I think. It is a very nice unit.
I like the cab a lot. I'd strongly recommend it!
I do miss the HST from time to time. I love the fact with an HST that the tractor stops dead exactly where you want it. It takes some practice with the geared unit and you can get close with practise but never as precise as the HST.
I do wish they had an extra gear or two in each range. In the low range a gear between 3 and 4 would be perfect. In the high range, a gear before 1 would be nice. I tend to do most of my work between 3 and 4 in the low range
In Canada the Kubota M20 loader is an ALO loader - quite nice. I REALLY like the Euro / Quickie style QA since you don't have to get off the tractor to lock the pins.
Hard to go wrong with this model I think. It is a very nice unit.
