M7040 vs M7060

[AC180nj]

Hey Guys,

thanks so much for all the good recon on the M7040. Looks like I'm going to pull the trigger. HOWEVER! That Tier-4 7060 does have the 12x12 Shuttle shift. I really like the idea of the extra gears...I don't own any Tier4 stuff (yet), not sure which way is best to go. Waiting for the price, but the M8560 is $3grand more than the M8540...which doesnt scare me away..

Any thoughts?

Thanks!
Mike

 

[TripleR]

I personally would pick the 7060 over the 7040. I don't think the Tier IV is as big of deal on some machines as many of us thought.

 

[AC180nj]

I personally would pick the 7060 over the 7040. I don't think the Tier IV is as big of deal on some machines as many of us thought.

thanks 3R...the 12/12 gets you the Trans parking lock, too..

 

[MessickFarmEqu]

it also has higher hydraulic flow.

 

[TripleR]

thanks 3R...the 12/12 gets you the Trans parking lock, too..

Yeah, it sounds just like the setup in our M8540 which I really like. The 60 Series is also supposed to have a more direct linkage resulting in easier shifting, the 40 Series is at times a bit balky.

 

[wmonroe]

If it was me I would get the 7060.

 

[MHarryE]

I have a Tier 4 interim (M135GX). Based on my experience so far I would definitely go with the 60. I got a 24 speed instead of the Tier 3 16 speed with the 8 mid-range power shift gears covering my field working range. Engine has been a non issue except it doesn't smoke and it doesn't smell and it gets better than expected fuel economy.

 

[AC180nj]

I have a Tier 4 interim (M135GX). Based on my experience so far I would definitely go with the 60. I got a 24 speed instead of the Tier 3 16 speed with the 8 mid-range power shift gears covering my field working range. Engine has been a non issue except it doesn't smoke and it doesn't smell and it gets better than expected fuel economy.

Hey MHarryE, good stuff and huge congrats on that machine! I'm waiting to hear on eta now. Probably order tomorrow. Thanks for the good report.

I picked up a new S version M108 this spring and its setup 32x32.

 

[Piston]

I personally would pick the 7060 over the 7040. I don't think the Tier IV is as big of deal on some machines as many of us thought.

I agree.
The M7060 also has economy PTO which is a priority for me. I think within a short period of time people will start to worry less about the tier 4 stuff.

 

[AC180nj]

I agree.
The M7060 also has economy PTO which is a priority for me. I think within a short period of time people will start to worry less about the tier 4 stuff.

Hey piston yeah noticed that too...thank you. Really looking forward to it. Hopefully I can get a firm eta today and pull the trigger.