Need to know why lift drop speed valve won't move and lost all hydraulics even steering. New pump, oil and filters kabota m7040

Transmission stopped pulling and hydraulics stopped working. Any ideas or suggestions ?

I recdntly purchased a 2014 M7040 with 2700 hours on it. I bought it from the local grren dealer after he took it in on trade and I ran it around the lot for a few minutes and it ran/worked fine...

Just thought I let everybody know that there is a kit to be able to raise and lower the 3 pt arms from the rear of the tractor. Fits cab version only of the M7060 M6060 M7040 M6040 M5040 tractors...

In my area a major storm is coming and because my wife is very ill, I was readying the M7040 and blower so I could keep our lane open for medical supplies or an ambulance. I backed the tractor out...

Clutch is weak , will barely pull itself

Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between the cabs on the 7040 and the 7060? I want to put a buddy seat in my 7060 so my little girl can ride in cab with me. Found one on Amazon but it...

I have had a Kubota L4400 4wd for about 18 years now. Love it. Great tractor. Has fit my needs perfectly for years. Lately I have been considering a larger tractor but not seriously. I recently...

I have a Kubota M7040 open canopy tractor. Will a Kubota BH90 backhoe attachment work on this tractor?

I'm asking because I still haven't got used to the poorly designed way the emergency brake is set up on the M7040. That and the driver needs to pay attention more :P I keep driving off with it...

I called the Kubota dealer and asked them if the snow blower was ready for me to pick up (they had to cut the PTO shaft_ and they said yep. Sweet, They load it on the trailer and I've finally got...

Probably covered a million times but I thought I'd share what worked for me. I changed out the headlights to plug and play LED units. They seem to be very well made are a simple installation and...

First off I have two disclaimers: 1. Only did the fronts so far.....will do the rears in a couple days. 2. My perspective is that of a first time tractor owner with zero experience.....ever on a...

The heater in the cab is blowing cold air. Checking further into it seems that the actuator that turns the coolant valve to open is not operating. Messicks parts site show it as a 400 dollar item...

Hi all, As it says I'm trying to find a rear window wiper kit if they are available. I haven't been able to find anything so far and I'd like to have an idea what they should cost before I ask the...

I googled and tried searching for references/part numbers for replacement wiper blades for the cab of my M7040 that aren't the expensive Kubota branded ones, but couldn't find anything. I'm sure...

I'm a Chief Engineer on a ship, but this is my first tractor. The M7040 has a little over 400 hours and is in excellent condition. The owner changed nothing but I'm guessing he did the basic...

I'm looking to add a third function to the M7040 with the LA1153 loader. I have read that there was a factory option for the third function to be included. Before I order the WR Long kit, is there...

Looks like both are built on same chassis and have same engine. The 6040 has about 64hp and m7040 about 71hp. Anyone know the difference is that adds the extra few hp? Setting on injection pump...

I need to find the electrical wire for a 12V connection on an MX5100 or M7040. I know there's one under the fender on the M7040 but used those for work lights. Not sure on the MX. I'm hoping...

Bought a lightly used (800 hrs) 2013 M7040 with a front three point hitch and PTO, which has so far been an absolute pleasure to use blowing snow on our farm this winter. We're veggie farmers, so...

Please let me know if you have ever replaced your Glass door with aftermarket products. I would prefer the comment response is limited to people with first hand experience. Here are my current...

Good Day all, Today I test drove a M7040 with about 1800hrs. It is 4x4, has the hydraulic shuttle & FEL, open station, 1 set of remotes being used for 3rd option for FEL and not loaded tires...

I need to remove the tie rod end on a new-to-me M7040 Kubota so I can replace the "knuckle" joint on the tie rod shaft. I do have a pickle fork that would remove the tapered end but the fork is...

I have a 2012 M7040HDC. It stays locked in 4wd. The linkage looks normal and shifts normal. By all indications, it is in 2wd, but when you lift the front wheels off the ground and drive in...

I have a 2012 M7040HDC. I think that it is in 4WD all the time. I disengage the lever and raise the wheels and drive backwards, the front wheels turn. If I rotate the tires by hand, they do...

Somehow, the thread on one end of my 3PT top link got damaged. I was chisel plowing pretty hard and must have damaged the threads. Does anyone have a top link for sale or maybe know the thread...

Has anyone had an issue not being able to turn the lower speed knob behind the seat? I just purchased a used M7040 and the 3 pt. hitch speed lowering valve is stuck. I've sprayed it with...

Hope you can help me out with some advice. Thanks in advance! In general, I am looking at buying an used Kubota M7040 or M7060 tractor with loader. I am currently considering a M7040 with only...

Just surfing around this morning, I discovered that Miller Tire in Ohio now has an in-stock replacement front wheel for the M7040/M7060 Kubota that will allow the easy mounting of a wider front...

This project will greatly benefit from the information in these three previous threads, all started by sixdogs: "Worklights added to my Kubota M7040"...

I have an M7040 that I want to put hooks on but don't want to weld them on in this instance. In looking at things, I can't figure out what I need to go with the hooks or how they mount. Does...

Yesterday I was handling some rd bales with my tractor with 1591 hrs & noticed after I moved a few bales the boom would get slower going down then it would return to normal speed. If I moved...

Hey Guys I have noticed a short noise/squeal from the hydraulic system when I start up my Kubota M7040, all hydraulics work as they should. The sound doesn稚 seem to cause an issue, just wondering...

I have a cab M7040 Hyd shuttle shift that I bought used with 600 hours. I noticed a trans fluid leak recently and it's coming from underneath and appears to be in the shuttle shift area at the...

Less than 300 hours, dual rear remotes, FEL, CAB, hydro-shuttle. Is very clean. I think it is pre-emissions, I view that as goodness. 38k. Opinions and price check, welcome.

My '11 M7040 engine died as my daughter was backing it out of tractor shed. Tach shows a little over 1500 hrs. I've filled the fuel tank which BTW gauge showed 1/2 of tank of fuel,installed new...

