kubota m7040

Hey guys, Old man and I are looking at buying a new tractor for our farm. The old man is getting on a bit so I figured it's time to get him into a cab. The cold/heat isn't doing him much good particularly after his hip replacement. We are thinking about an M7040 Kubota, the HP suits our needs...

I would like to know how much antifreeze you should put in the back tractor tires 16.9x24? Do you have to use UDT Hydraulic Fluid, to comply with the warranty for the first three years on my:confused tractor, in your opinion?:confused:

I have checked the broschyr of the M7040 sold here in Sweden/Europe. The biggest diffrent must be the 5gear gearbox and it comes with crawler kit and with limited slip diff in the frontaxle as standard. The max speed is 38km/h which is nice! Are the any 15 geared M7040 sold in the US?

Hi. I aiming to buy new tires to my M7040HD /year 2009. Its running on R4s today. Im looking for the gear ratio to calculate right tire dimensions/(turn ratios) Anyone know if its the same gearbox(gear ratio) if you buy a tractor with R4s or AG tires? Some manufactors do change the gear...

New Holland T4030 VS Kubota M7040 I am going to post this in the NH section cause I'm a NH or Ford guy. I looked at a T4030 4X4 ROPS with 16X16 power shuttle, duel remotes, and without a loader. The price was $19,800 plus tax. Today I looked at a Kubota M7040 4X4 with 8x8 power shuttle, duel...

I have a Kubota M7040HD fully Synchronized Shuttle Shift with 1100 Hours on it Year 2009. The tractor runs great, but won't go forward or back. Happened slowly had to rev engine in order to move the tractor, now it does not move at all. Changed filters, checked fluid level, and linkage...

Cut my tractor off today after discing, and couldn't get it started again. Battery works, fuses intact, dash board says PTO is engaged, which is not the case! I think the tractor "thinks" PTO is on, which prevents tractor from starting. Anyone had this problem before? Tractor is a kubota m7040...

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...

I am very excited.... going to pick up the new one Friday morning. :thumbsup: I made the mistake of just riding in a M6040 cab tractor 2 weeks ago ..just around the lot. But decided on the M7040HDC-1 for the extra HP. It seems that everything just fell in place...

Hi all, Well I was weak for just one day over the winter and I ended up with a brandy-new m7040 4wd tractor :thumbsup: I mating up my old Ford 101 plow and seem to be having some problems. The furrow is just not neat and I seem to be getting the crap beat out of me plowing. I am going about...

Hi again. Well Im very frustrated. I bought a used M7040 2009 with 160hours on, from Barlow Equipment couple month ago. Its fitted with FEL with 3 function. (217hours total today) Quite soon I discovered that my tractor (when varm) started to sqeek on idle, only on idle. I called Barlow, talked...

Wanting to get my tractor into a standard car garage--7 ft. height. Top of exhaust pipe is about 89 inches. Anyone know of an easy way to lower the height of the pipe a bit?

Hi, I've got an Kubota M7040 with an LA 1153 loader. I have a lot of problems lifting pallets off of trucks with this loader. It will barely lift a ton, but only if you first tip the pallet back (I am guessing this centers the load and reduces the leveraging effect of holding a one ton pallet...

The last few days i have been driving a M7040! Nice tractor but my question is on the left hand side of the sterring collom right below the forward/reverse lever there is a lever that is black and 'padle' shaped, What is it for and how do you operate it? It looks like that it should move in...

I have a 2009 m7040 and I recently bought a 3 bottom plow. It has been pulling well, without much difficulty. After doing some research, I realize that I might should be using the draft control feature on my tractor- which I didn't even know that it had (prior to plow, I was only bushhogging). I...

I got my M7040 back from my dealer after it's 50 hr service. I would normally do it myself but wanted them to deal with a hyd fluid leak from the loaded at the junction in the center of the loader. They got the service done and the leak seems to be fine (o ring). Unfortunately, I immediately...

Already starting to look at hyd top link for m7040.Tractor should be here by noon. Best suggestions?

Should be riding orange by Fri:cool2:

Hi, I traded my Blue for Orange with one being a Kubota M7040. I have a question regarding lift. The lift arms on the tractor "go-down" when I lift/pull a heavy load, almost like a spring action. Is this due to a relief valve? If so, is there a way to adjust it? Thanks for your help!

A few months ago we bought a new m7040 with a cab, FEL, and third function. The dealer didn't have the parts in stock for the third function so we waited until the 50 hour service to have it put on. We just got it back yesterday and it seems like the installation was half assed. Power wire to...

My neighbor has a new M7040 DTC and is temporarily laid up so I did his 50 hour service today. All went OK except I noticed the brake pedal went nearly to the floor. I had a friend go to a dealer to check a different M7040 and he said that pedal felt pretty low as well. Anyone else with an M7040...

At last it turned up on my yard, my new forest trailer! I was very currious to see how well this size of trailer fitted my M7040. Its the trailer company smallest sized forrest trailer. Max load over wheels is 8000kg. Hydraulic vise it works nicely, the M produce around 42liters / minute which...

I warmed up my M7040 for the requisite amount of time. It has been cold here - about -12 degrees C. I tried unsuccessfully to pull the lever to engage 4WD. The lever just did not move. After about 20 min of driving I was eventually able to pull the lever with a fair amount of force...

My neighbor bought one ... he now has 85 hrs on it. Called and asked me if I would put out some hay for him while he was out of town. Soooo ... where are the gear "ranges" like the hi and low range? I only found one shift lever on the right console for 4 gears. I found everything else. Also...

