Buying Advice M9540 On The Way

[charleyfarmall]

Charley, meant to say I looked at a new CaseIH Farmall 95.

I meant the CaseIH 95 also, I just typed it in wrong.

The tractor has been around for quite a while and at least as late as last year was still available. It's just a basic no frills large utility and is getting passed by by other manufacturers who are adding more creature comforts and electronic controls.

 

[TripleR]

The following response is from an M9540 owner on Orange Tractor Talk when I asked him about the AC and Texas heat.

"The air works great in the Texas heat, far superior to the old M series. I had all my windows tinted except front glass with what they call limo tint. Even before then it still worked great."

I hope this helps.

 

[foreman Etexas]

I wouldnt say our m7040 will freeze you out in 100deg.temps but it will keep nice in there. No tinted windows(yet)...

 

[TexasBest]

Thanks TripleR and foreman, thats good to know, I saw a post here about someone adding additional insulation to the roof of theirs and that it helped alot, I may do that just because I cant leave well-enough alone! The tractor should be delivered mid-week and from what you gents are saying, the A/C may be more than adequate without having to do any modifications. I just have bad memories of last summers' heat down here in South Texas where we had 40 or so days in a row over 100F. Still considering a moderate heat-blocking tint.

 

[TripleR]

Keep us posted as I am kind of on the fence. My wife had her car windows tinted, but I like the visibility of my double cab truck with only the factory tent on the back windows. We are on our third summer quite comfortably with our L5030 and M8540, but I do have to keep the RPMs up.

 

[Zscoop33]

Well yesterday was hot down here in south Louisiana. Had truck parked with motor running and outside temp was 101 degrees. Started baling around 10:30 and was running ac on three and at about noon I kicked the fan speed up to four and left it there the rest of the. Never got hot in cab was comfortable all day, tint would have helped stay cooler and lowering fan speed to maintain cool temp inside.

 

[TexasBest]

Thanks Zscoop for the info, think I will go ahead and have it tinted but not too dark, they have tint now that really blocks the heat w/out having to go real dark. Take er easy. :thumbsup:

 

[foreman Etexas]

Thanks Zscoop for the info, think I will go ahead and have it tinted but not too dark, they have tint now that really blocks the heat w/out having to go real dark. Take er easy. :thumbsup:

I think you will be happy will that,than the limo,just in case running some at nite.

 

[bigbull338]

enjoy your new tractor.

 

[TexasBest]

Appreciate it bigbull, what part of Texas you in?

 

[bigbull338]

im in northeast tx.

 

[TexasBest]

Well my tractor got to the dealer today, I stopped by, they had installed stereo and upgraded the speakers, welded hooks on the bucket and loaded the back tires, shes lookin good, to be delivered tomorrow! :thumbsup:

 

[bigbull338]

i know your ready to see what she can do.

 

[TexasBest]

Dealer delivered my new M9540 this afternoon. Here are a few pics.

 

[TexasBest]

Some observations after putting 3 hours mowing on her...Whatever concerns I had about the A/C were a waste of time, it was a little cooler outside today, around 94F, but after 5 minutes in the cab I had the fan speed on 1, my feet and legs actually got cold, I see no real reason to tint the windows other than to reduce glare, we will see when it gets in the 100's. Great A/C system.

The turning radius is phenomenal, way better than my Farmall, very impressive and makes mowing/shredding a ton easier.

My dealer sent it to a stereo shop to get the Kenwood radio/cd player installed-I had them go ahead and upgrade the speakers, nothing real expensive, just better than stock, man did it make a difference, sounds great and the stereo came with a remote- I highly recommend the remote control. Are we spoiled or what?

Still trying to get used to the shuttle, dont feel comfortable not using the clutch, but time will cure that.

Found the best speed/gear to use for mowing my thick King Ranch Bluestem to be 2.9 mph which is Low 3rd gear, 2200 RPM, 540 PTO. A little slow but a great cut with my Woods 120.

One annoying thing, and I have not had time to explore it plus they forgot to send the owners manual, but when turning the steering wheel it feels and sounds like when my pickup is low on power steering fluid, don't know if there is a loose belt or maybe low on hydraulic fluid? The FEL works great, very responsive, but the steering whine is annoying and hopefully one of you guys with wisdom can direct me on this issue, for sure I'm going to get it resolved before I crank her up tomorrow. (Maybe this is normal? I hope not).

Otherwise, this is a GREAT piece of equipment, very comfortable and strong-feeling, love the cab, A/C, radio and engine, plus it matches my Skag zero-turn mower in color! Appreciate any help with the steering whine.

Also would you gents advise mowing in 4WD? Just a thought.

Thanks-Adios

 

[doall]

super nice tractor. My uncle has the same one, only a couple of years older now. I did notice the steering whine, but is was only when turned nearly all the way to one lock or the other. Hey you're not cutting down hay, just to use your new tractor are you? ha ha.

 

[Gary51]

I have a M9540 also. I don't mow in 4WD except when I'm in the muck or on some of my mild sandy slopes.
My power steering does not make any unusual noises. May just be a noise because it's new.
I think for average ranching type work, you will like the work ability of this tractor. If you like the AC, just wait until January. On a cold rainy day, you will LOVE the heater.

 

[TripleR]

We have essentially the same tractor, M8540 HDC 12/12, even the same motor. Our power steering makes no noise; easy to steer and as you noted turns bery sharp. I rarely need to use the steering brakes.

We pull a Wood DS1260 pull type and the only time we use 4WD is going up or down slopes which we have quite a few or mowing across slopes especially along the edges of our ponds.

We keep it parked when it's muddy, but use it to muck out a pond and sunk it to its belly, but could always get it out with the FEL and the limited slip differential.

The more you use it, the more you will like it.

Did you look in the back of your seat for the manuals?

 

[foreman Etexas]

Looks nice! I only run 4x4 when there is a chance I may find a wet spot and when im pulling the sandy hills.

 

[NativeSon]

Great looking rig!!! You're really going to enjoy it. Be safe.

Charlie