L5740 HSTC

[texasjohn]

Traderrik, watch my lips.... when lifting such heavy weight,

put LOTS of weight on the rear else you will 2 wheel, I use about 800+lbs
pressure your front tires to max else you will roll them off the rim,
go SLOW, Low range, go slow,
raise load minimum height required to move it
drive with hand on FEL control always ready to drop load INSTANTLY
watch for holes and pay attention to slopes else you will grab BIG AIR

That said, the tractor WILL handle the loads (may not lift as high as you wish some loads, probably a good thing) and with realistic rear weight I feel safe in operating this way. I do it about once a month and am very grateful for being able to do so. Makes many things possible that otherwise would be a terrible problem or impossible to do.

 

[RFB]

John is right on the money with his lifting advice.

Another caveat, when lowering a max weight load (like a unit of plywood), keep the lowering speed very slow and steady.

The act of stopping the load as it is traveling downward creates inertial momentum that can tip a critically balanced load forward. Ask me how I know. :>(

 

[lawn_king]

3540 HSDC, 120 hrs (commercial) HST + is awesome and the factory cabs are just a dream come true, quiet,comfortabe,intellipanel, just a joy to run these machines.

 

[DraftHorse]

John is right on the money with his lifting advice.

Another caveat, when lowering a max weight load (like a unit of plywood), keep the lowering speed very slow and steady.

The act of stopping the load as it is traveling downward creates inertial momentum that can tip a critically balanced load forward. Ask me how I know. :>(

I also agree with John. When I know that I am going to do a heavy lift, I put my Kubota weight box on with 1K lbs ballast. When using forks and a loaded pallet of feed, I tilt back as far as possible, which moves the weight centerpoint closer to the pins, which allows more height and lift capacity.

Also, having the rears filled helps.

 

[smbluthing]

first things first and with no structure to keep the L5740HSTC safe and sound, i will be purchasing a see-land steel container tomorrow. they have a 40' high cube unit that has a door opening height of 8' 5 11/16". the L57440HSTC sales brochure specifications reads overall height as 101". that leaves me 11/16" to spare. my dealer says not to worry as his L5740HSTC design charts show i only need 95". I will be measuring the container height opening tomorrow just before i write the check. does anyone have an opinion on the protect your kubota property damage insurance program. looks like everything gets covered while you are financing except nuclear accidents, war and terrorism with a $250.00 deductible. my premiums look like around $25.00/month for 54 months. ???????????????

 

[DraftHorse]

... does anyone have an opinion on the protect your kubota property damage insurance program. looks like everything gets covered while you are financing except nuclear accidents, war and terrorism with a $250.00 deductible.... ???????????????

Had a branch crash down on the cab roof during a wind storm. Replacement cost for cover alone was $1100, not including labor to replace. Kubota insurance covered without an issue. my experiance was fine. Dealer handled all the paperwork and contacting. Just paid them the $250.

 

[Deerlope]

Even the hyd pressure on my M-5040 was below factory specs, when it went in for the 50 hour srevice they adjusted it to where it should be. Today with the use of my grapple I picked a 18' X 24" dia log and put it on the pile. I might add that I had my 1000 lb Farnsgard winch on the rear also. Now I think that I need to have them adjust the relief valve for the 3 PTH.

 

[texasjohn]

hmm.... is there a separate relief valve for the 3PH?

I have the service manual but never focused on that point. Nevertheless, I thought there was only one relief valve since I've never seen the topic of a separate 3ph relief valve on TBN.... but, it might be...I'm willing to learn something new each day and haven't met my quota yet

 

[Deerlope]

I always buy a shop service manual when I buy a tractor. The "M" s are a little different than the "L's.On an M the engine will not shut down if the pto is engaged when I leave the seat. Also there is a seperate releif for the 3PTH on the M.

I am sure that the L's also have two because not everyone buys a FEL withtheir tractor.

 

[traderrik]

RFB, TexasJohn, and all - thanks for all the usefull info! I'm sure that my relief valve must be under spec. Guess I'll have to buy a shop manual to see what that specification is, and how to add the shims. (I wonder if the LA854 loader is covered in the tractor service manual, or a separate manual?)

