M5140 questions

[dntfxr]

Hey guys,
I'm in the market for a new tractor and I'm looking at the M as a strong contender. I've been looking at a few Deere models too but I figured I'd do better to ask about the M5140 here. I sat on a couple today and I gotta say I'm very impressed. I have a few questions though. Does the 5140 come standard with the extendable lower links on the 3pt hitch? Is the emissions equipment a big deal vs the older 5040? I know on the diesel pickups it was alot of talk about the DPF and EGR a few years back and I bought one of the last '07 models just to avoid the extra emissions equipment. I was quoted 35900 plus tax for a 5140 with cab, loader and hydro shuttle. The same tractor minus cab was around 6000-6500 cheaper. Is this a good price?? I think an extra 10hp was around 1500 or so. He also has a m5040 in stock, obviously its been sitting there awhile though- the orange paint has faded badly already. Is this a tractor more desirable vs the new 5140? thanks for the help guys, I'm tryin to whittle my tractor list down a bit.:thumbsup:

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

its a great tractor, it hits a niche that may other companies don't address well. It does come with extendable links. The emissions stuff on this model are not a big deal, its the larger machines where we have common rail fuel, EGR, DEF, etc. Not this size (yet). I'd take a look at that old 5040 if you can get a good price on it. Don't worry about the paint, that cleans up really easily with a good wash and wax.

 

[dntfxr]

Good deal, hopefully they'll still have the 5040 when I'm ready to move. Maybe the oxidized paint will scare others away from it!

 

[brezeesky]

I am looking for the M5140 at a good price. Can you tell me what dealer quoted you $35900:thumbsup:? The price in Arkansas seems to be a bit higher so it would be worth the drive.

 

[dntfxr]

Sure it was Cooper Kubota in Monroe, La.

 

[brezeesky]

Thanks, That isn't too far from me. I will be calling them in the morning!

 

[foreman Etexas]

The M5040 is a really good tractor!!!:thumbsup:

 

[dntfxr]

I really like those tractors. Which transmission do you have?
I came close to convincing myself to just put a loader on my b7100 and call it good for awhile. But I have enough trouble keeping it running cool with this Louisiana heat, I'm sure the extra weight of a loader wouldn't help. I'm really thinking a hydraulic reverser will be better than a sync shuttle like on the 5e Deere for my use anyway. Those M Kubotas seem pretty hard to beat for the money.

 

[foreman Etexas]

I really like those tractors. Which transmission do you have?
I came close to convincing myself to just put a loader on my b7100 and call it good for awhile. But I have enough trouble keeping it running cool with this Louisiana heat, I'm sure the extra weight of a loader wouldn't help. I'm really thinking a hydraulic reverser will be better than a sync shuttle like on the 5e Deere for my use anyway. Those M Kubotas seem pretty hard to beat for the money.

Manual Shuttle!!!

 

[TripleR]

I really like those tractors. Which transmission do you have?
I came close to convincing myself to just put a loader on my b7100 and call it good for awhile. But I have enough trouble keeping it running cool with this Louisiana heat, I'm sure the extra weight of a loader wouldn't help. I'm really thinking a hydraulic reverser will be better than a sync shuttle like on the 5e Deere for my use anyway. Those M Kubotas seem pretty hard to beat for the money.

We replaced our synch shuttle Case CX80 with a hydro shuttle on the M8540 and love it. For some it won't be a big deal, but we do a lot of direction changes and are a lot less tired at the end of the day.