M7040 Revisited

[Dirtandgrass]

Well I am so so close to pulling the trigger on a new unit. Been doing some more "in depth" comparisons and pricing.

Went back to the dealer for another visit, look, and review of all options. Just to be honest with myself, I did decide to look at a couple of other tractors...namely the 50 and 6040.

My question is this: With all three tractors (50, 60, and 7040) configured exactly the same (to make an apples to apples comparison) the price diference breaks down to about 1500 dollars difference per tractor size. Meaning the 6040 was 1500 dollars more than the 5040 and the 7040 was 1500 dollars more than the 6040. Does that sound about right to you folks?

Also, for me, I think the two realistic options I could live with would be the 6040 or 7040. Just by looking at the specs, the differences I can see are horsepower, weight, fuel tank capacity, front limited slip differential, and some slight (less than an inch) differences in various physical measurements. What kinds of things might I be missing that you folks know about from experience/knowledge.

I know I am probably being a pest here, but just think of it this way...when I take the plunge you guys will get some pics to help feed YOUR addiction!!!

Regards.

 

[Z-Michigan]

The price difference sounds correct, not only for Kubota Mxx40 series but for various series from various makers.

The M7040 gets you bigger rear wheels/tires in R1 flavor and gives you the option of cast iron centers for those rear tires, which is a good alternative to either filling the tires or using conventional wheel weights.

Big question is whether the extra hp is useful to you - i.e. are you using this for farming / hay work or more homeowner type stuff? (I haven't read any of your prior posts.) If the former I would get the 7040 if you can swing it. If the latter I think the 6040 or even 5040 will do all you need.

 

[Dirtandgrass]

Tthanks much. Thats the kind of information I was looking for.

Regards.

 

[N80]

Get the 7040 and don't look back. It sounds like you're pretty convinced that you need the extras that it provides and if you get a 5040 0r 6040 and they fail to get something done you'll just kick yourself. If the 7040 is too big for some job, it probably won't bother you that much.

 

[Bob_Young]

I've been looking at the same three tractors, D&G (for now, looking from afar I'm afraid ). The most meaningful jump appears to be between the M5040 and the M6040.

The 6040 gets its HP from a larger displacement engine (203c.i. vs. 186c.i.) which means there will be a corresponding boost in engine torque. The 7040 engine is the same size as the 6040's; just tweaked for a few more HP.

I believe the 6040 and 7040 also come with the limited slip front while the 5040 does not; but could be wrong on that. As a rather conservative operator, I've never seen a need for this feature. It would be nice to have but it also adds something that could go wrong.

The smaller tires on the 5040 and 6040 are actually a plus to me, as the slightly lower profile will work better around my many trees.

If $$ isn't a huge deal, I'd go with the 7040 and get the most HP for the frame size. That way you won't be kicking yourself later if you take on some challenging tasks. But if you're stretching the pennies on this buy; I'd try to make them go at least as far as the 6040.
FWIW
Bob

 

[froggy]

The M6040 does not have the limited front slip.

 

[air19]

I went through the same decision process between the 6040 and 7040 about two months ago. I spent the extra $ for the 7040 and the extra hp has already come in handy.

I brush hog about 50 acres twice a season as long as we get a dry enough May/June. This August during my typical second mow, I got into some really thick grass that slowed even the 7040 down. You can never have enough hp when it comes to mowing as long as you don't get into a different weight class that might get you stuck in wet areas.

When I traded in my old M5030DT I was amazed at the trade in value, about 50% of the original purchase price after 20 years. Another way to think about this is to ask your dealer what trade in difference is between the 6040 and the 7040. What I'm getting at is that while it looks like a $1500 difference today in purchase price, you may get close to $1000 of that back from the higher value of the 7040 on trade some day. Now that extra hp got even cheaper.

In the future I've got a couple more options for attachments with the 7040. For example I can consider running a batwing. There are a couple of 7040 owners on this forum already doing that.

The biggest difference moving into the 7040 (besides hp) are the limited slip front diff, the option for cast rims on the rear, and about 600 pounds of extra weight. For my forestry work with a winch the extra weight is a good thing.

- Mike

 

[DR3045]

Hi,
I am new to this forum. I am also thinking about the 5040,6040 and 7040 I will be mowing some steep hillsides teh 7040 seems tall and may not be a stable on a hillside so I was thinking that I should go with the 5040 and 14.9 x 24" rims what do you think.
Also I live in east Tenn. (Smoky Mountains) does anybody know of a deal that will give me a good price on a tractor/
Thanks for the help.