Buying Advice M5640SU

[xring100]

Did the front axle look different from a M5140 or M6040? I know when i bought my M8540 i was looking at the NH 4000 series and the T4 power stars and the axle on the T4 looked light compared to the previous generation.

The m8540 looks pretty beefy and i thought the smaller m series looked pretty solid compared to most of the competition. I've never seen the SU though

 

[Notforhire]

Did the front axle look different from a M5140 or M6040? I know when i bought my M8540 i was looking at the NH 4000 series and the T4 power stars and the axle on the T4 looked light compared to the previous generation.

The m8540 looks pretty beefy and i thought the smaller m series looked pretty solid compared to most of the competition. I've never seen the SU though

Dave don't forget I'm talking 2wd here. The 5640SU is 2wd. The only 5140 or 6040's I have ever looked at were 4wd

 

[xring100]

Oh yeah i forgot sorry Bill, the only 2wd m40s ive seen were 8540 or 9540s and none have had loaders. they were used for mowing operations

 

[xring100]

Have you considered any of the kioti tractors might be able to get a 4wd for the price of a kubota 2wd. Ive never priced one out but most everyone claims they are thousands cheaper than the big brands.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

if your wanting to do this. don't wait around. there are only limited field inventory on these things right now. another few months and you'll be paying more for a 2WD Tier 4 than you would have for a 4WD Tier 3.

 

[Notforhire]

Have you considered any of the kioti tractors might be able to get a 4wd for the price of a kubota 2wd. Ive never priced one out but most everyone claims they are thousands cheaper than the big brands.

I have not looked as of yet but I will.

"if your wanting to do this. don't wait around. there are only limited field inventory on these things right now. another few months and you'll be paying more for a 2WD Tier 4 than you would have for a 4WD Tier 3. "

Sounds like good advice. Thank you. Are all 2013 tractors going to be Tier 4?

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

most, but not all.

 

[case245]

funny thing is my dealer has a lot of 7040 and a 9540

 

[TripleR]

funny thing is my dealer has a lot of 7040 and a 9540

Must be a regional thing, my dealer had only one M40 on his lot last week.

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

Must be a regional thing, my dealer had only one M40 on his lot last week.

I have 19

M-series business is regional. There are many dealers who sell very few M's, then there are others who do more M's than BX's. There is a huge variety of market needs out there.

 

[TripleR]

I have 19

M-series business is regional. There are many dealers who sell very few M's, then there are others who do more M's than BX's. There is a huge variety of market needs out there.

I would sure hate to have to predict this. Our local dealer gas some of the M100 Series on his lot now and I have never seen one on there before. He also handle NH and with only so much lot space I am sure it is hard to keep just the right balance. Right now his lot is full without an empty space and he is building up the storage area in the back to hold more crated equipment.

 

[Notforhire]

Well after lots of time spent looking at tractors and my bank book I found what I think will do everything I need. As much as I think a 2wd would have worked, I did get a 4wd. Turns out that the JD dealer that was helping me, found a 5055E at another one of their stores with 30 hrs on it. It was a rental return, in almost new condition. Warranty, 0% financing, and delivery included. It's a little more tractor than I felt I needed, but the price was right.
So far so good. I should have it in a couple of weeks.
I was able to get some very good advice from member adirondackmtnman, who has a 5045, as well as the rest of you members, who were willing to share their experiences with similar size tractors.
I thank you all.:thumbsup:

Best, Bill

 

[foreman Etexas]

Well after lots of time spent looking at tractors and my bank book I found what I think will do everything I need. As much as I think a 2wd would have worked, I did get a 4wd. Turns out that the JD dealer that was helping me, found a 5055E at another one of their stores with 30 hrs on it. It was a rental return, in almost new condition. Warranty, 0% financing, and delivery included. It's a little more tractor than I felt I needed, but the price was right.
So far so good. I should have it in a couple of weeks.
I was able to get some very good advice from member adirondackmtnman, who has a 5045, as well as the rest of you members, who were willing to share their experiences with similar size tractors.
I thank you all.:thumbsup:

Best, Bill

Congrats,Bill!!

 

[DieselnHooters]

Well after lots of time spent looking at tractors and my bank book I found what I think will do everything I need. As much as I think a 2wd would have worked, I did get a 4wd. Turns out that the JD dealer that was helping me, found a 5055E at another one of their stores with 30 hrs on it. It was a rental return, in almost new condition. Warranty, 0% financing, and delivery included. It's a little more tractor than I felt I needed, but the price was right.
So far so good. I should have it in a couple of weeks.
I was able to get some very good advice from member adirondackmtnman, who has a 5045, as well as the rest of you members, who were willing to share their experiences with similar size tractors.
I thank you all.:thumbsup:

Best, Bill

Way to go Bill

Will you be keeping the little Kub, although I am sure you mentionned it one way or the other this thread is now too long to go look it up.

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations on your new tractor.

 

[Notforhire]

Way to go Bill

Will you be keeping the little Kub, although I am sure you mentionned it one way or the other this thread is now too long to go look it up.

No, I had to sell the Kubota.

 

[xring100]

Bill congratulations,
I don't think you'll be disappointed with your decision to go with 4wd or the 5055

 

[Notforhire]

WELL! After 4 weeks to the day, it's here. I'm happy with the deal. They installed a SSQA and a Woods bucket. 30hrs on the clock, $25k.roposetoast:
I guess I'm in the wrong (orange) area, but since my search started here I figured I'd post the end result here.

 

[foreman Etexas]

WELL! After 4 weeks to the day, it's here. I'm happy with the deal. They installed a SSQA and a Woods bucket. 30hrs on the clock, $25k.roposetoast:
I guess I'm in the wrong (orange) area, but since my search started here I figured I'd post the end result here.

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Its okay don't matter what color,its all good when its nice and new. So with 30hrs,how you liking it?

 

[Notforhire]

Its okay don't matter what color,its all good when its nice and new. So with 30hrs,how you liking it?

Well I only ran it about 15 min so far, (I bought it with 30hrs on it) but it feels like a good solid basic tractor. It's not as fancy as the L3240, but nice just the same. Lots more power and weight.