Hi - I am possibly considering a Kubota M7040 for sale. Looks in good shape, loader, 4wd, open station with canopy and asking 18500. 3200 hours on the machine as the ad states. I would be mainly...

My M7040 came with one of the rear remotes being plumbed for a grapple function. They ran hoses from the back, all the way to the front with a quick coupler in the appropriate spot to remove the...

Does anyone have the one lever hydraulic hookup/disconnect lever on a Kubota and if so, how do you like it? Is it worth it and would you do again?

I did a search but didn't find the problem I'm having with a M7040HD-1. When turning on the ignition, the dash warning lights are fine but the center rectangle (with the hours etc.) is very dim...

Found a open rops M7040 for I think a good price. Its 2012 w 1200 hours, 2 remotes, R4 tires and Quickie 51 loader. Does show where it has leaked a bit with the loader connections. Think its a...

Found a 2013 M7040 I like quite a bit. Has 950 hours. MFWD, Cab, loader with bucket and QA, 8 spd, 2 remotes. Front tires are new and rears have 80%. It looks to be very clean. It is at a...

How much does a Kubota M7040 cab weigh? I mean, over the same model without a cab? I have to haul one and know what one weighs without a cab but not how much one weighs with a cab.

I have a 2014 M7040 tractor with 880 hours and I would appreciate a few honest and realistic appraisals on it. It is in good shape , runs great

Anyone has an issue not being able to turn the lower speed knob behind the seat? My 3pt hitch will pick up and lower bit it's a little slow lowering. it used to work fine. My loader and bush hog...

I will have to look at the add again in our local buy and sell. I noticed an M7040 for about $30000 , I believe 2008 or 2009 year. I'm not sure now if its the 4x4 model. Larger tractor model...

I tried the search function and the manual and still could not find an answer for myself. With heavy FEL work am I allowed to go to this widest setting on the front tires? To my untrained eye...

Hello! Firm time poster, long time lurker. I just picked up a M7040 with FEL and a Rhino Turbo 96. Got a deal on the combo I absolutely couldn't refuse. I researched everything thoroughly...

Hi, not sure if this allowed or not but i traded my m7040 in and I still have the front weights and also front fenders that i am trying to sell. I am located in Massachusetts. The front fenders...

Have an 07 M7040F 2wd with the 4speed Transmission with high/low range. I cant get the tractor to shift into low range. It will shift between high and neutral with no issue. But low acts almost as...

Recently picked up a new to me M7040 with 1000 hours and I'm excited to jump in size from the L3130 I had before. When purchased at an auction, I noticed the hydraulic connection at the bucket...

Hi all, Looking for haying tractor about 20 acres,snow removal, chore tractor on small farm. Choices Kubota 2015 M7060 HDC12 with 520 hours and 6 month power train warranty $36,000 previous...

While we have the tractor in the bay while the bottom plate is getting wrapped up, I’m going through the list and seeing what else I can get ticked off before the flakes start flying. Going to...

Trans oil is due for a change and in getting ready thought to see if there is a sump screen I need to clean. Nothing turned up but I thought it was important enough to ask of the collected wisdom...

Hi all. First, I know we hashed over this a while ago. The posts I saved with photobucket pictures are a broken, so I’m starting from scratch again. I got got tractor back in MD and I’ve got a...

Planning trading my 2007 M7040 for a new M7060 HD12 with cab. Still unsure on tires. Use the tractor for loader work on hard surface, mowing 15 acres of horse pasture. Also grade riding arena...

Hey guys, I have a friend of mine that has a Kubota M7040 "synchro shuttle" if I'm saying that right. I know it's NOT the hydraulic shuttle as that's what I have. He was moving hay bales and when...

Anyone know how to lower detent pressure on M7040 scv short of removing detent balls?? What is purpose of set screw on opposite end of spool that cable attaches to a cab tractor? Thanks,Jim

AC compressor bit the bullet on my JD 4255 so I attached my M7040 on to my 467 baler. I was surprised but it pulled the baler making 66'' tall bales very well. I missed having the use of the hyd 2...

Here on some pics of new radials on the rear of my M7040. I would have bought front as well but can't get the 9.5x24 in radial. Maybe later. These are Firestone "All Traction DT" and I like that...

Hi all. I've been surfing on here a while getting some good info on issues as they have come up, but this the first time post for me. Thanks all for your hands-on knowledge. Hope I can be of some...

In filling the front hubs of my M7040, what is the oil level you should fill the front hubs to? The owner's manual is fuzzy and just says to fill until you can see it but the wheel is in the way...

i got a new grapple today and i was moving logs with it when the loader and grapple stopped working after i dumped out some logs. I think the 3rd function valve is stuck because one of the...

Looking into getting a Rotary cutter for my 7040 and I'm interested to see how large of a cut others have been getting without flogging the tractor too much. Im running it through around 3to 5...

Hi, it was very long time since I posted here. Here is an update. I needed more work lights. I used parts of the orginal canopy mounts. I made a tubebar that sits a bit lower under the canopy.

Does anyone know the weight of the brackets and stuff that stays on the tractor after the leader is removed? I have seen this number somewhere on the TBN but after an hour of searching can't find...

Hey guys i have a relatively new to me m7040 and the aircon is cool at first but cuts out after an hr or so of use. Fan is still going but no chill. Im thinking i need to give it a good clean out...

When I bought my new M7040 with cab and FEL in Oct of 2012, I wanted R4 or industrial tires to minimize damage on lawns etc. rather than the R1 radials on it at the dealer. Dealer had to order...

Here's how I did a clean and simple worklight installation on my Kubota M7040 using holes that were already there. It looks like it belongs. I'm not a big worklight fan and think one is enough but...

Looking for a goose to hull my tractor between TN and MD. With implements and wet I'm just under 10K. The deck overs I've looked at appear a bit beefier than their between the wheel brethren. My...

I'm not sure I understand the correct way to operate the hydraulic shuttle shift. The owner's manual doesn't say much. I know if I'm going slow, like in first or second gear, I can shift F-R with...

