Help me pull the trigger... M6040

[Cat_Driver]

Once it's on your property you will forget about the price.
It's Christmas, you've worked hard your entire life it's time you did something for yourself.

Most guys work hard and give things up for the family but every now and they a man must say THIS IS FOR ME, and be happy about it.

Then get in it, turn on your favorite music and enjoy life.

That was my decision process for my 4060 cab. When I'm in it and the tunes are playing or I'm listening to some good talk radio, that's when I'm
in my happy place.

 

[oosik]

Exactly Cat_Driver. What StAngerSandman has found is as close to a "barn find" as most of us could ever expect. I will be most interested to see what happens here.

 

[StAngerSandman]

Thanks for all of the comments and thoughts!

I Took a look at both the 6040 and the M5-091 yesterday. Both are in AWESOME shape, and at 75 hours and 700 hours, they are both pretty darned new. The only question now comes down to which one I want. Definitely going orange, just dialing in the right size. Lucky to have a few good options (just saw a 7060 posted with 270 hours near me as well for $37K)

Wanted to get this done today, but daughter's water pump went out, and got to spend the day working on that.

So between those 2:

1) I REALLY like the bigger tractor (who wouldn't!) but honestly don't know that I have any needs for the additional size/HP that I can come up with...
2) Difference is $11K, so definately not pocket change for not knowing why I want the bigger one.
3) I like that the 6040 is Tier 2 emissions, doesn't have DEF to worry about, etc.

Now it all comes down to size and price. All 3 are priced really well for what they are, it just comes down to picking the right size for me. Having not bought and sold a lot of tractors, my current thought is to jump on the 6040, and given the low hours and awesome condition, I can always sell it later if I realize I really do need something bigger.

Think I'll call him in the morning and lock it down. Will post pictures as soon as I own it.

Sandman

 

[spitter]

7060 = tier 4 :thumbdown: 10 hp more :thumbsup: 11,000 $ more :thumbdown: 6040 great shape :thumbsup: cab :thumbsup: tier 2 :thumbsup: If you don't absoulty need the 10 hp I think it's a no brainer. 6040 all the way :dance1::drink:

 

[moship]

I would go for the 6040 for the simpler emissions system (Parts are expensive and repairs are more complicated).

Given there are so few hours on it, I'd consider draining any diesel from the tank and refilling with fresh fuel treated with a biocide. Of course this would be a preventative measure that might not be needed, but it's not fun dealing with the repercussions.

Let us know when you complete the transaction.

 

[ovrszd]

If it's truly a good price, it'll be gone by tomorrow.

 

[fruitcakesa]

If it's truly a good price, it'll be gone by tomorrow.

/\/\/\This is usually the case

 

[StAngerSandman]

After digging in a little more, I don't think this is the one for me. Back to the drawing board...

 

[Farmer495]

After digging in a little more, I don't think this is the one for me. Back to the drawing board...

What happened?

 

[flashpuppy]

I really live my M7040, but I wish I had gone with an M5. There are times I definitely wish I had more tractor, but even if I went with an M5 I would probably wish I got an M6. I suppose this is the way it goes.

I recently just purchased a new SVL75 track loader and am finding my wish of more tractor is subsiding now.