New Member: Knowledge needed on M6040, 7040 (or others)

[Jeeper1014]

Hi all, new member and first time poster here. Early next year we will be moving to rural Minnesota on property owned by my wife's family. It is mostly woods, some open fields and almost no pasture. The property was a small working dairy farm in the past, and with it came the current tractor they have used over the years, a tired John Deere 1010 with limited capability.

To help us with taking care of the property, I would like to acquire a used, pre-emission, lower hour Kubota. I'm leaning toward a M6040 or M7040 as a good fit for all of our needs but am open to other model suggestions as well. I already know this will be an expensive proposition based on my lurking on here, but we have the financial means and given that we also have time before the move, I feel confident I can find the right machine when it comes up for sale.

Intended uses of this machine would be a loader for moving dirt and gravel, forks and I know my in-laws have requested a grappler attachment to help move downed trees and brush. I would also like to get a rear-mounted snow blower for clearing the driveway as it is about a 1/4 mile long. They have a PTO driven deck mower they have used with the Deere in the past that could be used on this machine as well.

Basically looking for anything that could be a a weak point, or must be checked on these machines that may not be as obvious with a visual inspection or while operating the machine. Any tips, tricks, buyers guides, cheat sheets or what have would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Jeeper

 

[PaulL]

I'd be surprised if a mower from a JD 1010 (a 30hp machine, give or take) is right sized for an M6040 or 7040 (60 or 70 hp). It'll work for a while, but better to go bigger.

The M is a good solid machine. Minnesota is cold country - a cab needed? Would you blow or plow? A lot of people seem to recommend plowing if you have a machine that could do it, specially on a gravel driveway. If you get a rear mounted blower look at one that pulls forward (you drive over the snow before blowing it). Easier on your neck.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Those are both very solid and non problematic models.

 

[SDT]

Hi all, new member and first time poster here. Early next year we will be moving to rural Minnesota on property owned by my wife's family. It is mostly woods, some open fields and almost no pasture. The property was a small working dairy farm in the past, and with it came the current tractor they have used over the years, a tired John Deere 1010 with limited capability.

To help us with taking care of the property, I would like to acquire a used, pre-emission, lower hour Kubota. I'm leaning toward a M6040 or M7040 as a good fit for all of our needs but am open to other model suggestions as well. I already know this will be an expensive proposition based on my lurking on here, but we have the financial means and given that we also have time before the move, I feel confident I can find the right machine when it comes up for sale.

Intended uses of this machine would be a loader for moving dirt and gravel, forks and I know my in-laws have requested a grappler attachment to help move downed trees and brush. I would also like to get a rear-mounted snow blower for clearing the driveway as it is about a 1/4 mile long. They have a PTO driven deck mower they have used with the Deere in the past that could be used on this machine as well.

Basically looking for anything that could be a a weak point, or must be checked on these machines that may not be as obvious with a visual inspection or while operating the machine. Any tips, tricks, buyers guides, cheat sheets or what have would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Jeeper

Both models are well regarded but neither are pre-emission.

 

[mcmxi]

Both models are well regarded but neither are pre-emission.

That's what I was thinking. Good tractors though regardless.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

You should be aware that there are two basic transmissions available, synchro shuttle and hydraulic shuttle. The hydraulic shuttle is more desirable.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Both models are well regarded but neither are pre-emission.

Mechanical fuel injection, no DPF. I'm not sure about EGR.

 

[JasonW]

Both models are well regarded but neither are pre-emission.

They are listed as Tier 2 which has EGR. But do not have a DPF, most I have seen talk about pre emissions are referring to pre DPF,DEF. Maybe that what he’s referring to.

Just be aware the M6040 and M7040’s last year was 2014. So at the newest they will already be 10 years old. If you don’t mind use IMO they are the best value for their HP/capacity.

 

[JimmyJazz]

Hi all, new member and first time poster here. Early next year we will be moving to rural Minnesota on property owned by my wife's family. It is mostly woods, some open fields and almost no pasture. The property was a small working dairy farm in the past, and with it came the current tractor they have used over the years, a tired John Deere 1010 with limited capability.