Bought tractor used few years back...didn't have drawbar or the associated pins. Not surprising, since I had an M7040 in Texas and removed the drawbar, kind of in the way for some of my...

I've seen various examples of skid protection other members have fabricated but I don't have those skills. If there is anyone out there that can make me what I need for a m7040 drop me a line...

Looking for m7040 cab with Loader

I currently have a MX5100 and I work a 20 acre peach orchard. I could use a little more power to run my Airblast sprayer but I don't want a bigger tractor. So I am starting to consider the 7040...

My dad bought a new 2013 Kubota M7040SU (Economy Version) MFWD with the hydraulic shuttle shift about two years ago. He likes the tractor, but it is geared too high for loader work, since his...

I have had a close call with a squirrel nest built around my turbocharger. I would feel better having a fire extinguisher handy but finding a place to mount one in the cab seems next to...

I really want to put front fenders on my tractor but I can not find any. Anyone have any?? Thanks

I bought a used m7040 Kubota been using it to load hay and everything seems to work just fine. Now it's time to plant some rye grass. When I try to hook up my implements to the 3pt. hitch the lift...

Borrowed my 2010 M7040 to the local animal shelter, right next door to my acreage, only to have them clip a post with the drivers door. Good reason not to drive with the door open. Search online...

I have some info owner's of M7040 with FEL may find interesting. I was having trouble lifting my large heavy snow blower (when the blower was covered in snow and ice) on the 3pt hitch in spite of...

Bought this place, 36 acres, 4 years ago. The person I bought it from owns a lot of woods and some brushed up pasture around me. Last couple of years, we've had an arrangement, I borrowed and...

I mow roughly 80 acres two times a year, maybe three times if lucky. Have a Kubota M9000 tractor, NH 617 disc mower, Kuhn 110 speed rake and NH 648 baler. Half the acreage is hilly. I've had...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is there any adjustment on the remote to control has easy it is to get out of the float position? Goes into float...

Greetings, I'm shopping tractors for our small hay farm in Colorado. One of the models I'm considering is the Kubota M7040 ROPS. The tractor will need to go in a small (short) barn door and I need...

Anyone had their emergency/turn signal lights stop operating but fuse tested GOOD? I heard a loud click after one flash then no lights. Flasher is $78 so I'm not wanting to buy unless necessary...

I just bought an M7040 and wanted to add the clevis strap to the drawbar to pull my disc with a single tongue drawbar, but Kubota doesn't show one for the M7040. Does anyone know if the M7030...

I have a M7040 with ultra cab about 2 yrs old. One of the yellow signal lights on the rear fender had a bulb burn out. When I removed the lens to replace the bulb I could not tell if there was a...

My 2008 Hydraulic shuttle M7040 gear shifter feels out of sync if you go from high 2 to high 3rd its like you went back to first gear it will run faster in high 2 then high 4??? anyone else ever...

When I put it in 4th gear it runs the same speed as in 1st low, 6th high is faster than 8th high feel like the shift lever is out of sync. Dealer coming to get tomorrow, just wanted to see if...

Hi, i have a M7040 that when shifting i have no 3rd and 4th gears. i have the HD-1, 4wd. any ideas on what is going on? shifting fork?all cables appear to be functioning.

Since not being used a lot during the winter, the steering seems tight on my 7040. It feels like the front tires are low but they are not. It's not real hard to turn, just seems tighter than...

Hey guys I bought the Kubota block heater for my M7040 and my dealer said to install it on the right side of the engine behind the oil filter and fuel filter water separator in the pre threaded...

I have a Kubota M7040 cab model that we only use for snow. It sat awhile, and when I went to drive it, I cannot get the H pattern shifter to go over into 3 and 4 easily. It will do it, but must be...

Hello ALL I just bought a New M7040 with LA1153 Loader and had my heart set on buying a Bushhog model 326 Rotary Cutter. All the brochure specs showed 3308lb 3pt lift capacity. I got the tractor...

M7040 Kubota, 220 hrs, with two remote valves. In cold weather the valve levers cannot be moved until the tractor cab gets quite warm. Dealer replaced one cable when tractor was new because of...

Back in Dec 2013, I started this thread on glow plugs on the M7040. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/298257-m7040-glowplugs.html?highlight=jcummins long story short, I...

Looking to put up 1000# round bales of premium brome/orchardgrass horse hay. What size baler/bales can this tractor handle?(specs in sig. 70hp) Its an 8x8. Gently sloping 45 acres. I was...

The windshield washer fluid nozzle is clogged on my M7040. I've tried using a needle to clear it and tried blowing it out, but haven't had any success on getting it cleared. I'm not sure if it's...

Dealer has a 7040 open station just put together it has 1 rear remote, loader, R1 tires, filled rear tires 8x8 trans, hydo shuttle. He told me the fort time its a suhd then the next he just said...

My front tires are the stock 9.5 24 R1's and want to install wider tires for less compaction and wider front stance. Willing to swap rims so if you have made this conversion or source please...

I'm currently looking at a 2012 m7040 cab, fel, cast rear wheels, 2 rear remotes, 8 sp. Plastic still on the seat and stickers on the tires for 35000. Just wondering if the new 7060 would be...

I recently purchased the tractor pictured below and in order to comfortably handle the 3 pt no-till drill also shown, we had to add approximately 800 lbs. of suitcase weights and brackets along...

I just picked up this tractor last Friday and put it to work the next day. I do commercial wildlife habitat improvement work...that's a fancy way of saying I plant food plots for others but I...

I just picked up a new (leftover) 2012 Kubtoa M7040 HDC tractor this past week and did my first food plot job with it yesterday. I had been pulling my Kasco Eco Drill with my 2012 L5740 but it...

December of last year I put a post here about glowplugs and winter starting. This thread. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/298257-m7040-glowplugs.html I will be going...

I am looking to buy my first tractor for 100 + acres in Australia. I had decided that the Kubota M7040 with FEL would be perfect for our application. Ie general duties. But there is a guy...

I need an extra remote to operate the bat wings on a 15 foot bushhog as my tractor only came with one. Kubota wants almost $1000.00 for one. Are the splitters any good? Any info on how and where...