Not too long ago I was complanning that the side link arms did not go low enough. I fixed that by adjusting the side link rod length and moving them to the inner hole on the side link arms. So now the arms go down almost to ground level. Of course I find myself with the opposite problem. When...

Over here its very common with these hooks. As far as I found you guys are not using these in the US..!? Well allmost every trailer here are constructed to be used by this hook. And I just bought my "forest-crane-trailer" (I will post pics when it comes) so I really needed this hook.

Today I bought a "crane-trailer" for my M7040 (pics will come later). The crane needs so called "free return to tank" to work. I haven't found anything back on the M7040 except where you fill hydraulic oil, which could work as a free return. I know it can be an issue to use the oil filler hole...

have a friend looking to buy this model. price difference between 2 above models is 2K, yet i can't find any differences in specs. both have fully synch trannies w/hyd shuttle. thx in advance bb

Cut down a large oak tree today. The bottom was about two feet across. Below is video of me lifting about a 12 foot length of the tree from the trunk up. I'm guessing it weighs 1500-2000 lbs. Kubota M7040 lifting large oak log. Some pics of the lift...

Hi. where on internet can I find workshop manual for my M7040HD 2009, hydraulic shuttle? Im intrested in the hydraulic system on my M7040 /Sam

Hi. As you might know I recevied my M7040HD couple days ago. Is used with 160 hours on. Today after a few hours light loader work I jumped off the tractor and let it idle for a few minutes, and then a loud SQUEEEEK started to sound:eek::eek::eek: I jumped up on the sadle and rewed the engine and...

So yesterday night I picked up my new Bota! Tonight I went out in the night (with rain)and moved I fallen tree. Alot more tractor then my beloved BX24! I will post more pics coming weekend. And Barlow Equipment sold this unit to me. Everything was as expected except one of the front tires has a...

Really unfortunate but I'm about ready to give up on the Pat's that was built for my M7040. I got a Meteor 74" drive forward blower delivered yesterday and I was surprised to find that the thing is simply not firmly planted on the ground but has a tendency to lean back with minimal force...

Well I've made up my mind and will now be buying a new tractor instead of a used model. I've got my choices down to the M7040Kubota or the 2650Massey. They both felt fine when in the saddle although the Kubota cab seemed like it offered better visibility. I will be mainly using it as for snow...

Hi everyone - this is my first post and I wanted to say this is an amazing forum...what a source of information! I'm relatively new to the tractor world here and at the outset let me apologize for what may be a long winded posting. We have a property about 100ac, lots of rolling hills...

I am looking at a used 2006 Kubota M7040 over the internet and am curious if there is some place on the net that shows the specs of a 2006 or what has changed in the model since then. I have researched the 7040 but everything i have seen is for the current production model which may or may not...

Today was the first time I tried to hook on a 3PT implement. I was surprised to see that the lower links didn't go nearly as close to the ground as my L3400s did. Heck they were almost 10" off the ground at their lowest position. Almost had a hard time hooking up my box blade! Looking at...

I have a M7040HD1 that has had lots of noise from the engine and hydraulics from the day I purchased it. The dealer has been good to work with but they don't have more ideas. They have isolated the hyd lines replaced the oil with super UDT (this made a huge difference in general noises ) . They...

Just posted a new video to YouTube of me pulling rocks out of the woods using my metal sled and my Kubota M7040. Maybe about 1500lbs of rocks. Only folks that truly appreciate tractors will enjoy this video. All other normal folks will quickly realize that this was a complete waste of digital...

I decided to try my old hydraulic top link from my L3400 on the new tractor. When I got to putting the hose on the couplers, I was surprised to see no spring loaded collar to push back to get the couplers on or release the couplers. The manual says just to push the hose in and ensure it is...

I will likely look to put on something bigger but in the meanwhile the tractor came with a toolbox sitting on the cab floor. I believe it mounts somewhere as it has holes in the bottom - and I don't recall reading it in the manual - might have missed it.

anyone famiar with the implement pump capacity on the M7040. Or does the M7040 have an auxillary pump for 3 position implements? The specs show an implement pump on the L5240 at 9.4 GPM. Should be enough to run a root grapple.

Anyone load their small M series on a equipment trailer? You know, the ones with fenders on the outside? 80" between fenders. I know the specs say 73.2", but on most tractors the tires bow out a few inches.

I just got my Kubota M7040 cab delivered and am wondering what the correct size jack and jack stands is to have around for it.

I got my new Kubota M7040 hydraulic shuttle / cab delivered on Tuesday and have only had a chance to play with it tonight. I've attached a few quickly taken photos from the day it was delivered. The LP rotary cutter, hay forks and spear were delivered with it. I'm waiting on the snowblower...

OK, I have to vent. I took Friday off to have a long weekend and do lots of stuff around the place. So after taking nearly all morning to buy car tags, pay bills, etc., I am bush hogging away around the pond on my less than 100 hour M7040 when I notice that what I thought was a little residual...

I'm getting a Kubota M7040 soon and would like to order a Pats QH to fit it. The tractor is advertised as Cat 1/2 - can take Cat 2 attachments. All my attachments are Cat 1 and I have been carefully ensuring that I can use them. I expect they will all have to be bushed up to Cat 2 however. I...

After a fair amount of back and forth, today I finally bit the bullet and signed the deal for a new Kubota M7040. Here is the whole package: Tractor: M7040 with cab and hydraulic shuttle, rear wiper, rear and side defrost. AM FM CD, 2 rear remotes, rear cast wheels, air seat Kubota M20 loader...

