JD5025 - Kubota 7040 - ?

[tjkadar]

Good lookin' tractor. That seat looks very comfortable. Probably be even more comfortable if you take the plastic off.

 

[Builder]

I added rear window wiper, 2nd remote, 3rd function mid mount valve, other than that came with Sony CD player. Standard features of the 9540. Loader with hay spear and pallet forks.

So much for John Deere........

Sorry, couldn't resist. Nice unit. Stop staring at it and put it to work. Captain's orders!

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Very nice tractor. I hope it brings you many years of service.

It doesn't look much wider from the cab pic. Maybe its the "wide angle" compressing the view.

Anyhow I agree with Builder on 1 thing, Get it to work ASAP!

Now, Builder you get back to work too...

 

[threeman]

the cab isnt wider the entire tractor is a tick bigger than the TN. Wider, longer, higher.

 

[CumminsLuke]

Nice tractor! You are going to enjoy it very much. My two M-series tractors are just amazing. The work they will do for their size is also amazing.

 

[keving]

Congrats. Looking forward to seeing some pics of that beast in action.

 

[rutwad]

I had previously spent time on the JD 5525, but only recently got on the
M9540. The JD has a FEL, the 'Bota has front weights. I did not compare everything that could contribute to my findings. The Kubota's ride is rougher, noticeably so. But the tires may be different, tire pressure, terrain, and whatever else. I would say the terrain is quite similiar though.

As far as the M9540 being the "deluxe" utility, I really don't see it. The A/C is suppose to be improved with different outlet vent locations. But honestly, the cab is very similiar to our 6 or 7 yr. old L4610. The 9540 does have a carpeted, insulated top. The seat is better on the 9540. But I find little differences to call it "deluxe".

I also noticed the 'Bota was louder inside the cab.

 

[threeman]

I think the 9540 is a tick louder than the TN inside. Ride is more ruff I agree but with 3.5hrs on it I havent had a chance to get some air out of the tires. They have no bag on them what so ever so I think they are over inflated. I will check when I have time and let you know. The roof of the cab or inside the roof is lined with cloth just like the TN was, if I believe the JD was the same. The plastic in the JD I didnt care for. The 9540 is twice as smooth as the TN in operation. The A/C is alot better than the TN. Not colder I wouldnt say but the venting is alot better. Blowing up rather than blowing down on you. All of the TN vents are in the roof. The botas are around the front console. Also you can shut off the outside air with the push of a button, and use the inside air for max vent. I am pleased with moving some terds around this past weekend. Sorry for the discription but for lack of better words that is what they are. We pile them up behind each stall and move them with the tractor. The ground was saturated with the rain from Fay on Thursday but the 9540 just clicked right along moving some very wet muck never slipping with a full bucket. So wet here now I have a large pecan limb down but the pasture is way to wet to get on it. I just have to leave it until it drys so I dont leave big ruts.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

Not sure why, but someone traded in a like new 9540 cab/air/mfwd Kubota to my deere dealer. They are selling it for $36400

Sure would like to know why someone traded it in so young....Maybe they needed bigger. Does Kubota build anything bigger for sell here stateside?

 

[threeman]

Yeah there are bigger tractors with more weight. They could have needed a tractor with more weight to pull plow? Could be a number of reasons. My TN only had 180hrs. I had been threatening getting rid of it since about 125hrs. No telling. Is the one your talking about 2wd? If so i saw it listed.