Is this knob, solid? Is it just glued on? Anyone know?

Got my M7040 from Barlows in the fall of 2012. I thought it had none of the eviromental stuff on the engine. I've since found out that some of the late M7040 models might have had a EGR engine...

On my M7040 the books says it holds 11.6 quarts or just about a pint less than 3 galllons. Ok. Well was doing the 35 hour oil change on my new M7040 and went to fill it up with 3 gallons of Kubota...

Finally got around to building my counter weight. 2400# Retaining wall block, about 100# of scrap 2x2x.120 and a $120 3pt bale spear from Northern tool. I wish the tubing was at least 3/16 but...

Bought this tractor used late in the year 2013. Only used the FEL over the winter, but now have used the 3pt some, and the rear remotes...not working to my liking. I have 2 rear remotes, both in...

Bought this sickle some months back, trying to put it to use, and running into an install problem. The mechanism that raises and lowers the blade is an attachment to the sickle, that attaches to...

My 1+ year old Kubota M7040 started smoking (blue/grey) and after getting no improvement after cleaning the fuel tank and changing the fuel filter I sent it to the dealer. Dealer discovered that...

I'm getting very close to pulling the trigger on an M7040 SUHD which is interim tier 4, which means I avoid the DPV filters and emissions nonsense but which doesn't have a cab (sadly). I am able...

My M7040 has 130 hrs now. It is parked in an open shed. Last weekend we had a late season snow fall and I was blowing snow. The tractor was working hard and suddenly I was smelling something...

the tractor raises its lift arms without load but with the disc cant raise unless u accelerate the tractor. what might be the problem?

I have a set of Firestone 14.9" x 30" tires mounted on kubota steel wheels and filled with rim guard I want to sell. The tires have 1/2 or better tread and look good, no dry rot. The rims are...

Looking at the purchase of a Muratori MZ6 185 Rotary Tiller. It's listed as "medium duty" and at 74" wide it will cover the tracks of both our L3130 and M7040. The literature on this model rotary...

Need to know a aftermarket seat new to forum . OEM over $1500 looks like a bucket for a while.

As a bonus at work I was told to go buy myself a new tractor. I said OK... But as an engineer I am spending way too much time analyzing the options. Here is roughly what I do with a tractor...

What is the proper process to bleed the fuel system? I was watching a video in another language and I noticed them mess with a screw next to the fuel shut off. What is this? My motor seems to...

I just picked up a property that has about 50 acres of field that will be bush hogged... half flat and the other half very hilly. Pretty steep stuff in areas. What is everyones opinion...

I bought a used 2007 Kubota M7040 3 months ago....like it a lot. It is the 2nd M7040 I've had. The first one, a 2008 model I bought new in Texas. I have a unheated but insulated barn I keep...

I have several Kubota M7040 tractors (model years between 2009-2012), all of which we run rear mount snow blowers on commercially. Each machine has the two auxiliary hydraulic circuits near the...

I have a two year old M7040 power shuttle. I noticed this week when I started the unit the tractor would rock back and forth during warm up with the idle rpm set at 1400 rpm. Both the main...

Bought a used M7040, and changing all the fluids/filters etc in it. The manual sales 11 gallon on how much hydraulic fluid it will hold. 11 gallon did not make it show in the dipstick. Kept...

Anyone know what could cause the steering to get stiff on a M7040 with 500+ hrs on it that's been greased and hyd oil & filters changed according to maintenance schedule? The temperature this AM...

The 4wd M7040 with open cab, 8F/8R hydraulic shuttle, loaded rears, 4 plates, brushguard and canopy and 30 rears is coming in at $29500. The 5075E set up the same except 28 rears and 12f/12r...

2002 M6800 open station 2100 hrs 4x4, fel, forks, tiller, brush hog and 8ft power rake, for 23,500.00 2006 M7040 open station 1200 hrs 4x4, fel looks in great condition needs nothing 26,500.00...

I've got a 7040 that I use quite a bit at my family farm. It never fails that I see hogs when I am shredding or plowing. I never have a gun. I'm trying to get some ideas on where I could mount a...

I was reading the manual and it says to put the throttle at half way before turning the key to start.. Seemed odd but figured maybe they want oil to get places faster so I tried it.... !!! That...

What are you guys paying? What % off list can I expect to get from a kubota dealer? Machine has single rear remote, 4x4, hydro trans, LA1153, Cab, Iron wheels, bucket, no radio and suspension...

I called dealer today for outside air filter for cab air conditioning, $69 for a $10 dollar filter, where can you buy these besides the dealer? They look like an air filter for a Toyota car, I...

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...

Hey guys, Looking to pick up a mid-sized tractor that will primarily be used for maintenance around my 225ac farm as well as some hay making duties (raking, tedding, some baling as a back-up)...

I am new to this forum and I am not a mechanic but here is my problem. I have a Kubota M7040 Diesel 4WD tractor with cab. After some use (and maybe abuse) by a farm employee, the fan for the air...

What are main differences in these tractors?

I need "float" on one remote control valve on my Kubota M7040 to operate a one way cylinder on a disc mower so the cutterbar can follow the ground better. My M7040 bought used has 2 set of remotes...

How much oil usage should I expect on new m7040 engine, bought new first 50 hrs none, next 90 hrs about one third down on dip stick. I know this is not much, but I wondered what others did with...

Anyone had the fuel return line come off the little check valve on the RH rear of the engine? The fuel line came off yesterday while cutting hay. It's a challenge to get to with loader mast in the...

Can anybody shed light on how I remove the hood on a M7040suhd kubota tractor, I think I've blown a radiator hose but I can't see where it is coming from? I can't raise the hood enough to get in...

I have 30 to 40 acres that I want to put into food plots for deer and turkey. I am looking at the M7040 hydro-shuttle with cab. Would I be better off purchasing the M9540? I plan on keeping...

Well I just bought it was going to buy the Massey 2635 but just got to scared of it and Kubota got me with there 0% down and 0% interest . Hope to have it home tomorrow . They had to build it and...