As pointed out by MtnViewRanch and slowzuki in another thread I need to be careful about ground engaging cat 1 implements on these much larger tractors. I have a Woods HB72 that is heavier duty than the normal box blades. Woods rates it for 40-70 engine HP. I don't use it very much -...

I am somewhat close to pulling the trigger on a Kubota M7040. Given I have a Kubota now, I'm very comfortable with the brand. I happened upon some posts in the forum on NH 4030s and have decided that it is worth checking them out before I make a final call. The main thing that sent me down...

The dealer I am working with is suggesting a Land Pride RCR 1872 rotary cutter for this tractor. This just covers the rear width (probably smaller by an inch or so). All my pasture mowing tends to be quite light. My pastures are REALLY well maintained as I practise rotational grazing. I go...

I would like to mount a 8-10 foot plow straight to the frame of my M7040. It is for commercial use, so it would need to be a strong frame, perhaps going to the back of the tractor as I've seen before? I'm even open to fabbing it myself if I could find some information on the proper way of doing...

I've finally narrowed down which dealer I am going to be dealing with. I had a great visit at a local dealer today who took a lot of time with me to understand my needs and to make suggestions. I test drove a L5740 and M7040 side by side on his lot so that I could compare. I won't get into...

I'm looking into purchasing my first tractor. I built my house on a small farm a few years back and my father-in-law kept some cattle on it to keep the property up. Well, he's sick now so the entire property is my problem now. His tractors are becoming too costly now because of constant repair...

I'm looking into purchasing my first tractor. I built my house on a small farm a few years back and my father-in-law kept some cattle on it to keep the property up. Well, he's sick now so the entire property is my problem now. His tractors are becoming too costly now because of constant...

My M7040 is 5 years old with 1100 hours. I know the manual calls for changing the coolant every 2 years or so but mine runs normal on the temp gauge all the time and I was just wondering if I should change it anyway? Is regular Prestone as good as any?

I have rotella triple protection oil 15w 40w can I use it in a 2010 m7040? It has some of the specs kubota calls for like CJ-4,CI-4 plus, CF-4. I know others recommend kubota oil but I have a lot of rotella left over from my other tractor. Thanks for any advice.

I recently bought a Kubota M5040 (HD/4WD/ROPS), and had gone back and forth for months (years?) before making my choice. A lot of the reason I bought this particular Kubota was the impressive lift capacity in the Loader. I really wanted to be able to unload a pallet full of material from the bed...

So we buy a lot of large square hay bales and normally the dealer uses his front end loader to unload his wagons and pile in the barns. On occasion, in a pinch he has asked us if he can borrow our M7040 or M8540, depending on which farm he was delivering, and for the most part it has been OK -...

Hello everyone, put a hole in my front tire with a stick tonight. Had to walk out over a mile back to the barn. :( I am going to drag the air compressor and generator down tomorrow to try and break the lugs free. What size socket do I need to take off the front lub nuts? Good news is I...

Now that Kubota has added the option of hydraulic shuttle on the M7040SU, calling it the M7040SUHD, I'm not quite understanding what substantive differences there may be between it and the M7040. Appreciate the help!

As near as I can figure our M7040 weighs between 7500 and 8500 pounds but I wondered if anyone had weighed their M7040 (or 5040 or 6040) or had a more accutare weight for it. specs M7040, open station, Hydraulic Shuttle, 4WD, loader, and cast rears. Tractor = 4800 Cast rears = 650 to 700 each...

Getting ready to do the required 300 hour hydraulic filter change on a M7040. I'm looking for information as to how much hydraulic oil I'm going to lose when I pull the old filters off. Will I be draining most of the hydraulic oil or just a gal or two? Thanks!

Looking for a tractor in the 20-22k range(used). It needs to weigh in very near 7k (4wd, loader, and loaded tires, I guesstimated a 4500-5000 lb tractor?) to fit on my 12k trailer with a 2500lb drill) Needs to pull a 9 shank tiller (some people call them chisel plows, but it isnt as heavy or...

I would love to buy a M7040. The only question I have is it appears to only have 8F/8R with hydro shuttle. Can I get more speeds? Like 16F/16R. I ask because I need many times to go less than 1 mph and with 8 only, that may not be an option. I looked for the number of gears on the 8F/8R that...

Allright this is getting ridiculous, I've researched the heck out of this tractor and a few others. Finally sold my L3830 that I worked for about 6 years, and now I'm ready to upgrade. 1st choice is an M7040- uses; landscaping, brushhogging, land clearing, driveway repair, installation. I...

I'm choosing between a Kubota M7040 and M8540. In addition to lift capacity, a big interest of mine is the larger hydraulic pump capacity of 17gpm instead of the m7040's 11gpm for running certain Bobcat attachments on the front loader. I can't find out whether I can put a larger pump on the...

How can I get flow control on my rear remotes, the operators manual says it is not possible. I found a good deal on a rock picker that I would like to buy, I am worried it will not work correctly. Thanks, Scott

Have priced out a 2010 Kubota M7040 SUD tractor compared with a 2008 Deutz Agroplus 87. Both models are new at dealer locations with no hours and will carry full factory warranty. The prices net out as nearly the same after rebates and other features. M7040 model is 68HP and with front...

Changed the oil for the first time on my M7040SUD. I went with the Shell Rotella T6 (synthetic 5w40). I live in Wisconsin, so winters can be very cold. I figured the 5w would be good for cold weather starting (although the tractor starts very well in cold weather). I was pleased to not find...

Thinking about buyin a new 7040 and was wondering if it will handle a 10' IH 37 disk with 18" blades? It will be pulled in hard clay soil that has been plowed. Also do you guys thing it will not strugle with a 8' lift type cutter. In heavy brush and grass as tall as the tractor. I don't want...