I learned early on about the need for rear ballast when doing heavy lifting; even though my tires are liquid filled, the rear wheels came off the ground a few inches as the tractor started to do a 'handstand'. Since then, when using the loader I always have my shredder attached, which weighs 975 lbs. Likewise for max air in the front tires - for as I mentioned in a much earlier post, with only the normal recommended inflation they would go completely flat with a loaded pallet.

And smbluthing, with regard to the Kubota insurance, I'll wager that you won't find such comprehensive coverage anywhere close to their premiums. And the Kubota policy covers any implements when purchased and financed with the tractor (even non-Kubota implements!) It really is quite a deal.

 

[RFB]

There was another gentleman on this site (CT_Tree_Guy) who used to post. His writings were extremely helpful to me, but one day he never returned to the site (I have no idea what occurred.) I must say that I miss his insight.

Here is one more of his posts. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/68747-5030-skidder-pics-tree-bota.html


He was where I first discovered the relief valve setting for my LA853 FEL (2,560 psi) which leads me to believe that your 854 FEL would be at least that high. That is a number (2,560 psi) to start with.

 

[allen in texas]

Here's my take on the Grand L5740HSTC...

I have a 3240 with about 210 hours.
I am continually amazed at what this little machine will do but...
I nurture it, clean it and keep it in a warm barn, exercise it daily and I keep feeding it the best engine oil, the best hydro fluid, the best diesel I can find hoping it will grow up into a 5740.

Hope this was helpful

 

[traderrik]

RFB, thanks again. I just found in my loader owners manual, under specifications, where it lists the control valve, rated flow, and a max. pressure of 2630 - so I guess that's the number I'm looking for?

 

[RFB]

traderrik,

You got it.

 

[Slade]

first things first and with no structure to keep the L5740HSTC safe and sound, i will be purchasing a see-land steel container tomorrow. they have a 40' high cube unit that has a door opening height of 8' 5 11/16". the L57440HSTC sales brochure specifications reads overall height as 101". that leaves me 11/16" to spare. my dealer says not to worry as his L5740HSTC design charts show i only need 95". I will be measuring the container height opening tomorrow just before i write the check. does anyone have an opinion on the protect your kubota property damage insurance program. looks like everything gets covered while you are financing except nuclear accidents, war and terrorism with a $250.00 deductible. my premiums look like around $25.00/month for 54 months. ???????????????

First, I just went out and measured my 5740HSTC and with R4 tires it is only about 91-92" at the maximum height point. I assume that the door width is adequate -- my wide point is the 7ft bush hog when its attached.

I got the insurance since it was WAY better coverage than my homeowners for about the same price.

 

[PSDStu]

When I purchased my new M5040 in Sept I also purchased the Kubota insurance.....besides being a good insurance deal.........it also lowered my finance % rate a little bit........might want to ask your dealer about that!

Stu

 

[smbluthing]

I have began the journey today...i think anyway...bought a sea-land container for the L5740HSTC to act as a temporary home... it is much larger than i need but for some strange reason it was less expensive to purchase outright than a smaller trailer. Attached is a picture of a used 48'L x 8'6"W x 9'6"H steel container. they guarantee the container to be in wind & water tight condition...smbluthing

 

[texasjohn]

hope you can park the container in the shade... they get hot in the sun... should be a good place to put tractor and keep some of your tools...

 

[smbluthing]

the Salesman said these trailers offered for sale were from a special arraignment they have with General Electric....sales claims were made that with the rear swinging doors closed and sealed properly an air-tight moisture proof situation is created...i then questioned the merits of air vents and was told at each of the four top corners there where vent opening. if wet stuff like a rain soaked L5740 HSTC is stored in the door closed trailer there could be a moisture problem...hence the suggestion of damp rid was dropped. D A M P R I D - The Original Non-Electric Moisture Absorber only time will tell if this info is on the up and up.

 

[smbluthing]

Due to my back surgery i have not returned to work yet...would anyone know if kubota is still offering 0% financing for 54 months? i hate to buy a tractor and loose it because i can't work.