Took delivery from Barlow's on the 23d of a new M7040 HD-1 with FEL and Land Pride RCF2772. They delivered within an hour of planned arrival, couldn't find a close price within 250 miles for a...

Hi all I'm new to farming and tractors and have been trying to pick what is the best tractor for my 50 acres for slashing, disc ploughing , a few other easy jobs around the farm. The sales rep...

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...

Have m7040, not hydro shuttle, and clutch is hard and quick, one thing that I do not like about it, hard on old knees when used a lot. What do others think? It is much more uncomfortable than my...

For those of you with 7040s, could you tell me what your idle speed is? Thanks

I don't really care for the duals, I figure they're using them for stability in the mountains but the inside singles look much wider than what you can get here in the US. I wish I could understand...

At the advice of another member, I'm transplanting this posting from another thread. I've read through another thread regarding the same tractors from a couple years back in 2009...

I've noticed on my M7040 HDC MFWD that when turning sharp in 2wd going forward or reverse while unloading rd bales the rear tires scuff up the soil even with no bale on the hay spears. It acts as...

Has anyone put on 360/70R20 R1 front tires in place of the 9.5x24 tires? This is the tire that Kubota puts on them in Canada. This is a 12.4 x 20 R1 tire. My dealer never heard of this tire but...

Hoping for delivery tomorrow of a new M7040 HDC-1!! Yay! Sold 1 of my L48s which had a HST problem and took the opportunity to get one of these. I have been wanting a cab tractor bad and since...

Hey guys I have a new M7040 4x4 Hydraulic shuttle and I have noticed that it has what sounds like a hissing noise or like an air leak coming from under the seat but everything works great and all...

Hey guys, I am looking for a factory Kubota or equivilent front weight bracket to hang some suit case weights on my M7040 so I can take my FEL off to do my bush hogging. I know my local dealer can...

Hey guys, I am looking for a factory Kubota or equivilent front weight bracket to hang some suit case weights on my M7040 so I can take my FEL off to do my bush hogging. I know my local dealer can...

Anyone know the advertised fuel consumption of a M7040 pulling a load? I pulling a 6 shank Hay King pasture renovator in hard soil and my tractor likes the fuel. 6 hrs use and one better be...

Looking at a M7040, hydraulic clutch, one remote, 4x4, fel w/quick attach, canopy, grill guard and fluid in rear tires. kubota website price is 39,828. Dealer is quoting 34,459, which is a 13.5%...

I have a new M7040 with FEL and cab which came with industrial tires. The front tires are 12.5 x 20 MITAS which is a size not shown in my owner's manual. The tire sidewall has a cautionary label...

I'm curious about tire options and determining just how much overrun I have. I've tried to get the number from my dealer with no luck. Thanks.

I have a 2011 M7040 I bought new a year ago. Here lately I have noticed a clunking noise at low idle. Cant really tell where its coming from other than under the hood. The tractor now has about...

The dealer delivered our new M7040 today. Snapped a few shots... Unfortunately I had to rush back to Houston, so I didn't get to drive it but for a few minutes. This tractor is WAY...

I'm "tractor shopping" for a new M7040 this week. I have quotes on 2WD and 4WD models - both with front end loaders. They look great on the dealers lot and certainly satisfy the "want" part of the...

Hi All, I was set to purchase an M7040 HDC to raise/harvest hay on 20 acres and to maintain pastures on another 55 acres. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get a new M7040 HDC unit at this point...

Hi All, We bought a small family farm of 80 acres about 6 months ago. About 55 acres are going to be used for grazing cattle and maybe cutting and baling a portion that the cattle don't use...

Does anyone know what is the difference between these models? What is the difference from a partially synchronized transmission and a fully synchronized transmission? Thanks

It has snowed and I am getting to use my new M7040 under slippery conditions. The literature says it has a limited slip front axle but at times one front wheel just spins with the tractor...

While out feeding cows last night, I slashed the sidewall of my front right tire. The ground was wet from a 2" rain earlier in the day, and all I had was a bottle jack and some 4x4 lumber. The...

It's been an ongoing project at a pasture down the road from my house. The place is ~100 acres and has been neglected for years. The Chinese Tallow trees and yaupon have just about taken over...

I purchased a M7040 cab earlier this year, and it came with a cheesy little plastic toolbox between the front left tire and the steps. I set the tires about 4" wider, and now the tires hit the...

I have been reading TBY for a long time, never left a post before but I'm about to do something crazy, want other opinions. After deciding to upgrade from a L3710 and reading countless posts...

What is ballpark price difference in a m7040 and m9540?

I put hay forks on and fed cattle for the first time with new m7040, handled two 5x5 rolls, front and rear, well, very stable on hilly ground, beginning to really like the Kubota.

Any comments on things to keep in mind when leveling a 6 foot cutter attached to the tractor 3 point hitch. And ways to adjust tail wheel when working solo. Landpride 1872 cutter

Well it looks like I've lost 4WD om my new 7040. Only 50 hrs on it with no more than 10 with the 4WD engaged. Was having some issue last week with the idiot light on the dash flashing in and out...

I'm looking to purchase a M7040 this week and most dealers around here have no idea what a Top and Tilt kit is so I need to steer them in the right direction. The questions I have is what type of...

Does anyone have the additional set of 4 gear ranges on their tractor? My dealer wants $900 to add the upgrade to mine. I need it fot tilling and snowblowing. Thanks in advance for you help.

Looking at purchasing a Kubota M7040 tractor. Any comments, suggestions regarding this piece of equipment. Don't know yet all the jobs but will be cutting 45 acres of grass, fence work, 1600 foot...

Anyone that owns a 2011 M7040 HDC could you please post the Operators Manual number? I bought this tractor used with 142 hrs showing and it came without an OM. I contacted a dealer and the parts...

I just took delivery on a used 2011 M7040 HDC(142 hrs on tach) that has NO operators manual. Does anyone know what I need to adjust so 3pt clears pto drive shaft on a pull type hay cutter. I...

