Hello,
I purchased an M8540 4wc HD-1 open station in December i now have 70 hours on it. I really wanted the hydraulic shuttle and it is nice but i still end up using the clutch a lot. I was previously using an old 1980's 2040 JD so just having any kind of shuttle is a major improvement. I looked at the New Holland T4020/30, John deere 5065M, and Massey 2600 HD. With a budget of $40k the Kubota was the only thing i could afford. I was originally looking for 60 70 hp and wanted to be able to lift a 3000 lb pallet off of a semi truck. The M7040 loader just could'nt handle it. The 7040 also has smaller tires offered I got the 18.4 x 30's Radials. I regret not getting the cast iron centers even though i have loaded tires I still need about 1000 lbs of counter weight if i'm picking up any thing really heavy with the loader. As several others have noted the kubota is built lighter than the competitors.
My friends with farms all said to get as big and heavy of tractor with as much tire as you can afford. I definitely agree
Other advantages of the M8540 over the 7040
almost 1000lbs loader and 3pt capacity.
increased hydraulic flow 6gpm
Hydraulic brakes don't require adjustment.
operator station is much nice all major controls are on the right side console
beware Kubota's FEL Ratings on the US site do not compare to most other you need to visit the canadian site for the same type of measurements. In reality the 7040 loader lifts much less when you start looking at the 800mm point versus bucket center.
http://www.kubota.ca/en/productdetail.aspx?trail=0|69|89|373|374&prodid=379#tab=1
Hope this helps happy tractor shopping
Me and my M8540
I purchased an M8540 4wc HD-1 open station in December i now have 70 hours on it. I really wanted the hydraulic shuttle and it is nice but i still end up using the clutch a lot. I was previously using an old 1980's 2040 JD so just having any kind of shuttle is a major improvement. I looked at the New Holland T4020/30, John deere 5065M, and Massey 2600 HD. With a budget of $40k the Kubota was the only thing i could afford. I was originally looking for 60 70 hp and wanted to be able to lift a 3000 lb pallet off of a semi truck. The M7040 loader just could'nt handle it. The 7040 also has smaller tires offered I got the 18.4 x 30's Radials. I regret not getting the cast iron centers even though i have loaded tires I still need about 1000 lbs of counter weight if i'm picking up any thing really heavy with the loader. As several others have noted the kubota is built lighter than the competitors.
My friends with farms all said to get as big and heavy of tractor with as much tire as you can afford. I definitely agree
Other advantages of the M8540 over the 7040
almost 1000lbs loader and 3pt capacity.
increased hydraulic flow 6gpm
Hydraulic brakes don't require adjustment.
operator station is much nice all major controls are on the right side console
beware Kubota's FEL Ratings on the US site do not compare to most other you need to visit the canadian site for the same type of measurements. In reality the 7040 loader lifts much less when you start looking at the 800mm point versus bucket center.
http://www.kubota.ca/en/productdetail.aspx?trail=0|69|89|373|374&prodid=379#tab=1
Hope this helps happy tractor shopping
Me and my M8540
