New M7040 HDC-1 with R4s

[curtisfarmer]

Here is my new New M7040 HDC-1 with R4s to replace an L48. I went with the R4s as the R1s are just too agressive for what I use it for, landscape construction, farm chores, mowing, plowing, and utility work. Much bigger than a L48 which I have parked in front of it for comparison. The front tires are very large for R4s, much bigger than a L48/M59. Love the machine, going to need some getting used to having driven HST machines only for the last 8 years. Finally.....FINALLY......got myself a cab and diversifying my equipment was a big motivator for this machine. Non-TIER 4 was also a big driver. I will be posting a review of this machine in relation to a TLB (M59/L48) which is my other daily driver as the weather get going.

 

[Deerherd]

SWEET! Once you go cab you will never go back..

 

[bigbull338]

thats 1 nice looking tractor.

 

[TripleR]

Congratulations on your new tractor, very nice looking machine.:thumbsup:

 

[sixdogs]

That is especially sweet with the R-4's. The second photo is a keeper.

 

[DieselnHooters]

Those front tires are empressive, they look like they could withstand artillery fire

 

[TripleR]

Agreed on the tires, the Ag tires look pretty small on an M7040, I saw one on the dealer's lot a couple of days ago, I think foreman Etexas had bigger tires put on his last one.

The Ag tires on my M8540 are the ones that come stock on the M9540 and look more substantial than the stock size.

 

[SanDucerro]

You'll love the M7040! The "switch" between HST and standard is fairly easy, but you will get confused every now and then (at least I do). I sometimes find myself sitting at a stand still and wondering why the tractor isn't moving forward - or backward as the case may be!

I have the "standard" AG's on mine. Never thought they looked out of place, but then again my M7040 is the only one I have ever seen (I don't get out much). The one I bought was the only one on the lot!

Actually, I looked at M7040's at another dealer before I bought mine - but I was only interested in the width of the foot print. Needed mine to be as narrow as possible...

 

[Grandad4]

Very nice! Hope it does all you need of it.

 

[shucksters]

Very nice! Please follow up with your review/thoughts.:thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

You'll love the M7040! The "switch" between HST and standard is fairly easy, but you will get confused every now and then (at least I do). I sometimes find myself sitting at a stand still and wondering why the tractor isn't moving forward - or backward as the case may be!

I have the "standard" AG's on mine. Never thought they looked out of place, but then again my M7040 is the only one I have ever seen (I don't get out much). The one I bought was the only one on the lot!

Actually, I looked at M7040's at another dealer before I bought mine - but I was only interested in the width of the foot print. Needed mine to be as narrow as possible...

Here is a thread on tires, I had never paid much attention prior to this either: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/254518-new7040-tire-option.html

My son and I can really identify with sitting there wondering why it isn't moving. We often work together and switch back and forth between the M8540 and L5740. We pull almost door to door to switch out and one day I noticed we were both sitting there with blank looks on our faces as we "rebooted" our brains to the tractor then the "light bulb" went on and we took off at almost the same time.:laughing:

 

[SanDucerro]

We pull almost door to door to switch out and one day I noticed we were both sitting there with blank looks on our faces as we "rebooted" our brains to the tractor then the "light bulb" went on and we took off at almost the same time.:laughing:

Amen to that! Although I have to admit I had the "reboot" fail on me today and I hadn't even driven the L3130!

That said - once the "reboot" occurs you're golden! :thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

Amen to that! Although I have to admit I had the "reboot" fail on me today and I hadn't even driven the L3130!

That said - once the "reboot" occurs you're golden! :thumbsup:

Yep, once you get started it's really never a factor after you get acclimated to the new system. I operated a synchro-shuttle for twelve years before getting the hydro-shuttle and it took me quite a while to stop using the foot clutch to change directions.

 

[rbargeron]

The third pic is the proof - that Titan holds up the Grolsch bottle without bellying out or anything !! The bottle isn't really full though.....

 

[rbargeron]

Sorry to get off topic - Curtisfarmer's new M7040 is sure a fine looking machine. But when I saw the third picture it reminded me of a tragic accident picture that was circulating a few years ago.

 

[NativeSon]

Great looking tractor. You're going to love it. Be Safe.

Charlie

 

[Ace3]

Wow! That's one nice machine.

 

[crazyangel]

Great tractor. Better dealer! Why didn't my dealer deliver with a beer waiting for me in the cup holder?!?!?!? Love it! :drink:

 

[sixdogs]

Sorry to get off topic - Curtisfarmer's new M7040 is sure a fine looking machine. But when I saw the third picture it reminded me of a tragic accident picture that was circulating a few years ago.

I think there's a bottle up front that isn't broken.

 

[foreman Etexas]

That looks good with the R4's on it,Congrats:thumbsup: