Buying Advice Kubota M7040, Think I'm gonna do it...
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You know you can hook 3pt stuff up to the front of your skid loader, right?
I think you made a good choice. I would prolly be in one, too if I didn't have fields to cut and snow contracts spaced as far apart as they are.
If business improves I may look at a used one...
Grateful11
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That is a big change of the ol' mind there.
rjkobbeman
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In one post you said to picked up the M7040 and used it for a couple of hours until you about froze... then in another post you said you changed your mind before you picked it up.
Is this a game to you?
I'm not sure what all of the posting is about.
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maybe he just had a change of heart???
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He must have one heck of a dealer, to special order in that M7040 and let him use it and then exchange it for the tracked loader. Great for him if it didn't cost him any money I guess. :confused3:
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You really like the shoulder shrugger guy, don't you?
Do you think that I use him too much? Maybe I should cut down some. Oh, yes I do seem to like him, for some unknown reason.
Ya, I don't know how he felt, we've done business with those guys for a long time, I think I got a real good deal on price for the M7040, and I think he gave me a little higher price on the track loader, which is definately understandable.
Super cool when people are nice like that! I went in not expecting him to do it or if he was up for it, I expected him to be a little upset. Said no problem, can sell the 7040 easy.... Second day with the SVL 90. The thing is amazing! Too much power, it makes me nervous, have to be gentle with my old truck.
C&N Tractor is a great dealership:thumbsup:
Super cool when people are nice like that! I went in not expecting him to do it or if he was up for it, I expected him to be a little upset. Said no problem, can sell the 7040 easy.... Second day with the SVL 90. The thing is amazing! Too much power, it makes me nervous, have to be gentle with my old truck.
C&N Tractor is a great dealership:thumbsup:
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Why that type of machinery change. Those are pretty different types of machines. About the only thing they have in common is that they are both Kubota's. Why the big switch? :confused2:
Easier to get around in the forest. I do alot of tree work. More power, smaller size, and more manuverable.
Lot's of implement options too
Never had a self leveling bucket, it's amazing.
I loaded our truck full of large pine rounds today cut about 2 feet long each in about 10 minutes. That's the fastest load I've ever done, and I'm not real good at operating the thing yet. Can't wait to get a grapple.
Lot's of implement options too
Never had a self leveling bucket, it's amazing.
I loaded our truck full of large pine rounds today cut about 2 feet long each in about 10 minutes. That's the fastest load I've ever done, and I'm not real good at operating the thing yet. Can't wait to get a grapple.
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So when you ordered the M7040, you thought that you were going to use it in the forest?
It's hard to explain the terrian here. We've used a L3600 for 15 years, and it worked good for what we do, I would have done good with the M7040, but it was a little large, not too much worse than the 3600 though. It was a hard choice.
The thing I really like about the track loaders is that it's all tough, there is no worry's about popping a tire, getting a stick through a radiator, etc.
The only thing is I'm curious how the thing will mow. I'm going back and forth between buying a mulching head or a flail mower. I'd go with the mulcher in a heart beat, but the price is pretty crazy.
I think I would have got a track loader in the first place, but I'm used to what I'm used to, and I didn't really think about it.
The thing I really like about the track loaders is that it's all tough, there is no worry's about popping a tire, getting a stick through a radiator, etc.
The only thing is I'm curious how the thing will mow. I'm going back and forth between buying a mulching head or a flail mower. I'd go with the mulcher in a heart beat, but the price is pretty crazy.
I think I would have got a track loader in the first place, but I'm used to what I'm used to, and I didn't really think about it.
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Good luck with your new machine, we thought about buying one, but after using one for a month or so decided one wasn't for us. It was great for working in the woods though and great for digging.
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I never can get used to the lousy view from a skid steer compared to a tractor. I know the work in front of you is closer, but the all around view from a tractor cab can't be beat, especially behind and beside the cab
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We had a Bobcat 864 and a Gehl and in addition to the poor visibility, getting in and out was much more difficult, ride was rough and both tore the ground up really bad. The man who owned the Gehl, also owned tractors, so he used tractors sometimes and skid steer other times. The man who owned the Bobcat used it exclusively in construction.
I am not knocking them; just not for our needs from an either or perspective. I am sure they work great for others.
Done a few jobs so far, I love it!
I agree with the view thing too, I'm going to get a back up cam or two.
The other problem is that my trailer is not heavy duty enough, it looked like my tires were going to explode when I put it on, so I didn't tow it:confused2:
Pretty nice machine!
I agree with the view thing too, I'm going to get a back up cam or two.
The other problem is that my trailer is not heavy duty enough, it looked like my tires were going to explode when I put it on, so I didn't tow it:confused2:
Pretty nice machine!
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To budcampo: You may want to start a new thread dedicated to the track loader. Those with a similar machine may be able to chime in and may not want to wade through 78 posts to discover what you have.