Okay I got my tractor on order on Tuesday. It was at the dealer in the shipping crate. They have it put together and I am on vacation at the moment so I can not see. :( We setup the wheels with the rims reversed so we added about 3" on each side. They are loading with water and antifreeze...

I need a sanity check on a purchase. I would be a new tractor owner to go along with my new property. This is weekend type work and not a daily job. Requrirements and Background 320 Acres of Timber Land Hilly Terrain -Five 1/2 acre foot plots expanded, maintained, add new food plots -3...

as the title says i ordered a m7040 today, gets delivered monday. its 4wd with a cab and FEL. also got a snow wolf 10' snowplow, ballast box, filled tires, and 3rd function valve on the loader. probably going to run a pto powered snow blower off the 3pt hitch but havent purchased one yet it...

Last bought a tractor in 1979: a new JD 2240 that is about all the equipment I kept when selling off the beef cows in 1987. Now getting back into cow-calf, and it seems all the implements I'll be using are just a little too big for the old dependable 50 pto JD. The next one will be a keeper...

Anyone know what ply R1's (front and rear) come on the M7040? Thanks, Rick

Anyone running a 6' rotary cutter behind a m7040? I was wondering how much wider it was than the tractor rears (if any)? The tread with specs are a little confusing. I measured one at the dealer that seemed to be set up at the widest possible seting and it was 79" side wall to side wall.

Just recently sold our JD4520 because of lack of use, but we are about to acquire 5 acres that need extensive work, and 300 acres of hunting land. I also keep alot of gravel parking areas for my ministorages, and use a loader quite a bit for unloading things around my shop. I got a quote in...

The specs say 11 gpm on the M7040, is that at full RPM's? Seems like it would put out more than that? Not a big deal either way, but I'm going to get a winch and it runs best at 15 GPM. I know, too much of a difference, just curious

2010 Kubota M7040 Four Wheel Drive Tractor w/ Loader - eBay (item 130466780808 end time Jan-16-11 10:02:38 PST) Ouch. Would've loved to have seen this one... JayC

What price can I expect for a cabbed M7040? I do not want a loader. The only option I would want a hydraulic shuttle, and a second hyd set in the rear. So a very basic model. What do you guys think is the absolute lowest cash price I can deal on this tractor?

I have been looking into the M7040 for a few weeks now, it seems like the best tractor for my work. I do a lot of weedabatement, debris and tree removal stuff, and I also do dirt work here and there. I have a L3600 right now that I will sell and put towards the new one. The problems I have...

I'm trying to get a Kubota M7040 in CA from a dealer. Below is what I'd like to get. Anyone have a idea on a fair price so I don't get ripped off. Thanks for the help! M7040HD-1 Optional Valves - Most valves availibe Downexhaust Pipe w/ spark arrester Grill Guard Loader 4 in 1...

Is it possible to get a new m7040 w/ cab and fel for around $35k?

Just wondering if anybody has made the jump from an M7040 to M9540. If so, for what reason - other than MORE POWER!:thumbsup: When you made the jump, what was the biggest difference? The cab is the same, there's obviously an additional 25 turbo-charged horses, bigger tires, and a bigger...

shredding, rock shattered rear window. will a kubota dealer fix this. do i have to buy complete frame. i need some help on this have no idea who to get in touch with. thanks, john

Hello Out There; last month I posted that my 2008 Kubota M7040/4wd,with 157 hours on it, was making a "clunking" noise at low idle. Can't hear the noise at 1,000rpm and above. Tractor runs great otherwise. No fluid leaks, no consumption of fluids except normal gas useage of course, plenty of...

My Kubota M7040 will not go into 4 wheel drive. After pulling the shift lever it dos not make the switch. Help!

Great site! Looking for help with my new Kubota M7040,HD, FWD,It makes a mysterious "clunking" noise during idle, while every other function runs just fine. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Upstate PA,Thanks; nicot

Does it make sense to get one with a 2nd valve - even if don't intend to use right away? Won't it increase the resale value? And isn't it better to be safe rather than sorry? Does it matter if the tires are loaded with water/anti freeze vs the typical fluid? What is the correct name for the...

have kubota m7040 getting ready to pull landpride rcr3515 i think i pull it at 2200 rpm? is this right or can i go higher thanks

Well I bit the bullet and signed the papers on a new M7040 4WD, Hydraulic Shuttle with FEL and canopy today. Looked at JD 5065M and a couple of Mahindras, but couldn't help but keep coming back to the Kubota. Being delivered Friday just in time to play, uh work with it all July 4th weekend...

Does anyone know what the differences is when it comes to the M7040HD vs. M7040HD-1? Why are there a few of the M7040HD on the lots and all of the M7040HD-1 are sold OUT? None of the dealers that I've talked to know when they will be getting the M7040HD-1's back in. I would say this is the...

Thanks for all of the great information in this forum. I am possibly going to buy a new Kubota M7040 2wd Cab model by year end. What kind of refrigerant is used in the air conditioners in these tractors? Thanks!

Besides the hydraulic shuttle or sync shuttle, 4x4 or 2x4, ag or industrial tires, cab or no cab, is there anything else to watch for as far as a "cheaper" version of this tractor? Had a dealer say something about a S series that can have the good features but miss things like arm rests on seat...

Hey everybody.... What a website, so much info and so many opinions! This is my first post. I am looking for a good tractor. It will be used to brush hog small 30 acre piece of land, a lot of FEL work around a new house and building, snow removal on a very long and steep dirveway. I know I am...

