M-7040 pics

Builder · Apr 27, 2010

here's a few of the new (used) rig.
'07 M7040 HDSC.

I'll get some better ones soon.

Need suggestions from other M owners on what to do to make it better. I want to put a forestry gaurd around the cab roof. Already put a small crack in it & tore-off a light harness in the woods.

Filled the rear tires with Rim Guard, changed engine oil & filters, aired-up tires and cleaned it up. I have an acre of woods already cleared of trees and I'm ready to convert it to lawn on a jobsite.

Thing's a beast....

JOHNTHOMAS · Apr 28, 2010

Good looking BIG TRACTOR. Could carry mine in the front bucket. Congratulations.

Builder · Apr 28, 2010

It has the tallest of the 5 tire options so it does look rather big. :laughing:

gwdixon · Apr 28, 2010

Builder said:
It has the tallest of the 5 tire options so it does look rather big. :laughing:

Agree. My dealer had a M8540N rental return with narrow tires that were much lower. When my M7040 arrived I was shocked at the size.

There are low profile R-1 tires available but then the 3 PH lift range becomes an issue.

Doug_D · Apr 28, 2010

Get the rear tires filled if they are not already done. Makes a big difference with the loader.

Other than that...cold one in the cup holder and Tim McGraw in the CD player :thumbsup:

Watch out for that cab! Thats one of my biggest complaints about this tractor. I really miss being able to sneak it in and out of tight spaces....

RollingsFarms · Apr 28, 2010

that's a great looking setup you got there, Builder! as far as forestry guards go, check with your dealer. some dealers make their own, and some sub the work out to a local shop. my dealer here makes the ones for the highway department and forestry commision when they buy new tractors. good thinking on getting the largest tire size availible too! i wish i had gone a size larger myself.

Johndeere3720 · Apr 28, 2010

JOHNTHOMAS said:
Good looking BIG TRACTOR. Could carry mine in the front bucket. Congratulations.

Yeah, that M7040 would definatly be able to have my Yanmar in the bucket. Happy tractoring!

Builder · Apr 28, 2010

Doug_D said:
Get the rear tires filled if they are not already done. Makes a big difference with the loader.

I filled the rear tires with Rim Gaurd the day it got here. What a difference. Tractor has so much more azz than one with air tires.

Other than that...cold one in the cup holder and Tim McGraw in the CD player :thumbsup:

Watch out for that cab! Thats one of my biggest complaints about this tractor. I really miss being able to sneak it in and out of tight spaces....

I already had an accident. Snagged a 2" branch. Ripped-out wires from the upper work light and put a small crack in the front of the cab roof. Shiocking how thin the plastic is behind those lights.

I must get a forestry guard fabricated for the roof asap.

Who's Tim McGraw? One of them country & western/wrastler type dudes? :laughing:

Builder · Apr 28, 2010

So what have you guys done to customize your M-40 series?

So far I put in the defroster glass and the higher amp alternator.
Looking at the air seat base. $450, but the Grammar suspension seat isn't too bad.

I also got the upsized 84" (M8540/9540) bucket.