To help us with taking care of the property, I would like to acquire a used, pre-emission, lower hour Kubota. I'm leaning toward a M6040 or M7040 as a good fit for all of our needs but am open to other model suggestions as well. I already know this will be an expensive proposition based on my lurking on here, but we have the financial means and given that we also have time before the move, I feel confident I can find the right machine when it comes up for sale.

Intended uses of this machine would be a loader for moving dirt and gravel, forks and I know my in-laws have requested a grappler attachment to help move downed trees and brush. I would also like to get a rear-mounted snow blower for clearing the driveway as it is about a 1/4 mile long. They have a PTO driven deck mower they have used with the Deere in the past that could be used on this machine as well.

Basically looking for anything that could be a a weak point, or must be checked on these machines that may not be as obvious with a visual inspection or while operating the machine. Any tips, tricks, buyers guides, cheat sheets or what have would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Jeeper

How many acres are we talking about here?

 

[SDT]

They are listed as Tier 2 which has EGR. But do not have a DPF, most I have seen talk about pre emissions are referring to pre DPF,DEF. Maybe that what he’s referring to.

Just be aware the M6040 and M7040’s last year was 2014. So at the newest they will already be 10 years old. If you don’t mind use IMO they are the best value for their HP/capacity.

Agreed.

I misread the OPs post, believing he was speaking of M6060 and M7060.

 

[Jeeper1014]

Hi all,

Seems like I made this post a few weeks ago and poof it's been 3 months. At the moment I have not pursued any machines yet. To answer questions:

How many acres are we talking about here?

About 120 acres, mostly wooded though. Very little is open or suitable for pasture land if need be.

You should be aware that there are two basic transmissions available, synchro shuttle and hydraulic shuttle. The hydraulic shuttle is more desirable.

Thank you for that tidbit

I'd be surprised if a mower from a JD 1010 (a 30hp machine, give or take) is right sized for an M6040 or 7040 (60 or 70 hp). It'll work for a while, but better to go bigger.

The M is a good solid machine. Minnesota is cold country - a cab needed? Would you blow or plow? A lot of people seem to recommend plowing if you have a machine that could do it, specially on a gravel driveway. If you get a rear mounted blower look at one that pulls forward (you drive over the snow before blowing it). Easier on your neck.

This was the type of blower I was envisioning and the cab would definitely be a must. Also as far as your comment about the mower deck, I guess is there a concern about damage to the tractor or just that the tractor has more potential and would be limited by the abilities of the current deck they have?

Appreciate all of the information provided thus far, good to hear these models may be a solid choice to pursue.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

......and I know my in-laws have requested a grappler ........

Although I believe he is unavailable at the moment, I would suggest this grappler....

JK .....carry one!

 

[BAP]

Although I believe he is unavailable at the moment, I would suggest this grappler....

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JK .....carry one!

Another one of your useless posts in a thread

 

[BAP]

Hi all,

Seems like I made this post a few weeks ago and poof it's been 3 months. At the moment I have not pursued any machines yet. To answer questions:



About 120 acres, mostly wooded though. Very little is open or suitable for pasture land if need be.



Thank you for that tidbit



This was the type of blower I was envisioning and the cab would definitely be a must. Also as far as your comment about the mower deck, I guess is there a concern about damage to the tractor or just that the tractor has more potential and would be limited by the abilities of the current deck they have?

Appreciate all of the information provided thus far, good to hear these models may be a solid choice to pursue.

As far as your mower deck that is currently being used on a JD 1010, it will most likely work, but may be smaller than what those Kubota models have the capability to handle. The mower might end up being narrower than the tread width of the tractor. It certainly could work for a period of time until you can get a bigger one.

 

[PaulL]

Also as far as your comment about the mower deck, I guess is there a concern about damage to the tractor or just that the tractor has more potential and would be limited by the abilities of the current deck they have?

The tractor has more potential. You could conceivably damage the mower by having too much HP for it, but that's unlikely if it has a slip clutch or a shear bolt. It's more that if you're buying a bigger tractor to do more, it seems funny to them put the same attachment on it .... and therefore do the same thing you could have done before you bought the bigger tractor. Attachments, if bought new, can be financed if purchased at the same time as the tractor. And you may be able to sell the old mower with the old tractor. But in reality you could buy and sell a mower stand alone through the usual places that sell used attachments.