Would a M7040 pull a 2 shank subsoiler or should I stick with a one shank? Looking at a couple old Ford subsoilers and wondered if sticking with one shank would be better.

OK, my first post on this problem died a "zero reply" death so maybe this basic question will get somewhere.:p For those M owners with a "hydraulic shuttle shift", does the tractor move a bit when the lever is shifted into F or R while the transmission (gear shift) is in neutral? My M7040...

Anyone know of the weight of a 7040 HDC (4wd) with a loader. I found the tractor with the cab is around 5500. Anyone know what the loader weighs? Thanks, Doug

Manual calls for a little over 11 quarts but that leaves it around the add mark on the dipstick. Would you trust the manual or the dipstick? It would take a quart of more to get it to the upper mark? What would you do?

Picked up a lightly used '07 M-7040 HDC today with 140 hours. Equipped as follows: 4WD R-1's Cab/Air LA1153 loader w/ Q/A Air seat 2 sets remotes am/fm/mp3 The bad: Bucket missing-however, I already have a Kubota 4-in-1 74" toothed bucket and I want an 84" material bucket for snow, etc...

Anyone know when the changeover occurred? May have found a low-houred used 7040, but don't know if it's a HDc or HDC-1. Asked dealer to see if it has a turbo on it. Would love to know tonight.

Thinking of "up sizing" from my L3710 to a M7040. My main concern is the cost involved in also "up sizing" all my implements... The most expensive one being my RC. I have a medium duty Woods BB600 5' cutter now. I've had it for over 7 years and it's performed excellently. Now I could just stick...

Anyone buy or price one recently? Want to buy soon. Got mine priced-up at 2 dealers with the following equip: '09 "leftover" M 7040 4x4 HDC-1 Cab LA 1153 self level loader w/ 84" material bucket Hyd shuttle R-1's Cast rear wheels Kubota 3rd func. remote valve & lines run out front 2 rear...

Will I be able to handle a 3x16" JD 3-point moldboard plow with a 7040? It would be on level ground, easy soil conditions.

I have a situation where I'm looking at a M7040 with a backhoe for sale near me (PA/DE area), but since I already have a full size backhoe, I don't want/need the backhoe attachment. Would like to buy knowing I can unload the backhoe beforehand. Any interest, PM me. Seller won't sell tractor sans...

here is how I mounted the wheel weights without having a forklift like the dealers. Very simple to do and saves a lot on the back. All about leverage

...is not where the manual says it should be per 3TMACAPOP008A on page G-2. Any clues where else I should look?:confused: thanks

Thinking of purchasing an '09 M7040 w/ spear to move round bales with. Is this enough tractor @ 68 hp?

I'm thinking of buying an M7040 w/ loader and spear to move round bales of hay and doe maintenence work around my cattle farm. Been using an old '67 JD4020 but want to upgrade to a cab model. Any input on the 7040's working capacity would be appreciated greatly. I just want to be sure it's...

I own an L4400 and my dad is now looking at an M7040 Kubota for moving round bales of hay and general work on his cattle farm. He owns a JD 4020 (67 model) but is looking for a cab now. Will the 7040 handle round bales efficiently and safely @ 68 hp? The dealer says it will w/ no problems but...

I am trying to mount the three wheel weights on each wheel but find that they are too heavy to lift by myself. Wondering if someone has devised a way to handle this via some simple rigging device?

looking at buying a 09 m7040DTC, 43 hours on it and $6500.00 less than a new one. what is the difference between DTC and HDC? is it the hydralic shuttle? thanks for your help. i feel this is a really good buy. $31,500.00.

What type of fan belt goes on a M7040 cab? It's the belt that goes around the radiator fan, the a/c compressor and drive.

Hi everybody i just bought a m7040 I love the tractor I traded in my 2310 Newholland tractor man was it a pile of crape hydo problems.The dealer pick it up 8 times the first 6 months I had to eat 3500 dollars when i traded it in but i dont regret it one bit.Every time i get in the 7040 i cant...

Does anyone know how much fluid you will lose just changing these two filters?

Working on a shed today, and my M7040 with the pallet forks was a real life saver!!

I am looking to buy a 12 Tandem Disc for my M7040 Cab/4WD shuttle shift. Will the tractor pull it? We have sandy loam soil here in Texas where I live.

I have had CUT and UT tractors for the past 10+ years. Started with a TC24, then went to a TC40 and then a TC55DA. The first two blue tractors were fine, just too small. The TC55DA was great until 150 hours and then I had to put a grand worth of repairs into it. That sorta destroyed my faith in...

Guys, Need to hear your experiences. I currently have a L5030 HSTC FEL that has 450 hr.'s and am thinking about trading up for more horsepower and the new 40 series cab. My previous tractors have been hydrostatic (L4310 HSTC and an older B series years ago). I do have many years around the...

Hey, I am wanting to buy a bush hog to use on my 90 acre farm. Any suggestions about size, brand, clutch, etc.? I looked at a 7' Modern galvanized 3pt. cutter w/o front and rear chains (extra $) for $2760 at our local Kubota dealer. They also have a used/repainted (decent shape) 10' pull...

We hooked our new M7040 up to our Rain-Flo 2600 mulch layer yesterday and pulled some 7" beds wrapped in 4' plastic mulch. I was pretty impressed how well the M handled the load being as light as it is. I still had to put it in MFWD and the 600#'s of rocks in the FEL didn't hurt either. We...

Doing my 50 hour service this weekend, at 65 hours like most things in my life, and while I have read about "cleaning the screen" when changing the hydraulic fluid on other models, the 7040 manual makes no mention of a screen only wiping the magnetic filter clean as part of the process. Any...