Are the brakes on a 7040 manual or hyd? I made a deal to buy a used M7040 from a tractor dealer. Dealer is located about a 3hr drive from me and I'm disabled and don't care to ride in an...

I am new here and looking for 60-85 Hp M series or JD tractor in SW Michigan. Property details: 22 acres of very hilly, heavily wooded (old growth) land on a river where I plan to build a timber...

Hi all, I'm wondering how much of an upgrade an L5740 would be from my current 4610 (39PTO HP and LA852 Loader.) Then on the other hand, I'm wondering how much of an upgrade an M7040 would be...

I have a Land Pride RCR2596 that I pull with a Kubota M7040. The cutter literature states that this unit has a cutting height range of 2" - 12". Currently as is, I have the hydraulic cylinder...

Just recently bought a new m7040, cab, fel, 4wd, 28x19.9 on rear, instead of 30s, only have about 30 hrs on it so far. How does everyone like them, it seems to ride rough and stiff, have been used...

There is an "L" bracket at the top of the adjustable side leveling rod. This bracket is spring loaded and you have to lift it up to hand screw the rod to level an implement. Problem is you need...

I am purchasing my third Kubota M7040, currently two are used for snow blowing, and one will be used for commercial plowing. I want to build a frame mount for a snow plow on the front of the...

hey everyone.. our Kubota m7040 was getting along well, but then suddenly it has lost much of its hydraulic power.. especially the 3 pt hitch.. used to pick up our rotovator with ease, now won't...

While out mowing last week I took a little video of the tallow trees I have been mowing down. Thought I would share. At this point, I have mowed about 16 acres of the tallow trees. My plan is to...

First off I have looked and some of the information may be 'dated' here. I also have the kubota guy at my local dealership looking up the service interval and part numbers based on the serial #...

Have a M7040 4x4 Cab, and have found a couple of Rhino Flex 15 Magnum mowers for sale. I'd like to purchase two complete mowers, and have one sitting as a spare. Any feedback on this combo...

My 7040 has a little over a hundred hours on it and the hand throttle slowly backs off while using the machine. Before I start tearing stuff apart, is there a friction adjustment on it? Is it...

We went over to the dealer where we got the L3940 to check on something and she noticed a shiny new M5140 and a M7040 with a cab sitting there and said I wonder how much one of those are? Well...

Got my new M7040 4x4 Hydraulic Shuttle shift two weeks ago and really like it. No cab alo M200N loader. Just wondering what the front to rear drive ratio is on it - does anyone know? Reason I...

Hi. Im hunting the sqeek sound on my M7040. A nice gentleman on TBN, Greg Hammerstein had the same problem on his Kubota M7040, and Kubotas serviceman knew exactly was it was and removed this unit...

Here's the Tractor and options. M7040HDC-1 4x4 synchro shuttle cab tractor LA1153 Loader 3rd Function 2nd Remote Rear Wiper Hyd Top Link Heavy duty Pallet Forks R1 Tires I have purchased from...

Anyone done theirs yet? At the 800 hour mark and that is what the books says. Not looked to much at it but the injection lines go into the cover I think. How hard is it?

Hey guys, Old man and I are looking at buying a new tractor for our farm. The old man is getting on a bit so I figured it's time to get him into a cab. The cold/heat isn't doing him much good...

I would like to know how much antifreeze you should put in the back tractor tires 16.9x24? Do you have to use UDT Hydraulic Fluid, to comply with the warranty for the first three years on...

I have checked the broschyr of the M7040 sold here in Sweden/Europe. The biggest diffrent must be the 5gear gearbox and it comes with crawler kit and with limited slip diff in the frontaxle as...

Hi. I aiming to buy new tires to my M7040HD /year 2009. Its running on R4s today. Im looking for the gear ratio to calculate right tire dimensions/(turn ratios) Anyone know if its the same...

New Holland T4030 VS Kubota M7040 I am going to post this in the NH section cause I'm a NH or Ford guy. I looked at a T4030 4X4 ROPS with 16X16 power shuttle, duel remotes, and without a loader...

I have a Kubota M7040HD fully Synchronized Shuttle Shift with 1100 Hours on it Year 2009. The tractor runs great, but won't go forward or back. Happened slowly had to rev engine in order to move...

Cut my tractor off today after discing, and couldn't get it started again. Battery works, fuses intact, dash board says PTO is engaged, which is not the case! I think the tractor "thinks" PTO is...

Went looking at a M5140 and drove the M7040. Must say, I have driven all the major brands over the last couple of months and I am really impressed with this machiene. Just feels good and...

I am very excited.... going to pick up the new one Friday morning. :thumbsup: I made the mistake of just riding in a M6040 cab tractor 2 weeks ago ..just around the lot. But decided on the...

Hi all, Well I was weak for just one day over the winter and I ended up with a brandy-new m7040 4wd tractor :thumbsup: I mating up my old Ford 101 plow and seem to be having some problems. The...

Hi again. Well Im very frustrated. I bought a used M7040 2009 with 160hours on, from Barlow Equipment couple month ago. Its fitted with FEL with 3 function. (217hours total today) Quite soon I...

Wanting to get my tractor into a standard car garage--7 ft. height. Top of exhaust pipe is about 89 inches. Anyone know of an easy way to lower the height of the pipe a bit?

Hi, I've got an Kubota M7040 with an LA 1153 loader. I have a lot of problems lifting pallets off of trucks with this loader. It will barely lift a ton, but only if you first tip the pallet back...

The last few days i have been driving a M7040! Nice tractor but my question is on the left hand side of the sterring collom right below the forward/reverse lever there is a lever that is black...

I have a 2009 m7040 and I recently bought a 3 bottom plow. It has been pulling well, without much difficulty. After doing some research, I realize that I might should be using the draft control...

I got my M7040 back from my dealer after it's 50 hr service. I would normally do it myself but wanted them to deal with a hyd fluid leak from the loaded at the junction in the center of the...

Already starting to look at hyd top link for m7040.Tractor should be here by noon. Best suggestions?

Should be riding orange by Fri:cool2:

Hi, I traded my Blue for Orange with one being a Kubota M7040. I have a question regarding lift. The lift arms on the tractor "go-down" when I lift/pull a heavy load, almost like a spring action...

A few months ago we bought a new m7040 with a cab, FEL, and third function. The dealer didn't have the parts in stock for the third function so we waited until the 50 hour service to have it put...

My neighbor has a new M7040 DTC and is temporarily laid up so I did his 50 hour service today. All went OK except I noticed the brake pedal went nearly to the floor. I had a friend go to a dealer...

At last it turned up on my yard, my new forest trailer! I was very currious to see how well this size of trailer fitted my M7040. Its the trailer company smallest sized forrest trailer. Max load...

I warmed up my M7040 for the requisite amount of time. It has been cold here - about -12 degrees C. I tried unsuccessfully to pull the lever to engage 4WD. The lever just did not move. After...

My neighbor bought one ... he now has 85 hrs on it. Called and asked me if I would put out some hay for him while he was out of town. Soooo ... where are the gear "ranges" like the hi and low...

Not too long ago I was complanning that the side link arms did not go low enough. I fixed that by adjusting the side link rod length and moving them to the inner hole on the side link arms. So now...

Over here its very common with these hooks. As far as I found you guys are not using these in the US..!? Well allmost every trailer here are constructed to be used by this hook. And I just bought...

Today I bought a "crane-trailer" for my M7040 (pics will come later). The crane needs so called "free return to tank" to work. I haven't found anything back on the M7040 except where you fill...

have a friend looking to buy this model. price difference between 2 above models is 2K, yet i can't find any differences in specs. both have fully synch trannies w/hyd shuttle. thx in advance...

Cut down a large oak tree today. The bottom was about two feet across. Below is video of me lifting about a 12 foot length of the tree from the trunk up. I'm guessing it weighs 1500-2000 lbs...

Hi. where on internet can I find workshop manual for my M7040HD 2009, hydraulic shuttle? Im intrested in the hydraulic system on my M7040 /Sam

Hi. As you might know I recevied my M7040HD couple days ago. Is used with 160 hours on. Today after a few hours light loader work I jumped off the tractor and let it idle for a few minutes, and...

So yesterday night I picked up my new Bota! Tonight I went out in the night (with rain)and moved I fallen tree. Alot more tractor then my beloved BX24! I will post more pics coming weekend. And...

Really unfortunate but I'm about ready to give up on the Pat's that was built for my M7040. I got a Meteor 74" drive forward blower delivered yesterday and I was surprised to find that the thing...

Well I've made up my mind and will now be buying a new tractor instead of a used model. I've got my choices down to the M7040Kubota or the 2650Massey. They both felt fine when in the saddle...

Hi everyone - this is my first post and I wanted to say this is an amazing forum...what a source of information! I'm relatively new to the tractor world here and at the outset let me apologize...

I am looking at a used 2006 Kubota M7040 over the internet and am curious if there is some place on the net that shows the specs of a 2006 or what has changed in the model since then. I have...

Today was the first time I tried to hook on a 3PT implement. I was surprised to see that the lower links didn't go nearly as close to the ground as my L3400s did. Heck they were almost 10" off...

I have a M7040HD1 that has had lots of noise from the engine and hydraulics from the day I purchased it. The dealer has been good to work with but they don't have more ideas. They have isolated...

Just posted a new video to YouTube of me pulling rocks out of the woods using my metal sled and my Kubota M7040. Maybe about 1500lbs of rocks. Only folks that truly appreciate tractors will...

I decided to try my old hydraulic top link from my L3400 on the new tractor. When I got to putting the hose on the couplers, I was surprised to see no spring loaded collar to push back to get the...

I will likely look to put on something bigger but in the meanwhile the tractor came with a toolbox sitting on the cab floor. I believe it mounts somewhere as it has holes in the bottom - and I...

anyone famiar with the implement pump capacity on the M7040. Or does the M7040 have an auxillary pump for 3 position implements? The specs show an implement pump on the L5240 at 9.4 GPM. Should...

Anyone load their small M series on a equipment trailer? You know, the ones with fenders on the outside? 80" between fenders. I know the specs say 73.2", but on most tractors the tires bow...

I just got my Kubota M7040 cab delivered and am wondering what the correct size jack and jack stands is to have around for it.

I got my new Kubota M7040 hydraulic shuttle / cab delivered on Tuesday and have only had a chance to play with it tonight. I've attached a few quickly taken photos from the day it was delivered...

OK, I have to vent. I took Friday off to have a long weekend and do lots of stuff around the place. So after taking nearly all morning to buy car tags, pay bills, etc., I am bush hogging away...

I'm getting a Kubota M7040 soon and would like to order a Pats QH to fit it. The tractor is advertised as Cat 1/2 - can take Cat 2 attachments. All my attachments are Cat 1 and I have been...

After a fair amount of back and forth, today I finally bit the bullet and signed the deal for a new Kubota M7040. Here is the whole package: Tractor: M7040 with cab and hydraulic shuttle, rear...

As pointed out by MtnViewRanch and slowzuki in another thread I need to be careful about ground engaging cat 1 implements on these much larger tractors. I have a Woods HB72 that is heavier duty...

I am somewhat close to pulling the trigger on a Kubota M7040. Given I have a Kubota now, I'm very comfortable with the brand. I happened upon some posts in the forum on NH 4030s and have decided...

The dealer I am working with is suggesting a Land Pride RCR 1872 rotary cutter for this tractor. This just covers the rear width (probably smaller by an inch or so). All my pasture mowing tends...

I would like to mount a 8-10 foot plow straight to the frame of my M7040. It is for commercial use, so it would need to be a strong frame, perhaps going to the back of the tractor as I've seen...

I've finally narrowed down which dealer I am going to be dealing with. I had a great visit at a local dealer today who took a lot of time with me to understand my needs and to make suggestions...

I'm looking into purchasing my first tractor. I built my house on a small farm a few years back and my father-in-law kept some cattle on it to keep the property up. Well, he's sick now so the...

