2009 Haying in Kubota country

MIKE_D · Jun 9, 2009

We just got done with our hay. Here are some pics. Sorry no action shots. Here are the L2650 and the M9540.
Our neighbor has a new Kubota M7040 as well. It is definatly Kubota country here.

Lil_FarmerJim · Jun 9, 2009

Nice Tractors, and pic's.

That Hay Roller could use a coat of paint though, green just doesn't look right with orange.

J/K

MIKE_D · Jun 9, 2009

I think the orange and green look good together. Besides JD has the best baler in the business. I am very proud of how the 9540 performed. This is the first year I have worked in hay with out any problems at all.

northernjake · Jun 9, 2009

MIKE D,
I will have to agree with you on the Orange and Green going together very well, in my case, the Orange mingles with the Green but they seem to get along just fine together.
Glad to hear the haying went well for you. If we don't get some much needed rain up here, there will not be much hay to be had.
Thanks for the pics,
Jake

piller · Jun 9, 2009

Nice pic's, nice M9540. Wow, that's one slick looking control panel for that baler!

bill in ny · Jun 9, 2009

nice looking tractor! it must be pretty flat where you are, because i don't see any weights on the front of the 9540. i pull a kicker baler and wagon on my 8540 so i need weights on the front.

MarkLeininger · Jun 9, 2009

Wait a minute: no hay in the grille, no dirt on the tires, no grease on the fittings, no scuff marks on the spear, no dust on the paint, not even on the baler! Did you use photoshop on these pictures?

MIKE_D · Jun 10, 2009

No photoshop here, the 9540 has 15 hrs in the photos. Baler is 3 yrs old. I take VERY good care of my equipment. Everything gets blown out, washed and greased after each use. Look at the canopy on the 2650 (it doesn't like the trees)

MIKE_D · Jun 10, 2009

piller said:
Nice pic's, nice M9540. Wow, that's one slick looking control panel for that baler!

This is the bale track pro for the deere balers. I mounted it on the windshield grab handle. I think it turned out well.

dfkrug · Jun 10, 2009

MIKE_D said:
I take VERY good care of my equipment. Everything gets blown out, washed and greased after each use. Look at the canopy on the 2650 (it doesn't like the trees)

That's why I don't have a canopy.

I wonder why more folks (esp farmers/ranchers) don't take such good care of
their tractors.

Very nice machines, MIKE.....where is "Kubota Country"?

MIKE_D · Jun 10, 2009

My little piece of Kubota country is in South Central Kentucky.

Thanks for all the comments.

manitouofthehatchie · Nov 18, 2009

this is the post i have been looking for! Just bought an L 4400 today- anxiously awaiting delevery!

My dad went with me and is now looking at an M7040. He is 80 yrs old and in good shape but still driving a 67 JD 4020. Good old t

ractor but I think I have him convinced he needs a cab now. My question is, will the 7040 handle round bales of hay with ease and stability? I want him to be safe and the 7040 has considerably less hp than the 4020. The dealer told him that the tractor would handle them with ease, front and rear.

MessickFarmEqu · Nov 18, 2009

M7040 lifts about 2400#... so its not much of a problem. The next step up, the M8540 does take a larger loader.

MIKE_D · Nov 18, 2009

The M7040 our neighbor has is a great tractor. He is 89 years old. He traded in a IH 686 for it. He is very pleased with his Kubota. It can handle two 5x6 rolls with no problems at all. After running the IH for all those years it took him some time to get used to the M7040. I spent the better part of an afternoon with him while he was learning the new ways of doing things. He is always talking about how much easier everything is with the Kubota. I love the old iron but it is hard to compare with all the added conveniences a newer tractor provides, simple things like the seats. (lack of back pain) He actually enjoys his tractor time now. He rates his new Kubota a 11. I think the M series would make a believer out of any seasoned farmer.