I posted last week on an M6040 purchase. My deal fell thru and I ended up purchasing an M7040 with FEL, Front wheel weights, cast rear hubs, 2 sets of rear remotes, and loaded R1 tires. The final price was $30k on Kubota's 60mo at 0% offer. Are there any issues with M7040's that I should...

curious if anyone has any trouble pulling a batwing cutter with a 7040. Im having to upgrade to a bigger tractor but not sure if i need a 7040 or 8540. Will be pulling a 15' batwing on hilly terrain. I dont want more tractor than i need but also dont want to have to run one at full capacity...

Well, I never got around to putting up some pics of this tractor when I got it...and I know how you all like pics...so here ya go. BTW, its for sale over in the classifieds. Regards, G. Oh yea i forgot, I got this machine after MUCH help from all the smart folks here, so a belated Thank You.

I have just returned from the dealer's lot to look at the Shaver PHD on the M7040 I'm taking delivery of next week. They have screwed a 5 inch piece of extension pipe into the oil inlet to make the attaching/removing of the PHD return easier as it's difficult to get a wrench down there...

After a few years of dithering, I finally took the plunge and purchased an M7040HD with LA1153 FEL, a scd remote, a fd remote and a third valve. The only attachment is a 10" Shaver post driver with hydraulic control (my wife needs lots of 4-plank horse fencing). I would like to thank all the...

Which one would you pick and why? (Same price, same warranty and same 0% financing). This is all around farm tractor for 80 ac. Some plowing, disc work, pull-type combines, baling etc.

I was grading my driveway this evening when I heard what sounded like a popping noise. I stopped and pulled the FEL up. Everything seems fine until I tried to curl the bucket down. I could curl it up, but I could not curl it down! What the heck? I looked all over for something bent or...

Just thought I'd post a few pictures of my work lights. A work light set from Kubota $200.00:eek:, I picked up this set at Wal-Mart for $15, spent a couple of hours in the shop building brackets and I got me some work lights. :cool:I wired them in with the front work lights that way I don't have...

I have not owed a tractor in years, but recently purchased 20 acres in Mississippi. I want to plant 5 acres in corn and I am trying to decide on a new tractor. My options at this time are the John Deere 5303 64HP or the Kubota M7040 at 68HP. I will be using a 2-bottom turning plow and 7'...

about to buy a 10 ft pull type woods ds 120 bush hog for my m7040 anybody else have one??

we have a brand new m7040, and it wouldn't lift a pallet with 2500lbs on it. them we took 350lbs off of the pallet, and it lifted no problem. i have heard of small modifications that can be done to increase lifting power. would anyone mind explaining them to me, and would it void the warranty...

Hello everyone, Unfortunately, I am going to have to sell my Kubota M7040 with FEL. the tractor only has 27 hours on it. Had the 6ft brush hog hooked up to it and a stone rake only, mowing grass fields and raked once with it. No other work ever done with it. It has the shuttleshift. I lost...

I have read several threads on here about tire choices, but i wanted to mention my exact situation. brand new m7040 with the ag tires on it, rears loaded. currently use it for commercial snow removal. it has a ten foot snow pusher on the FEL. it will absolutely push down a house. what it...

I have been reading posts on this site for some time now. I find that you all provide a great deal of knowledge and experience. I have only checked with one dealer who is the closest at this point so I am not sure if this price is way off or not. The dealer is over a hundred miles from where...

Does anyone know if the 2007 model M7040 has to have the CJ-4 rated oil or is it just the 2008 and up? All these new trucks that I see that have to run on the ultra low sulfur say they need a CJ-4 not CI or CF i'm not sure that mine needs it just thought I would ask not sure that dealer knows...

I am about to perform my first 50 maintenance on my M7040HD. I have read several discussions about the Kubota UDT or Super UDT transmission/hydraulic fluids. My owners manual says to use either one. I was planning on using the Super UDT, but no Kubota dealers in my area carry it. They say it...

I did my first 50 hr. service and have a few questions.I live in tennessee and due to the overall mild temps. the dealer told me to use udt for the tranny and lift and kubota sae 30 for the engine which is in the manual as one of the options, now after doing the service I am second quessing...

Took delivery of my new tractor on Friday. This is at our 50 acre hobby farm in Western Upstate NY, that we plan to build a cabin on in the near future. The goal is to be there full time in 5-8 years. For now, we have our motorhome and a 5th whee camper there ( as hunting cabin). The...

I got my new M7040 Friday, sorry forgot to bring the camera, but I was running the bush hog and trying to float it. My understanding is that if I put the draft control and position control levers all the way forward, the cutter should just float along behind me. Instead it seemed to want to...

Thanks to some very good info on this site, I chose to go Orange. I really like this unit. Have not taken delivery of it yet. Possibly tomorrow. My 50 acre hobby farm is in Western Upstate NY. I live in Gettysburg, PA. The farm is my stomping ground neighborhood and will go back permantly...

i have been quoted 32700 for M7040 with 1 remote FEL, HD model 4WD, curious if anyone has got quotes on similiar deal recently thanks, dealer also has land pride 10' rcr2510 for $5000 in excellent condition

Can I get a price check on a M7040 with cab, hydrolic shuttle, FEL with 3rd function valve and 4wd. Was quoted $30,900. Thank you.

Although I hope for many trouble free years of service I strongly believe in having a good manual in case you need to turn a wrench on the unit. Where can I find a top notch manual for a M7040. Id pay for a factory service manual if I can find one...