I'm looking into purchasing my first tractor. I built my house on a small farm a few years back and my father-in-law kept some cattle on it to keep the property up. Well, he's sick now so the...

My M7040 is 5 years old with 1100 hours. I know the manual calls for changing the coolant every 2 years or so but mine runs normal on the temp gauge all the time and I was just wondering if I...

I have rotella triple protection oil 15w 40w can I use it in a 2010 m7040? It has some of the specs kubota calls for like CJ-4,CI-4 plus, CF-4. I know others recommend kubota oil but I have a lot...

I recently bought a Kubota M5040 (HD/4WD/ROPS), and had gone back and forth for months (years?) before making my choice. A lot of the reason I bought this particular Kubota was the impressive lift...

So we buy a lot of large square hay bales and normally the dealer uses his front end loader to unload his wagons and pile in the barns. On occasion, in a pinch he has asked us if he can borrow our...

Hello everyone, put a hole in my front tire with a stick tonight. Had to walk out over a mile back to the barn. :( I am going to drag the air compressor and generator down tomorrow to try and...

Now that Kubota has added the option of hydraulic shuttle on the M7040SU, calling it the M7040SUHD, I'm not quite understanding what substantive differences there may be between it and the M7040...

As near as I can figure our M7040 weighs between 7500 and 8500 pounds but I wondered if anyone had weighed their M7040 (or 5040 or 6040) or had a more accutare weight for it. specs M7040, open...

Getting ready to do the required 300 hour hydraulic filter change on a M7040. I'm looking for information as to how much hydraulic oil I'm going to lose when I pull the old filters off. Will I...

Looking for a tractor in the 20-22k range(used). It needs to weigh in very near 7k (4wd, loader, and loaded tires, I guesstimated a 4500-5000 lb tractor?) to fit on my 12k trailer with a 2500lb...

I would love to buy a M7040. The only question I have is it appears to only have 8F/8R with hydro shuttle. Can I get more speeds? Like 16F/16R. I ask because I need many times to go less than 1...

Allright this is getting ridiculous, I've researched the heck out of this tractor and a few others. Finally sold my L3830 that I worked for about 6 years, and now I'm ready to upgrade. 1st...

I'm choosing between a Kubota M7040 and M8540. In addition to lift capacity, a big interest of mine is the larger hydraulic pump capacity of 17gpm instead of the m7040's 11gpm for running certain...

How can I get flow control on my rear remotes, the operators manual says it is not possible. I found a good deal on a rock picker that I would like to buy, I am worried it will not work correctly...

Have priced out a 2010 Kubota M7040 SUD tractor compared with a 2008 Deutz Agroplus 87. Both models are new at dealer locations with no hours and will carry full factory warranty. The prices net...

Changed the oil for the first time on my M7040SUD. I went with the Shell Rotella T6 (synthetic 5w40). I live in Wisconsin, so winters can be very cold. I figured the 5w would be good for cold...

Thinking about buyin a new 7040 and was wondering if it will handle a 10' IH 37 disk with 18" blades? It will be pulled in hard clay soil that has been plowed. Also do you guys thing it will not...

Okay I got my tractor on order on Tuesday. It was at the dealer in the shipping crate. They have it put together and I am on vacation at the moment so I can not see. :( We setup the wheels with...

I need a sanity check on a purchase. I would be a new tractor owner to go along with my new property. This is weekend type work and not a daily job. Requrirements and Background 320 Acres of...

as the title says i ordered a m7040 today, gets delivered monday. its 4wd with a cab and FEL. also got a snow wolf 10' snowplow, ballast box, filled tires, and 3rd function valve on the loader...

Last bought a tractor in 1979: a new JD 2240 that is about all the equipment I kept when selling off the beef cows in 1987. Now getting back into cow-calf, and it seems all the implements I'll be...

Anyone know what ply R1's (front and rear) come on the M7040? Thanks, Rick

Anyone running a 6' rotary cutter behind a m7040? I was wondering how much wider it was than the tractor rears (if any)? The tread with specs are a little confusing. I measured one at the dealer...

Just recently sold our JD4520 because of lack of use, but we are about to acquire 5 acres that need extensive work, and 300 acres of hunting land. I also keep alot of gravel parking areas for my...

The specs say 11 gpm on the M7040, is that at full RPM's? Seems like it would put out more than that? Not a big deal either way, but I'm going to get a winch and it runs best at 15 GPM. I know...

2010 Kubota M7040 Four Wheel Drive Tractor w/ Loader - eBay (item 130466780808 end time Jan-16-11 10:02:38 PST) Ouch. Would've loved to have seen this one... JayC

What price can I expect for a cabbed M7040? I do not want a loader. The only option I would want a hydraulic shuttle, and a second hyd set in the rear. So a very basic model. What do you guys...

I have been looking into the M7040 for a few weeks now, it seems like the best tractor for my work. I do a lot of weedabatement, debris and tree removal stuff, and I also do dirt work here and...

I'm trying to get a Kubota M7040 in CA from a dealer. Below is what I'd like to get. Anyone have a idea on a fair price so I don't get ripped off. Thanks for the help! M7040HD-1 Optional...

Is it possible to get a new m7040 w/ cab and fel for around $35k?

Just wondering if anybody has made the jump from an M7040 to M9540. If so, for what reason - other than MORE POWER!:thumbsup: When you made the jump, what was the biggest difference? The cab is...

shredding, rock shattered rear window. will a kubota dealer fix this. do i have to buy complete frame. i need some help on this have no idea who to get in touch with. thanks, john

Hello Out There; last month I posted that my 2008 Kubota M7040/4wd,with 157 hours on it, was making a "clunking" noise at low idle. Can't hear the noise at 1,000rpm and above. Tractor runs...

My Kubota M7040 will not go into 4 wheel drive. After pulling the shift lever it dos not make the switch. Help!

Great site! Looking for help with my new Kubota M7040,HD, FWD,It makes a mysterious "clunking" noise during idle, while every other function runs just fine. Any help would be greatly...