Today while working on a job site I lost my power steering for a few seconds. It happened four times in about an hour. It felt like it does when the power steering goes out on a vehicle with power steering. The steering would get real hard to turn right or left. Then the problem would go away by...

I was at our local county fair yesterday and several tractor dealers were there. The Kubota/New Holland dealer had "fair special price tags" hanging on the tractors. The M7040 with loader, 4wd, R4 tires, cab, hyd shuttle was on sale for $34,999. I asked the salesman if it had hyd self...

Did any of you M7040HD owners ever have any problems with the clutch slipping when in reverse? It works fine in forward but in reverse it just slips. I am a new Kubota owner, it was just delivered on Tuesday and was just wondering if the M7040s are noted to have clutch problems? I called my...

Anyone else have trouble with these leaking? Mibne is leaking and got to get it looked at after hay is done. Curious if I am the only one with this problem.

Newbe here but would like some advice on a new M7040, 4wd, Loader with skid steer Q-tach, Hydraulic Shuttle, R-1 tires, 2 Hyd remotes, ROPS Model. Price is $28,850. Is that price in the ballpark? Thanks

Anyone have a steer sylinder leak on their M7040? This one just stays wet not pouring out. It will have to wait until hay is done. Curious if they resealed it of replaced it.

For those that have a Kubota M7040 do you feel they ride a little rough? Comparing to my old Ford 4630. Need to double check tire pressures for one but I guess that is all I can do.

thinking of buying new tractor td80d, tn75da, or m7040, possibly m8540 any help

I am new to this forum, and I hope that you can assist. I'm considering a purchase and, based upon my needs, the salesman at the dealership is showing me two tractors to consider; New Holland TT75A 4-w/d with loader and a Kubota M7040 4-w/d with loader. Both are new at the dealer. The prices...

For a 2008 M7040, 4wd, Loader, Hydraulic Shuttle, etc., ROPS Model. Price is $39,500 CAD, tax in, so under farm use I end up paying $34,365 CAD. How's that sound? I opted to go from the 5040 to the 7040 for the increase in power, plus I get a full tax exemption by having at least 62hp at the...

Will the Kubata handle everything that the 4630 does? Wanting to get a 4wd to help with feeding hay otherwise the 4630 is done good.

:confused: Are the TD75 and the M7040 more or less equivalent? I got very similar quotes for each from two local dealers. This would be for 4WD ROPS with mechanical shuttle; they are asking about $25K, maybe a couple hundred more for Kubota. Is this too high?; there is not much local...

After discussing here, and wondering if it would be worth the difference to get rid of my open station M6800 and get an M7040 cab, I did it. So glad I did already put 8hrs on machine this weekend and love it!! Here are some pics

Here are some pics of my M7040!!

Finally got it, here are some pics. This is what I sold my M6800 open cab for!! I believe it will be worth it!! Dealer was excellent to deal with.

Hi! I have narrowed down my tractor choices to a Kubota M7040 (with MFWD and hydraulic shuttle), a John Deere 5403 (with MFWD), or a New Holland TN-75A (with FWD and 16x16 power shuttle transmission). Does anyone have any experiences or know of any pros/cons with any of these tractors? I have...

Ordered new M7040 with cab and loader today, dealer said if lucky 2 weeks longest 4 weeks, I am ready!!!!

I'm going to get one or the other in the next few weeks. Hard decision. Can someone help with advise. Both dealers here have a very good product. I'll mostly be doing brush, undergrowth, small tree clearing and mowing. I'll have a FEL, grapple, bush hog, and a box blade.

What difference can I expect to pay I have an M6800 with 215 hrs 4wd, with 3rd valve on loader, canopy, toothbar on bucket, tractor is in excellent shape. I just want an M7040 with a cab, air ride, hydraulic shuttle, and loader. How much difference should I expect?

this is what a hard working M7040 looks like after a long day of dirt moving

I was quoted 30,500 for new 7040 with FEL and hay spike, is this in range for other 7040's, Thanks also quoted $10,800 for rtv 900 industrial model with $851 dollars off total package as discount for buying both,

Well I am so so close to pulling the trigger on a new unit. Been doing some more "in depth" comparisons and pricing. Went back to the dealer for another visit, look, and review of all options. Just to be honest with myself, I did decide to look at a couple of other tractors...namely the 50...

I pulled the trigger and purchased a new M7040HD (4WD and hydraulic shuttle). I took delivery two days before my 57th birthday. I love it. I have already mowed about 15 acres, moved some round hay bales and pulled some stumps. I decided not to get the canopy right now. I will get one...

Okay folks, the city slicker who has never owned a tractor and recently bought 80 acres of land and moved to the country is back with more questions. I test drove the 4WD M7040 and loved it. I think this is the tractor I am going to buy. I am a little confused about the optional "hydraulic...

One of the tire options on the old M6800 and the new M7040 that is on almost all of them now is the R1W option. The fronts come as 360-70-R20's on wide rims and the rears are just regular old 16.9x30's I'm told the tire option won't fit on other models due to the ratios but I'd bet since the...

I posted this on the Kubota forums but that maybe some of you guys over here might like to see to? This is my new M7040 Kubota I got last weekend. I sure am proud of it.................................

Here are some pics of my new M7040....................

Well, I sold my dearly beloved M4700 this morning to my neighbor and am now awaiting the call from my friend who is a dealer to let me know he has picked up mu new tractor. It's a year old M7040, 4x4,hydraulic shuttle, cab, three remotes, and all available accessories with 80 hours on the...

I saw a price listed on this site for less than 29 for the same new tractor with loader and called the local dealer in Dallas, Pa. C. H. Waltz Sons and got the much higher price. Did I get list price or was the other guy getting a steal?

I have a 60 acre mini ranch and raise cattle and goats. I move and feed round bales, do field work (discing, mowing, manure spreading), barn cleaning, occasional dirt work, drive grading, etc. I took a day off and went to every dealer I could find in a 60 mile radius yesterday. Out of...

The 4WD indicator and the park brake are the ones I'm aware of. My dealer just told me that my serial number tractor,A6041, does not include having these wired. Anyone else run into this? Dirtrustler.

Does anyone have an aftermarket source for front fenders. My cab windows are a mess after running in rain or through mud. I don't think Kubota has them. Has anyone fabricated front fenders. Same for extensions for the rear.... i do lot of slingin' coming out of a muddy pasture. Thanks, Don

Well, one year worth of lurking and ready to start serious research on m7040 vs. m8540. Approx. 400 acres of timber, only requiring fire lane maintenance twice a year (for now). Mowing / Disc-ing. This takes approx. 50-60 hours per year. General landscape / upkeep of 16 acre pond to include...

Here are a couple of pictures of the Golight search light that I mounted on the tractor cab corner instead of the regular worklight. It works off the remote control shown in the second pictures and can swivel in all directions at two speeds. It is quite a focussed beam at 500,000 lumens...

As part of the regular service, I find myself blowing out the outer air filter (from inside to out) in dusty cond. Std. procedure. But pay attention when fastening the spring clips (3) when reinstalling the air filter housing....the 3rd clip is hidden and can feel fastened when it really...

I just refueled my 7040 for the first time. It has a 29 gallon tank and the fuel gauge was at about 1/8 tank. I could only fit about 12.5 gallons.... Is this a REALLY bottom heavy tank?

Got to be a reason, but I can't think of it - maybe it's obvious and I'm ignorant.

Is this a good price on a 7040HD with 1153 loader, 72" bucket, cast wheels, fluid in tires, work light, grill guard, duel remotes in back. 30300.00 was the price I was quoted out of Lexington, KY. Thanks and any input would be helpful. Steve

I am considering purchasing a M7040 or M6800. The land in my area is very tight red clay. Does anyone have experience with either of these two tractors pulling a tandem disc? I am just wondering how big of disc I might be able to pull? Do you think these tractors would pull a 10 footer?

Hey, I just saw a M7040 MFD -w- front weights no cab on tractorhouse.com for $19,500. in Jackson, Ohio is that a good deal if you live close enough?

Thanks to all of you, I have moved from the L Series to the M Series. I am getting very close to buying. Any suggestions regarding price or options? M5040HDC 4W/D LA1153 Front Loader with Grill Guard M1811 72" Loader Bucket M1825 Loader Valve M9594 Draw Bar Clevis M7630 Rear Working Lights...

Welcome to the continuing story of my tractor purchase. For those of you jumping over from my previous thread, "M-Series Snag!!!", you probably are aware of much of the story of my tractor shopping and purchase. For anyone's benefit that cares to know I have summarized my overall tractor...

This should be quick. If you own a M5040 or M7040 with Agriculture Tires can you give me the width between the inner front tires and the inner rear tires? I need these numbers, so I can figure out my planting row widths. Chuck

Well, thanks to this forum I have decided to purchase a M Series over the L Series. I have a few questions on the M Series? A) How much more expensive is the M7040 over the M5040? {Seems everyone prefers the 70} B) What would be a good prices for the M5040 and M7040? C) All the M have a...

Noticed that the M7040 new owners got cast iron rear wheels with their tractors where mine was delivered with plate wheels. Asked the dealer today and he responded "that is an option that I did not purchase but he could look into this and tell me how much money it would cost to backfit"...

Recently upgraded from from L series to M7040HTC. I find the glowplug easy checker light does not come on even though we are in the 30 degree days here in Michigan. I am not having a starting problem. The engine turns over immediately without waiting for a glowplug signal as I did with my...

wondering if I have enough clearance for chains since looks like with the ag tires very little clearance is left between the tires and fenders? Has someone looked into this?

My brand new tractor has 6 hours on it and the hydrostatic transmission takes a few seconds to engage in reverse. When I go from neutral to forward it engages fine but when I go from neutral to reverse it will sit there up to 5 seconds and then spin the tires and take off. It's still under...

Does anyone know where I can an adapter to just plug in a car stereo versus cutting the factory plug off? The cab already has the speakers in it and a hole for the stereo with a harness. I know I could buy a Kubota stereo but I already have a very nice used one. Any help would be appreciated.

I would like to find out if you are able to find a suitable replacement for the Cabin air filter other than paying $40 for the Kubota part?

yesterday wile digging ot an old gas tank on the farm I busted a hydraulic hose for the FEL curl function. Lots of oil spray before I could shut it off. Is that one of the hazards that needs to be cautioned against? Think that slamming into the dirt with the bucket tilted caused too much...

Just thought I would post a picture of my new M7040 and Woods BrushBull mower. I spent 14 hours behind the wheel mowing CRP over the past two days. Sure rides and drives a lot better than my old Case 1490. I believe I made the right decision going with the M7040.

I have searched this forum with no results. Can anyone tell me where I can purchase cast iron rear wheel weights for my M7040? I need around 500 pounds per side. The rims are 24".

After having just spent the last 3 1/2 weeks comparing the Kubota M7040 to the John Deere 5425 and to the New Holland TN75DA, and after reading many of the excellent posts here on TractorByNet, I have placed an order for the Kubota M7040 :). By my best estimation these are all exceptional...